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Posted on May 23, 2017

Extensive Study Shows Family is the Key to Growing Golf

An independent study carried out by Sports Marketing Surveys INC. for the Golf Foundation has revealed the importance of family to growing the game of golf. The comprehensive research involved quantitative surveys during which parents and guardians, junior golfers, club officials and coaches were surveyed across England and Wales. The results highlighted the fact that 99% of parents see golf as providing a very safe environment for their children, and that 95% also believe the sport can teach their children valuable life...

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Posted on May 22, 2017

Srixon/Cleveland Confirm Title Sponsorship of Foremost Assistant Professionals’ Championship 2017

Foremost has announced that Srixon/Cleveland Golf is to continue as title sponsor of its Assistant Professionals’ Championship, following the huge success of the inaugural event last year. The event will also be held at a new venue, The Oxfordshire Golf Club on Wednesday 12th July, and will see 110 Foremost Professionals Assistants battle it out for a prize fund of £5,000, as well as 10 Srixon player contracts. With the winner receiving £1,000 and a full 2018 Srixon staff contract, those placing...

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Posted on May 22, 2017

Canary Wharf showcase for London Golf Club

Kent-based European Tour Destination, London Golf Club, took the opportunity to showcase its services within London’s business district at an innovative showcase in Canary Wharf. Taking place from May 9th to May 12th, London Golf Club promoted its facilities at Canary Wharf’s bustling shopping malls. There was plenty on offer to visitors to the club’s exhibition as members of the sales, operations, weddings and marketing teams were on hand to discuss their areas of expertise. Plenty of prizes were on offer over the...

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Posted on May 19, 2017

Essendon Country Club Unveils New, State-of-the-Art Short Game Area

Essendon Country Club, Hertfordshire, has unveiled a brand new short game practice area to rival the best in the country. The development complements the extensive facilities available at one of the UK’s most progressive and popular clubs. After 420 hours of construction which included laying 700 square metres of new turf and over two miles of pipework and cabling, the practice area was ready to be launched during the club’s Festival of Golf month this May. Club Captain Terry Higgins was invited...

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Posted on May 19, 2017

ECCO Golf Agrees Indian Distribution Deal with Bhaseen Sports

Leading golf footwear innovator, ECCO Golf, and Punjab-based Bhaseen Sports Pvt Ltd are delighted to announce a new partnership which will see the company become the sole distributor of ECCO Golf shoes and accessories in India. Established more than 60 years ago and owned by Zubin Bhaseen, Bhaseen Sports is one of the biggest importers, exporters and manufacturers of premium sports goods and fitness equipment in Asia. “We are absolutely thrilled at the chance to join the ECCO Golf family and represent...

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Posted on May 16, 2017

Crossland Crowned 2017 Foremost Champion

Kevin Crossland lifted the coveted Foremost Golf Professionals Championship for a second time in just four years as he claimed a three-stroke victory in testing conditions at The Oxfordshire, with the event once again supported by Glenmuir. Hailing from Worksop Golf Club in Nottinghamshire, Crossland beat a record field of 114 players as he carded three birdies and just one bogey on his way to a terrific, tournament-winning two under par score of 70. With players teeing-off from 7.30am through to 2pm,...

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Posted on May 15, 2017

Foxhills Club & Resort Partners with Golf Genius to Offer Unique ‘In Cart’ Play

Industry-leading tournament management software company Golf Genius has announced a new partnership with renowned UK golf resort Foxhills Club & Resort to provide live scoring functionality in its new fleet of E-Z-GO RXV golf cars. The agreement, which is the first of its kind and sets a new standard for ‘in cart’ play, will provide Foxhills’ members and visitors with a unique, live scoring experience through E-Z-GO’s innovative Textron Fleet Management (TFM) screens. The system, which is permanently mounted in the cars,...

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Posted on May 10, 2017

GolfSixes Proves a Hit at Centurion Club

Centurion Club, located on the outskirts of St Albans, Hertfordshire, played host to the European Tour’s inaugural GolfSixes event May 6-7, with both the venue and the format receiving rave reviews throughout the golfing world. The revolutionary, short form of tournament golf, which featured two-man teams from 16 different nations, was won by the Danish pair of Thorbjørn Olesen and Lucas Bjerregaard, with the event providing the perfect stage to showcase the championship layout. With the closely fought final coming right down...

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Posted on May 3, 2017

La Reserva Club Releases New Family Membership Models for 2017

La Reserva Club, one of Europe’s most prestigious golf destinations set in the heart of Sotogrande, Andalusia, has announced two new family membership models that are now available. The Club, which comprises a top-100 golf course, is inviting families to become part of the unique atmosphere that exudes from the luxury resort and take advantage of the extensive facilities on offer on-site. “The region is so rich with activities for people to enjoy that we want to make our club even more...

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Posted on May 2, 2017

ETIQUS Partners with England Golf

British watch brand, ETIQUS has announced a partnership with England Golf, enabling its members to receive bespoke offers on purchasing the company’s timepieces created exclusively for golfers. ETIQUS was first established in 2014 by England Golf member Gary Butler, who has enjoyed developing the brand into one of golf’s hidden gems: “I believe it’s good to be a golfer and that’s why ETIQUS has always held growing the game as one of its core brand values. “By partnering with England Golf we hope...

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Posted on April 28, 2017

Essendon Country Club Welcomes all to Inaugural Festival of Golf this May

Essendon Country Club is inviting members and non-members alike to enjoy the atmosphere and facilities on offer at the club during their inaugural Festival of Golf month that begins on the 1st May. The club will be hosting a full schedule of events throughout the month with something on offer everyday ranging from members’ competitions to Give-Golf-a-Go sessions. “The golf season is just starting to get underway in earnest and what better way to kick-start the year than a month dedicated to...

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Posted on April 26, 2017

Shot Scope Prepares for American Expansion

Scottish golf technology company, Shot Scope, recently agreed a partnership with Chicago-based fulfilment company, Disc, to support the increasing demand for Shot Scope systems in America. With sales of the product booming following a successful exhibition at the PGA Merchandise Show in January 2017, the company is improving their delivery channels to meet the growing call from American golfers to start improving their game quickly. This partnership will reduce delivery times to the USA from ten days to just three using this...

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Posted on April 26, 2017

Nippon Shaft Wins in China and Missouri

Two weeks after a victory at Augusta, Nippon Shaft recorded two more tour wins Sunday, at the European Tour’s Shenzhen International in China and at the PGA TOUR Champions’ Bass Pro Shops Legends of Golf event in Missouri. At the Genzon Golf Club in Shenzhen, China, the 31-year-old Austrian won on the first playoff hole after shooting 16-under par 272 in regulation using Nippon Shaft’s N.S.PRO MODUS3 Tour 120 X flex steel shafts in his irons. He shot 67-65-69-71 over four...

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Posted on April 26, 2017

European Junior Solheim Cup Team to Showcase PING 2017 Apparel Collection

PING announced today that it will continue as the official apparel supplier to the 2017 European PING Junior Solheim Cup Team. The team will wear key designs from the new ladies collection that have been designed exclusively with the lady golfer in mind. Engineered to play through the brand’s Sensor platform, the new collection combines state-of-the art performance fabrics with unrivalled attention to detail, to deliver long-lasting comfort on the course and an elegant, feminine feel off the course. Each garment carries the...

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Posted on April 13, 2017

Birchwood Park Golf and Country Club Off to a Flying Start Following £5 Million Rejuvenation

Birchwood Park Golf and Country Club, Bexley, got off to a flying start on Saturday 1st April when it hosted its public Grand Opening following a £5,000,000 investment that has seen the club become the most comprehensive health, leisure, golf and events facility in the area. Following a members’ celebration on the Friday night, the Saturday celebrations invited all from the local area to visit Birchwood Park and experience the new facilities first hand. The event was fun-packed and open to all...

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Posted on April 11, 2017

Nippon Shaft Wins in Augusta

Nippon Shaft won its second major championship in the last nine months with its victory on Sunday in Augusta, Georgia. On what would have been the 60th birthday of his idol and fellow countryman, the 37-year-old Spaniard used Nippon Shaft’s N.S.PRO MODUS3 Tour 130 X flex steel shafts in his irons and wedges Sunday to win The Masters, his first major championship. He won the 81st Masters with a birdie three on the first hole of a sudden death playoff – No....

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Posted on April 10, 2017

Shot Scope Receives £500,000 Grant from Scottish Enterprise

Leading golf performance tracking brand Shot Scope has announced it has received a grant from Scottish Enterprise to the amount of half a million pounds. The grant signifies the continued relationship between the two organisations, with Scottish Enterprise having long supported the growth and development of Shot Scope, both financially and through industry support, since their association began in 2014. The organisation has been pivotal in connecting Shot Scope to their manufacturing partners, providing training to the constantly evolving team and invaluable support...

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Posted on March 29, 2017

Foremost Members Sharpen their Focus at Spring Workshops

Hundreds of Foremost professionals once again benefitted from the retail and marketing group’s Spring Workshops which took place at member venues around the UK in February and March. With the theme ‘20/20 Vision’, delegates focused on improving margin, stock turns and, ultimately, their profit, as well as how to strengthen their position within the golf club. Peter Durham, Foremost’s Head of Membership Services, and Mark Hopkins, Crossover Technologies’ IT Sales Manager, compiled a packed agenda for the workshops, featuring exciting initiatives and...

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Posted on March 27, 2017

Close House Offers Junior Scholarship Opportunity

Close House, home to the 2017 British Masters, is offering two budding junior golfers a once-in-a-lifetime chance to receive a scholarship to the world-renowned, championship venue. An assessment day will be held for candidates on April 11th, starting at 10am with skills challenges, the juniors will then move onto the Filly Course at 1.30pm for 9 holes of play. The successful candidates, one boy and one girl, will not only be granted full use of the championship Colt, Filly and Yearling courses,...

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Posted on March 27, 2017

Golf Genius to Offer Innovative New GolfSixes Format

U.S. based software company Golf Genius, which provides golf venues around the world with a range of innovative tournament golf management tools, has announced it is to offer a version of the European Tour’s recently unveiled GolfSixes format to clubs across the UK. The revolutionary and novel short form of the game, which consists of pairs playing greensomes matchplay over six holes, will make its debut on the European Tour schedule this May at the Centurion Club in St Albans. The inaugural...

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Posted on March 23, 2017

ETIQUS Offers Special Prize Packs for Club Competitions

With the 2017 season just around the corner, ETIQUS are offering special Prize Packs to clubs who want something a little different to present at special events. ETIQUS, the British brand of patented, quality timepieces for golfers, are offering club officials the chance to purchase four ETIQUS watches from the Men’s Classic Tour or Ladies’ Sport Lady collections for only £449, a potential saving of nearly £350. Each watch will come in a presentation gift box, complete with a ball marker, and...

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Posted on March 22, 2017

Foremost Members Enjoy Record Share Increases in 2017

Foremost, the UK’s leading golf retail and marketing group, has announced its members have enjoyed record dividend and share increases following a hugely successful 2016. The news highlights the group’s consistent performance over the last 12 months, with the share scheme enabling pros to benefit from the company’s success and influence its future. Along with this year’s dividend of £0.16p per share, members have enjoyed an average return of 14% since the share scheme first started in 2004, with the shares having...

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Posted on March 22, 2017

London Golf Club Partners with GMS for Strategic UK PR Campaigns

London Golf Club, an internationally renowned European Tour Destination in the south of England, has appointed golf digital, PR and marketing specialists, GMS, to carry out strategic UK PR campaigns for the venue. The announcement comes shortly after the appointment of the club’s new Chief Executive, Stephen Follett, who plans to continue the consistent, significant investment being made both on the clubhouse and courses. “GMS is a highly regarded and experienced agency at the forefront of the golf media sector, and we...

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Posted on March 22, 2017

Nippon Shaft Wins at Bay Hill

Just a month after placing five players in the top 10 at Riviera Country Club, Nippon Shaft recorded a victory and four players in the top 10 at the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill Lodge & Resort in Orlando at the weekend. The 33-year-old Australian winner played the Nippon Shaft N.S. PRO MODUS3 Tour 130 X-flex steel shafts in both his irons and wedges en route to shooting 11-under par with rounds of 71-66-71-69—277. He made a 51-foot putt for eagle...

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Posted on March 17, 2017

Nippon Shaft Introduces Limited Blue Edition Modus³ Wedge Offering

Nippon Shaft has announced the release of the N.S. PRO MODUS3: Blue Edition, a limited run of wedge shafts that will be available exclusively as aftermarket options from all global golf retailers beginning April 20th. Offering optimum short game performance and limited to 500 pieces for the European market, the N.S. PRO MODUS3: Blue Edition has the same specifications as the tour-winning N.S. PRO MODUS3 Wedge models. Painted navy blue to commemorate the Open Championship and utilising a premium, hologram-like silkscreen, the...

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Posted on March 17, 2017

Golf Captains: Celebrate your year with an ETIQUS

ETIQUS, the British brand of patented, quality timepieces exclusively for golfers, is offering Club Captains free, personalised engraving on any ETIQUS golf timepiece. This new and exclusive offer is being made in celebration of Club Captains and the work that they do at individual clubs to help grow the game, and encourage more people to get involved and socialise through the sport. “At ETIQUS we believe it’s good to be a golfer and we are committed to encouraging the enjoyment and growth...

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Posted on March 16, 2017

Birchwood Park Golf and Country Club Prepares for Grand Opening

Birchwood Park Golf and Country Club, Bexley, is preparing for its grand opening after a £5,000,000 investment has seen the club transformed into the most comprehensive health, leisure, and events facility in the area. The venue has undergone a series of dramatic changes over the last 12 months, including the addition of a 25 metre swimming pool, children’s pool, extensive wellness facilities, and renovated fitness studios and gym areas. “This has been a huge project over the last year, and it’s exciting...

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Posted on March 16, 2017

Foremost Extends its Elite Marketing Programme with New Appointment

Foremost is delighted to announce the appointment of Ian Melham as EMP Lite Manager, as it continues to invest in the broad range of integrated digital retail services it provides to more than 600 of its member professionals across the UK & Ireland. The EMP Lite newsletter and website service is available free of charge to every Foremost member professional, and allows them to provide their customers with a professional, digital communication and website without commitment of time. A Foremost employee since...

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Posted on March 13, 2017

Sotogrande appoints GMS as its international golf PR agency

Sotogrande, the largest private leisure and real estate destination in Andalusia, has appointed GMS as its international golf communications agency, effective immediately. Following a competitive pitch process, the agency will commence work highlighting the unrivalled wealth of golfing facilities that the 20 sq km location presents to visitors and residents. Since it was founded in 1962, Sotogrande’s position between the Mediterranean, extensive nature reserves high in the Sierra Almenara and overlooking the Rock of Gibraltar, has been attracting the world’s discreetly wealthy...

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Posted on March 9, 2017

Shot Scope Releases iOS and Android Apps for Mobile Performance Tracking

Leading golf performance tracking brand Shot Scope has announced that both iOS and Android versions of the Shot Scope app are now available to download, providing detailed post-round statistics on the go. The new apps will allow users to upload data from their Shot Scope wristband immediately after play directly to their mobile device via Bluetooth. Providing instant access to over 100 Tour-level statistics, a shot-by-shot overview and other unparalleled insights, golfers will be able to analyse their performance on both mobile...

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