Monty criticises golf’s image
Former Ryder Cup captain Colin Montgomerie has warned that golf venues are suffering from negative stereotypes about the game. The more…
Thursday, April 12th, 2012 10 Comments »Dress Code
‘Dress codes do not boost clubhouse profits’
A survey of UK golf club members has found that just 11 per cent believe relaxing a dress code at more…
Thursday, January 19th, 2012 1 Comment »A dress code policy should be based on facts and research
Over the Christmas break a debate took place on Golf Monthly’s website’s forum, spurred by this article from a retired more…
Sunday, January 15th, 2012 1 Comment »If change is managed well, you can end up with something better
The theme of last year’s GCMA conference was ‘managing change’ and I recently discovered first-hand the extent that a golf more…
Sunday, January 1st, 2012 No Comments »If you don’t like our dress code, go somewhere else
I must say that I am becoming ever more annoyed at the people on the outside telling us, on the more…
Wednesday, December 28th, 2011 6 Comments »How De Vere brought in 2,500 new members
Several clubs have updated their rule book in recent years, relaxing dress codes, increasing junior activities and adding more social more…
Saturday, December 24th, 2011 2 Comments »Barry Hill: Membership schemes, dress codes and marketing
Some two to three years ago, when the chill wind of depression was sweeping through golf clubs the length and more…
Sunday, November 27th, 2011 1 Comment »Neil Sjoberg: All golf clubs would thrive if there was change at the top
After spending 35 years on golf club committees, I spent the next 10 building my own club. It turns out more…
Friday, November 4th, 2011 No Comments »How Epsom Golf Club increased its junior section from 26 to 108
According to research group SPORTS MARKETING SURVEYS INC, the average age of the English golf club member is rising. Clubs more…
Tuesday, October 18th, 2011 1 Comment »The Bristol Golf Club abolishes its dress code – and tee times
The Bristol Golf Club in Almondsbury has abolished its dress code – and even tee times – for one of more…
Friday, October 14th, 2011 No Comments »