Multifunctional golf facilities – an underutlised resource

Multifunctional golf courses are beneficial for society and for golf. Golf courses have several roles to play in addition to providing playing surfaces for golf. Considering golf from an outsider’s perspective, it can be seen that golf courses can provide a wide range of services that should be exploited, promoted and developed.

CMAE Member Stig Persson receives GEO Award

The sustainability efforts and achievements of three pioneering organisations and individuals were recognised at the presentation of Environmental Innovation Awards from the Golf Environment Organization (GEO) and its partner, global logistics company UPS.

PowerPlay Golf – Professionals Launch New 9 Hole Format

Over nine selected holes on Celtic Manor’s Twenty Ten Course and in front of a large crowd, Swedish golfer Caroline Hedwall won PowerPlay Golf driven by Saab: Ignition in dramatic fashion to claim the honour of becoming the first Tour pro in the world to win a PowerPlay Golf event.

Elmwood College does it by Degree

For more than 30 years Elmwood College has developed a portfolio of golf-related programmes to meet the training needs of the golf industry. Elmwood has been synonymous with training greenkeepers and golf course managers who are employed by many of the most prestigious golf courses across the globe.

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Maintaining standards while keeping a firm grip on costs is perhaps the most important aspect of any club employee’s job, whether you are a greenkeeper, manager or a steward. Greg Evans MG explains how to get more for less

CMAE Announce New Certified Club Manager Awards

The CMAE has announced that seven club managers have successfully passed the CMAE’s Certified Club Manager (CCM) exam, and they join an elite band of 16 club managers in Europe who have reached this pinnacle of their professional development in the club industry.