Ethical Extremist Members

Dr. Wilson Spoorly has produced an article depicting the managers entanglements with a clubs “ethic Police” that sit stiffly in the club, sermonising constantly, chastising committee members, management and staff. The article explains the different types of ethical extremists with their motives and advice on how to handle these individuals.

St George’s Hill to renovate Green Nine

The historic St George’s Hill club in Weybridge, Surrey, has appointed local design firm Thomson, Perrett & Lobb to conduct a strategic review of its Green nine, with a view to commencing a long-term renovation programme.

KPMG: Improved outlook for the golf travel industry

Golf tourism is on the increase and is bouncing back from the economic downturn, a new survey by KPMG has revealed. According to the Golf Travel Insights report, 60% of golf tour operators experienced an increase in the number of golf breaks booked in 2011, compared to 38% in 2010.

SGU/SLGA Blaze a Trail for Europe with Management Course

The Scottish Golf Union and the Scottish Ladies’ Golfing Association, the national governing bodies for amateur golfers, have blazed a trail for the rest of Europe to follow after successfully staging Scottish Golf Club Management Training Level One – the first comprehensive course of its kind.