Great little 9 hole short beginners course - my first hole-in-one
50 years of golf in the balance as D-day fast approaches for Oakleigh golf course. The community, Golf Australia and the NDIS participants from Reach and Belong are rallying to save the golf program threatened by closure. More info: https://bit.ly/49MBj1r
Golf Pros: Here's why every golf club should consider Operation 36: structured milestones, a supportive community, and a clear path for beginners to fall in love with golf. Bring this program to your club and watch your golf community thrive! Learn more about our Summer Jump Start Promotion >> https://bit.ly/4aegTOF
As I stated in a previous post where Greg Norman won £70,000 for his victory at Trump Turnberry in The Open 1986 - The winners checks should return to a normal level so the The R&A can spend more globally promoting the game as they are charged to do - same goes for the United States Golf Association (USGA) & PGAs. It is not any way in their remit to pay pros generational wealth in a single check. I keep hearing the from the pros themselves that they are playing for legacy and trophies not money - The for profits (PGA TOUR, DP World Tour, Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA)) & others that self-fund (LIV Golf, Masters) may increase the purses as much as they like and sponsors will support - but the organizations that grow the game from grass roots support so that the leaderboards are full of flags from around the world should have the support of the professionals to cap the purses - The prestige of the Major shouldn't be contingent of the amount of the winners check. As Martin Slumbers bravely brought attention to the fact the escalation of purses on Golf's most important organizations is unsustainable. In addition, a reduction in the overall men's purse would, like tennis, hopefully allow equal men's and women's payouts in the majors hosted by those organizations as they support both. The Open is the greatest legacy major and doesn't need the largest purse to prove it. #growthegame Augusta National Golf Club #TheMasters PGA of America The PGA The Golf Business
The winner of The 152nd Open at Royal Troon will receive USD 3.1 million in prize money. The Champion Golfer of the Year will receive the highest amount in The Open’s history as it returns to the renowned Ayrshire links for the tenth time. The R&A announced that the total prize fund for The Open, played from 14-21 July 2024, will be USD 17 million, a USD 500,000 increase on 2023. Martin Slumbers, CEO of The R&A, said, “The R&A has a responsibility to strike a balance between maintaining The Open’s position in the global game, providing the funds required for governance and developing amateur and recreational golf in 146 countries internationally. “We have to make choices if we want to continue to build on the significant growth in participation that is essential for golf’s future. “We remain concerned about the impact substantial increases in men’s professional prize money are having on the perception of the sport and its long-term financial sustainability. We are determined to act with the interests of the global game in mind as we pursue our goal of ensuring golf continues to thrive in 50 years’ time.”
Did you know that in the last three years, almost 10 million people tried the game of golf for the first time? Tip: Create a group lesson program that introduces beginners to golf and enjoy increased revenue at your facility. CTA: By the way, become an NGF member and be the first to know the latest golf industry research that can boost your business. Click here for options: https://lnkd.in/eAiQRKx #GolfGrowth #GolfCourseManagement #NGFMember #BeInTheKnow #DidYouKnow
Lovely course!
In Bernard Darwin’s book, first published in 1910, The Golf Courses of the British Isles, he wrote: “The greens are beautifully green; they are likewise very true and keen enough, without ever being bare and hard. The lies, too, are excellent, and it is altogether one of those courses where the player’s fate is entirely in his own hands. If he plays well everything will conspire to help him on his way, but he has got to play really well – good, sterling, honest golf: there is no mistake about that at Formby.” No change in over 100 years! #1884 #linksgolf
Kicking off our new social strategy this month, with lots of new video content, lots of more fun content, and more LinkedIn reporting and 'Impact Sharing' Always liked this PDF style reporting of recent stories and impacts, hopefully it helps us to reach more people. Time will tell... #digitalmarketing
We are incredibly proud of the impact our GolfSixes League format had in GB&I in 2023 Thanks to the support of The R&A, we've been able to help roll GSL out across England Golf Scottish Golf Wales Golf & Golf Ireland once again, reaching more young people than ever before, and letting those starting out in the game play a fun team format to get them hooked Find out more about GolfSixes League at our website today! https://lnkd.in/ediTG5Kv #juniorgolf #kidsgolf
Where are my golfers? I’m excited for this event…you know I specialise in leadership training but did you know there are SO many similarities between golf and being a leader? Playing golf has taught me so much about leadership! 🏌️♂️ Just like in golf, being a great leader means staying focused, being patient, and thinking strategically. Here are a few lessons golf has reinforced: 1. **Preparation is Key**: Just as I practice my swing, leaders must prepare for meetings and projects. 2. **Adaptability**: Weather changes on the course, and business conditions change too. Adapt and keep moving forward. 3. **Patience and Resilience**: Not every shot lands where you want it. Learn from mistakes and stay resilient. Both golf and leadership are continuous journeys of improvement. Let's keep refining our skills and striving for excellence! See you in June at the Whitby Chamber of Commerce golf event at Royal Ashburn Golf Club #Leadership #Golf #ContinuousLearning #Resilience #leadershiptraining #teetime #supportlocal #chamberofcommerce #businessowner #whitby
Have you registered yet for our #FairwayFriday Golf Tournament? It's coming up on June 7 at Royal Ashburn Golf Club. Let's hit the links together. https://ow.ly/lhX650QLYSe #WCCGolfEvent #WhitbyChamberGolf #TeeUpNetworking #GolfAndConnect #BusinessOnTheGreen
Strong Opinions Required: The following flexible golf membership programmes are available from, or being proposed by, the GB and Ireland governing bodies: 1. Openplay (Available from Scottish Golf) https://lnkd.in/ebSySaWc 2. iGolf (Available from England Golf) https://lnkd.in/e_5kpVGx 3. Flexi Golf (Available from Wales Golf) https://lnkd.in/e7RH7DqA 4. The Independent Golfer Scheme (Proposed for Ireland by Golf Ireland) https://lnkd.in/ejEwEYMh The potential benefits of these programmes are clear and are being well promoted, but the potential negative outcomes are also clear to see. What is your opinion as a club manager or club member on flexible memberships? #Golf #Membership #Flexibility #OpinionsWelcome
Who didn't love putting contests as a junior golfer? Playing against your friends for £1, for golf balls or event for a plate of chips, these were serious events. They were more than that though, they allowed us to bond over short contests whilst working on the most important parts of our games. They made us feel like we belonged as part of the junior golf scene at our clubs. In our 11th White Paper, we addressed the issue of belonging. Making new golfers feel like they belong as part of the golfing community is crucial to grow our sport. One idea is to build leagues at your club so that people we can foster this feeling of fun competition and build that feeling of belonging. Discover how to build your golf business by leaning-into making people feel like they belong: https://lnkd.in/eXRvRKPS 📸 : Lukas Opekar (Unsplash)
Royal Troon in 2021, 15th hole par 4, side bunker instruction
In honour of The Open at Royal Troon 2024, granted with much better weather, a little instruction of how Gary Player showed me how to get out of a bunker like this whilst I was playing on the Sunshine Tour in South Africa in 1968/69. This is the 15th hole par 4, side bunker on the most challenging and amazing golf course that the world has to offer. Enjoy this complimentary and legendary instruction. #PGATOUR #europeantour #PGA #GOLFSTAGRAM #cnn #GOLFING #GOLFCLUB #royaltroon #theopen #scotland #garyplayer #friends #theopenchampionship #golfchannel #LET #GOLFLIFE #GOLFER #GOLF #tee #bunker #golf #instruction #golfinstr
So interesting to hear Gary Neville's insights on the challenges beginners face in golf. It's disheartening to witness newcomers being chastised for not knowing every rule and piece of golf etiquette. No one should be made to feel unwelcome or intimidated, especially kids. This is such a key driver for us at Love Golf UK, breaking down barriers with free equipment hire, coaching sessions and community engagement. Rory McIlroy is spot on - we need more accessible entry points like driving ranges and public golf courses to bridge the gap between interest and actual play. Let's keep asking, what more can we do to make golf inclusive and welcoming for everyone? ⛳ #LoveGolfUK #InclusiveGolf
