by Kevin Markham | Apr 6, 2021 | Courses & Travel, Latest News
You have to pick your moment. There’s a right time and a right place for everything… and when you get it just right it creates a memory that lasts a lifetime. Don’t believe me? Well here’s the thing, step onto the 4th tee at Royal County Down, turn to face the Mourne...
by Kevin Markham | Mar 24, 2021 | Club News, Latest News
A survey was circulated to golf clubs last year to assess the economic impact of the pandemic. Initiated by the GUI and ILGU, the data collated was then presented to the governments north and south. This data helped in the early return of golf during the first phases...
by Kevin Markham | Mar 10, 2021 | Club News, Top 100, Latest News
Some chose not to answer the question. ‘Not applicable’ they said, or ‘I haven’t played one yet’. Or they just used an emoji with a zipped mouth. Fair enough. Not everyone on social media wants to express negative views when it comes to discussing golf courses. My...
by Kevin Markham | Mar 3, 2021 | Columns, Latest News
There are always going to be the golf nuts who see golf wherever they go, whatever they look at. A patch of grass between buildings might make an intriguing par four, a lake left after a downpour becomes the perfect water hazard and any stretch of dunes becomes an...
by Kevin Markham | Jan 12, 2021 | Club News, Latest News
Clearly an essential focus for golf clubs this year is how to hold onto loyal members and the new tranche that arrived on the back of Covid-19. Consider the different age groups, the different types of members, the different reasons for joining a club… and wanting to...
