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The R&A Appoints New Chief Executive

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15 October 2014, St Andrews, Scotland: The R&A has announced the appointment of Martin Slumbers as Chief Executive and also as Secretary of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews, with effect from 1 October 2015. 15 October 2014, St Andrews, Scotland: The R&A has announced the appointment of Martin Slumbers as Chief […]

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Golf: Growing the game of golf

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“I was between clubs. I didn’t know if I should hit a three-wood or pitching wedge.” — NCCC member John Phillips, when his ball came up short of the pin. Our season is winding down. Leaves, temperatures, and daylight are all falling. Scores are rising. Ironically, the 2015 PGA season is ready to kickoff. In […]

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The Zen of Golf — Analytically Speaking

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My standing joke about my golf game is that I’m lucky to have a close group of friends who keep inviting me back every weekend—regardless of how I play. A relative latecomer to the game about a decade ago, I like to think my unbridled enthusiasm makes up for any innate athletic shortcomings. Anyone hooked […]

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How to connect your members so they stay longer

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Member retention is always a hot topic in the golf industry as we are seeing a continued reduction in total members annually, along with a drop in the frequency of member play. This is due to a variety of reasons, some of which you can control. If a new member doesn’t feel fully ‘connected’ within the first […]

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Playgolf WEEK Gives Schools a Chance to Win!

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Playgolf WEEK is giving all primary schools in Australia the chance to win a MyGolf Schools Kit valued at $550, a 1-hour clinic with a Golf Australia Rookie Squad Member; and a $500 Coles/Myer Voucher for the teacher. Classes or schools simply need to design the ultimate mini-golf hole, with the entry judged the most […]

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