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What is the reality of the VAT status of private members’ golf clubs?

In the latest article in our series, The Price of Club Golf, we find out more about how traditional clubs deal with VAT This article is part of GCMA Insights – topical content for golf industry professionals, discussing the things that matter to those who work in golf clubs. There is an urban legend in the golf industry that when it comes to VAT, private members’ clubs have got it easy. They don’t have to pay VAT on subscriptions – apparently giving them a massive advantage on proprietary outfits when it comes to cashflow. And though they can’t officially make…

Golf’s standards are slipping – we must all take responsibility to fix it

Whether it’s not raking bunkers, or failing to repair pitch marks, it feels like our great game needs an etiquette reset This article is part of GCMA Insights – topical content for golf industry professionals, discussing the things that matter to those who work in golf clubs. Look at the picture. That’s not a bunker, it’s a crime scene. The distinctive treads of different shoe types dive deep into the sandy surface, as do the scars carved out by half a dozen attempted escapes. I didn’t want to get in there and play my ball. I wanted to cordon it…

What you need to know about England Golf’s adverse weather guidelines

The governing body have ditched the term ‘winter rules’ and embarked on a new way of helping clubs during inclement weather. Here are the main takeaways This article is part of GCMA Insights – topical content for golf industry professionals, discussing the things that matter to those who work in golf clubs. October was always a key month in the golfing calendar. It was the time England Golf, and other governing bodies in the home unions, announced the start of ‘Winter Rules’. From now, usually until the end of April, clubs had several tools at their disposal to assist them…

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