Express your interest in 2026 Advanced Management Programme dates
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GCMA Teams Up with 59Club as an Official Education Partner
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Announcing the Winners of the 2025 Women in Golf Awards
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Governance Foundation Learning for Board & Committee Members
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Louis Booth outlines the five priorities every General Manager should ...
Save the Dates: AGM and National Members Championships 2026
27 Nov 2025
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Marton Meadows duo praise 'fantastic team' after award success
27 Nov 2025
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26 Nov 2025
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Expert Dr Tom Young sounds a warning over water security, ...
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GCMA Looks Ahead to Bright Future at Biennial Conference & Awards
21 Nov 2025
Safe proofing the golf industry for a successful and prosperous ...
GCMA Webinar Series - Upcoming Dates for your Diary
20 Nov 2025
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Obbi Announces Partnership with Avalon Yacht Club and Strategic Rebrand to Support the Wider Club Industry
20 Nov 2025
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'An incredibly uplifting few days' — what you said about the Conference
20 Nov 2025
Here's what delegates had to say about a truly memorable ...
Five highlights from the Golf Club Management Conference & Exhibition
20 Nov 2025
With so much going on across three days at the ...
Chloe Boissel-Marshall: A success story fuelled by passion and hard work
19 Nov 2025
Tidworth Garrison's General Manager emerged victorious in the hotly contested ...
Celebrating excellence: The GCMA Awards 2025 winners
19 Nov 2025
Winners were crowned during the Awards Gala Dinner at the ...
Final countdown to the 2025 GCMA Awards
13 Nov 2025
With the 2025 GCMA Awards just days aways, the finalists are ...
How Fern Snailham has 'balanced modernisation with tradition' at City of Newcastle
13 Nov 2025
City of Newcastle Golf Club's Fern Snailham has been shortlisted ...
The power of building relationships — how Jess Redgate has excelled
12 Nov 2025
Chesterfield Golf Club's Assistant Manager Jess Redgate reflects on her ...
How Ian McCairns 'built a culture that genuinely delivers' at Coventry Hearsall
11 Nov 2025
GCMA Manager of the Year nominee Ian McCairns reflects on ...
Conference Breakout Session: The cost of short-term thinking
11 Nov 2025
David Shepherd, Chief Executive at The Wisley, will urge golf ...
Your Association, Reflecting on 2025 and Looking Ahead to 2026
10 Nov 2025
As we approach the end of the year, Tom Brooke ...
GCMA Webinar Series - Beyond the Green: Creating Safer, Stronger Golf Club Cultures
6 Nov 2025
Missed October's GCMA Webinar Series Episode? Catch up on the ...
Everything you need to know ahead of Conference 2025
6 Nov 2025
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How The Kendleshire looks after its greenkeeping team in winter
5 Nov 2025
With a bond forged over three decades, Pat Murphy (pictured ...
Protecting your golf club: Practical strategies to secure clubhouses
3 Nov 2025
The experts at Howden Insurance Brokers explain how golf clubs ...
Leading with purpose — the huge impact of Newcomer of the Year nominee Candi Watkins
3 Nov 2025
Now General Manager at Ponteland, Candi Watkins reflects on her ...
Conference Breakout Session: Sam Poole on AI's role in golf club operations
3 Nov 2025
Sam Poole of Aquila Golf explains how AI can streamline ...
'Energising and inspiring' — what to expect from the Golf Club Management Conference & Exhibition
29 Oct 2025
With a stellar line-up of keynote speakers, a selection of ...
Committee for Golf Club Salaries publishes 2026 Salary Recommendations
27 Oct 2025
The CGCS and GCMA have issued an update on the ...
Rain Bird and Fairway Credit Announced as Headline Sponsors for the Golf Club Management Conference & Exhibition
24 Oct 2025
Long standing GCMA Premium Partners Rain Bird and Fairway Credit ...
What an R&A Sustainable Agronomy Visit looks like
24 Oct 2025
Explore how The R&A Sustainable Agronomy Service supports ...
Benefits of having strong Club Merchandise
22 Oct 2025
GCMA Partners Tickbox Sports Share Why Robust Club Merchandise Matters ...
'Belonging and community' — the appeal of working at a golf club
21 Oct 2025
GCMA Support Manager of the Year nominee Owain Hoskins reflects ...
Understanding the Employment Rights Bill: What Golf Club Managers need to know
21 Oct 2025
The new Employment Rights Bill brings major changes for golf ...
From Ideas to Impact: Activating Workshop Insights for 2025 and Beyond
16 Oct 2025
David Reeves of Promote People outlines strategic actions from AMP ...
Winter rules: How do you know when scoring isn't acceptable?
16 Oct 2025
England Golf guidance asks clubs to use Local Rules when ...
Small but mighty: Marton Meadows' team spirit shines through
15 Oct 2025
Assistant Manager Lisa Harrop shares how the close-knit team at ...
How to drive winter revenue at your club
15 Oct 2025
Winter can be a challenging period for many clubs, but ...
Rhys Morgan on leadership, progress and GCMA Awards recognition
10 Oct 2025
The Newport GM has been shortlisted for Manager of the ...
How to find, recruit and retain staff
10 Oct 2025
The latest episode of GCMA Insights on Golf Talk UK ...
Supporting Your Mental Health: Today and Every Day
10 Oct 2025
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'Fulford is a very exciting place to be'
9 Oct 2025
From law to golf club leadership, Claire Bainbridge is now ...
A Week of Insight and Inspiration: Principles of Golf Club Management Certificate at Moor Park
9 Oct 2025
The annual residential Principles of Golf Club Management Certificate course ...
Clubhouse Management Training at Tyrrells Wood
9 Oct 2025
Contemporary Club Leadership's upcoming CMT course has limited places remaining! ...
Navigating the world of employment law with Highfield HR
8 Oct 2025
Gain the confidence to handle disciplinaries, grievances and employment law ...
How Long Ashton's 'one team' ethos earned national recognition
6 Oct 2025
Long Ashton’s GCMA Team of the Year nomination reflects ...
When should we consider suspending and resuming play?
6 Oct 2025
What does a competition committee need to know if they’...
Driving innovation at Aspley Guise & Woburn Sands
6 Oct 2025
Paul Lancaster shares how robotic mowers are transforming course operations ...
South West Leadership Event Delivers Impact and Inspiration
2 Oct 2025
The South West Region of the GCMA hosted a highly ...
Conference Breakout Sessions You Can't Miss
2 Oct 2025
The 2025 Conference features breakout sessions that dive into the essential ...
AI's growing role in golf clubs: From saving time to growing profits
2 Oct 2025
AI is transforming golf clubs, from marketing and communications to ...
Winter rules: clubs must once again follow seasonal restrictions
2 Oct 2025
Golf club managers are being advised of an important change ...
In conversation with GCMA Manager of the Year finalist Chloe Boissel-Marshall
30 Sep 2025
The Tidworth GM discusses her nomination, her career journey, and ...
Familiar territory, fresh vision – the Mountain Ash GM embracing a career change
23 Sep 2025
After a decade with Citizens Advice, Gareth Evans seized the ...
The Golf Club Management Exhibition is Back Bigger Than Ever
23 Sep 2025
This November’s our flagship event, the Golf Club Management ...
Lewes Golf Club powers ahead with solar carport project
22 Sep 2025
The project is helping Lewes Golf Club cut energy costs, ...
Heather Moran: The Best Newcomer nominee making an impact at La Moye
22 Sep 2025
Heather Moran, shortlisted for Newcomer of the Year at the ...
Sales & Service Delivery – A Dynamic Two-Day Learning Experience in Cardiff
18 Sep 2025
Last week in Cardiff, AMP Sales & Service Delivery provided ...
'We're looking 40 years ahead' – Rob Climas on North Hants' long-term planning
17 Sep 2025
North Hants GM Rob Climas explains how a £2.5m irrigation ...
Celebrating the success of Thank A Greenkeeper Day
17 Sep 2025
Golf clubs, GMs and stars from across the world of ...
Paul Hübner receives the first Advanced Management Award
16 Sep 2025
Huge congratulations to Paul Hübner on being the first ...
Should your club adopt a pace of play policy?
16 Sep 2025
Little causes more clubhouse dissent than traffic jams on the ...
Embracing autonomous mowing at Thonock Park
16 Sep 2025
General Manager Ben Hatch explains the impact of adopting autonomous ...
Finalists revealed for the 2025 GCMA Awards
15 Sep 2025
The winners will be announced at the Gala Dinner during ...
Becoming Future-Ready: Why Conference 2025 Means More Than Another Conference
11 Sep 2025
Every so often, an event comes along that isn’t ...
How to Kickstart Your Career in Golf Club Management
9 Sep 2025
How to start a career in golf club management and ...
Saunton: Setting the standard in sustainable golf
9 Sep 2025
The Devon club's engagement with The R&A’s ...
Conference Breakout Sessions: Registration Now Open
5 Sep 2025
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Why you Should Attend Conference Sunday
4 Sep 2025
Thinking of attending the 2025 Golf Club Management Conference & Exhibition? ...
Develop your clubhouse staff with Clubhouse Management Training
4 Sep 2025
Contemporary Club Leadership's upcoming CMT courses are fast approaching The ...
The bold vision behind Glendale Golf's success
4 Sep 2025
Jon Dummett shares how Glendale Golf is redefining the game ...
How Parkstone Golf Club Solved On-Site Safety Challenges
3 Sep 2025
See how Unique Group fixed long-standing safety concerns near the 18...
Building a brighter future at Stratford Oaks
3 Sep 2025
The club's five-year plan blends water security, revenue growth, and ...
GCMA Welcomes Expand Media to the Partner Network
29 Aug 2025
Press Release The Golf Club Managers’ Association (GCMA) are delighted ...
Frilford Heath 'delivers on every level' after course and clubhouse upgrades
28 Aug 2025
Frilford Heath has completed a £1.5m investment in its clubhouse ...
Mapping Your Future: Why Education Planning is Essential for Golf Club Managers
27 Aug 2025
Hear from Professional Development Manager Gareth Morgan, on why planning ...
How Berkhamsted’s course masterplan will safeguard its future
22 Aug 2025
Berkhamsted is embarking on a forward-looking masterplan that will blend ...
Financing projects and making the right investment decisions
20 Aug 2025
How can golf clubs fund big projects like irrigation, machinery ...
Why have the majority of Irish clubs decided not to alter WHS allowances?
20 Aug 2025
Golf clubs in Ireland have had the power to alter ...
Staff Playing Rights at UK Golf Clubs
20 Aug 2025
Why Maximum Access Makes Business Sense In golf club management, ...
Thank a Greenkeeper Day: Celebrate the unsung heroes of golf
20 Aug 2025
Thank A Greenkeeper Day returns Tuesday 9 September 2025: This global celebration, ...
When can a competition be cancelled?
18 Aug 2025
Deciding when to call it quits can be tricky, but ...
Aspire Career Development Series Autumn Events
14 Aug 2025
Aimed at supporting all those looking to grow within Golf ...
GCMA Represented at The Open & Women’s Open 2025
14 Aug 2025
CEO Tom Brooke represented the association at both The Open ...
How the iGolf boom is creating more club members
14 Aug 2025
The England Golf initiative is attracting thousands of nomadic golfers, ...
GCMA Hosts Successful Partner Golf Day
14 Aug 2025
We brought together our Business Partners at Long Aston Golf ...
Every golf club manager should consider taking this Rules of Golf exam
12 Aug 2025
If you’re looking to brush up your knowledge of ...
100 Days Until the 2025 Golf Club Management Conference & Exhibition
7 Aug 2025
With just 100 Days until the 2025 Golf Club Management Conference & ...
Smarter Staff Management for Golf Clubs of Every Size
6 Aug 2025
Running a golf club is no small feat, especially when ...
Guidance on errant golf balls landing in neighbouring properties
5 Aug 2025
Following the news that a golf club in Wales was ...
Driving inclusion: Key insights for managers from the Women in Golf Awards
1 Aug 2025
New insights from the Women in Golf Awards offer practical ...
Sustainability leads the way at Harewood Downs
1 Aug 2025
Harewood Downs GM Matt Mayfield is overseeing a major sustainability ...
GCMA South West Leadership Event to Tackle the Big Conversations in Club Management
31 Jul 2025
Join the GCMA South West Region for a powerful day ...
How to reduce stress at work — tips from expert Debbie Kleiner
31 Jul 2025
Debbie Kleiner, an expert in helping companies create a wellbeing ...
More Than Speed: An Essential Guide To Measuring Golf Green Performance
30 Jul 2025
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View the Full Confirmed 2025 Conference Programme
30 Jul 2025
The event takes place at at the De Vere Cotswold ...
'I’ve always sought ways to grow and develop'
30 Jul 2025
Award winner Becca Hembrough reflects on a decade of driving ...
Golf participation isn't just growing - it's evolving
29 Jul 2025
New figures from The R&A and England Golf ...
When should we think about using a Local Rule?
28 Jul 2025
Your members will want you to act when they encounter ...
How should we go about setting hole locations?
24 Jul 2025
Where pins are placed can often cause controversy at clubs. ...
A Year on From The Open: Royal Troon Tunes Toro to Perfection
23 Jul 2025
One year after The Open Championship returned to Royal Troon, ...
England on pace to break all World Handicap System records in 2025
22 Jul 2025
It's shaping up to be an incredible year - if ...
The numbers of people playing golf are hitting new highs
22 Jul 2025
The latest participation figures released by The R&A ...
Strengthen your membership strategy with these top tips
18 Jul 2025
Discover expert insights and practical strategies to help Golf Club ...
Boosting Summer Footfall the Topgolf way
17 Jul 2025
Discover how Topgolf’s value-driven summer strategy could inspire fresh ...
Primary school drive helps Marton Meadows build for the next generation
17 Jul 2025
An outreach programme with a local primary school is proving ...
Nominate Rising Stars for a Free GCMA Affiliate Membership
17 Jul 2025
Final call to nominate your support staff to join the ...
Don't miss out on the 2025 Golf Club Management Conference & Exhibition
17 Jul 2025
The event takes place at at the De Vere Cotswold ...
'If you don't keep developing your knowledge, you'll go backwards'
14 Jul 2025
Paul Lancaster shares his approach to CPD, future goals, and ...
GCTUK - Discussion on Food & Beverage in Golf Clubs
10 Jul 2025
Steven Brown, Heather Moran & Kevin fish discuss F&...
Support your clubhouse staff with their development
10 Jul 2025
Contemporary Club Leadership have announced their next series of upcoming ...
GCMA's Own Graduate from Prestigious R&A Women's Leadership Foundation Programme
10 Jul 2025
A milestone that highlights the GCMA’s commitment to professional ...
GCMA Urges Members to Complete GB&I Golf Forum Survey
10 Jul 2025
From Source to Course: A Comprehensive Study of Water Management ...
'Now I can't see myself doing anything else'
9 Jul 2025
A career in golf club management was not part of ...
Apply for GCMA Aspire Sponsored Membership
7 Jul 2025
GCMA Aspire: A New Career Development Series for Aspiring Managers ...
GCMA Aspire: A New Career Development Series for Aspiring Managers
4 Jul 2025
Press Release The Golf Club Managers’ Association (GCMA) is excited ...
Fourball match play handicap calculations — here's what you need to know
3 Jul 2025
How Fourball Matchplay shapes WHS handicaps - insights from England ...
Mitigate Water Scarcity with Innovative Water Strategies
3 Jul 2025
Golf courses are sprawling landscapes that require substantial water to ...
Elevate your club's sales and service strategy
2 Jul 2025
Matthew Orwin, Managing Partner at Promote Golf, believes "good 'selling' ...
'Never lose sight of the long-term vision'
1 Jul 2025
GCMA Mentor Ben Driver discusses the importance of combining a ...
GCMA Announce South West Region Professional Leadership Event
25 Jun 2025
Taking place at The Bristol Golf Club on the 24th ...
GCMA Regional Manager Emails have been Updated
25 Jun 2025
Your Regional Manager will now be contactable through their official ...
GCMA Welcomes Husqvarna UK as Official Partners
25 Jun 2025
Press Release The Golf Club Managers’ Association (GCMA) is delighted ...
Brough GM's pride after Accreditation renewal
25 Jun 2025
Richard Jagger renewed his GCMA Accreditation status ahead of the ...
Principles of Golf Club Management Course Achieves Outstanding Feedback
18 Jun 2025
Last week's delivery of the Principles of Golf Club Management ...
How Golf Clubs Can Turn Today’s Boom into Tomorrow’s Growth
18 Jun 2025
England Golf have reported May as a record-breaking month across ...
Royal Blackheath CEO Ben Driver on what being a GCMA Mentor means to him
16 Jun 2025
Meeting interesting and passionate fellow Golf Club Managers is one ...
'Retaining good people is a key to success' — GCMA Mentor Scott Clark
16 Jun 2025
In part two of our catch-up with GCMA Mentor Scott ...
2025 GCMA National Members Championship a resounding success
12 Jun 2025
GCMA Brings Together Club Management Professionals for a Flagship Day ...
How do we decide what areas to mark as ground under repair?
12 Jun 2025
Ensuring the course provides a fair test for golfers is ...
Insights and Inspiration: A Look at the Keynote Speakers Shaping the 2025 Conference
5 Jun 2025
This year's conference promises to be an inspiring event, featuring ...
Why property insurance is important for golf clubs in 2025
4 Jun 2025
Running a golf club is complicated enough but a rising ...
Mentor Scott Clark on the importance of self-confidence and emotional intelligence
4 Jun 2025
As one of our Mentors, Scott Clark has his finger ...
The two tips award-winning Club Manager Rhys Morgan would give everyone starting out in the industry
2 Jun 2025
The Newport Golf Club boss hands out valuable advice and ...
Fairway Credit Secures Headline Sponsorship for National Championship
29 May 2025
Longstanding GCMA Partner's Fairway Credit continue to support our association ...
Who Dares Wins: Colin MacLachlan to speak at 2025 Conference
29 May 2025
Star of Channel Four's captivating reality TV drama SAS: Who ...
CEO and PD Manager Discuss Leadership’s Role in Golf Clubs
29 May 2025
The role of a Golf Club Manager has transformed dramatically ...
Why it's so important members understand sustainability
29 May 2025
Owen James, England Golf’s Sustainability Manager, explains how you ...
Accreditation renewal window open until the end of June
22 May 2025
Those who are already GCMA Accredited will need to renew ...
Future-Ready: Allister Frost to be a Headline Speaker at 2025 Conference
22 May 2025
The Golf Club Management Conference 2025 is set to welcome an ...
Conwy bids to attract female greenkeepers after cash boost from Women's Golf Legacy Fund
20 May 2025
General Manager Matt Parsley is hoping an investment in facilities ...
GCMA Teams Up with Promote People to Transform Golf Club Recruitment
20 May 2025
The Golf Club Managers Association (GCMA) and Promote People are ...
'CPD is a huge part of the role' — Rhys Morgan
20 May 2025
The award-winning Club Manager speaks about the value of CPD, ...
'The variety is what makes the role most engaging' — Rowan Doughty
19 May 2025
Having started out at The Addington as a buggy cleaner, ...
How to support your greenkeepers amid the driest spring in 70 years
19 May 2025
As the dry weather continues across large parts of the ...
The R&A Sustainable Agronomy Service and The Environmental Partnership Supports Rising Demand for Water Security
15 May 2025
The R&A (Sustainable Agronomy Service) has joined forces ...
Nominations Now Open for the 2025 GCMA Awards
15 May 2025
The search for the UK’s most inspiring, innovative and ...
Flying high: Dr Jo Salter MBE to be a Keynote Speaker at 2025 Golf Club Management Conference
15 May 2025
We're delighted to announce Dr Jo Salter MBE as a ...
The 'two fundamental goals' that defined Rhys Morgan's first year at Newport
14 May 2025
The award-winning Club Manager has made a significant impact at ...
Game-Changer: John Steele OBE to be a Headline Speaker at 2025 Golf Club Management Conference
7 May 2025
Former professional athlete, sports coach, Olympic Leader, Executive Director of ...
Thresholds for Community Amateur Sports Club (CASC) Status Update
7 May 2025
Following enquiries from a number of our members, we've been ...
'An incredibly valuable three days of education and fun'
6 May 2025
Moortown Golf Club provided a wonderful setting for delegates of ...
Bookings Now Open for the Golf Club Management Conference & Exhibition
2 May 2025
The Golf Club Management Conference & Exhibition, the UK’s ...
Out of the rough: protecting golf clubs from cybercrime
1 May 2025
Time on the fairways, greens - and even relaxing at ...
Unlocking Opportunities: What England Golf’s Data Means for Your Club Management Strategy
1 May 2025
We look into England Golf's numbers regarding the average golfer, ...
'Thought-provoking content on managing mental health'
25 Apr 2025
Adam Bodimeade was among the delegates to benefit from the ...
Accreditation: An investment in yourself and your golf club
25 Apr 2025
Wrotham Heath Club Manager John Dale discusses why GCMA Accreditation ...
Meet new Director Martin Robinson
25 Apr 2025
Introducing the Hurston Hall Golf & Country Club Managing Director, ...
GeoLink - The Latest Technology Driving the Next Evolution
23 Apr 2025
It’s not often a technology comes along that is ...
Patience and Perseverance: What Rory’s Masters Win Teaches Us About Long-Term Leadership
23 Apr 2025
Rory McIlroy’s long-awaited Masters victory wasn’t just a ...
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23 Apr 2025
We caught up with Club Manager John Dale to discuss ...
'An essential partnership' — Course Managers on why collaboration with Club Managers is key
23 Apr 2025
You still have time to book onto the Golf Course ...
Meet new Regional Manager Paul Whittaker
17 Apr 2025
Having set his sights on becoming Regional Manager back in 2017, ...
GCMA Hosts Successful National AGM and Captain’s Cup at Gog Magog Golf Club
16 Apr 2025
The GCMA National AGM and Captain’s Cup competition took ...
Helping Club Managers and Course Managers work better together
14 Apr 2025
The Golf Course Management for Golf Club Managers course takes ...
Meet new Director Sean Boyle
14 Apr 2025
Introducing the Chesterfield Golf Club General Manager, who is a ...
Mental health and resilience centre stage in latest AMP Certificate
11 Apr 2025
The mental wellbeing of our members is of the utmost ...
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11 Apr 2025
Since purchasing the former Dummer site, Basingstoke Golf ...
Order your GCMA branded Under Armour apparel
9 Apr 2025
The ordering window for GCMA branded clothes and accessories from ...
Hayling's Masterplan includes Toro
9 Apr 2025
Hayling Golf Club on the south coast of England has ...
Stover enjoy England Golf Awards success
9 Apr 2025
It was a night to remember for Stover Golf Club ...
Professional development opportunities that really make a difference
9 Apr 2025
The GCMA's education offering provides ambitious Golf Club Managers with ...
Meet new GCMA Captain Ray Grant
7 Apr 2025
Ray Grant was appointed GCMA Captain at the recent AGM. ...
GCMA Insights - Golf Club Talk UK: Regional Meetings & The Basingstoke Story
2 Apr 2025
Chief executive Tom Brooke joins Leighton Walker to reflect on ...
Proud to pledge our commitment to Respect in Golf
1 Apr 2025
England Golf's Respect in Golf movement aligns with our own ...
What to prioritise when selecting a new technology partner
1 Apr 2025
The latest GCMA Webinar covered the topic of choosing the ...
Advanced Management Certificate focus: Golf Course Management for Golf Club Managers
1 Apr 2025
Over the coming weeks, we will be putting each of ...
Newport's Rhys Morgan scoops Wales Golf Club Manager of the Year prize
1 Apr 2025
Rhys Morgan paid tribute to his team at Newport Golf ...
The theme for the 2025 Golf Club Management Conference & Exhibition: ‘Future Ready’
27 Mar 2025
This year's theme hones in on the challenges and opportunities ...
You said, we will — results from our latest member survey
25 Mar 2025
We take a look at the results of our latest ...
Tandridge GM's pride at England Golf Awards nomination
24 Mar 2025
General Manager Luke Edgcumbe expressed his pride at Tandridge making ...
The scores are in as our Advanced Management Programme is proving to be a resounding success
24 Mar 2025
Delegate satisfaction scores show the first six months of our ...
Regional meetings round-up
20 Mar 2025
There were four Regional Meetings held across the week, featuring ...
Selecting the right club management software for your club
20 Mar 2025
The next session in the GCMA Webinar Series takes place ...
CMT 3: Honing in on the topics that matter most
19 Mar 2025
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Simpler recycling regulations to come into effect
19 Mar 2025
New, simpler regulations on recycling are coming into effect at ...
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17 Mar 2025
BRS Golf is the world’s leading provider of tee ...
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17 Mar 2025
Got a query? Our Golf Management Helpdesk will have the ...
England Golf Awards win would be 'the icing on the cake' for Stover
12 Mar 2025
The team at Stover Golf Club are looking ahead to ...
New partner: ClubNet Systems
12 Mar 2025
Our trusted network of business partners continues to grow in ...
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10 Mar 2025
A pilot scheme in Ireland is giving golf clubs the ...
'Raising the standards of golf club management'
10 Mar 2025
The golf club management industry has undergone a significant transformation ...
Advanced Management Certificate focus: Building Resilience and Managing Mental Health
10 Mar 2025
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The R&A Sustainable Agronomy Service celebrates a successful BTME 2025
10 Mar 2025
Alistair Beggs, Head of Sustainable Agronomy Services at The R&...
Workshop roadshow helps golf clubs plan for a successful future
5 Mar 2025
A series of free-to-attend sessions put on by the GCMA, ...
What we learned from the Golf Club Software Technology Report
5 Mar 2025
The latest webinar honed in on the findings of a ...
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3 Mar 2025
General Manager Robert Climas expressed his pride at seeing North ...
'I'm a better GM after attending Marketing Strategy course'
3 Mar 2025
The latest Advanced Management Programme Certificate proved a resounding success. ...
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26 Feb 2025
Our association was one of the leading bodies to commission ...
Fast forward to the future – guaranteed performance with 20% less water
26 Feb 2025
'Early adopter' Matt Aplin has been seeing the benefits of ...
London & Home Counties Region hosts 'Future Leaders' education day
25 Feb 2025
It proved to be a hugely beneficial day of education ...
Go the distance, save men’s lives
25 Feb 2025
Feature your golf club on The Big Golf Race course ...
'An excellent investment in your career'
24 Feb 2025
Undertaking our Principles course proved to be a career-defining decision ...
Huxley Golf: Premier all-weather surfaces for golf
19 Feb 2025
For over two decades, Huxley Golf has been the trusted ...
'Invaluable knowledge on a vitally important topic' — delegates enriched by AMP Health and Safety Certificate
18 Feb 2025
Professional Development Manager Gareth Morgan discusses the Advanced Management's Programme's ...
Get golfing to save men’s lives
17 Feb 2025
GCMA proud to support Prostate Cancer UK in 2025 We’re ...
GCMA and Wilson Golf team up to provide offer to members
17 Feb 2025
Members have the opportunity to take advantage of an offer ...
The R&A Sustainable Agronomy Service reflects on significant growth in 2024
17 Feb 2025
Last year proved to be a hugely productive one for ...
Edgbaston becomes first UK golf club to install Kitt Medical
17 Feb 2025
Kitt Medical provides emergency adrenaline pens in case of anaphylactic ...
'Friendship, support, security' — long-serving member sums up GCMA's worth
17 Feb 2025
Neil Sjoberg (pictured right), who has been a GCMA member ...
Are your golfers allowed to gamble?
17 Feb 2025
Your regular roll-up pays out prizes in cash. Isn’t ...
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13 Feb 2025
Abbeydale Golf Club is in the running for Club of ...
England Golf launches Fore Your Mind with Mind & Mental Health First Aid England
12 Feb 2025
The mental health of our members is a top priority ...
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12 Feb 2025
Golf HR's Carolyne Wahlen provides expert guidance on sexual harassment ...
Advanced Management Certificate focus: Marketing Strategy
10 Feb 2025
Over the coming weeks, we will be putting each of ...
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10 Feb 2025
This month, GCMA partner golfclubs4cash is helping retailers to ...
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AMP: The vital importance of Golf Club Governance — book now
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AMP: Unlock the full potential of your food and beverage operation — book now
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Member benefit: Discounted GCMA-branded Under Armour clothing
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The Association has appointed Tony Moon to the role of ...
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Having returned to the calendar in 2023, the Fairway Credit Open ...
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Places at the event in London are limited and on ...
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With a new name and a fresh prize up for ...
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GCMA members and business partners alike found great value in ...
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GCMA Accreditation represents a stamp of quality for those who ...
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The event, formerly known as National Golf Day, will take ...
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Golf HR's Carolyne Wahlen on the employment law changes that ...
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22 May 2024
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20 May 2024
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Mental health workshops raise awareness
16 May 2024
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O'Malley's pride as Woburn hosts G4D Open again
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The G4D Open is taking place for the second ...
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9 May 2024
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Radical new measures to keep the governing body’s top ...
Henni Koyack: 'Golf club membership has to evolve'
8 May 2024
The Sky Sports Golf presenter, an ambassador for the Underrated ...
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7 May 2024
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7 May 2024
It's Mental Health Awareness Week in May and the GCMA ...
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1 May 2024
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Get your buggy fleet ready for the new season with ...
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Point-based platform offers to provide additional marketing support to ...
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John Barnard was appointed GCMA Captain at the recent AGM. ...
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18 Apr 2024
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Register your golf course for Women's Golf Day 2024
18 Apr 2024
Women’s Golf Day is a global one day event ...
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17 Apr 2024
Tickbox gave away 500 bespoke bag tags to one lucky winner ...
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17 Apr 2024
Broadstone Golf Club's General Manager Jon Dry shares his top ...
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11 Apr 2024
Since launching in August 2023, Golf It! has been delivering on ...
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Burhill Group Limited is one of the UK’s biggest ...
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Why is the idea of treating men and women equally ...
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Owen James, Sustainability Manager at England Golf, fears for the ...
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8 Apr 2024
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3 Apr 2024
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26 Mar 2024
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26 Mar 2024
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19 Mar 2024
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13 Mar 2024
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7 Mar 2024
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Gareth Morgan shares his insight on the importance of staff ...
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29 Feb 2024
Improvements and upgrades have been made to the GCMA Information ...
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28 Feb 2024
With their state-of-the-art features and comprehensive suite of solutions, Clover ...
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20 Feb 2024
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8 Feb 2024
If you haven't done so already, renewing your GCMA membership ...
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18 Nov 2022
Thinking about integrating your retail operation into the wider business? ...
Making Software Fit For Golf
17 Nov 2022
How are companies embracing the expectation of fit for purpose ...
What can golf learn from bingo?
17 Nov 2022
Gareth Morgan – the GCMA’s Vice Chair – explains how working ...
The Golf Club Manager magazine: out now
11 Nov 2022
The November edition of The Golf Club Manager is out ...
Learn how golf clubs can deal with climate concerns
10 Nov 2022
There is still time to book your spot at the ...
A cost-of-water crisis looms for golf clubs
9 Nov 2022
Never mind the cost-of-living crisis, golf courses need to look ...
Golf sees huge increase in participation - but clubs must prepare for "difficult time" ahead
9 Nov 2022
The boom is holding strong but, as the team from ...
Have The R&A found the answer to getting more people playing golf?
9 Nov 2022
Gareth Bale, Niall Horan, and a tonne of research: Phil ...
Climate concerns are here to stay - learn how your club can deal with them
9 Nov 2022
There is still time to book your spot at the ...
The Interview: Alistair Cook
3 Nov 2022
Fulford’s General Manager cut his teeth in the explosive ...
Why the best time to review your water usage is when it’s raining
1 Nov 2022
In their second joint GCMA Hot Topics webinar, STRI Group’...
Accredited manager Stuart Leech on maintaining personal development
28 Oct 2022
Formby general manager Stuart Leech was one of our ...
GCMA Insights Podcast: Q3 Participation data
27 Oct 2022
Is the post-pandemic golf boom holding up? In the latest ...
Meet the Accredited Manager: Scott Clark
25 Oct 2022
As well as being a GCMA Mentor, Boyce Hill's general ...
Don't miss out on your chance to become a GCMA Accredited Manager
25 Oct 2022
The closing date for the first tranche of submissions to ...
Meet our first member to receive GCMA Accreditation
20 Oct 2022
After North Hants' general manager Rob Climas became our first ...
Manager survey reveals huge opportunity for golf clubs
20 Oct 2022
Jim Overend, founder of The Gameplan, says only one in ...
Brooke warns subscriptions will have to rise "beyond 'normal' levels"
18 Oct 2022
The cost-of-living crisis and staffing costs means golfers should be ...
GCMA’s first Accredited Manager revealed
17 Oct 2022
North Hants general manager Rob Climas has been announced as ...
A Day in the Life: Golf at Goodwood's Gary Beves
13 Oct 2022
We talk to GCMA members about how they do their ...
OUT NOW: The Golf Club Manager October 2022 issue
13 Oct 2022
The October edition of The Golf Club Manager is out ...
How difficult is retaining and recruiting good staff?
11 Oct 2022
With many clubhouses operating on reduced hours and greenkeepers poised ...
'Women and girls continue to be a big focus for us'
11 Oct 2022
iGolf has been a big success in its first year ...
How technology can meet tradition in our game
11 Oct 2022
The way we play the game is changing and the ...
Could this cute membership proposition help your club navigate the cost-of-living crisis?
11 Oct 2022
Oakdale’s General Manager, James Thomas, outlines how his club ...
Sustainability and governance are two of the biggest issues facing clubs - learn how to tackle them from the experts
11 Oct 2022
The GCMA’s final National Education Day of the year ...
“What a great year we have had”
7 Oct 2022
GCMA England match co-ordinator Cameron Dawson reflects on the 2022 international ...
PARTNER FEATURE: The Financial Cost of Irrigation Systems – is this the elephant in your committee room?
7 Oct 2022
Golf clubs are being bombarded with reasons to address and ...
Style versus situation: How to get the leadership balance right
7 Oct 2022
In the final part of our GCMA Inspire articles considering ...
A Day in the Life: Horsforth's Jonathan Pearson
7 Oct 2022
We talk to GCMA members about how they do their ...
GCMA Insights on Golf Club Talk UK: Labour shortage
30 Sep 2022
Leighton Walker is joined by Gareth Morgan - GM at ...
How to ask better interview questions
29 Sep 2022
Adam Keable, Director of Colt Mackenzie McNair, on the challenges ...
What is situational leadership?
29 Sep 2022
In the latest of our GCMA Inspire articles considering good ...
The importance of aiming high with Compliance, Safety and Training
28 Sep 2022
PARTNER FEATURE: The Golf Health & Safety Survey 2022 recently revealed ...
Driving GCMA communications forward
23 Sep 2022
We are strengthening our connectivity with you – and the wider ...
What type of leader are you?
22 Sep 2022
In a GCMA Inspire webinar, board member Ed Richardson – General ...
Advice for golf clubs - National Moment of Reflection
16 Sep 2022
The GCMA is encouraging members and clubs to take part ...
From the verge of closure to a successful club
16 Sep 2022
GCMA professional development manager, takes a deeper look at how ...
OUT NOW: The Golf Club Manager September 2022 issue
15 Sep 2022
The September edition of The Golf Club Manager is out ...
Partner feature: New ‘unique’ flexible XVIII membership launched by PlayMoreGolf to boost reach of top clubs 
14 Sep 2022
A new flexible premium membership innovation – XVIII – has been launched ...
Advice for Golf Clubs - The Queen's Funeral
13 Sep 2022
As the nation prepares for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II ...
Advice for Golf Clubs - Paying Tribute to The Queen
9 Sep 2022
The Golf Club Managers' Association was deeply saddened to learn ...
GCMA Accreditation: Official recognition of experience and expertise in golf club management
6 Sep 2022
The association’s new programme ensures that excellence in golf ...
Remember ropes in winter? You might see them on the course a bit more often
6 Sep 2022
We've come out of another heatwave but the scorching weather ...
Phil Anderton: 'We need to shout relentless about what's so good about golf'
6 Sep 2022
The R&A’s Chief Development Officer insists we ...
Want your club to make better decisions? Attend our National Education Days
6 Sep 2022
Are you a volunteer at your club, or do you ...
Meet the Manager: Oakdale's James Thomas
6 Sep 2022
Oakdale’s unique membership offering could help the Harrogate club ...
'If the only format on offer is an 18-hole Medal or Stableford it's a barrier to participation'
5 Sep 2022
GCMA Chief Executive Tom Brooke explains why golf needs to ...
Applications now accepted for GCMA Accreditation
1 Sep 2022
Been working hard on your submissions for the Association's ground-breaking ...
Is golf equipped to deal with the cost of living crisis?
24 Aug 2022
Richard Flint, England Golf’s chief operating officer, says the ...
What can we do in this extreme weather? Communication is key
18 Aug 2022
In a GCMA Hot Topics webinar, STRI Group’s Paul ...
GCMA’s ground-breaking accreditation programme goes live
17 Aug 2022
GCMA Accreditation - the association’s landmark programme that aims ...
'A company would have a HR team, a HR manager - we need to have those individuals in post at clubs as well'
16 Aug 2022
GCMA chief executive Tom Brooke and BIGGA CEO Jim Croxton ...
Here's how your course can mitigate the extreme weather conditions
12 Aug 2022
As eight areas of England are declared to be in ...
Why is there a growing crisis in golf club staffing?
11 Aug 2022
GCMA chief executive Tom Brooke and BIGGA CEO Jim Croxton ...
GCMA Accreditation launches next week!
10 Aug 2022
The ground-breaking new association programme opens on August 17. Will you ...
Getting to know... Jennie-May Smith
9 Aug 2022
Ruddington Grange’s General Manager is quickly gaining a reputation ...
What's the latest on hosepipe bans?
8 Aug 2022
In response to the extreme weather, water companies are introducing ...
National Golf Day 2022 Results: Gilpin cleans up
5 Aug 2022
The 2022 GCMA National Golf Day was hosted by The Caversham, ...
Is the golf boom still holding up?
4 Aug 2022
The team from BRS joined Leighton Walker, and GCMA professional ...
‘To start with a blank canvas is just incredible'
3 Aug 2022
Bognor Regis have unveiled ambitious plans to build and relocate ...
GCMA Accreditation: 'We've created a model that aims to capture experience, skills, and knowledge'
2 Aug 2022
Board member Andrew Rankin explains the genesis of the association’...
Cost of living crisis: Clubs must 'not get complacent' as plight deepens
27 Jul 2022
With the price of everything from beer pump gas to ...
GCMA Accreditation: 'We're really hoping managers will engage with this'
26 Jul 2022
GCMA board member Ed Richardson, part of the team that ...
GCMA International Match results: England fall to Ireland but take honours against Wales
25 Jul 2022
Cameron Dawson, GCMA English match co-ordinator, takes you through the 2022 ...
What do you know about the new sickness rules?
21 Jul 2022
In her quarterly GCMA Know How update, Golf HR’s ...
Golf to engage with new audiences across Scotland
20 Jul 2022
The R&A is working with Scottish Golf on ...
Meet the Manager: Lawrence Cherry
20 Jul 2022
Stoneham’s Golf Services Manager explains why he’s thrilled ...
GCMA Insights on Golf Club Talk UK: GCMA Accreditation
19 Jul 2022
Leighton Walker is joined by GCMA chief executive Tom Brooke ...
'A programme of this kind has been missing from the role of golf club management'
14 Jul 2022
In his welcome note for The Golf Club Manager, Tom ...
OUT NOW: The Golf Club Manager July 2022 issue
13 Jul 2022
The July edition of The Golf Club Manager is out ...
PlayMoreGolf unites with GCMA to ensure golf goes from 'strength to strength'
11 Jul 2022
The company, which offers flexible and affordable golf membership, has ...
GCMA Accreditation: Official recognition of your experience and expertise in golf club management
8 Jul 2022
The association’s new programme will ensure that excellence in ...
Why it's all a matter of perception
7 Jul 2022
In the latest of our columns where GCMA members address ...
From liquidation fears to thriving: How Whitby turned their club around
5 Jul 2022
Three years ago, Whitby Golf Club was close to being ...
Home of England Golf earns sustainability award
29 Jun 2022
Woodhall Spa, managed by GCMA member Richard Latham, is recognised ...
New dates announced for National Education Days
24 Jun 2022
The Association's commitment to taking top-level education around the UK ...
Muslim Golf Association’s Taster Tour for women proves massive success
22 Jun 2022
More than 1,000 women have expressed an interest in trying golf ...
Getting to know... Colin White
21 Jun 2022
Whittington Heath’s General Manager has helped steer the club ...
'The role of the golf club manager is so diverse'
15 Jun 2022
Paul Woodham, Head of Agronomy at STRI Group, explains why ...
How can golf clubs deal with the cost of living crisis?
14 Jun 2022
With the cost of living crisis having a very large ...
OUT NOW: The Golf Club Manager June 2022 issue
10 Jun 2022
The June edition of The Golf Club Manager is out ...
Why The R&A's 9 Hole Challenge should only be the start for shorter formats
8 Jun 2022
The tournament will soon reach an epic climax at the ...
GCMA Insights on Golf Club Talk UK: Two lengths with Chris Cook and Richard Palmer-Jones
1 Jun 2022
Leighton Walker is back with another episode of GCMA Insights ...
Murray Golf join GCMA partner network
31 May 2022
Murray Golf are the latest trusted industry supplier to join ...
‘The whole day was hugely positive’ – National Education Day hits the mark
30 May 2022
Governance and sustainability take centre stage as association’s first ...
Everything you ever needed to know about Course Ratings
26 May 2022
Jonathan Ward is England Golf’s course rating coordinator. We ...
PlayMoreGolf launches pioneering Fairway Credit partnership
24 May 2022
PlayMoreGolf has announced a “ground-breaking” partnership with GCMA strategic partner ...
Meet the mentee: Horsforth's Jonathan Pearson
23 May 2022
We profile some of the first intake selected for the ...
STRI Group announces strategic partnership with GCMA
18 May 2022
The world's leading sports turf consultancy has joined the GCMA ...
Meet the Mentee: Stowmarket's Stacy Drury
16 May 2022
We profile some of the first intake selected for the ...
Is there a crisis in golf greenkeeping?
13 May 2022
BIGGA has launched an across the industry survey - and ...
OUT NOW: The Golf Club Manager May 2022 issue
12 May 2022
The May edition of The Golf Club Manager is out ...
Almost two-thirds of golf clubs aren’t fully compliant
11 May 2022
A major new survey has revealed that most golf clubs ...
Got a governance issue? You’ll find the answer at our first National Education Day
10 May 2022
Industry experts Eddie Bullock and Jerry Kilby will be talking ...
Meet the Mentee: Royal Norwich's Gemma Batty
9 May 2022
We profile some of the first intake selected for the ...
Final opportunity to participate in GCMA International matches
6 May 2022
GCMA England International Match Co-ordinator Cameron Dawson is appealing for ...
GCMA Mentor programme gets under way at Forest of Arden
5 May 2022
The first intake in the industry-leading GCMA Mentor programme were ...
Meet the manager... David Wybar
4 May 2022
Aldeburgh’s Secretary reveals how the historic club has embraced ...
‘We must deliver on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion’
3 May 2022
In the governing body's Annual Review, England Golf’s Jeremy ...
GCMA Insights on Golf Club Talk UK: BRS on Q1 data
29 Apr 2022
Leighton Walker is back with another episode of GCMA Insights ...
Have your club increased visitor green fees? Survey reveals most took the plunge
28 Apr 2022
Price increases are revealed to be industry wide - and ...
‘The GCMA is modernising and evolving'
26 Apr 2022
Giving his chief executive’s address at the GCMA annual ...
Hazel Grove named England's Club of the Year
25 Apr 2022
The Cheshire club were hailed, along with other GCMA member ...
Be first out: R&A 9 Hole Challenge
22 Apr 2022
The 2022 R&A 9 Hole Challenge Final will take place ...
What would you do if somebody’s heart stopped?
22 Apr 2022
We’re asking all colleagues to take just 15 minutes to ...
Register for the 2022 GCMA National Golf Day
20 Apr 2022
The Caversham - home of Reading Golf Club - will ...
'I believe this is a genuine threat to our industry'
20 Apr 2022
At BTME, GCMA chief executive Tom Brooke discussed the issue ...
Getting to know: Leighton Walker
19 Apr 2022
Cirencester’s General Manager doubles up as one of the ...
Meet the manager: Wimbledon Common's Emma Pope
14 Apr 2022
Wimbledon Common Golf Club’s General Manager discusses her club’...
Does your club use plant protection products?
13 Apr 2022
The Amenity Forum has issued very important information for all ...
OUT NOW: The Golf Club Manager April 2022 issue
12 Apr 2022
The April edition of The Golf Club Manager is out ...
Golf club membership in England rises by 90,000
11 Apr 2022
England Golf have revealed the scale of the pandemic gains ...
Handicap training and the problem with the PCC: England Golf give WHS update
8 Apr 2022
England Golf's Richard Flint and Gemma Hunter gave a fascinating ...
Property Values - When Did You Last Update These?
7 Apr 2022
GCMA official supplier Howden Sport say it is vital golf ...
Why you should attend our National Education Days
5 Apr 2022
GCMA professional development manager, outlines the aims of the National ...
Are you addicted to technology?
1 Apr 2022
In the final of her wellbeing webinar series, expert Debbie ...
GCMA launches new National Education Days
1 Apr 2022
The Association will be taking its high-level education provision across ...
Golf participation remains strong in Great Britain and Ireland
31 Mar 2022
New research has revealed that huge numbers of people are ...
In conversation with... Nick Hovey
30 Mar 2022
MASHIE Golf managing director discusses his company’s new partnership ...
The interview... East Devon's Maria Nolan
29 Mar 2022
The Icelandic volcanic eruption that showered Europe with ash more ...
"Being the best you can be is a far more attainable goal"
28 Mar 2022
Richard Palmer-Jones, European chief for GCMA Strategic Partner Under Armour, ...
Is there a crisis in golf club staffing?
25 Mar 2022
The stark situation in recruitment and retention was laid bare ...
Research identifies opportunities for clubs to educate on sustainability
24 Mar 2022
A new survey from Sports Marketing Surveys says more than 50 ...
What did the Chancellor say in his Spring Statement?
23 Mar 2022
Rishi Sunak has been in the House of Commons setting ...
"It's all about adding value for our members"
23 Mar 2022
The GCMA’s Business Partner Network has expanded significantly over ...
‘There is going to be more family friendly policy – these are pretty definite’
21 Mar 2022
In her quarterly update, Golf HR’s Carolyne Wahlen looked ...
Solving the dilemma of technology
18 Mar 2022
Progress means change but introducing more technology to the club ...
Do you know how to manage your stress levels?
17 Mar 2022
In the latest in her wellness workshop webinar series, consultant ...
Covid-19's impact: A participation boost that hasn't been seen since Tiger's arrival
16 Mar 2022
In a GCMA Hot Topics webinar, associate partners BRS Golf ...
Do you know how to motivate yourself and your team?
14 Mar 2022
Consultant Debbie Kleiner asked viewers to understand their motivations, and ...
OUT NOW: The Golf Club Manager March 2022 issue
11 Mar 2022
The March edition of The Golf Club Manager is out ...
Will you be attending BTME?
10 Mar 2022
Thinking about attending the premier turf management conference? The British ...
Golf unites behind Ukraine in fundraising appeal
10 Mar 2022
The golf community is rallying to support the children of ...
Howden Sport & Entertainment sign up as a GCMA Official Supplier
10 Mar 2022
The sport insurance specialists are the latest addition to the ...
Golf Finance join GCMA Partner Network
9 Mar 2022
The company, which provide packages for the golf, agriculture, and ...
Want to know more about CASC? These Wales Golf workshops could be for you
8 Mar 2022
The governing body are holding two online sessions to assist ...
The interview... JCB's Mark Addison
7 Mar 2022
JCB Golf & Country Club’s General Manager gives us ...
‘Why does it matter if you’re male or female?’
4 Mar 2022
In a GCMA Hot Topics webinar, Golf Access director Simon ...
Need to Know: Minimum wage update and Covid-19 rules
3 Mar 2022
We bring you the latest news from Government, the legislation ...
Golfers embrace shorter formats as The R&A launch 9 Hole Challenge
3 Mar 2022
As The R&A once again launch their 9 Hole ...
Sport England make funding available for storm damage
1 Mar 2022
The organisation have added an emergency storm option to their ...
Have you completed Wales Golf’s Club Survey?
1 Mar 2022
Clubs across the country are being reminded to provide feedback ...
Your chance to learn from some of the best in our industry
28 Feb 2022
Applications for GCMA Mentees are now open. Here’s how ...
The impact of Russian gas on UK energy markets
28 Feb 2022
GCMA Associate Partners Inspired Energy have provided a short explanation ...
Meet the Manager: Beeston Fields' George Conrad
24 Feb 2022
Beeston Fields’ General Manager has globe-trotted during his career in ...
How can we try and stop the handicap cheats?
23 Feb 2022
Integrity in the World Handicap System is a huge issue ...
GCMA Insights on Golf Club Talk UK: GCMA Mentor
22 Feb 2022
Leighton Walker returns with the first episode of GCMA Insights ...
BRS Golf partners with the GCMA to help drive innovation in golf club management
21 Feb 2022
The Association's newest Associate Partner will help clubs embrace technology ...
How emotionally resilient are you?
18 Feb 2022
Consultant Debbie Kleiner asked viewers to consider what resilience meant ...
Introducing your GCMA Mentors
17 Feb 2022
They are the first intake of an innovative and industry ...
OUT NOW: The Golf Club Manager February 2022 issue
16 Feb 2022
The February edition of The Golf Club Manager is out ...
Nominees announced for England Golf Awards 2022
15 Feb 2022
The winners will be announced in a virtual ceremony on ...
Will the golf boom survive the cost of living crisis?
14 Feb 2022
The number of rounds played in Great Britain has risen ...
GCMA England 2022 Matches Confirmed
11 Feb 2022
England Match Coordinator Cameron Dawson outlines this year's fixtures and ...
Applications open for Wales Golf's New2Golf beginner scheme
10 Feb 2022
Clubs interested in gaining funding to help recruit new members ...
Don't miss the chance to improve your wellbeing with our webinars
9 Feb 2022
Expert Debbie Kleiner will be delivering a series of online ...
'We should set memberships fees that are fair to all'
8 Feb 2022
In a new opinion column written by GCMA members, David ...
Your club can help support wounded veterans with this simple gesture
3 Feb 2022
Some of golf's biggest stars are backing a campaign asking ...
This has the potential to transform your performance
3 Feb 2022
In a GCMA Inspire webinar, Olympic swimmer Chris Cook delved ...
The interview... Royal Cromer's Jonathan Moore
1 Feb 2022
Leading a club pushing its way back into rankings lists ...
Is this the way to lighten your workload?
28 Jan 2022
Obbi integrates compliance, safety and quality in one easy to ...
Club Support Funds launched by Scottish Golf
27 Jan 2022
The governing body is once again providing clubs in Scotland ...
What are the new Covid rules in the UK and Ireland?
27 Jan 2022
With restrictions in many parts of the UK and Ireland ...
Golf courses excluded from £700 million Omicron grant scheme
26 Jan 2022
The eligibility criteria for a Government hospitality and leisure grant ...
Access free legal advice through the GCMA Rubric Law Helpline
24 Jan 2022
GCMA members have access to free legal advice from Rubric ...
What salaries are you offering to new golf club staff?
21 Jan 2022
In her quarterly update, Golf HR's Carolyne Wahlen discussed the ...
Can you afford to miss this inspiring webinar?
20 Jan 2022
Fresh from his very well received presentation at GCMA 2021 Conference, ...
Sports Club Cyber insurance
20 Jan 2022
Mike Farrell, Account Executive at GCMA partner Howden Group, discusses ...
Meet the Manager: James Levick
19 Jan 2022
St Austell’s Club Manager joined the Cornwall club during ...
GCMA announce exclusive partnership with Sky Connect
17 Jan 2022
Members will have access to considerable savings following agreement with ...
Why golf should be one of the 'most inclusive sports in the world'
14 Jan 2022
In the first of a series of webinar collaborations, GCMA ...
OUT NOW: The Golf Club Manager January 2022 issue
14 Jan 2022
The January issue of The Golf Club Manager is out ...
Stuck on marketing? Here's how to get ahead this year
13 Jan 2022
Full-service agency 18 Players give you five key tips about maximising ...
Is this the club of the future?
12 Jan 2022
Royal Norwich is reframing what we consider to be the ...
£120 million support fund for Welsh businesses affected by Omicron
6 Jan 2022
Eligible firms in retail, hospitality and leisure and tourism will ...
Committee for Golf Club Salaries makes recommendation for increase in golf club staff salaries
5 Jan 2022
The committee, made up of representatives of golf's key industry ...
Your GCMA member benefits for 2022
4 Jan 2022
Association Chief Executive Tom Brooke reminds you of some of ...
Meet the Manager: Royal Norwich's Danny Chapman
28 Dec 2021
The Operations Manager at the Norfolk course reveals all about ...
GCMA and England Golf announce joint webinar partnership
22 Dec 2021
The two bodies have joined forces to discuss and share ...
'Let's look forward to a prosperous and more settled 2022'
15 Dec 2021
Association Chief Executive Tom Brooke has a final look back ...
What are the Covid regulations for golf where you work?
14 Dec 2021
With the Omicron variant seeing new restrictions being brought in ...
Will the new Covid rules in England affect golf?
10 Dec 2021
England Golf have issued advice to clubs across the country ...
GCMA Insights on Golf Club Talk UK: 2021 Conference review
9 Dec 2021
Leighton Walker is back with another episode of Golf Club ...
OUT NOW: The Golf Club Manager December 2021 issue
9 Dec 2021
The December issue of The Golf Club Manager is out ...
The story of Covid - and how it has affected you
9 Dec 2021
In two well-attended sessions at GCMA 2021 Conference, industry expert Kevin ...
The interview... Chris White
7 Dec 2021
Hunstanton’s Secretary talks us through his three years in ...
'I am very proud to be GCMA Manager of the Year'
3 Dec 2021
Bognor Regis General Manager James Maclean claimed the most prestigious ...
'We have to keep going and do things even better': How Seacroft will kick on from Awards success
2 Dec 2021
Sustainability was at the heart of Seacroft’s Team of ...
Find out more about the groundbreaking Golf Club Management Degree
2 Dec 2021
All you need to know about the BA (Hons) course ...
'I didn't really expect to be up there': Why Louis was stunned to be Newcomer of the Year
2 Dec 2021
A willingness to embrace digital has helped Lincoln’s General ...
A fresh vision for 2022: GCMA CEO launches new member initiatives
26 Nov 2021
GCMA Chief Executive Tom Brooke used his Conference address to ...
Wide smiles and long celebrations: GCMA 2021 Conference was our best yet
25 Nov 2021
It’s been a long time coming but the cream ...
James Maclean crowned GCMA 2021 Manager of the Year
23 Nov 2021
Bognor Regis' general manager won the prestigious award on a ...
'We hope you're looking forward to Conference as much as we are'
18 Nov 2021
With GCMA 2021 Conference starting this weekend, chief executive Tom Brooke ...
Meet the Manager... Mike Wells
16 Nov 2021
York Golf Club’s Managing Secretary has helped shepherd a ...
GCMA Insights on Golf Club Talk UK: Wellbeing
15 Nov 2021
It's the fourth episode of GCMA Insights on Golf Club ...
OUT NOW: The Golf Club Manager November 2021 issue
12 Nov 2021
The November issue of The Golf Club Manager is out ...
Introducing your Manager of the Year Award nominees
11 Nov 2021
Concluding our profiles of the nominees for the GCMA Manager ...
It's time for change - let's make golf more fun
10 Nov 2021
GCMA Chief Executive Tom Brooke believes shorter and different formats ...
GCMA SkillGate: 'It will be an integral part of everything we do'
9 Nov 2021
GCMA SkillGate launched in February promising a world of education ...
Introducing your Newcomer of the Year Award nominees
5 Nov 2021
In the second of our profiles of the nominees for ...
GCMA Insights on Golf Club Talk UK: Technology
5 Nov 2021
It's the third episode of GCMA Insights on Golf Club ...
Conference conversation with... Rain Bird's Shaun Anderson
4 Nov 2021
Ahead of his appearance at GCMA 2021 Conference, Rain Bird’s ...
Driving for Net Zero: How you can learn about golf’s role in climate change
3 Nov 2021
GEO Foundation for Sustainable Golf will host a special event ...
Meet the Partner: Inspired Energy
2 Nov 2021
We speak to James Sampson, partnerships manager for Inspired Energy, ...
The Interview… David Holmes and Neil Wallace
1 Nov 2021
Prestbury’s dynamic duo are ensuring this Macclesfield-based private members’ ...
Introducing your GCMA Team of the Year Award nominees
29 Oct 2021
In the first of our profiles of the nominees for ...
What does the budget mean for golf clubs?
27 Oct 2021
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has revealed his Budget and we've summarised ...
GCMA Insights on Golf Club Talk UK: Sustainability
26 Oct 2021
It's the 2nd episode of GCMA Insights on Golf Club ...
Who's exhibiting at GCMA 2021 Conference? Here's the latest list
26 Oct 2021
Looking to schedule a meeting with a supplier, or grab ...
Tee times vs roll-ups: The debate dividing golf
25 Oct 2021
Arrive at your leisure or play at a fixed time? ...
Nominees revealed for GCMA Manager of the Year Awards
22 Oct 2021
The outstanding work that has taken place at golf clubs ...
Nominees revealed for GCMA Manager of the Year Awards
22 Oct 2021
The outstanding work that has taken place at golf clubs ...
Need to Know: Need to amend your Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme claims?
21 Oct 2021
We bring you the latest news from Government, the legislation ...
Worcester Golf and Country Club reap benefits following investment in irrigation upgrade
20 Oct 2021
Worcester Golf & Country Club invested in a new, easy ...
Nine reasons to attend GCMA 2021 Conference
18 Oct 2021
If you’re still yet to book, here are more ...
Governing bodies work on solving World Handicap System issue
14 Oct 2021
England Golf and Scottish Golf have announced a solution is ...
Inside GCMA 2021 Conference: Peter Kirk
14 Oct 2021
In a profile of those who will be speaking at ...
Why is there unprecedented energy market price volatility?
13 Oct 2021
In recent weeks wholesale energy markets have experienced unprecedented levels ...
R&A sustainability chief to speak at GCMA Conference
11 Oct 2021
The governing body's new director of sustainable golf will be ...
OUT NOW: The Golf Club Manager October 2021 issue
8 Oct 2021
The October issue of The Golf Club Manager is out ...
Need to know: Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme comes to an end
7 Oct 2021
We bring you the latest news from Government, the legislation ...
Now is the Time to Become a Women in Golf Charter Signatory
7 Oct 2021
Led by The R&A, the Women in Golf ...
Inside GCMA 2021 Conference: Scott Seaborn
7 Oct 2021
In a profile of those who will be speaking at ...
Three reasons why you should book your place for GCMA 2021 Conference
6 Oct 2021
Yet to take the plunge and sign up for the ...
Catriona Matthew to headline GCMA 2021 Conference
1 Oct 2021
The dual Solheim Cup winning captain has been confirmed as ...
How you can break down barriers like Danielle
28 Sep 2021
Two-time Paralympic gold medallist Danielle Brown will be giving a ...
This double Olympian will teach you how to keep things simple
28 Sep 2021
Ahead of his closing keynote speech at GCMA 2021 Conference, double ...
'We need to teach them and make them feel a part of the industry and the golf club'
24 Sep 2021
In a fascinating GCMA Hot Topics webinar, Sports Marketing Surveys ...
Are you ready to be a part of the future of golf?
24 Sep 2021
Applications are now open to become a GCMA Mentor. We ...
GCMA Mentor: Changing the face of the industry
23 Sep 2021
GCMA Mentor will bring together the industry’s best to ...
Find your flexibility to support a cleaner energy future
22 Sep 2021
We’re going to have to get to grips with ...
GCMA 2021 Conference: Breakout sessions revealed
17 Sep 2021
Hot on the heels of the announcement of the main ...
The interview... James Glover
17 Sep 2021
Hallamshire’s general manager looks back at a storied career ...
Meet the Manager… Howard Craft
16 Sep 2021
Berkhamsted’s ingenious solution to keep players on a waiting ...
'We’ve made some great strides, but we’ve still got a long way to go'
14 Sep 2021
It’s been a year since Tom Brooke took on ...
Meet the Partner: Amber Beverage UK
13 Sep 2021
We speak to Andy Hall, from Amber Beverage UK, about ...
OUT NOW: The Golf Club Manager September 2021 issue
9 Sep 2021
The September issue of The Golf Club Manager is out ...
GCMA 2021 Conference: Programme and timings
8 Sep 2021
Looking forward to the three-day festival of learning and development ...
GCMA join forces to support volunteer golf club directors
6 Sep 2021
The collaboration will see the association work with Chair Network ...
'It's saving us thousands a year in fertilisers and pesticides'
6 Sep 2021
GCMA official supplier Symbio have helped a classic Oxfordshire heathland ...
How will your club thank a greenkeeper?
3 Sep 2021
The efforts of greenkeeping teams will be marked with a ...
Are you coming to GCMA 2021 Conference?
3 Sep 2021
If you haven't already, make sure you book your spot ...
The interview... Mark Allcorn
2 Sep 2021
His first act as Royal Worlington & Newmarket Secretary was ...
Women and Girls in Golf Week breaks records
1 Sep 2021
Figures have shown the online digital campaign to highlight women ...
Pandemic postponements and close matches: England's GCMA International Match season
31 Aug 2021
A look back at the English GCMA International Match season ...
Have you made your nominations for the Manager of the Year awards?
27 Aug 2021
Time is running out to put forward names for the ...
‘I think golf is ripe for change’
27 Aug 2021
Through the Muslim Golf Association, founder Amir Malik wants to ...
Has golf gone down the digital rabbit hole?
26 Aug 2021
The covid pandemic may have forever changed the way we ...
Meet the Manager... Simon Williams
19 Aug 2021
Sherwood Forest’s general manager wants his heathland venue to ...
GCMA Mentor: Supporting the development of up and coming golf club managers
18 Aug 2021
Are you interested in supporting the next generation of industry ...
Women & Girls in Golf Week - Volunteering: Karen Drake
17 Aug 2021
With today's Women & Girls in Golf Week spotlight on ...
Poole sweeps the board at GCMA National Golf Day
12 Aug 2021
This year’s GCMA National Golf Day saw the beautiful ...
Need to know: Prepare for changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
11 Aug 2021
We bring you the latest news from Government, the legislation ...
Nominations open for GCMA Manager of the Year Awards
11 Aug 2021
You can now put forward names for the prestigious prizes, ...
Have you registered for GCMA 2021 Conference?
10 Aug 2021
A rundown of the highlights of the three-day event at ...
Are you doing all you can to help golfers give membership a shot?
10 Aug 2021
England Golf's Membership: Give it a Shot campaign is trying ...
How technology is meeting tradition in golf
9 Aug 2021
Innovation in IT is moving at a furious pace and, ...
OUT NOW: The Golf Club Manager August 2021 issue
4 Aug 2021
The August issue of The Golf Club Manager is out ...
GCMA announce collaboration with Golf Club Talk UK podcast
4 Aug 2021
Members of the association team will feature regularly on episodes ...
The interview... Richard Weeks
3 Aug 2021
Alwoodley’s managing secretary tells Steve Carroll about leading the ...
Golf Genius join the GCMA business network
2 Aug 2021
The internationally renowned software firm are the association's latest Associate ...
GCMA International match: Wales 5, England 3
30 Jul 2021
The dragon roared at Conwy with Wales coming out on ...
Paramor and Cook headline GCMA 2021 Conference
29 Jul 2021
The high-profile speakers keep on coming ahead of a not-to-be-missed ...
Book your GCMA 2021 Conference place NOW!
28 Jul 2021
Registration is under way for the three-day gathering, which will ...
How Enville have led the way in women’s golf
28 Jul 2021
The number of women and girls playing golf has soared ...
Is your club getting involved during Women & Girls in Golf Week?
22 Jul 2021
The online campaign promoting female participation at all levels, and ...
Three new keynote speakers announced for GCMA 2021 Conference
21 Jul 2021
Phil Anderton, Jim Croxton and Jonathan Smith will tackle the ...
Covid restrictions change in the UK and Ireland
15 Jul 2021
We look at the changes to coronavirus guidance at golf ...
First keynote speakers announced for GCMA conference
15 Jul 2021
Danielle Brown and Kevin Fish will look to Inspire you ...
The life beneath your feet
15 Jul 2021
After linking with the GCMA as an approved supplier partner, ...
In conversation with... Scottish Golf COO Karin Sharp
13 Jul 2021
Scottish Golf’s Chief Operating Officer has had an eventful 15 ...
Golf is a game #FOREeveryone as The R&A launch new campaign
8 Jul 2021
The governing body aims to showcase golf and encourage more ...
OUT NOW: The Golf Club Manager July 2021 issue
6 Jul 2021
The July issue of The Golf Club Manager is out ...
‘Your help in supporting your greenkeeping team is greatly appreciated’
2 Jul 2021
BIGGA chief executive Jim Croxton says greenkeepers and club managers ...
Why the GCMA is looking forward with confidence
1 Jul 2021
It’s been a year of change at the association ...
The water crisis that threatens our golf courses
1 Jul 2021
If your club uses mains potable water, it’s in ...
Need to know: Company directors and payroll webinar
29 Jun 2021
We bring you the latest news from Government, the legislation ...
England Golf responds to GCMA members on WHS administration
24 Jun 2021
The governing body has answered questions and queries put forward ...
Scottish Golf provides coronavirus update to clubs
24 Jun 2021
After an update from First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, the governing ...
The interview... Sir Graham Wylie
18 Jun 2021
The owner of Close House reveals the inside story about ...
Do you know what to do in the event of a sudden cardiac arrest?
17 Jun 2021
Following Christian Eriksen's collapse during Euro 2020, a free toolkit has ...
England Golf chief: 'Independent golfer scheme is not competing with club membership'
16 Jun 2021
Richard Flint, England Golf's chief operating officer, updated members on ...
Meet the Manager... Helen Swaby
15 Jun 2021
Appleby is a remarkable course in Cumbria – and it has ...
Need to Know: Latest updates on CJRS and VAT deferral
11 Jun 2021
We bring you the latest news from Government, the legislation ...
'It was a crazy time': How Bush Hill Park became England Golf's Club of the Year
10 Jun 2021
Bush Hill Park achieved a remarkable amount when many clubs ...
GCMA Partners: OrderNext Q&A
9 Jun 2021
GCMA Business Partnerships Manager Craig Cotterill chats with Quentin Townsend, ...
Meet your new Membership Services Manager
9 Jun 2021
Natalie McColl has joined the association to look after your ...
'If we simply sit back, we are at risk of achieving nothing'
7 Jun 2021
In his welcome note to this month's The Golf Club ...
OUT NOW: The Golf Club Manager June 2021 issue
4 Jun 2021
The June issue of The Golf Club Manager is out ...
Will you be playing at the GCMA National Golf Day?
4 Jun 2021
Bristol & Clifton, the home of GCMA headquarters, will be ...
Scottish Golf launches independent golfer scheme
3 Jun 2021
As Scottish Golf launches its independent golfer platform, Martin Hopley, ...
R&A chief says independent golfers are ‘critical’ to the game
3 Jun 2021
As Scottish Golf launches its OpenPlay platform, R&A ...
‘The one thing every single golf course could achieve is the best quality of cut’
1 Jun 2021
Bernhard’s Director of Worldwide Sales, Steven Nixon, explains why ...
Is your club staging an event for Women's Golf Day?
27 May 2021
Find out more about what's happening on June 1 and how ...
The staggering numbers behind golf's pandemic boom
26 May 2021
Surveys carried out by Great Britain and Ireland's leading governing ...
Meet the manager: Rothley Park's Rob Hennessy
26 May 2021
When he was made redundant after 15 years at the European ...
England Golf independent golfer scheme set to launch in July
25 May 2021
In a letter to affiliated clubs, the governing body announced ...
'There's a fantastic pedigree of player coming through and winning'
24 May 2021
Some sparkling names have claimed the Lagonda Trophy at Gog ...
England Golf chief appeals to managers for help with WHS queries
21 May 2021
In a Hot Topics webinar, Gemma Hunter, England Golf's head ...
Need to Know: May CJRS claims, changes to the scheme from July, and VAT deferral
20 May 2021
We bring you the latest news from Government, the legislation ...
‘Let’s move forward with confidence and with positivity’
20 May 2021
In his report to this year’s GCMA Annual General ...
Will you Slip! Slap! Swing! this spring?
17 May 2021
With golf back, and everyone tentatively returning to a normal ...
Need to Know: What's the latest Covid guidance for golf in Great Britain & Ireland?
13 May 2021
We bring you the latest news from Government, the legislation ...
From the archive: How The List ensures Wimbledon keeps serving
13 May 2021
Following Ross Matheson's appearance on Location, Location, Location, we look ...
England Golf update Play Safe, Stay Safe Covid advice
11 May 2021
The governing body has updated its guidance ahead of the ...
GCMA announce groundbreaking golf club management degree
10 May 2021
The BA (Hons) Golf Club Management, delivered by Cornwall College ...
OUT NOW: The Golf Club Manager May 2021 issue
7 May 2021
The May issue of The Golf Club Manager is out ...
GCMA agree partnership deal with Under Armour
6 May 2021
The Association’s new Strategic Partner will play a pivotal ...
Tom Brooke: 'We're delighted to welcome Under Armour to the GCMA team'
6 May 2021
The association's CEO believes the tie-up with the apparel company ...
The interview... Richard Palmer-Jones
6 May 2021
Why Under Armour have partnered with the GCMA and their ...
How does golf tackle the grubs that are 'threatening the viability of our sport?'
4 May 2021
Leatherjackets and chafer grubs are the scourge of the golf ...
What's happening with the Independent Golfer project?
29 Apr 2021
The latest on the independent golfer schemes being considered by ...
From the archive: Fame's fortunes - how a former LET star came to own a golf club
28 Apr 2021
In this dive into the GCMA vault, we go back ...
England Golf reflect on “extraordinary year” in Annual Review
27 Apr 2021
The governing body have released their state of the game ...
Follow Fame as she bids to revitalise her golf club
26 Apr 2021
Fame Tate's journey to transform her local golf club has ...
Making sure golf is safe for everyone at your club
22 Apr 2021
SafeGolf has been in the headlines and Matthew Draper, England ...
Need to Know: Fourballs return to Wales, golf resumes in Ireland and Golf Ireland launch new app
22 Apr 2021
We bring you the latest news from Government, the legislation ...
Why golf clubs must not make the mistake of taking their loyal members for granted
21 Apr 2021
The pandemic has brought lots of new members and clubs ...
The interview... Redditch's Kerry Alligan-Smith
21 Apr 2021
Redditch’s ‘Pocket Rocket’ is leading her club out of ...
How did you handle the new Playing Handicap?
16 Apr 2021
Competitions have now arrived and so has a new term ...
Need to Know: Important HMRC updates for businesses
15 Apr 2021
We bring you the latest news from Government, the legislation ...
The interview... Burhill Group Limited chief executive Colin Mayes
13 Apr 2021
Burhill Group Limited’s CEO explains how personal and professional ...
Meet the manager: Bramshaw's Andy Rideout
8 Apr 2021
The Hampshire club's general manager talks lifeguarding, crisis management and ...
Golf community encouraged to join the Captain Tom 100 Challenge
8 Apr 2021
The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Golf are calling on the ...
Need to Know: Maintaining records of staff, customers and visitors to support NHS Test and Trace
7 Apr 2021
Important information from the Government regarding supporting NHS Test and ...
Have you started using GCMA Perks At Work?
6 Apr 2021
GCMA Perks at Work and the Community Online Academy have ...
'Our attentions, as always, will be very much focused on you'
2 Apr 2021
GCMA chief executive Tom Brooke looks at the reopening of ...
OUT NOW: The Golf Club Manager April 2021 issue
1 Apr 2021
The April issue of The Golf Club Manager is out ...
How GCMA members celebrated the return of golf in England
30 Mar 2021
Five managers tell us how the reopening of golf courses ...
Meet the manager: ‘We don’t have the Open, but we’re a great course’
26 Mar 2021
North Foreland has traditionally lived in the shadows of illustrious ...
Five things club managers need to remember about the World Handicap System
26 Mar 2021
The return of golf across the UK means it’s ...
Matter of Opinion: The return of golf
25 Mar 2021
As clubs reopen after lockdown, a trio of managers consider ...
The interview...Alex Woodward
24 Mar 2021
Hankley Common’s general manager is in the business of ...
Don't miss our special webinar with Paralympian Danielle Brown
19 Mar 2021
The two-time gold medallist archer will talk to GCMA members ...
Association mourns loss of 'inspirational' Ian Symington
19 Mar 2021
The former Secretary of Royal West Norfolk, Royal Cinque Ports, ...
Why Farleigh’s drive for sustainability is creating a buzz
18 Mar 2021
Signing up to Operation Pollinator won’t just help the ...
Need to Know: Important updates from HMRC
18 Mar 2021
We bring you the latest news from Government, the legislation ...
The big challenge awaiting managers as golf reopens from lockdown
17 Mar 2021
In a GCMA Hot Topics webinar, BIGGA chief executive Jim ...
Matter of Opinion: The case for the independent golfer
15 Mar 2021
England Golf’s plan to offer official handicaps to non-members ...
What to expect when golf returns in England
12 Mar 2021
The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Golf, which is supported by ...
GCMA and BIGGA welcome return to golf announcement for Wales
12 Mar 2021
The Association responds to the news that golf courses in ...
Independent Golfer working group convenes as survey results are revealed
12 Mar 2021
Chief executive Tom Brooke revealed the questions the GCMA will ...
Golf depends on club managers - so give them the 'credit and support they deserve'
11 Mar 2021
GCMA chief executive Tom Brooke extolled the vital role of ...
Fourballs to return in Scotland following Covid update - but limitations apply
10 Mar 2021
Scottish Golf have revised their guidance to clubs in the ...
More than half of golf industry professionals report increase in mental health worries
10 Mar 2021
New research from Syngenta reveals the worrying effects the coronavirus ...
Tom Brooke: 'This is the perfect time for golf clubs to review'
8 Mar 2021
As golf in England prepares to open its doors after ...
UPDATED: Outdoor coaching allowed as industry bodies outline ground rules for golf's reopening
5 Mar 2021
A guide produced by industry bodies, including the GCMA, reveals ...
What does the Budget mean for golf?
4 Mar 2021
The Chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled his Budget and we've ...
OUT NOW: The Golf Club Manager March 2021 issue
3 Mar 2021
The March issue of The Golf Club Manager is out ...
Independent Golfer scheme to launch by end of June
3 Mar 2021
We bring you the latest news from Government, the legislation ...
The mental strain on our greenkeepers during Covid-19
3 Mar 2021
The British and International Golf Greenkeepers’ Association surveyed more than 200 ...
Ten-minute tee times: England Golf issue reopening advice
2 Mar 2021
England Golf have updated their Play Safe, Stay Safe framework ...
From the helpdesk: Your questions answered
1 Mar 2021
An online helpdesk offers an advisory service answering your queries. ...
Need to Know: Government publishes Covid Roadmap and VAT deferrals
25 Feb 2021
We bring you the latest news from Government, the legislation ...
A Matter of Opinion: Membership and retention
25 Feb 2021
Will player numbers continue to boom or will they revert ...
'It is a far reaching set of proposals' - R&A rules chief explains amateur changes
24 Feb 2021
As the R&A unveil proposals to alter the ...
Pandemic promotions: how Tom stepped up in the midst of a crisis
23 Feb 2021
Meltham's Tom Williams was an assistant manager before taking on ...
It's March 29 - date for golf to return in England is revealed
22 Feb 2021
As the prime minister laid out his roadmap for loosening ...
Cash prizes for club golfers? R&A and USGA announce shake-up of Rules of Amateur Status
22 Feb 2021
Golf's governing bodies have put forward proposals for significant changes ...
Why uncertainty remains golf's biggest foe in a Covid world
19 Feb 2021
Scottish golf courses may still be open as coronavirus bites ...
Need to Know: An update on Business Interruption Insurance
18 Feb 2021
We bring you the latest news from Government, the legislation ...
'It's difficult to find a reason to get up in the morning': The forgotten faces of golf in the pandemic
18 Feb 2021
Golf club staff have lived a strange existence in recent ...
GCMA liaise with LSS Group to offer clubs staff solutions when furlough ends
17 Feb 2021
The new initiative, part of the Government's Kickstart scheme, will ...
Get your juniors Rules ready with the R&A's new Skool
16 Feb 2021
The governing body have launched a video series for junior ...
England Golf's latest plea to PM: 'No reason golf can't be one of the first sports to return'
15 Feb 2021
Jeremy Tomlinson has again written to Boris Johnson to explain ...
GCMA SkillGate: Your passport to online learning and development
12 Feb 2021
GCMA SkillGate offers more than 1,000 courses and will form a ...
Need to Know: Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme claims deadline, VAT deferred payments and Bounce Back loans
11 Feb 2021
We bring you the latest news from Government, the legislation ...
England Golf hit out at WHS licence charge to clubs
11 Feb 2021
While the governing body say it is a matter for ...
How the home of the Ryder Cup has become one of the UK's most forward-thinking clubs
9 Feb 2021
A progressive board has helped re-establish Verulam at the heart ...
Struggling to keep members? Move your annual subscriptions to the summer
5 Feb 2021
Membership retention expert Gareth Jones says clubs should consider ditching ...
Independent golfer proposals: 'Consideration' will be given to start date
5 Feb 2021
In an letter to affiliated clubs, England Golf CEO Jeremy ...
Need to know: Updated guidance on disinfecting premises
4 Feb 2021
We bring you the latest news from Government, the legislation ...
OUT NOW: The Golf Club Manager February 2021 issue
4 Feb 2021
The February issue of The Golf Club Manager is out ...
'Why I'm really excited about getting into a classroom'
4 Feb 2021
Driving our professional development forward are presenters who are educating ...
From the helpdesk: Your queries answered
3 Feb 2021
An online helpdesk offers an advisory service answering your queries. ...
In conversation with... The R&A's Phil Anderton
2 Feb 2021
As The R&A’s chief development officer, Phil ...
'Golf should be permitted': Report argues for sport's return in lockdown
28 Jan 2021
The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Golf has released a report ...
Need to know: Government offers £1,000 to help employers take on trainees
28 Jan 2021
We bring you the latest news from Government, the legislation ...
Government urged to support golf tourism ahead of 'increasingly bleak summer'
28 Jan 2021
The situation facing businesses relying on inbound international tourism was ...
GCMA Purpose, Vision and Values - A commitment to our members
27 Jan 2021
Chief executive Tom Brooke outlines the Association’s aims and ...
Have a question about golf during Covid-19? The answer might be here…
27 Jan 2021
The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Golf has created a coronavirus ...
Committees and GPS tracking: How England Golf will monitor independent golfer scores
26 Jan 2021
GCMA managers were told about how scorecards will be observed ...
Don't miss the latest events in our new webinar series
22 Jan 2021
Our new webinar programmes are up and running. Make sure ...
Matter of Opinion: How does golf look in 2021?
22 Jan 2021
Are we facing another year dominated by Covid or will ...
England Golf chief: 'We won't dictate to clubs on the Independent Golfer'
22 Jan 2021
Chief executive Jeremy Tomlinson outlined the ideas behind the Independent ...
Need to know: Golf's lockdown petition and advice on business interruption claims
21 Jan 2021
We bring you the latest news from Government, the legislation ...
500 membership enquiries and a £2 million redevelopment: How Denham are fighting back against Covid
21 Jan 2021
With astonishing levels of membership interest and a series of ...
Specific support available for Wales
14 Jan 2021
There are a number of organisations which offer financial support ...
The Interview: Tim Gilpin
13 Jan 2021
Beau Desert’s general manager discusses how the club plans ...
Independent Golfer Update | Jeremy Tomlinson, CEO England Golf
11 Dec 2020
December 11th 2020 For many years, the question of how England ...
Supreme Court Hears Business Interruption Insurance Appeals
27 Nov 2020
The FCA’s test case against insurers who refused to ...
Update: 25.11.20 Upcoming CJRS Deadlines
26 Nov 2020
The CJRS has been extended to 31 March 2021 for all parts ...
England Golf WHS Update 25.11.20
26 Nov 2020
Following the introduction of the World Handicap System (WHS) on 2 ...
Message from Golf Ireland Tech Support
20 Nov 2020
IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM GOLF IRELAND TECH SUPPORT IN RELATION TO ...
How to thrive in a crisis
20 Nov 2020
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End of English Lockdown?
19 Nov 2020
There has been some confusion over when the current lockdown ...
Home Unions Latest News
19 Nov 2020
Home Unions’ Latest News England: - https://www.englandgolf.org/...
New Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) guidance is now available on GOV.UK.
12 Nov 2020
You are able to apply to CJRS online for periods ...
Government Working from Home Tax Relief Portal
23 Oct 2020
The portal has been set up to process tax relief ...
Covid Alert Levels (England Only)
15 Oct 2020
(See here for the latest in Northen Ireland, Scotland and ...
World Handicapping System | Wales Golf Letter
9 Oct 2020
07.10.20 Wales Golf WHS GDPR Update and Key Dates NGCAA WHS ...
Data transfer in preparation for the World Handicapping System in England
5 Oct 2020
Last week, the following communication was sent out to GCMA ...
VAT Deferral New Payment Scheme
1 Oct 2020
If you deferred VAT payments that were due between 20th ...
Coronavirus | Extension to the reduced rate of VAT for Hospitality and Tourism
1 Oct 2020
The government has extended the temporary reduced rate of VAT (5%) ...
Coronavirus | Job Support Scheme
1 Oct 2020
A new Job Support Scheme will be introduced from 1st ...
Chancellor announces new Job Support Scheme
24 Sep 2020
The Jobs Support Scheme is designed to protect viable jobs ...
Grants introduced for businesses affected by local lockdowns
20 Sep 2020
The government has now announced that businesses ordered to close ...
Venues required to enforce rule of 6 in England, NHS QR code posters and contact logs
18 Sep 2020
Regulations come into force today, Friday 18th September, to ensure ...
World Handicapping System | New Privacy Notice
18 Sep 2020
World Handicap System (WHS) Privacy Notice
Business Interruption Insurance Test Case Judgement
17 Sep 2020
The FCA has published the judgment in its test case ...
The Rule of 6 and other relevant new restrictions
10 Sep 2020
The new, now legally binding restrictions following yesterdays announcement are ...
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Bonus | Updated 01.09.20
2 Sep 2020
HMRC have published additional information on the Job Retention Bonus, ...
HSE carrying out spot inspections to ensure workplaces are COVID-secure
27 Aug 2020
All businesses and workers need to be aware that HSE ...
Women's Leadership Group participate in England Golf's Women and Girls Golf Week
24 Aug 2020
Each year, England Golf run a campaign to encourage women ...
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme | Updated 19.08.20
19 Aug 2020
A reminder about changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (...
New law to ensure furloughed employees receive full redundancy payments
31 Jul 2020
The Government is bringing in a law to ensure furloughed ...
Clarification on Reduced VAT rate
31 Jul 2020
Clarification from the Treasury on the scope of the VAT ...
Out of school activities may be implemented in English golf clubs
31 Jul 2020
Providers in England who run community activities, holiday clubs, after-school ...
Changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme on 31 July
31 Jul 2020
What you need to do by TODAY! Submit your CJRS ...
Legislation Change to Outdoor Smoking Areas
23 Jul 2020
The government, earlier this week, tabled an amendment to the ...
Round-Up of Recent Government Announcements 17.07.20
17 Jul 2020
Face Masks - Different regulations exist for wearing face coverings ...
UK Government announce indoor sports facilities can reopen from the 25th July
17 Jul 2020
UK Government announce indoor sports venues and facilities can reopen ...
England Golf opens applications for Covid-19 Support Fund
8 Jul 2020
England Golf has today invited applications from all affiliated clubs ...
Update 03.07.20: Government Clarify Track & Trace Data Collection
3 Jul 2020
There's been an update today regarding recording the name of ...
Flexible Furlough Employment Law Changes
3 Jul 2020
New Rules on flexible furlough have been announced under the ...
Guidance Published on Recording Contact Tracing Details
2 Jul 2020
The ICO have, today, published their guidance on protecting customer ...
Latest R&A announcement regarding easing of lockdown
29 Jun 2020
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, both R&A ...
GCMA members votes determine new board director appointments
23 Jun 2020
The Golf Club Managers Association (GCMA) is looking to the ...
GCMA join the sport and recreation sector with commitment to tackling inequality
19 Jun 2020
The appalling death of George Floyd, the global protests that ...
Communication Tools and Tips - Writing a CV
18 Jun 2020
While a few short sighted golf clubs are letting go ...
The FCA commences test case on Business Interruption Insurance.
18 Jun 2020
The Financial Conduct Authority, on 16th June, commenced proceedings in ...
Parents who return to work after furlough cut-off date
12 Jun 2020
Parents who return to work after furlough cut-off date are ...
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is changing
3 Jun 2020
From 1 July, employers can bring back to work employees that ...
Industry Update (May 14): Pro Shop and Coaching
14 May 2020
Tuesday’s joint statement referred to some outstanding questions on ...
Response from UK golf bodies to Prime Minister’s announcement
10 May 2020
The UK Government has announced that golf will be able ...
Coronavirus: One virus being tackled by one industry
10 Apr 2020
These are unprecedented times but in the face of a ...
COVID-19 Crisis: What does "essential maintenance" mean?
27 Mar 2020
Following the Government’s announcement that “essential” maintenance was permitted ...
Latest: Coronavirus
24 Mar 2020
Here follows a Coronavirus Update from Bob Williams CEO: Following ...
Industry Advisory | 12 March 2020 | COVID-19
12 Mar 2020
In light of the current issues with Coronavirus the membership ...
Employment Allowance Changes from April 2020.
27 Feb 2020
From April, changes to the Employment Allowance will encourage smaller ...
Holiday Pay Calculations to Change on 6th April
21 Feb 2020
An important change is coming to the holiday pay reference ...
What3Words Could help make your club, and parts of your course, easy to find.
31 Jan 2020
We all know the frustration when navigating to a post ...
Understanding the Equality Act: The Use of Buggies on Wet Golf Courses.
16 Jan 2020
A number of members have been challenged by their own ...
Could you leverage the Golf Course 2030 Initiative?
16 Jan 2020
Golf Course 2030 (GC2030) was established by The R&A ...
Bank holidays are a little different in 2020
10 Jan 2020
In case you are organising your diary for the year, ...
April 2020 National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage Rates
10 Jan 2020
New National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW) ...
The Fun and the HMRC on Staff Christmas Parties
12 Dec 2019
With the club Christmas party season upon us, it is ...
Tax Responsibilities Relating to Staff Gratuities
26 Nov 2019
This is the time of year that many employees have ...
Off-Payroll Working Changes (IR35)
20 Nov 2019
There have been several enquiries to the Helpdesk recently regarding ...
Heather Mulley crowned GCMA 2019 Manager of the Year
14 Nov 2019
Llanishen GC and Kerry Alligan-Smith also pick up awards. Heather ...
GCMA Members invited for international matches
14 Nov 2019
Every year GCMA members take part in international matches between ...
Governance Guide 2019
28 Oct 2019
Club Governance Guide Version 2.0 Press Release GCMA, with input from ...
Parental Bereavement Changes April 2020
26 Sep 2019
In October 2017, the government confirmed its backing for a private ...
GB & I Home Unions Sign WHS Licence
20 Sep 2019
The governing bodies of amateur golf in England, Ireland Scotland ...
Handicaps for Independent Golfers?
12 Sep 2019
As many managers will know, England Golf is currently considering ...
GCMA 2019 Club Management Awards nominees announced
6 Sep 2019
The prestigious GCMA Golf Club Management Awards recognise excellence in ...
New HSE Guidance on Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome Published
7 Aug 2019
Exposure to vibration using handheld or hand-fed power tools can ...
Water Restrictions on the way?
1 Aug 2019
Despite the recent heavy rainfall, Southern Water is set to ...
Students tee-up strategy to support golf clubs in the GCMA Northern Region
26 Jul 2019
New research carried out by business students at Northumbria University ...
Changes in Sick Pay Eligibility Proposed
24 Jul 2019
Two million low-paid workers could receive statutory sick pay for ...
England Golf are running a second Women and Girls' Golf Week
19 Jul 2019
For the second time in 2019 England Golf (EG) have planned ...
Should you pay the ICO’s annual data protection charge?
19 Jul 2019
All golf clubs that process personal data are required to ...
GCMA and Golf Foundation announce charitable partnership
15 Jul 2019
The Golf Club Managers’ Association (GCMA) has agreed to support ...
Will your club need more Disabled Parking spaces?
10 Jul 2019
The blue badge disabled parking scheme in England is undergoing ...
2019 GCMA Golf Club Management Awards nominations are open
10 Jul 2019
The nominations process for the GCMA Golf Club Management Awards, ...
Benchmarking Research Project: Participant Instructions
10 Jul 2019
Thank you for joining your peers and participating in this ...
‘Fun with Flags’ – Country Etiquette
27 Jun 2019
Following on with our previous Fun with Flags as to ...
Minimising the effects of jet lag
25 Jun 2019
Let employees know that the following measures help: Select a ...
Committee Minutes & Club by-laws: Maintaining up-to-date records
13 Jun 2019
Most of us have attended a committee meeting when something ...
Second Awareness Week for Women's GolfL: July 29th to August 4th
31 May 2019
Women and girls will celebrate their love of golf and ...
Leatherjacket & Chafer Grub Pesticide Re-authorised
16 May 2019
BIGGA has announced this week that authorisation for the use ...
The Interview: Chris Williams
10 May 2019
Hillside stepped in to ensure the British Masters had a ...
Skin Cancer Awareness Campaign: Slip! Slap! Swing!
2 May 2019
Skin cancer is a global epidemic and the most serious ...
A new credit card fraud doing the rounds?
26 Apr 2019
We've had a call from a member regarding a possible ...
Golf Club Managers’ Association elects new Directors at 2019 AGM
18 Apr 2019
The Golf Club Managers Association (GCMA) is looking to the ...
RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences) Forms Updated
5 Apr 2019
The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) has announced that their ...
April 2019 Employment Law Update
29 Mar 2019
New National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW) ...
Disaster Planning For Drought Conditions
26 Mar 2019
After last year’s hottest summer for four decades, Alastair ...
Golf and Health Week to highlight how the sport helps wellbeing
20 Mar 2019
This week a dedicated campaign to raise awareness of the ...
Understanding the key principles of excellent governance
14 Mar 2019
England Golf and the Golf Club Managers Association (GCMA) are ...
Best Practice: Duty of Loyalty and Confidentiality at Meetings
14 Mar 2019
It is accepted within our industry that high levels of ...
The vital role men play in International Women’s Day
8 Mar 2019
As International Women’s Day 2019 approached this year, the sheer ...
The interview... Karen Drake
15 Feb 2019
Karen Drake is managing secretary at Burnham & Berrow. She ...
Payrolling ‘Benefits in Kind’
14 Feb 2019
Did you know that businesses can include employees’ benefits in ...
GCMA announces the launch of its Partner Network
12 Feb 2019
The Golf Club Managers’ Association is delighted to announce the ...
Employer Right to Work Checking Service
7 Feb 2019
The Government have introduced new legislation to help employers demonstrate ...
Slip! Slap! Swing! Golf unites to raise awareness of UV risks
7 Feb 2019
A sun protection campaign for golfers launches on the 8th ...
New Employment Legislation on the Horizon
17 Jan 2019
Following the publication of the Good Work Plan following the ...
This GCMA club is famous for... Bamburgh Castle
7 Jan 2019
This Northumberland course, run by manager Barry Walker, could well ...
Getting a head start in management
3 Jan 2019
The Principles of Golf Club Management course provides an invaluable ...
Getting up to date with Handicapping
3 Jan 2019
The countdown begins in earnest to the introduction of the ...
Tour Operators’ VAT Exemption on Green Fees Confirmed
14 Dec 2018
Speculation that HMRC has given a special exemption to Tour ...
April 2019 National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage Rates
6 Dec 2018
New National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW) ...
Best Practice: Postal Votes
29 Nov 2018
Many golf clubs have introduced postal voting for their members ...
One year on...The 2017 GCMA Club Management Awards
27 Nov 2018
It’s the showpiece of the GCMA’s National Conference ...
Making Tax Digital (Update November 2019)
22 Nov 2018
Businesses whose taxable turnover exceeds the VAT Registration Threshold will ...
Formby: this GCMA club is famous for...
12 Nov 2018
This Southport course, run by manager Stuart Leech, has an ...
Portstewart in September: Picture of the Month
12 Nov 2018
The 2018/19 GCMA National Captain Cameron Dawson has been racking up ...
New Rules of Golf – A Manager’s View
9 Nov 2018
The implementation of the New Rules, on January 1st, following ...
What is the role of a Regional Captain?
26 Oct 2018
Mike Wells is currently in his second stint as captain ...
Why you should never be afraid to fail
26 Oct 2018
Nothing makes Gregg Patterson, former general manager of The Beach ...
New Rules of Golf: Interpretation of Green-Reading Materials Rule Finalised
26 Oct 2018
The R&A and the USGA have published the ...
From the Diploma: Managing people in a golf club
25 Oct 2018
Some people are born leaders and others shy away from ...
My success story: Colin Bee completes a clubhouse renovation
24 Oct 2018
Outside of renovations to the course, one of the biggest ...
Getting the most out of your staff
24 Oct 2018
How do you keep staff engaged and committed to the ...
Meet The Manager: David Holmes
23 Oct 2018
With David Holmes,general manager at Prestbury, in Cheshire How ...
Ever wondered what a Regional Meeting is like?
23 Oct 2018
Here's a report from the latest Summer meeting held in ...
Leading from the front: Eddie Bullock
23 Oct 2018
Eddie Bullock, golf consultant and GCMA board member, takes you ...
The interview... Wilma Erskine Secretary Manager at Royal Portrush
22 Oct 2018
Golf’s oldest major will return to Northern Ireland, and ...
Working safely with display screen equipment
18 Oct 2018
As more and more of golf club staff rely on ...
An Update: Kevin McAleer & his Professional Development Bursary from Rainbird
12 Oct 2018
Education and Change AS topics have been trending in the ...
Dealing with a crisis: fire at Burnham & Berrow
11 Oct 2018
Fire has the potential to devastate a club and the ...
Perfect Partners? About American Golf
6 Oct 2018
An increasing number of clubs are moving away from the ...
Case Study: how Alwoodley uses video effectively
5 Oct 2018
Leeds heathland Alwoodley, one of Britain’s finest courses, engaged ...
The interview...Stuart Christie
1 Oct 2018
One of Britain’s most venerable courses, Walton Heath, hosts ...
In the loop: Need to know news in the golf industry this September
30 Sep 2018
1. Women and Girls’ Golf Week proves a huge hit... What’...
This GCMA club is famous for... Foxhills
28 Sep 2018
This little corner of Surrey, where Chris Fitt is director ...
Helping the club run from the ground up
28 Sep 2018
Understanding how resources are used, and how to control them, ...
A Prince among courses: The people behind the redesigned Himalayas course
28 Sep 2018
The redesigned Himalayas course at Prince’s has been labelled ...
Job References - What are the Rules?
27 Sep 2018
Although departing employees and prospective employers expect references to be ...
My success story: Dougie Cleeton
27 Sep 2018
The first phase in a £1 million project at Bruntsfield Links ...
From The Regions: August Wrapup 2018
26 Sep 2018
EAST MIDLANDS Wrap up of AGM and Spring Meeting, Norwood ...
Meet The Manager: Jim Burns, Secretary at Stranraer
26 Sep 2018
How did you get into golf club management? I was ...
What goes into a successful bunker revamp?
16 Sep 2018
The most frequent alterations to a course are the bunkers. ...
In conversation with Ross McMurray
14 Sep 2018
The European Golf Design architect, the man behind the Ryder ...
Should controlling Japanese Knotweed be a land management priority?
13 Sep 2018
The possibility of a golf course being found liable for ...
Meet the golfing missionary taking the sport to the masses: Robbie Stewart
7 Sep 2018
If you are looking for ways to increase participation, take ...
This GCMA club is famous for... Great Yarmouth
6 Sep 2018
This East Anglia course, run by general manager Tim Starbuck, ...
Last Month In Pictures: August 2018
5 Sep 2018
GCMA president JR Jones played an important role at The ...
Best practice: Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)
24 Aug 2018
There a lot of misleading information surrounding PAT testing at ...
We're more than just a golf club: Belvoir Park
11 Aug 2018
After a succession of franchisees, Belvoir Park made the bold ...
As a consequence of GDPR: one to look out for
10 Aug 2018
A club who uses an agency to take tee bookings ...
The interview: Chris Spencer
8 Aug 2018
Chris Spencer had one of the most sought after management ...
Captain’s corner: Cameron Dawson
7 Aug 2018
Our national captain reflects on his first three months in ...
Stocking GUNRZ is the obvious solution
6 Aug 2018
Adam Clarke, of Obvious Products, has put an innovative new ...
In the loop: The need to know news from the last month...
6 Aug 2018
News just in: BBC news story: UK heatwave sees golf ...
How golf is becoming a Family Affair
6 Aug 2018
With the Women in Golf Charter now launched, a research ...
Charting a way forward for Women In Golf
25 Jul 2018
The GCMA are one of the early signatories of The ...
Phil Grice steps up to the GCMA Chair
25 Jul 2018
The General Manager of Royal Norwich has replaced Mike Hoare ...
This GCMA club is famous for... Old Ford Manor
24 Jul 2018
This Barnet course, run by general manager Trisha Leonard, can ...
GCMA involved as SafeGolf launches website
19 Jul 2018
SafeGolf, the UK & Ireland partnership working together to promote ...
Will a hosepipe ban affect your Club?
11 Jul 2018
As this summer continues to produce hot & sunny weather ...
We're recruiting: Membership Services Coordinator
11 Jul 2018
Vacancy: GCMA Membership Services Coordinator Are you passionate about delivering ...
Could cloud based telecoms save you money?
5 Jul 2018
Over the last few years, The Cloud has been gaining ...
Heatwave: Heatstroke Prevention
29 Jun 2018
Golf courses can be challenging places at the best of ...
GCMA National Golf Day 2018 Results
26 Jun 2018
Nearly 50 members made the journey to Broadstone for the 2018 National ...
Motion Picture Licensing
22 Jun 2018
Motion Picture Licensing Company Many clubs and businesses have recently ...
Phil Grice announced as the new chairman of the GCMA
22 Jun 2018
Phil Grice – general manager and director of Royal Norwich GC – ...
The interview Nick Pink
22 Jun 2018
England Golf chief executive Nick Pink talks to Steve Carroll ...
GCMA chairman Mike Hoare to stand down
21 Jun 2018
After a long, successful career with the Golf Club Managers’ ...
My success story... Stephen Nicholson
21 Jun 2018
Oxford were in “dire straits” when Stephen Nicholson first took ...
Meet The Manager: Peter Rishworth, Moortown
20 Jun 2018
How did you get into golf club management? I was ...
Do you think your staff are stealing from you?
19 Jun 2018
It’s a situation all employers fear – the suggestion that ...
Making A Difference: The Golf Environment Awards
16 Jun 2018
The STRI’s senior consultant for ecology and environment, Bob ...
A Matter Of Opinion: Working Together
14 Jun 2018
They are fighting for the same business but, in this ...
In conversation with David Morgan
13 Jun 2018
David Morgan has three courses, two clubhouses and 81 staff to ...
Helping unearth golf’s newest superstars
12 Jun 2018
A former European Tour venue, Fulford hosted their first R&...
Month In Pictures
11 Jun 2018
1 . Ganton looked a picture for the GCMA Yorkshire Spring Meeting, ...
Best Practice: Deductions from Staff Wages
8 Jun 2018
It is often the case that staff will approach their ...
Introducing Affiliate Membership
7 Jun 2018
The Golf Club Managers’ Association (GCMA) has launched Affiliate Membership ...
Acrylamide Triggers New Food Safety Legislation
6 Jun 2018
Acrylamide is a chemical substance produced when starch is overheated ...
Lara Johnson is the GCMA's first Affiliate Member
4 Jun 2018
Lara Johnson is the GCMA's first ever Affiliate Member! After ...
From The Regions
18 May 2018
SOUTH WEST Thursday, March 15 Business meeting, Bristol International Airport A ...
From the helpdesk
17 May 2018
This month: Statutory training and... retirement options Is there a ...
The weather watcher: Mark Mennell
16 May 2018
What do greenkeepers think about the way the climate has ...
Inside the STRI (behind the scenes)
14 May 2018
At their headquarters in Bingley, in West Yorkshire, the STRI ...
Keeping Your Course On Track
14 May 2018
It is sometimes overlooked, but the most important part of ...
Planning your fleet machinery needs
13 May 2018
Moortown embarked on a rolling plan of machinery purchases a ...
What Mower Should We Buy?
12 May 2018
Navigating the endless array of course maintenance products can be ...
Working with your greenkeeping team
11 May 2018
Jim Croxton, chief executive of BIGGA, looks at how club ...
Katie Laud: Achieving the Diploma in Golf Club Management
10 May 2018
Katie Laud is one of the first GCMA members to ...
AGM 2018: Moor Park
8 May 2018
Around 85 members, from all over the 16 GCMA regions, attended Moor ...
Berkhamsted: This GCMA Club is famous for...
4 May 2018
Bunkers – the curse of the amateur golfer. So easy for ...
This GCMA club is famous for… SANDWELL PARK
27 Apr 2018
This club, run by Angus Mackenzie, witnessed the birth of ...
What we learned from the CMAA World Conference
26 Apr 2018
GCMA communications manager Mike Hyde attended the CMAA World Conference ...
Keep them coming back: Burhill Group
17 Apr 2018
Providing exceptional customer service is critical at Burhill Group Limited. ...
Understanding the World Handicap System
14 Apr 2018
We’ve all got lots of queries around the World ...
Meet The GCMA: Paul Gaylor
13 Apr 2018
Paul Gaylor – is regional manager for GCMA Southern region How ...
Captain's Corner: Howard Williams
12 Apr 2018
When someone said to me on my appointment as national ...
This GCMA club is famous for… SANDWELL PARK
12 Apr 2018
This club, run by Angus Mackenzie, witnessed the birth of ...
Mystery Shopping Can Transform Your Club
11 Apr 2018
Mystery shopping, customer surveys and reviews can be vital in ...
Rain Bird professional development opportunity awarded to Kevin McAleer
10 Apr 2018
The General Manager of Helensburgh Golf Club in Argyll & ...
GCMA launches pioneering Women's Golf Leadership Group
29 Mar 2018
The GCMA broke new ground when 40 leading golf industry figures ...
Keep An Eye On The Meter: Electricity
27 Mar 2018
From the newsletter, December 1, 2017 On 15th July 2016, this weekly enewsletter ...
National Living Wage Legislation April 2018
22 Mar 2018
April 1st - National Minimum Wage and Employment Legislation National ...
My success story... ROB MCGUIRK
22 Mar 2018
Steeped in history, Prince’s have held the oldest major ...
Tackling Data Protection Changes: GDPR
20 Mar 2018
The General Data Protection Regulation race is on and clubs ...
The interview: JAMES MACLEAN
19 Mar 2018
There can’t have been too many younger secretaries when ...
Matter Of Opinion: Keeping It Local
18 Mar 2018
Regional managers are at the heart of the GCMA structure, ...
This GCMA club is famous for… Royal North Devon
16 Mar 2018
This venerable club, run by Mark Evans, can claim to ...
Captain's Corner - Howard Williams
15 Mar 2018
Clubs are waking up to the challenge of membership with ...
What will 54 handicaps actually mean?
14 Mar 2018
The new Category 5 and 6 handicaps have been introduced but what ...
Cashing In On Social Media
13 Mar 2018
Andrew Minty spent £422 on Facebook and brought in more than £90,000 ...
Making The Best Use Of Your Photographs
12 Mar 2018
You’ve hired a photographer. You’ve got some lovely ...
Photography Case Study: Windernesse
10 Mar 2018
With a redesigned website, which features prominent images throughout, Wildernesse ...
Teeing off for Strategy
10 Mar 2018
The GCMA has embarked on a comprehensive strategic review with ...
How to help your photographer get the best possible pictures
10 Mar 2018
You’ve allocated precious budget to grab great course images. ...
UK Data Protection Bill v EU GDPR
9 Mar 2018
The Data Protection Bill [HL] 2017-19 (DP Bill) has been ...
Hesketh: This GCMA club is famous for…
8 Mar 2018
At this Southport course, run by Martin Edge, is a ...
The interview: Nicholas Amoah
7 Mar 2018
It’s nearly 7,500km from Accra to Weybridge but nothing ...
Member Success Stories... Mike Timson
6 Mar 2018
In the wake of a crushing economic blow, Newmachar’s ...
Opinion: Moving with the times versus time-honoured traditions
8 Feb 2018
How do you find the tricky balance between moving with ...
What can you learn from a Ryder Cup Venue?
8 Feb 2018
You might not have the prestige of hosting golf's biggest ...
The Ryder Cup 2018: Interview with Paul Armitage
6 Feb 2018
How did you become involved with the GCMA? I first ...
This GCMA club is famous for...Alwoodley
6 Feb 2018
It was in Leeds, at this course run by Julie ...
Gender Diversity: A Cultural Shift
5 Feb 2018
The Women's Golf Leadership Group is part of the GCMA's ...
Captain's Corner: Learning From The Sanderson Farms Championship
2 Feb 2018
by HOWARD WILLIAMS I was privileged to work at the ...
The National Minimum/Living Wage and Staff Uniforms
1 Feb 2018
It is often the case that golf clubs require staff ...
Meet the GCMA: Maureen Brooker
19 Jan 2018
Maureen Brooker, Regional Manager for GCMA London & Home Counties, ...
Rented Property Minimum Energy Standard Requirements
18 Jan 2018
If your club has property which is let out to ...
Nothing to fear from GDPR say the ICO
5 Jan 2018
Just prior to Christmas the Information Commissioner, Elizabeth Denham, published ...
GCMA wins coveted industry membership engagement award
19 Dec 2017
The Golf Club Managers’ Association has won a coveted industry ...
Team of the Year Winners: Pyle and Kenfig
13 Dec 2017
They are going to need a sturdy new cabinet at ...
Winner! Newcomer of the Year: Gordon Macleod
13 Dec 2017
Gordon MacLeod was a member at St Ives for five ...
Rain Bird bursary launched to help aspiring club manager
12 Dec 2017
Rain Bird, a global leader in irrigation system innovation, design ...
Conference Keynote: Martin Slumbers on golf's bright future
11 Dec 2017
The R&A chief executive gave the closing keynote ...
Dress Codes: Why do clubs have them?
7 Dec 2017
Richard Penley-Martin, secretary of Ganton, explains why he thinks they ...
A look back at...conference
6 Dec 2017
205 delegates, 32 exhibitors, one conference – our biennial bash at Mercedes-Benz World ...
Captain's Corner: December
6 Dec 2017
Howard Williams reflects on the 2017 GCMA Conference. Taking it all ...
Amy Yeates is crowned the GCMA Manager of the Year
17 Nov 2017
Director of Golf, Spa and Leisure at Fairmont St Andrews, ...
Who will be crowned GCMA Manager of the Year?
7 Nov 2017
The GCMA members who made it to the final judging ...
The club member’s view: The young ones
26 Oct 2017
If you’re actively seeking younger members, doesn’t it ...
GCMA 2017 Conference Breakout: Just a minute – current issues in golf course agronomy and ecology
18 Oct 2017
The GCMA 2017 Conference takes place from 12-14 November. We're looking ...
Deadline for Old £1 Coin Imminent
13 Oct 2017
The deadline for the phasing out of the old £1 coins ...
Captain's Corner: October
12 Oct 2017
Howard Williams believes the heath benefits of golf are clear. ...
Making The Most Of Meetings
12 Oct 2017
Industry trainer, Frank Newberry is convinced we can all contribute ...
Proposed Employment Legislation for 2018
5 Oct 2017
From the Helpdesk: Here is a summary of current employment ...
Don't miss the social side of the GCMA 2017 Conference
28 Sep 2017
The GCMA Conference - taking place this year at Mercedes-Benz ...
HMRC are Making Tax Digital
28 Sep 2017
Golf Clubs will have to start preparing for HMRCs planned ...
BBC golf correspondent Iain Carter to open the GCMA Conference
28 Sep 2017
Give us a hint of what you'll be talking about ...
Kingsbarns Chief reveals how they set themselves apart...
26 Sep 2017
A day at Kingsbarns is more than just a round ...
Preparing for the PGA Cup at Foxhills
15 Sep 2017
Back in May we spoke to Foxhills director of golf ...
The Outside View: Richard Payne
12 Sep 2017
Richard Payne, director of SPORTS MARKETING SURVEYS INC and head ...
How to...deliver great customer service
8 Sep 2017
Linda Moir, who was leader of the London Olympic and ...
Further General Data Protection Regulation information
1 Sep 2017
There is a great deal of hype and, sometimes misleading, ...
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Update
24 Aug 2017
We recently published an update regarding the new regulations surrounding ...
HMRC increase security for online tax accounts
18 Aug 2017
In September 2017, HMRC will make it a requirement for all ...
Current employment tribunal fees are ruled unlawful
11 Aug 2017
A landmark judgment by the Supreme Court last month has ...
Credit card charges banned
4 Aug 2017
The Government recently announced new rules that will come into ...
The Outside View: Steve Carroll on clubs that refuse to move with the times
7 Jul 2017
I thought the manager was about to have a panic ...
Do You Appreciate Your Staff?
7 Jul 2017
Appreciation is a fundamental human need. Employees respond to appreciation ...
Colt Mackenzie McNair to sponsor the GCMA Newcomer of the Year award
7 Jul 2017
Leading executive recruitment specialist Colt Mackenzie McNair (CMM) has expanded ...
When is it time to replace your irrigation system?
7 Jul 2017
Author; Giles Wardle CEng BSc MSc MIAgrE. Irriplan Ltd. On ...
Is your Club really Mobile Ready?
3 Jul 2017
MHS Group explain how over the last decade, people have ...
From the Diploma: What is Marketing?
23 Jun 2017
There are myriad views on what marketing is. There are ...
Does your Club Need the Expense of an Annual Audit?
22 Jun 2017
If your club is operating as a limited company, then ...
Taking the Guesswork out of Pace of Play Management
22 Jun 2017
Tagmarshal understand that every golfer has experienced the frustrations of ...
Coming Soon: The new worldwide handicapping system
22 Jun 2017
A worldwide handicap system will be one of the biggest ...
Meet the Manager: Frank Spenceley
20 Jun 2017
Frank Spenceley, honorary secretary at Cleveland Golf Club, in Redcar. ...
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
15 Jun 2017
In May 2018, the rules around the handling of personal data ...
Taking on Casual Staff
15 Jun 2017
Fergal Dowling, of employment law specialists Irwin Mitchell, outlines the ...
A Matter of Opinion: Members' Perceptions
14 Jun 2017
When tradition stands all around you, and you’re in ...
Coping with the Unexpected
12 Jun 2017
When HS2 threatened Whittington Heath with extinction, chiefs had the ...
What's the Role of? Golf Foundation
9 Jun 2017
Everything you need to know about the Golf Foundation and ...
When is Notice Deemed to have been Received
8 Jun 2017
Until recently it was accepted that a letter containing notice ...
Exclusive Interview: Martin Ebert
5 Jun 2017
His work at Open Championship venues like Turnberry and Royal ...
Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) Rises Again
2 Jun 2017
The rate of tax on insurance premiums rose from 10% to 12% ...
Ask the Expert: Swan Golf Designs
1 Jun 2017
William and Howard Swan, architects at Swan Golf Designs. It ...
Are you Being Overcharged for Energy or Water?
1 Jun 2017
Cost Centre Services explain how there are several simple things ...
Waste not Want not
31 May 2017
How more efficient irrigation can save your golf course thousands ...
What's the Role of? BIGGA
25 May 2017
Everything you need to know about the British & International ...
From the Diploma: Managing Innovation & Growth
23 May 2017
We take a closer look at managing innovation and growth ...
Exclusive Interview: Amy Yeates
19 May 2017
Appointed Fairmont St Andrews’ director of golf, spa and leisure ...
Alcohol Wholesaler Registration Scheme (AWRS)
18 May 2017
Did you know that ‘You can be fined or go ...
Ask the Expert: Paul Woodham
17 May 2017
Paul Woodham, STRI agronomy services manager. We receive complaints that ...
Save Money on your Water Bills
15 May 2017
The new deregulated water market offers clubs a host of ...
How to...Manage Expectations
11 May 2017
More than 100,000 rounds are played every year at The Belfry. ...
Meet the GCMA: Amelia Brice
9 May 2017
What is your role? My role as Communications Executive encompasses ...
A Week in the Life: Trevor Glover
5 May 2017
Trevor Glover is secretary-manager at Chesterfield Golf Club. Having entered ...
The Outside View: Jim Croxton
4 May 2017
Jim Croxton, BIGGA's Chief Executive Officer believes, "There are four ...
Captain's Report: April 2017
3 May 2017
When the 2015 GCMA national captain, Clive Hadley, called to offer ...
7 things you can do to speed up play at your club
26 Apr 2017
Last May, The R&A published their Pace of ...
The R&A and USGA plan a Single World Handicap System
21 Apr 2017
Plans for a worldwide handicapping system have been mooted for ...
Water Deregulation: Independent Guide to Suppliers and Retailers
21 Apr 2017
Earlier in the year we highlighted the deregulation of the ...
6 tips for increasing female participation
6 Apr 2017
Lauren Spray, England Golf’s Women and Girls’ Participation Manager, ...
A day in the life at a GCMA training course
31 Mar 2017
“I have no previous experience in working in a golf ...
5 Legislation Developments to Keep Track of in 2017
17 Mar 2017
2017 is already shaping up to be a busy year of ...
February 2017: Thank you
9 Mar 2017
In this ever changing world, where the announcements have just ...
Captain's Report: February 2017
9 Mar 2017
I often wonder if clubs use the skills and experience ...
GCMA to Launch Recruitment Service from April
2 Mar 2017
From April 2017 the Golf Club Managers’ Association will deliver a ...
Is it Worth Switching Water and Wastewater Suppliers?
2 Mar 2017
Back in December, the weekly newsletter highlighted the forthcoming deregulation ...
Are you Ready for the New Pound Coin?
16 Feb 2017
There are now under six weeks left for clubs to ...
GCMA launches club governance guide
10 Feb 2017
Working in partnership with five other leading industry bodies, the ...
Rates Revaluation to Become the Manager’s Responsibility?
8 Feb 2017
As reported previously, the next business rates revaluation will come ...
April 2017 National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage Rates
2 Feb 2017
New National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW) ...
Financial Conduct Authority Clarification
2 Feb 2017
In last week’s Industry news post, the inference was ...
A First for On Course Foundation on GCMA Training Course
26 Jan 2017
The GCMA join On Course Foundation in congratulating one of ...
Direct Debits – FCA Now Targeting Smaller Operators
26 Jan 2017
In 2015, the Government, through the Financial Credit Authority (FCA), introduced ...
GCMA Launches New Official Journal
24 Jan 2017
The first edition of the Golf Club Managers’ Association’s ...
January 2017: New Year, New Members' Journal
7 Jan 2017
So here we go again, farewell 2016 – welcome 2017. What waits in ...
GCMA and Sports Publications agree publishing deal
21 Dec 2016
The official journal of the Golf Club Managers’ Association will ...
Tax Responsibilities Relating to Staff Gratuities
16 Dec 2016
This is the time of year that many employees have ...
Raising awareness of retail water market competition in England
2 Dec 2016
The Consumer Council for Water explains a change that is ...
GCMA celebrates 25 years of its Introduction to Golf Club Management training course
1 Dec 2016
The Golf Club Manager’s Association (GCMA) is celebrating 25 years ...
Worm Cast Control Fungicide Carbendazim to be Banned
25 Nov 2016
Following the removal of Chlorpyrifos, another fungicide will soon be ...
Recruiting now: Communications Executive
15 Nov 2016
The Golf Club Managers’ Association (GCMA) is seeking a Communications ...
Captain's Report: November 2016
8 Nov 2016
In recent years, many members’ owned golf clubs have put ...
Introduction of Replacement £1 Coin
4 Nov 2016
The announcement of the introduction of a new £1 coin this ...
Vaping and E-cigarette Policy
27 Oct 2016
The following question was recently submitted to the GCMA Members ...
First candidates commence the Diploma in Golf Club Management
21 Oct 2016
Marking the culmination of two years of planning, the first ...
Displaying Statutory Documents, Notices and Signs
14 Oct 2016
The following information, documents, notices and signs (in no particular ...
Captain's Report: October 2016
9 Oct 2016
Visiting the regions and meeting as many golf club managers ...
October 2016: From Greece to Minnesota
9 Oct 2016
As I start to prepare my monthly report it seems ...
American Golf expand plans to grow the game
29 Sep 2016
On Friday 9 September American Golf hosted its Finals Weekend at ...
The Carbon Trust Green Business Fund
29 Sep 2016
Over the next two years the Carbon Trust are offering ...
Recruiting now: GCMA Sales Executive
26 Sep 2016
The Golf Club Managers’ Association (GCMA) is seeking a driven, ...
Fairway Credit Regional Cup returns to original victors
22 Sep 2016
On Monday 19 September the 2016 Fairway Credit Regional GCMA Final was ...
Business Rates Revaluation
16 Sep 2016
The next business rates revaluation will come into effect on 1...
HMRC to increase security checks for online services
9 Sep 2016
To protect customer data, which continues to be a priority ...
Captain's Report: September 2016
8 Sep 2016
Q: What have golf handicaps and pensions got in common? ...
GCMA "like" the Hospitality Social Media Awards
7 Sep 2016
The Hospitality Social Media Awards (HSMCA), the first pan-industry awards ...
National Minimum Wage Increases from 1st October 2016
1 Sep 2016
Following on from the introduction of the National Living Wage (...
Franchising out bar operations
12 Aug 2016
This has become a common topic for discussion in golf ...
GCMA, PGA & BIGGA collaborate to launch new flexible Golf Club Management qualification
12 Aug 2016
Representing a fundamental shift to the approach to professional education ...
No clubs? No probs, says Crown Golf
8 Aug 2016
Life just got a lot simpler – and cheaper – for people ...
Captain's Report: August 2016
8 Aug 2016
During the first week in December the first tier Tribunal (...
Golf remembers The Somme 1916-2016
5 Aug 2016
The Royal British Legion has joined with leading golfing organisations ...
Credit & Debit Card Interchange Fee Update
22 Jul 2016
The European Interchange Fee Regulation (IFR), which was introduced at ...
Electricity Metering Changes and Charges
15 Jul 2016
Not many golfers will have heard of BSC Modification P272 ...
July 2016: Is it time to crack the dress code?
7 Jul 2016
Ask yourself a couple of questions: does your local pub ...
Annual Return replaced with Confirmation Statement for Limited Companies
6 Jul 2016
Companies House has replaced the Annual Return with the Confirmation ...
Michael Gilyeat: 1957 - 2016
6 Jul 2016
It was with great sadness that members of Royal Birkdale ...
GCMA statement on the EU Referendum result
29 Jun 2016
As the UK continues to digest the news of the ...
GCMA National Golf Day 2016 Report
24 Jun 2016
The 2016 edition of the National Golf Meeting was held at ...
HMRC de-register CASC clubs that "do not comply"
23 Jun 2016
The GCMA, along with the NGCAA, have received a number ...
Welwyn Garden City Golf Club awarded £70,000 of funding from Sport England
17 Jun 2016
Welwyn Garden City Golf Club, managed by GCMA member David ...
Has ‘Pulling a Sickie’ become more risky?
17 Jun 2016
For plenty of employees the thought of ‘pulling a sickie’ ...
Five quick wins from the Young Managers Group
10 Jun 2016
The two recent Young Managers Group meeting at Formby GC ...
The use of ‘red diesel’ in golf course maintenance vehicles
3 Jun 2016
As a result of several recent requests to the Helpdesk ...
VAT on Visitor Green Fees: Business Brief 10/2016
19 May 2016
Following HMRC’s release of the above publication two weeks ...
National Insurance Changes for 2016/17
15 Apr 2016
There have been two changes to National Insurance that come ...
Gift Aid Declaration Form Changes for CASC Clubs
6 Apr 2016
Those CASC clubs that claim Gift Aid from HMRC should ...
Employers' liability for their employees significantly increased
1 Apr 2016
The UK Supreme Court recently ruled that businesses could be ...
National Living Wage and Inclusion of Commission in Holiday Pay Calculations
3 Mar 2016
National Living Wage As outlined last year the new mandatory ...
The Golf Environment Awards – Golf’s Legacy…
19 Feb 2016
Amanda Dorans, Greenkeeper at Dundonald Links GC, looks at a ...
Credit & Debit Card Charges Capped
19 Feb 2016
The recent confirmation from the Government that the fees card ...
2015 activity levels offer signs of encouragement
12 Feb 2016
Sports Marketing Surveys Inc this week released its quarterly research ...
LET launches new career planning service for members
12 Feb 2016
The Ladies European Tour has joined forces with global golf ...
Cottrell Park GC Awarded Welsh Club of the Year
12 Feb 2016
Cottrell Park Golf Resort, managed by GCMA member Derek Smith, ...
PPL & PRS Update
12 Feb 2016
We recently suggested that a reduction of PPL (Phonographic Performance ...
Captain's Report: February 2016
9 Feb 2016
With the turning of the year has come the introduction ...
Award-winning presenter's Membership Seminar sure to be a big draw
5 Feb 2016
With golf clubs everywhere facing the daunting prospect of dwindling ...
Running a golf club – it’s a costly business!
5 Feb 2016
Running a golf club in today’s market is an ...
VAT on Visitor Green Fees: Update
4 Feb 2016
KPMG have recently issued the following information: HMRC have now ...
Stationery, Promotional Material & Invoices
29 Jan 2016
Stationery, Promotional Material & Invoices Clubs who have decided to ...
PlayMoreGolf to help clubs drive up to 50% increase in membership revenue
14 Jan 2016
PlayMoreGolf, the new, online flexible points-based membership programme, is aiming ...
2016: A Change of Service, A Change of People – A Change of Opportunity
7 Jan 2016
Over the last year we have been working towards providing ...
PPL and PRS Licence Fees Update
7 Jan 2016
We recently highlighted the increase in licence fees for PPL (...
Captain's Report: December 2016
30 Dec 2015
Having come virtually to the end of my regional visits, ...
Conferences and Compliments of the Season
20 Dec 2015
You may recall how I made reference to the time ...
First Tier Tribunal Decision on VAT on Visitor Green Fees
10 Dec 2015
The The Berkshire Golf Club and Others - Final 7 Dember 2015 ...
Protect your golf club from cyber criminals
7 Dec 2015
Following the recent news headlines surrounding the TalkTalk cyber liability ...
A record breaking 2015 GCMA Conference is over
27 Nov 2015
After the 2013 Conference at Hinckley Island, the Conference Planning Committee ...
Changes to CONGU Unified Handicapping System Confirmed
27 Nov 2015
The Council of National Golf Unions (CONGU) have announced that ...
The R&A and USGA Announce new Rules of Amateur Status for 2016
27 Nov 2015
Following the recent publication of the 2016 edition of the Rules ...
GCMA Club Management Award Winners
20 Nov 2015
The Director of Golf at Langland Bay Golf Club, Andrew ...
HMRC offers interim payments on green fee VAT claims
6 Nov 2015
Earlier this week HMRC announced that, despite still awaiting the ...
Role of the Company Secretary
30 Oct 2015
With many clubs considering incorporation the question of the need ...
Do you need a licence for your Wi-Fi provision?
23 Oct 2015
Claims that providing an unregulated Wi-Fi service could leave clubs ...
Golf Club Management Awards - Shortlist Announced
15 Oct 2015
The GCMA Golf Club Management Awards have been expanded for 2015, ...
PPL and PRS Licence Fees
15 Oct 2015
PPL (Phonographic Performance Ltd) and PRS for Music (Performing Rights ...
Changing the view of others: Operating more sustainably within a golf course
14 Oct 2015
Anthony Darker, Elsham Golf Club’s First Assistant and ...
Captain's Report: October 2015
13 Oct 2015
Having travelled back from Scotland via the North East, within ...
New legislation prevents smoking in cars carrying children
1 Oct 2015
Golf clubs in England and Wales need to be aware ...
Premium Credit and GCMA Golf Tournament Grand Final 2015
25 Sep 2015
On Monday 21 September, managers from across the country gathered at ...
National Minimum Wage Increases from 1st October 2015
24 Sep 2015
As September draws to a close, managers are reminded of ...
Employer branding and the recruitment process
23 Sep 2015
In the third of a series of articles, Adam Keable ...
Rugby World Cup, Fairway Credit Golf Day and Regional Meetings
18 Sep 2015
With the holiday season now well behind us, and with ...
The changing landscape for golf - insight from a futurist
18 Sep 2015
David Wood, Chair of London Futurists, will be discussing ...
Incorporation versus Unincorporation
18 Sep 2015
We take a look at the different legal structures available ...
Captain's Report: September 2015
15 Sep 2015
Following on from my report last month and before writing ...
Sir Clive Woodward on Personal Development
11 Sep 2015
England's 2003 Rugby World Cup winning Head Coach, Sir Clive Woodward, ...
Pension Auto-enrolment
11 Sep 2015
Following the major changes in pension saving, which were announced ...
Lauren Spray - England Golf Women and Girls’ Participation Manager
1 Sep 2015
We spoke to Lauren at the England Golf Women and ...
Interview: Mike Round - Ladies European Tour, Director of Development and Membership
26 Aug 2015
In September 2014, the LET established a new Development Department and ...
FCA - Direct Debits and Interim Permission
25 Aug 2015
Those clubs who are currently operating direct debit schemes for ...
Golf Club Management Awards & England Golf Trust
18 Aug 2015
Whilst it seems quite a while ago that I was ...
Carin Koch: Value of the female golfer
17 Aug 2015
GCMA speaks to Carin Koch, 2015 European Solheim Cup Captain and ...
England Golf Trust launched to support young players
5 Aug 2015
A new charitable trust, supported by England Golf, was ...
CMM calls for more specialists in golf club management
3 Aug 2015
Colt Mackenzie McNair (CMM), the specialist executive search firm operating ...
CONGU ratify changes to the Unified Handicapping System for 2016
31 Jul 2015
As previously reported, CONGU were considering a number of ...
Increasing Female Participation: This Girl Golfs
29 Jul 2015
The GCMA is delighted to support This Girl Golfs, a ...
How you can support On Course Foundation
24 Jul 2015
The GCMA is proud to support On Course Foundation and ...
Chlorpyrifos Use Changes & Merit® Turf Withdrawal
24 Jul 2015
Two recent developments in the control of Leatherjackets (larvae of ...
Unjust Enrichment or Unjust Delay?
10 Jul 2015
David O’Sullivan reports on the latest court case ...
Celebrating five years of On Course Foundation
6 Jul 2015
Friday 3 July saw On Course Foundation celebrate a momentous ...
England Golf Community Amateur Sports Club (CASC) Workshops
3 Jul 2015
From the 23rd July England Golf will look to run ...
Should you subscribe to a Lightning Detection service?
3 Jul 2015
As we all know, managing a golf course can ...
National Golf Meeting 2015
26 Jun 2015
On Monday 22 June, 44 GCMA members from across the country teed ...
A further challenge to HMRC over VAT
26 Jun 2015
Earlier this year, Grant Thornton and Royal Troon challenged ...
Recruitment: Generating Maximum Reach - are you getting in front of Passive candidates?
12 Jun 2015
In the first of a series of articles, Adam Keable ...
Is your workplace pension scheme in place?
12 Jun 2015
Under new legislation all golf clubs are required by law ...
CONGU proposing several changes to the Unified Handicapping System for 2016
11 Jun 2015
CONGU are considering a number of changes to the Unified ...
Interview: David Wilson - Secretary at Royal County Down
4 Jun 2015
We spoke to Royal County Down Golf Club Secretary David ...
Exclusivity clauses in Zero Hours Contracts to become unenforceable
2 Jun 2015
Legislation preventing employers from using exclusivity clauses in zero hours ...
Ireland 8 - 4 England: Report
27 May 2015
On 17 & 18 May, at Cork Golf Club, recently elected 2015/16 National ...
Do your employees have the right to work in the UK?
26 May 2015
Did you know that an employer can be fined up ...
Changes to debit card processing fees
25 May 2015
In the UK, the cost of accepting debit cards has ...
Manager of the Year Awards nominations close soon
22 May 2015
The GCMA Manager of the Year competition has been extended ...
HMRC clarifies CASC limits on fees and costs associated with membership
21 May 2015
Following our previous post concerning the new guidance on CASC, ...
Captain's Report: May 2015
20 May 2015
Being elected National Captain last week, at my home club ...
GCMA 2015 AGM looks back to the future
30 Apr 2015
After 82 Annual General Meetings as an unincorporated association, the GCMA’...
Financial Conduct Authority Credit Rules Update
30 Apr 2015
Following its recent roadshows, the FCA has now reinforced their ...
Changes to the Licensing Act 2003 (England & Wales)
25 Apr 2015
The recent passing of the Deregulation Act 2015 on 26th March ...
Interview: David Joy - England Golf's Chief Executive
24 Apr 2015
Last week England Golf held its first national conference at ...
Abolition of employer National Insurance contributions for under 21s
15 Apr 2015
From 6 April 2015 employers with employees under 21 years old will no ...
England Golf looking for venues for 2018 Championships
13 Apr 2015
This April England Golf will be selecting the venues for ...
CASC – Do you still qualify?
10 Apr 2015
HMRC has just released its guidance on the upcoming changes ...
Consumer credit - instalment exemption extended
8 Apr 2015
On 18 March, the Government introduced legislation which extends the exemption ...
BBC 5 Live's Peter Allen to host GCMA 2015 Conference
27 Mar 2015
We are delighted to announce that BBC 5 Live's award-winning broadcaster ...
CMM creates new career pathway for golf graduates
20 Mar 2015
Talented candidates who successfully graduate from UK universities and colleges ...
Business Rates Appeal Deadline Looming
6 Mar 2015
More than £1billion in unclaimed business rates could be kept ...
International Matches
24 Feb 2015
Every year international matches take place between the home nations. ...
Welcome to the new GCMA website
30 Jan 2015
If you've visited our website recently you will have noticed ...
Bridport VAT Case: HMRC to make interim payments
30 Jan 2015
The latest stage of the HMRC vs Bridport and West ...
Young Managers' Group and increasing female participation
26 Jan 2015
By the time you read this the Christmas and New ...
A successful week at BTME 2015
23 Jan 2015
Every January thousands of greenkeepers, course managers and other golf ...
GCMA members manage 62% of the UK & Ireland's best golf courses
5 Jan 2015
Now in its sixth edition, and released every two years ...
Reflections of 2014 OR Preparing for 2015?
31 Dec 2014
It is always easier to reflect on the year that ...
Some dilemmas for you to consider over the festive season
29 Dec 2014
What would you do if ...? or alternatively, What did you ...
Understanding Your Customers' Needs
30 Nov 2014
Having reported on the delights of attending the first day ...
So golf has lost its popularity!
30 Oct 2014
Having had the good fortune to receive an invite from ...
Staying fit to manage and take a break
30 Sep 2014
My guess is that the majority of you have now ...
GCMA Heaquarters to move away from Weston-super-Mare
30 Aug 2014
I think my article in last month’s magazine appeared ...
My first month as National Captain
29 May 2014
Admittedly I have not travelled in the UK as much ...
GCMA Teams Up with 59Club as an Official Education Partner
5 Dec 2025
Press Release The Golf Club Managers Association (GCMA) is delighted ...
Announcing the Winners of the 2025 Women in Golf Awards
4 Dec 2025
The Women in Golf Awards announced its 2025 winners at Foxhills ...
'Governance is key' — David Holmes
3 Dec 2025
Drawing on over two decades of experience, David Holmes shares ...
Five fundamentals every GM should master
2 Dec 2025
Louis Booth outlines the five priorities every General Manager should ...
Are your compliance, operational, safety and training processes as strong as you think?
4 Dec 2025
Gareth Macklin of GCMA Partner Obbi Club joins Gareth Morgan ...
Governance Foundation Learning for Board & Committee Members
3 Dec 2025
England Golf are continuing to support Golf Clubs with Governance, ...
'Governance is key' — David Holmes
3 Dec 2025
Drawing on over two decades of experience, David Holmes shares ...
Five fundamentals every GM should master
2 Dec 2025
Louis Booth outlines the five priorities every General Manager should ...
Save the Dates: AGM and National Members Championships 2026
27 Nov 2025
We'll once more be heading to some of the UK's ...
Two Weeks Later: How to Turn Your Conference Experience into Real Progress
27 Nov 2025
It’s been a couple of weeks since we were ...
Marton Meadows duo praise 'fantastic team' after award success
27 Nov 2025
'Small but mighty' is the tagline for the Cheshire club ...
