"Golf industry shows signs of growth"
Golf recruitment experts, Colt Mackenzie McNair, post record first quarter trading results and report clear evidence the EMEA golf industry is emerging from the economic challenges of last year. CMM, golf's premier executive recruitment specialist and a Business Partner to the EGCOA, has reported clear signs the golf industry is now emerging from the economic challenges of 2009.
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The future of golf according to Dana Garmany
Troon's founder foresaw a whole new market 20 years ago - the high end daily fee. And he built an empire on it. But now he sees a much bleaker future, especially for private clubs, unless golf courses change the way they operate. Read the full interview in Golf Inc. magazine.  
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Burhill Golf and Leisure ranked among top 100 companies with fastest growing profits
One of the leading golf and property management business companies in Europe, owned by the Guinness family, drives into The Sunday Times PricewaterhouseCoopers Profit Track 100. Burhill Golf and Leisure, member of the EGCOA, has stormed into list, which ranks Britain's 100 private companies with the fastest-growing profits.
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The Daily Express discusses the state of the pay-and-play golf industry: "Now it's a Pay and Play world"
"Phil Mickelson pocketed a cool £880,000 for winning the Masters, which just goes to prove Augusta National is recession-proof. But, sadly, the real golf world is not. Greenkeepers’ job losses and membership cuts have followed the economic downturn. But while painful, the recession has concentrated minds and led to some surprising side-effects in golf, which may ultimately be to the sport’s benefit".
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LinkedIn Discussion: Third Party Tee Time Services selling discounted rounds
In a February 2010 US Golf Business article, Michael Tinkey of the NGCOA wrote, “I have an idea for a way we can all make more money: let’s build additional golf courses and charge below the market rate to drive more demand and play. Sound logical? Of course not, but that’s just what happens when multiple golf course operators in close proximity give barter rounds to third-party tee time distributors”. Do you share this opinion? Please participate in the discussions on the EGCOA LinkedIn Group.
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EIGCEMA to host Virtual Trade Show
The IGCEMA Virtual Trade Show is a three-day live event for suppliers, dealers and customers. Held in a Internet-enabled convention center, this new location and rich communication tools foster a collaborative meeting place where suppliers and their customers can meet, learn and make buying decisions. 3D booths on the Trade Show floor are available at the Gold, Silver and Bronze levels for suppliers to distribute product information, conduct meetings and engage in sales discussions with email and chat tools..
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World Forum of Golf Architects hailed a resounding success
The World Forum of Golf Architects, which took place at St Andrews last month, has been hailed as a resounding success. Organised by the European Institute of Golf Course Architects to celebrate their 10th anniversary, the 5 day programme of events was planned in collaboration with the Society of Australian Golf Course Architects and the American Society of Golf Course Architects and attracted over 170 golf industry delegates from around the world.
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GEO Guidelines for Sustainable Golf Development receive unanimous support at World Forum
During a packed Environment Session at the World Forum of Golf Architects in St Andrews, the Golf Environment Organization (GEO) debuted their draft Guidelines for Sustainable Golf Development. Since the groundbreaking project commenced in 2009, GEO has been co-ordinating a team of experts in the creation of globally applicable guidelines that will enable the diverse stakeholders in golf development to achieve higher standards of social, economic and environmental return on investment.
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Club Car celebrates two millionth vehicle on earth day
The two millionth vehicle produced by Club Car is one company founders never would have imagined when they began producing golf cars 52 years ago. In fact, the low-speed passenger vehicle that came off the production line last week in a ceremony marking the manufacturing milestone wasn't even made until last year.
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EGCOA Members that make a first-time Toro purchase or convert to Toro are eligible for a 1% rebate
TORO is the preferred supplier of turf maintenance and irrigation equipment for the EGCOA. Because of this partnership with TORO, members of the EGCOA receive a 1% rebate on conversion and new bought equipment. This can save thousands of euro’s; (EGCOA members saved up to € 5.500 euro in 2009), having direct impact on your revenue.
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CMM Job of the Month: General Manager – Camberley Heath Golf Club
Camberley Heath is a prestigious private members golf club situated in the heart of the stunning Surrey Countryside. An accomplished General Manager is being sought to work closely with the Board to drive a combination of service and standards in this successful golfing business.
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Magazines available to download:
Golf Business Magazine - Read online version
Golf Management Europe - Read online version
Golf Course Industry Magazine - Read online version
Greenkeeper International - Read online version
Golf Inc. Magazine - Read online version

2010 - DIARY OF EVENTS:
30 April-2 May 2010 - Southeast Asia/India Golf Merchandise Exposition – Thailand 
30 April-2 May 2010 - London Golf & Tennis Show - United Kingdom
12-14 May 2010 - KPMG Golf Business Forum – Turkey
14-16 May 2010 - Golf LIVE – United Kingdom 
20 May 2010 - Finnish Golf Course Owners Annual Spring Conference and Meeting – Finland
16-18 August 2010 - PGA Fall Expo - USA
7-9 September 2010 - IOG SALTEX – United Kingdom
26-28 September 2010 - Golf Europe – Germany
18-20 October 2010 - Asia Pacific Golf Summit – Thailand
26-28 October 2010 - PGA & TGI Golf Show - United kingdom
November t.b.a. - Finnish Golf Course Owners Association Autumn Conference and Meeting – Finland
15-18 November2010 - International Golf Travel Market – Spain
November / December 2010 - 5th EGCOA Golf Business Conference - Date and Venue to be confirmed

More events to be announced. If you would like us to include your event, please contact us.

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