The V Golf Club first member EGCOA in Lithuania
We are very happy to welcome the first members in Lithuania, The V Golf Club. Situated among 250 acres of grounds adjacent to Le Méridien Vilnius, the 18 hole championship golf course has been constructed with U.S.G.A. specification greens, complimented with sand based fairways, and is the only PGA design golf course in the Baltic States.
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Watch commemorative videos of the 2010 NGCOA Award recipients
Each year the NGCOA honors the most outstanding successes of the past year. These individuals and organizations have helped preserve the tradition of the game while embracing the challenges and opportunities of the golf business. At the 2010 Annual Conference in San Diego (US), winners were honored with a commemorative video during the Awards Ceremony.
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Another new member in the EGCOA: Corfu Golf Club
The EGCOA is proud to welcome the first member in Greece, the Corfu Golf Club; a beautiful course that has been praised by many as one of golf’s best kept secrets in Europe. It was designed by the famous Swiss based architect, Donald Harradine.
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EGCOA Monitoring of the EU - Pesticides
Following on from a recent meeting of the European Golf Association's Golf Course Committee, on which our CEO Lodewijk Klootwijk represents the EGCOA, a guidance note on engagement with pesticide national action plans is now available.
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EGCOA LinkedIn Group improved with RSS News Feeds
On the EGCOA LinkedIn Group you can ask questions about managing your golf course, maintenance, suppliers, and more. Your fellow colleagues in the EGCOA will help you out. It is also possible to add news or job offers on the site. Another tool has been added now: you can stay up-to-date on all industry news by RSS Feeds.
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New articles by 'Turf Master One' Laurence Pithie
Getting the basics right include creating a healthy growing environment both around the playing surfaces and in the soil below. It is also about implementing a balanced feeding program, ensuring good drainage and irrigating for the benefit of the turf.
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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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Club Car increase the number of tour trucks
For many years Club Car, the # 1 golf car manufacturer and recognised industry leaders in golf vehicle efficiency and performance, has been the Official Golf Car of the European Tour. This year sees additions to the Tour trucks used to transport the vehicles to and from each event, increasing the profile to the public.
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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:
12-14 April 2010 - Golf Inc. Conference - USA
13-15 April 2010 – German Golf Course Owners Association Business Conference 2010 – Germany
14-16 April 2010 - 2nd International Congress for Club Managers - Spain
23-24 April 2010 - Moscow Golf Show – Russia
30 April-2 May 2010 - Southeast Asia/India Golf Merchandise Exposition – Thailand
30 April-2 May 2010 - London Golf & Tennis Show - United Kingdom
May t.b.a. - Finnish Golf Course Owners Annual Spring Conference and Meeting – Finland
12-14 May 2010 - KPMG Golf Business Forum – Turkey
14-16 May 2010 - Golf LIVE – United Kingdom
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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