European Union - Water Management in River Basins
The EGCOA is a member of the EGA Golf Course Committee. An important issue under consideration at the moment is the development of River Basin Management Plans, an integral part of the Water Framework Directive currently under consideration by the European Commission. If we do not participate in the discussion and engage with our local and national agencies whilst they consider their position, our golf courses and clubs may be adversely affected, as they will consider the needs of other water users before us.
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First speakers announced for European Golf Business Conference 2009
The first speakers are confirmed for the 4th European Golf Business Conference. Laurence W. Pithie, the first man in the United Kingdom to earn 'master greenkeeper' honours, is one of them. Pithie, who now runs training and consultancy company Turf Master One, will talk about boosting revenue when improving maintenance and management of the golf course.
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European Golf and International Golf Fee Card join list of sponsors European Golf Business Conference 2009
More companies signed up to join golf course owners and operators in Amsterdam defining The Next Step. European Golf are specialists in the design and installation of artificial putting greens for home use, compact courses, driving ranges and golf courses. Golf Fee Card helps golf clubs and hotels to increase their utilisation during low season and less busy days.
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Key findings of the study on the golf economy available online
The key findings of the study on the golf economy ‘The Economic Value of Golf to Europe’ can now be downloaded by clicking 'Read more'. This study is supported and endorsed by the EGCOA and was produced thanks to funding from the Ryder Cup European Development Trust and is prepared in conjunction with KPMG.
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Job of the Month from CMM Select
International Sales Director required for 36 hole championship golf resort located in the north of Spain. This golf resort has hosted European Tour events as is consistently ranked amongst the top 10 in Europe.
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Golf training opportunities from STRI
STRI are running one and two day courses for ecology and the care and management of golf courses in October and November: 'Integrating Ecology into Your Golf Course Management', 'Understanding the Science and Management of Your Golf Course' and several other courses, held at STRI in Bingley, West Yorkshire in the UK..
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Article: Golfers choose to play a new course for two reasons…
Reputation is built over time through word of mouth, reviews, magazine articles, tv coverage, competitions etc. It cannot be bought and a reputation (good or bad) is usually deserved..
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Article II: Developing a Competitive Edge
Marketing is clearly an important element of managing the golf course business but to be successful any marketing must be specific and appropriately targeted.

Fleet of 32 Club Cars in operation at The Carrick on Loch Lomond
Club Car, the world’s leading supplier of golf cars and utility vehicles, is supplying a fleet of 32 vehicles for the 24th PGA Cup at The Carrick on Loch Lomond which takes place from 18-20 September 2009. The versatility of the range has allowed everyone from the TV and media, tournament officials, health and safety officers, and of course, the team captains, to benefit from the Club Cars vehicles.
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