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Continued growth for golf in Europe
New statistics published by the European Golf Association show that golf is continuing its growth across the continent. But the stats make less happy reading for the golf industry in the British Isles...
5th European Golf Business Conference 2010 to take place in London
The 5th EGCOA European Golf Business Conference will take place on November 30 and December 1 and 2 in London, United Kingdom. After the successful conferences in Amsterdam in 2006, 2007 and 2009 an...
El Plantio and National Golf Resort join EGCOA
The EGCOA is proud to welcome the National Golf Resort in Lithuania and the El Plantio golf course in Spain as members. The National Golf Resort is a golf resort in Western Lithuania. It is situated ...
Club Car signs new agreement with Houghwood Golf
Club Car, recognised industry leaders and Preferred Supplier of the EGCOA, has won a new account to become the exclusive supplier of golf & utility vehicles to Houghwood Golf in St.Helens. This i...
Global golf business leaders gather in Turkey to develop networks, knowledge and new business
More than 250 industry professionals from around the world attended the three-day KPMG Golf Business Forum in Belek, Turkey from May 12-14, this year focusing on the theme of ‘Developing Network...
Owners in Norway join EGCOA as Federation for Norwegian Golf courses (FNG)
In advance of the EGCOA Spring Board Meeting in Rome, Italy, the newly formed Federation for Norwegian Golf courses (FNG) was formally accepted as member chapter in the European Golf Course Owners As...
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 of...
"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. ...
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...
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 Leis...
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 na...
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 g...
The V Golf Club first member EGCOA in Lithuania
We are happy to welcome the first EGCOA member in Lithuania: The V Golf Club. Situated among 350 acres of grounds adjacent to Le Méridien Vilnius, the 18 hole championship golf course has been ...
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 a...
Corfu Golf Club joins EGCOA
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 t...
EGCOA LinkedIn Group
To improve communication between golf course owners in Europe, the EGCOA has launched the EGCOA Group on LinkedIn. Via this online platform you can ask questions about managing your golf course, maint...
Toro Rebate: How to benefit from partnerships of the EGCOA
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 ...
Succesful conference for Dutch Golf Course Owners Association NVG
A record of attendees participated in the annual conference of the Dutch golf course owners association NVG, last week in Apeldoorn. A total of 310 representatives from the Dutch golf business ga...