Wednesday, 26 September 2012

Heartlands Development to include two 18-hole golf courses

The Heartlands Development at Whitburn has reached a major milestone, with work set to begin on the construction of a new, privately funded M8 Junction. The new junction will provide the main access route to Heartlands, a £650m business, retail, residential and leisure destination, providing around 4,000 new jobs.

Friday, 21 September 2012

What’s next for golf in Europe?

While golf is not considered a bellwether for economic conditions in Europe, there is little doubt of the cause-and-effect link between the economy and the success of golf as a participation sport. The number of golfers in Europe has more than doubled in the past 25 years, buoyed by economic growth and the spread of the game to both developed and emerging economies. However, in 2011, European golf experienced its first fall in participation in more than two decades.

Golf participation in Europe 2011

KPMG’s in-depth analysis highlights significant demand and supply changes in the European golf market in recent years.

Wednesday, 5 September 2012

£300,000 of taxpayer’s cash to sponsor Sky TV’s coverage of the Ryder Cup

According to today's Scotsman published on Wednesday 5 September "The Scottish Government’s tourism agency is using £300,000 of taxpayer’s cash to sponsor Sky TV’s coverage of the Ryder Cup in the United States this month. VisitScotland is paying the money in exchange for advertising access to Sky, owned by the BSkyB group.

Tuesday, 4 September 2012

VisitScotland: Promoting golf in Fife... of course.

Details on the recent golf campaigns by VisitScotland promoting golf in Fife.
Hear about how VisitScotland is hoping to cash in on a last minute surge of people wanting to holiday in Scotland through our biggest ever autumn campaign. Also, how VisitScotland is driving golf in the area through latest regional golf campaign, information about all things Brave and new guides that will showcase Fife to over one million!

Club Members Given Chance to Play Open Championship Venues at Special Green Fee Rates

Golf club members across Scotland are again being given the opportunity to play three of the country’s Open Championship venues this winter at SGU preferential green fee rates, with all proceeds going towards junior golf.

The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers have generously donated 40 tee-times at Muirfield between November and next March, providing golfers with the chance to experience the host venue for next year’s Open Championship just a few months ahead of the event itself.