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Has ‘Pulling a Sickie’ become more risky?

17 Jun 2016

For plenty of employees the thought of ‘pulling a sickie’…

Five quick wins from the Young Managers Group

10 Jun 2016

Here are five quick wins from Formby GC Manager Stuart…

The use of ‘red diesel’ in golf course maintenance vehicles

3 Jun 2016

The following information attempts to clarify the situation regarding the…

VAT on Visitor Green Fees: Business Brief 10/2016

19 May 2016

Following HMRC’s release of the above publication two weeks ago…

VAT Rebate Update for CASC Clubs

5 May 2016

VAT Rebate Update for CASC Clubs HMRC is aware that…

National Insurance Changes for 2016/17

15 Apr 2016

There have been two changes to National Insurance that come…

Gift Aid Declaration Form Changes for CASC Clubs

6 Apr 2016

New gift aid declaration forms for single and multiple donations…

Employers’ liability for their employees significantly increased

1 Apr 2016

The UK Supreme Court recently ruled that businesses could be…

CASC & FCA Deadlines Looming

14 Mar 2016

April 1 2016 is only a few weeks away

National Living Wage and Inclusion of Commission in Holiday Pay Calculations

3 Mar 2016

An update on a couple of key HR issues.

Chlorpyrifos Update

25 Feb 2016

HSE have announced that the storage of Chlorpyrifos will be…

The Golf Environment Awards – Golf’s Legacy…

19 Feb 2016

Amanda Dorans, Greenkeeper at Dundonald Links GC, looks at a…

Credit & Debit Card Charges Capped

19 Feb 2016

There are possible implications for clubs later in the year

2015 activity levels offer signs of encouragement

12 Feb 2016

Sports Marketing Surveys this week released its quarterly research into…

LET launches new career planning service for members

12 Feb 2016

The Ladies European Tour has joined forces with global golf…

Cottrell Park GC Awarded Welsh Club of the Year

12 Feb 2016

Cottrell Park Golf Resort, managed by GCMA member Derek Smith,…

PPL & PRS Update

12 Feb 2016

PPL have issued an update to the advice we offered…

Captain’s Report: February 2016

9 Feb 2016

With the turning of the year has come the introduction…

Education, Education and Education!

9 Feb 2016

Whilst I always try to start my report on a…

Award-winning presenter’s Membership Seminar sure to be a big draw

5 Feb 2016

Gregg Patterson was the keynote speaker at the GCMA 2011…

Running a golf club – it’s a costly business!

5 Feb 2016

Golf Consultants Association Member Kim Harris shares his advice, and…

CASC Update

4 Feb 2016

On 29th January 2016 HMRC published an update to their…

VAT on Visitor Green Fees: Update

4 Feb 2016

KPMG have recently issued the following information.

Stationery, Promotional Material & Invoices

29 Jan 2016

Clubs who have decided to incorporate and become a limited…

PlayMoreGolf to help clubs drive up to 50% increase in membership revenue

14 Jan 2016

PlayMoreGolf, the new, online flexible points-based membership programme, is aiming…

Captain’s Report: January 2016

7 Jan 2016

I hope you have found my articles of interest.

2016: A Change of Service, A Change of People – A Change of Opportunity

7 Jan 2016

Over the last year we have been working towards providing…

PPL and PRS Licence Fees Update

7 Jan 2016

We recently noted that some clubs have received large increases…

Captain’s Report: January 2016

30 Dec 2015

What has been interesting at the regional meetings has been…

Captain’s Report: December 2016

30 Dec 2015

My final sojourn saw me on an early morning flight…

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