Travelling in the 21st century is often focused on a range of elements - the allure of a desired location, the range of the offerings, the fascination with the people who inhabit the area are just a few of the usual items of central interest.
But, while it might seem obvious - the key item that sets the programme for all that follows comes down to one simple but ever important item - the ease in getting from point “A” to “B”.
Ever since cricket managed to reinvented itself so powerfully with Twenty-20, the golfing world has been looking for a similar equivalent: a shorter form of the sport, one that could be enjoyed by everyone, one that did not require a deep and profound understanding and skill level to enjoy, something that offered immediate excitement and fun.
There have been several attempts: Powerplay golf being the one that gained the most traction but, if the truth be told, they all failed.
West Chiltington golf club, close to Pulborough in West Sussex, is another casualty of the ailing golf industry.
The course which was originally set up by Brian Barnes and open champion Max Faulkner in the 1980s has had a strong period of trading under the current owners Martin and Debs Ormrod.
For the first time the UK Golf Course Owners Association held their annual event, the Golf Business and Industry Convention (GolfBIC) alongside BTME in Harrogate.
Featuring thought provoking and interactive conference sessions over two days the event attracted golf course owners from far and wide.
The conference days bookended a fine dinner in the beautiful Royal Hall during which £4000 was raised for the UKGCOA’s chosen charity the Golf Foundation.
Catalan Region Calls One and All - by M. James Ward
Many from the United Kingdom have made visits to the Catalan region of Spain, and for good reason. This captivating area has been a magnet in attracting golfers and non-golfers alike for a host of reasons. Start with generally first-rate weather, working in tandem with top tier food and drink in concert with rightly touted hospitality.
