Growing Golf

Changing the Business of Golf

In 2016, Syngenta’s industry-first market research report exploring the economic opportunity of more women playing the game, revealed a $35billion opportunity waiting to be realised. We share case studies, insights and stories from the global golfing world from those making a tangible difference to build and grow this game for generations to come.

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Changing the Business of Golf: Episode 5

Golf clubs should be at the heart of their local communities. That’s the view of Stanedge Golf Club owner Fame Tate as she drives into town to network with local businesses and organisations in the latest episode of Syngenta Golf’s fly-on-the-wall documentary, Changing the Business of Golf.
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Golf & Social Media: The Great Divide

A groundbreaking study analyzing 16.1 million mentions of golf in social media conversations and customer reviews. Learn what…

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Historic Florida muni saved for the community

Some of the most influential people in golf, including PGA of America CEO Seth Waugh and Tiger Woods, have donated $56m to reopen…

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Golf and conservation at Ugandan academy

Isaiah Mwesige is on a two-pronged mission to improve the lives and prospects of children in Uganda; by putting a golf club in…

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Six-hole golf: the future?

As golf continues to battle urban redevelopment schemes and critics who say courses take up too much space, some designers are…

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Changing the Business of Golf: Episode 6

Golf course owner Fame Tate faces tough decisions as she looks to build a bright future for Stanedge Golf Club in the final…

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12-hole golf gains global foothold

Study a list of some of golf’s top courses and Brautarholt Golf Club near Reykjavik stands out. The views from Iceland are…

Changing the Business of Golf Returns to Stanedge

Changing the Business of Golf, the popular golf business docuseries from Syngenta, returns to screens today with a new episode concluding an eventful past two years for golf course owner Fame Tate.

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12-hole golf gains global foothold

The views from Iceland are certainly one thing, but perhaps just as eye-catching is that the layout consists of 12 holes. And this is nothing new – the first Open Championship in 1860 was contested over the same number of holes.
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How to enhance the golf course environment

We know that golf courses are good for our wellbeing, as well as offer social and environmental benefits. But how can we improve course environments for the benefit of customers – and the planet?
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Short course success: creating fun experiences

Olympic golf course architect Gil Hanse has designed numerous short courses, including The Cradle at Pinehurst.