| Read the Latest Committee Update |
 The February issue of Committee Update is now available to download and circulate to your committee members. The latest copy features advice on Membership Marketing, details of the SGU’s new ground-breaking new Employment Law and Health & Safety partnership with Xact and information on new Child Protection legislation. >>Find out more |
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| Important Update on Equality Act - Please Read |
The SGU and SLGA are encouraging clubs to read the following important update on age provisions within the Equality Act 2010. The Equality and Human Rights Commission has confirmed that this will now NOT be coming into force in April 2012. Full details of this update can be found in the Advice Note (6th Edition) linked below. >>Find out more |
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| SGUpdate – The Magazine for your Members |
 A digital copy of SGUpdate – our A5 mini magazine designed for members of affiliated golf clubs – has now been published on the SGU website and available for you to distribute within your next members e-mailing, with sample text included. Printed copies will also be sent out shortly in quantities based on your club’s requirements. >>Find out more |
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| Take Part in our Bulk Purchasing for Clubs Survey |
We have commissioned consultancy firm Grant Thornton to conduct a feasibility study to analyse how the collective power bulk buying power of Scotland’s golf clubs may be able to save clubs money in key purchasing areas, including utilities and other commonly used services. Please take 10 minutes to complete the survey using the link below - the closing date is Friday 24 February and all information provided will be treated anonymously. >>Find out more |
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| Entries now open for the Belhaven Best Captains & Secretaries Championship |
 Book your club’s place in this hugely popular event now! There are five Regional Finals to choose from, the first of which takes place at Crail GS on Tuesday 3 April. Entries are being accepted on a first come first served basis, with the leading eight Captains and Secretaries pairings in each region winning a place in September’s Final. >>Find out more |
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| First 100 Clubs Uploaded to Live CDH |
| The first 100 clubs in Scotland have been uploaded to the live Centralised Database of Handicaps (CDH) system. Providing major improvements for clubs in the administration of handicaps, we are working to register as many clubs on the CDH for the beginning of the new season. All clubs are reminded to upload handicap data once you receive the 2012 software. >>Click here to logon to CDH |
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| Sign Up for our Management Training Course |
| The SGU and SLGA are staging the second Scottish Golf Club Management Training course (Level One) from 12 to 16 March at the Stirling Management Centre with a limited number of places still available. This popular comprehensive course provides managers with the most up-to-date education in the industry with excellent feedback from those who attended last year. >>Find out more |
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| Enjoy a Night to Remember at the Scottish Golf Awards |
 One of Scotland’s most celebrated golfers Sam Torrance will be the special guest at this year’s Annodata Scottish Golf Awards, taking place on Friday 23 March at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Glasgow. Join host Andrew Cotter for a fantastic evening of entertainment with tables of 10 available for £700 or individual tickets at £75 per person. >>Find out more |
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| SGU & SLGA National Championship Entry Forms Now Available |
Entries for Scotland’s male and female national amateur championships in 2012 are now open with entry forms available to download on the SGU and SLGA websites. |
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| Encourage your Club’s Talented Youngsters to play the Scottish Hydro Junior Tour |
 A new open entry system is now in place for the Scottish Hydro Junior Tour, with three fantastic events taking place at Gullane, The Roxburghe and Rowallan Castle, changing from the previous invite basis. Encourage your club’s best youngsters to take part with entry forms now available from the SGU website. |
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