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three under 25s at its UK headquarters. Lynx has employed one ex-graduate, Alex Hill,
in its new Creative Design Department; another, Tom Gudgeon, in its Sales Support and Administrative Office; and is also supporting a Loughborough University third year student, Chris Somerton, in a placement year position. Lynx managing partner Stephanie Zinser
insists that developing talent in today’s youth is not just an admirable or ethical thing to do, rather, it’s vital. “Unless companies like ours give young
people a chance to develop, learn and grow, there will simply not be a large or capable
Lynx, giving graduates a chance L
ynx has pledged a commitment to the development of young talent alongside its continued corporate growth by hiring
enough pool of talent available to take on the challenges of 21st century life that today’s culture and political climate is necessitating.” Zinser, who with partner Steve Elford, have
seven children between them, knows well the challenges that face young people trying to enter the workplace. She adds: “Too oſten, people leaving university
cannot get a job until they have work experience, but they can’t get experience because nobody is prepared to take them on. "It’s a Catch 22, and not fair. Today’s youth
oſten gets a bad press, but in our experience there are a lot of super-talented and motivated people out there desperate to earn a living and develop their skills. “The boys are great fun, hard-working, full of
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Andy Carlton voted as TGI Golf Partner of the Year P
aisley Golf Club head professional Andy Carlton won the top award at the TGI Awards Night at Marriott Worsley Park.
Carlton claimed the Partner of the Year award and PING took home the Supplier of the Year gong. The 29-year-old, who has been Pro at Paisley
for four years, topped a vote by his fellow Partners of TGI Golf, seeing off the challenge of fellow nominees Carl Bianco (Woking) and Nathan Stead (Shipley). “I’m truly overwhelmed to pick up this award, I
must be one of the youngest Pros within TGI Golf, so to be recognised by guys with far more knowledge and experience than me is amazing,” commented Carlton. “When I first became a PGA Professional four
years ago I joined the group, but didn’t know too much about it. However, it has proved to be the best business decision I ever made. In a difficult industry it’s amazing to have their support- we simply couldn’t do what we do without it.” PING walked away with the top supplier award
TGI Golf Partner of the Year 2013 Andy Carlton (right) is presented with his award by Senior Retail Consultant Ian Martin (left).
of the evening, pipping Galvin Green and FootJoy to Supplier of the Year. John Clark, PING Managing Director, said: “It
says something about the whole company and everyone in it to win this award, everyone in the office will have a big smile on their face when I get back. “As a brand PING is about product, service and quality, that’s what you have to touch to win
EGCOA Update The EGCOA leads the way with Vision 2020
‘VISION 2020’. The project aims to look under the hood of the European golf industry analysing past and present trends, statistics and industry data to gain an overview and direction for the future of the European golf industry until 2020. Aligning the knowledge and experience of the
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association’s 850 members across 15 national owners association, the EGCOA is lining up
he European Golf Course Owners Association has announced the launch of their latest research project entitled
national VISION 2020 developmental sessions led by leading hospitality and change management consultant Sander Allegro. Lodewijk Klootwijk EGCOA director said:
“Uniting the voices of our members will play a key role in the development of the project. By undertaking this extensive research project we aim to provide golf course owners with a tool which they can use as a backbone to their strategic decision making for the coming years. “VISION 2020 will continue to be an excellent
market insight for the future. We plan to benchmark the data collected and release the results on an annual basis.” The project outcomes will be released in July
2014 at which time the EGCOA will continue the road show throughout its national associations to present the findings.
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ideas and having them around is fantastic for our company. They breathe life and fun into everything they do – and if everyone was prepared to take on more young people they would soon realise that it is not a burden, but in fact a benefit.” In 2013 there were 12 million graduates in the UK. Of those who went on to gain jobs, a staggering 47% are said to be working in jobs that do not require a higher educational background. Additionally, more than 40% of graduates
worked in the public administration, education and health industries – sectors currently in the process of major downsizing. Just 7% were recruited by the manufacturing sector.
awards like this. We’re great supporters of green grass pros, that’s where our roots started and that’s where they’ll stay so we thank every TGI Partner for their support.” There were six more winners at the gala awards
event, which was preceded with a special message from Race to Dubai and FedEx Cup winner Henrik Stenson, who wished all the nominees good luck. Simon Fletcher of Morecambe Golf Club
walked away with the Pro Shop of the Year award, Mark Daubney of Wetherby was crowned Most Improved Business while Stuart Williamson of Clydeway Golf Performance Centre won New Partner of the Year. In the Partner Suppliers category the results
from TGI Golf’s comprehensive annual Supplier Survey were used to crown award winners. Galvin Green was Apparel Supplier of the Year,
while Titleist won Hardware Supplier of the Year and the Callaway X Hot Driver was the Product of the Year.
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