The Golf Consultants Association says that it expects the 2006 Business of Golf conference, being held at Celtic Manor in Wales from 29-31 October, to be its biggest event yet.

UK Architect Simon Gidman has recently completed a project to rebuild all 18 greens at Northenden GC in Manchester.

Italian magazine Il Mondo del Golf has voted Le Madonie in Sicily the best new course in Italy.

UK-based golf simulation specialist Sports Coach Systems has recently completed simulating two courses for Oceanico Developments in Portugal.

Having completed a rebunkering project last year, Swan Golf Designs has started work on the second phase of renovation at Bundoran Golf Club in County Donegal, Ireland.