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16 countries in the EU have reduced VAT on tickets to watch sport and/or fees for playing sport. We want the UK Government to adopt the permitted 5% reduced rate. It would also reduce some prices for playing sport. Remember that members of member-owned sports clubs don't pay any VAT at all! We say that Parliament must debate this as there is a duty to stop distortion in VAT in sport.

The 2011 OGRO Event was held on Thursday 31st March. Sponsored by Global Ranges and Srixon-Cleveland, the day attracted an excellent attendance from all sectors of the golf industry .....more

Left: John Jacobs OBE, with OGRO Lifetime Achievement Award recipients, Aidran Yallop and Doug McClellend with Rohan Barnett and Colin Jenkins.

OGRO is partnering with UKGCOA again next year for the Golf Business & Industry Convention (GolBIC). GolfBIC will be held at the Forest of Arden on 29th – 30th March 2012. Visit GolfBIC.com for more details.

OGRO Premium members receive substantial discounts for GolfBIC as well as other member benefits. Becoming an OGRO Premium Member for only £10 per month ....more

GRN-OGRO is the monthly publication for golf course, resort, range and retail operators delivered to all operators and owners in the UK. Features include quality courses, resorts, or ranges, interviews with leading industry figures and the latest business news. All this, together with extensive coverage of golf facilities for sale, makes GRN-OGRO rewarding reading for all with an interest in the golf industry.

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Machinery4Golf.net has a complete range of used golf course and grass management machinery for sale. With over 1000 listings you can always find what you are looking for. If you have an item to sell, one low price will keep it displayed until sold.

Whether you are selling or buying Golf Courses 4 Sale is the website with all the latest on golf courses and ranges for sale.

Golf Range Finder is our top listing website for golf ranges provided free to all range owners by GRN-OGRO.

OGRO publications provide valuable information for anyone building or refurbishing a range ....more