The Golf Business

2 days ago | thegolfbusiness.co.uk | Seamus Rotherick

Steve Bird, business development consultant and education lead at Foremost Golf, discusses the four-step roadmap to driving good business for PGA professionals, while helping golfers enjoy their game in the process. This article will examine four areas that enable a PGA professional to not only further the interests of their own business, but also drive the golf club and enhance the whole member experience.

6 days ago | thegolfbusiness.co.uk | Seamus Rotherick

Last autumn, Clitheroe Golf Club was named ‘Lancashire Golf Club of the Year’. With a 100-strong junior section, events for elite golfers and renowned dining facilities, we can see why. “It’s all in the mix,” says general manager James Berry, as Clitheroe Golf Club keeps up the momentum with activities to coax members who seldom venture into the golf club. The consensus among members is that the move to a small management board means that ‘stuff gets done’.

1 week ago | thegolfbusiness.co.uk | Alistair Dunsmuir

New data from England Golf reveals there are 1,735 golf clubs in England and more than 730,000 people are members of golf clubs in England. But what are their ages and which counties have the most clubs and members? Over 10.2 million scores were submitted through the World Handicap System™ (WHS™) in England in 2024. That number saw competition scores grow to 5.7 million (from 5.4 million in 2023), while general play scores saw an increase from 3.9 million to 4.4 million in the same period.

1 week ago | thegolfbusiness.co.uk | Alistair Dunsmuir

More than 3,600 golfers were successful in securing a last-minute tee off time on the historic Old Course using a new, digital draw. With nearly 14,500 entries, a quarter of those who sought to play the iconic course were able to access tee times thanks to the singles draw introduced by St Andrews Links Trust. Previously, under a process used since the 1990s, single golfers who were not able to secure a tee time in another way could queue up outside the starter’s hut.

1 week ago | thegolfbusiness.co.uk | Seamus Rotherick

Nestled at the southern tip of Spain’s Costa del Sol, Sotogrande’s 11310 postcode has firmly established itself among the most desirable in the world, showcased by the latest sales data. In 2024, it continued to attract discerning ultra-high-net-worth buyers seeking luxury living, innovative developments and access to some of Europe’s finest golf courses and amenities.