Economic Performance

Sound business practices are essential if the golf facility is to prove sustainable in the long-term.  There is a range of golf facility types which can all provide good models of economic sustainability, e.g. private member, proprietary, pay and play and public.  However, they must all operate on the basis of at least breaking even.  Best practice course management will result in some cost savings, e.g.

Sound business practices are essential if the golf facility is to prove sustainable in the long-term.  There is a range of golf facility types which can all provide good models of economic sustainability, e.g. private member, proprietary, pay and play and public.  However, they must all operate on the basis of at least breaking even.  Best practice course management will result in some cost savings, e.g. in pesticide, water and fertiliser bills, but these may be offset by expenditure in other areas. 

Producing a drier, firmer and healthier course will increase the levels of play attainable throughout the year and reduce the number of days when temporary surfaces are employed, making the course a more attractive proposition for its clientele.  This provides the opportunity to increase revenue streams and to develop a stronger financial balance sheet.