Welcome to GBC
The Golf Business Community (GBC) is a platform for individuals within the golf industry who are interested in building and maintaining relationships, and accessing golf research and golf industry news.
Golf Travel Insights 2012
KPMG's survey of 90 golf tour operators regarding the latest trends in golf tourism
Golf participation in Europe 2011
Country snapshot
Still on the road to recovery
A Blueprint for Successful Golf Course Development
Learn about the 10 key steps to successful golf course development
Company in focus
The Mark of a Leader
The Mark of a Leader
Golf champion Phil Mickelson shares KPMG's unwavering commitment to professionalism. Watch him talk about his passion to be the best.
Golf champion Phil Mickelson shares KPMG's unwavering commitment to professionalism. Watch him talk about his passion to be the best.
The most powerful people in golf
We are honored that Andrea Sartori, Head of KPMG’s Golf Advisory Practice in EMA has been listed among the 35 most powerful people in golf in 2010.
Click here to read Golf Inc.’s article.
Click here to read Golf Inc.’s article.
Golf course valuations
Valuation services for golf courses
The golf industry is witnessing challenging times. Are you doing everything to adapt to changing market conditions? Considering tomorrow’s business dynamics, do you know what your golf course is worth today?
The golf industry is witnessing challenging times. Are you doing everything to adapt to changing market conditions? Considering tomorrow’s business dynamics, do you know what your golf course is worth today?
Golf Travel Insights 2012
In order to provide a reflection of golf tourism trends in today’s challenging economic environment, we have surveyed 90 international golf tour operators in early 2012.
Click here to read our report with the survey findings.
Golf participation
Golf participation in Europe 2011
After more than 20 years of growth, Europe’s golf market experienced the first decline in golf participation, with a net loss of 46,000 registered players in 2011. Read our latest publication to find out more.
After more than 20 years of growth, Europe’s golf market experienced the first decline in golf participation, with a net loss of 46,000 registered players in 2011. Read our latest publication to find out more.
Focus on China
Assessing the growth of golf - Part I
Anchalica Boriraj (John Deere), Tenniel Chu (Mission Hills) and Paul Jones (Arena Investments) discuss the state of Asia’s two largest golf markets, China and Japan, as well as the development perspectives in the region.
One-on-one with Tenniel Chu
In this video Tenniel Chu, Vice Chairman of Mission Hills, talks about the future of the world's largest golfing facility as well as their new development in Hainan, which is set to become the largest tourist destination in the Far East.
Anchalica Boriraj (John Deere), Tenniel Chu (Mission Hills) and Paul Jones (Arena Investments) discuss the state of Asia’s two largest golf markets, China and Japan, as well as the development perspectives in the region.
One-on-one with Tenniel Chu
Spotlight on India
Driving the development of golf - Part I
Golf industry experts Shaili Chopra, Akash Ohri and Anit Mehrotra discuss the state of the Indian golf market, share their opinion on development trends and explore opportunities to grow the game of golf in India.
Country snapshots
Country snapshot: India
GBC provides insight to various international golf markets and publishes the collected information in country snapshots. Our latest county snapshot introduces India.
Technology in Golf
Innovative Applications of Technology- Part 1
Hugh Bishop from Stayprime Golf and Steven Berger from Jonas Software talk about how clubs can utilise and develop technology to streamline golf operations, and improve the players enjoyment of the game.
Innovative Applications of Technology - Part 2
The evolution of technology in the golf market. Industry experts continue the discussion, with focus on increasing revenue streams and the importance of communicating to members across various platforms.
Hugh Bishop from Stayprime Golf and Steven Berger from Jonas Software talk about how clubs can utilise and develop technology to streamline golf operations, and improve the players enjoyment of the game.Innovative Applications of Technology - Part 2
Golf news headlines
- New cost saving calculator
- Troon managed Lumine Golf Club selected to host European Tour Q-School
- Canada’s Golf Town to acquire Golfsmith
- Golf Clubs in the United Arab Emirates celebrate a record month
- Gulf Finance House has revived another golf project
- GBC`s exclusive interview with Andrew Haggar – Director of Architecture, Faldo Design
- MPS-Golf Design committed with re-design of the 18 holes at Colli Berici near Vicenza
Golf course performances in EMA
Still on the road to recovery
This KPMG survey reveals that less than half of golf courses in the region were profitable in 2010.
Golf and Real Estate
Developing for a Changing Marketplace - Part I
Leading industry professionals discuss the current market conditions and changing trends in golf real estate, and share their insights about emerging markets.
Leading industry professionals discuss the current market conditions and changing trends in golf real estate, and share their insights about emerging markets.
Golf market in the GCC
An overview of golf in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)
The report provides an overview of the golf market in the GCC and its future prospects, supported by a survey of local golf course owners and operators about their operational performance.
Golf business performance in the Middle East
Watch the latest video interview about the performance of the golf business in the Middle East recorded for the Golf Business Community.
The report provides an overview of the golf market in the GCC and its future prospects, supported by a survey of local golf course owners and operators about their operational performance.
Golf business performance in the Middle East
Watch the latest video interview about the performance of the golf business in the Middle East recorded for the Golf Business Community.
Recruitment and retention
Recruitment and retention within the golf course business - Part 1
Lodewijk Klootwijk from EGCOA explains the importance of recruiting the right staff and providing appropriate training in order to meet high service levels.
Recruitment and retention within the golf course business - Part 2
How should you recruit or retain the best people for your company? Is there a shortage of skills in the golf industry? Stewart McNair, principal consultant of Colt McKenzie and McNair addresses these and similar questions.
Recruitment and retention within the golf course business - Part 2
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