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.
Country snapshot
Still on the road to recovery
Golf participation in Europe 2010
A Blueprint for Successful Golf Course Development
Learn about the 10 key steps to successful golf course development
Company in focus
Bayer’s Turf & Ornamental Group is a recognized Global Leader in providing innovative Turf protection and Plant Health solutions for top quality course playing conditions your members will appreciate.
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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.
Community blog
Gill's golf blog on golf participation
Come on GBC – We are a joint force and this is a chance to have your say
Gill's golf blog on women's golf
With women accounting for 85% - yes 85%! of all consumer purchases including everything from cars, property, travel and tourism – Gill would like to know how well, or not, is the golf industry marketing to this huge under tapped potential?
Gill's golf blog on technology
We believe in technology! Do you agree that the golf industry should capitalize more on the latest communication technologies?
Come on GBC – We are a joint force and this is a chance to have your say
Gill's golf blog on women's golf
Gill's golf blog on technology
We believe in technology! Do you agree that the golf industry should capitalize more on the latest communication technologies?
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.
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.
Click below to watch further parts of this panel discussion:
Assessing the growth of golf - Part 2
Assessing the growth of golf - Part 3
Assessing the growth of golf - Part 4
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.
Click below to watch further parts of this panel discussion:
Assessing the growth of golf - Part 2
Assessing the growth of golf - Part 3
Assessing the growth of golf - Part 4
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.
Click below to watch further parts of this panel discussion:
Driving the development of golf - Part 2
Driving the development of golf - Part 3
Click below to watch further parts of this panel discussion:
Driving the development of golf - Part 2
Driving the development of golf - Part 3
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.
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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.Click below to watch the second part of this panel discussion:
Innovative Applications of Technology - Part 2
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
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 participation
Golf participation in Europe 2010
KPMG’s in-depth analysis highlights significant demand and supply changes in the European golf market in recent years.
Golf tourism studies
Golf Travel Insights 2010
KPMG's survey of 120 golf tour operators regarding the latest trends in golf tourism.
State of the Market Briefing
A Commentary on the Golf Tourism Industry by IAGTO’s Peter Walton written for KPMG in August 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.
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Developing for a Changing Marketplace - Part 2
Developing for a Changing Marketplace - Part 3
Leading industry professionals discuss the current market conditions and changing trends in golf real estate, and share their insights about emerging markets.
Click below to watch further parts of this panel discussion:
Developing for a Changing Marketplace - Part 2
Developing for a Changing Marketplace - Part 3
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.
Golf business in numbers
Interesting facts
From 2000 to 2010, England and Wales have experienced a decrease in the number of golfers (-63,800 and -14,500, respectively).
From 2000 to 2010, England and Wales have experienced a decrease in the number of golfers (-63,800 and -14,500, respectively).
Acknowledged by the industry
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?