Golf Business Community

Benchmark indicators for the operational performance of golf courses in the South African region

Data and analysis for our South African regional report has been based on responses from more than 120 golf courses regarding their operating performance in 2006.

Golf courses in South Africa, similarly to the ones in the Middle East, have year-round availability. The average number of played rounds at an 18-hole golf course is exceptionally high in both regions, however courses in the Middle East perform several times better than the ones in South Africa in terms of both revenues and operating profit. This is mainly due to the significantly higher pricing of golf courses in the Middle East, which is one of the highest among all the surveyed regions, while South African courses are among the most affordable ones both in terms of green fees and membership.

While analysing the data provided by the South African participants, it was interesting to note the significant difference in performance between 9-hole and 18-hole courses.

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