Briefing
Golf handicap data: what 10 million scores tell operators
Score submissions have become the sport's best behavioural dataset. Clubs are only starting to use them properly.
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Claire Bhatt
Business and market analyst. Follows the money and the data: participation figures, operator financials, pricing, consolidation and the macro pressures on the sector.
Business
Golf economy UK: a complete guide to GBP 2.6bn of GVA
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A club's accounts tell a clear story once you know which four lines to read first and which costs will…
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6 min read
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Briefing
Golf participation statistics: the honest picture behind the numbers
Three respected bodies, three different totals, and one simple way to tell which figure answers your question.
7 min read
August 4, 2026
Briefing
Golf pro shop in 2026: the retail business inside the venue
Retail, fitting, repairs and tuition: the small shop that carries a big share of the venue's reputation.
6 min read
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Briefing
Golf sponsorship explained: an honest guide to what brands buy
From tour title partners to the board behind the 10th tee, what sponsors get for their money at every level.
6 min read
August 4, 2026