The GCA is unique in its ability to provide highly experienced, independent professionals to meet your needs.
To qualify as a member of the Association, our members have satisfied the stringent individual criteria relative to the discipline in which they practice.
These cover such factors as:
- Relevant experience over a number of years
- Appropriate industry qualifications
- References from previous projects
- Required insurances
- Declaration of other commercial interests in Golf
The Association provides you with the peace of mind to know that your project, whatever size, is in safe hands and that the advice provided is totally independent.
Current Members of the GCA:
John Ashworth - John Ashworth Associates
John Ashworth Associates deal with the viability of new golf related projects and with the repositioning and further development of existing golf operations. Our services include: preparation and independent appraisals of business plans; master planning and obtaining planning permissions; expert witness services; and broadening the appeal of golf businesses with ancillary offers aimed at a wider market place. As well as golf, the firm is active in all aspects of the sports and recreation industries.
www.johnashworthassociates.com
Jonathan Barker - Adderley Barker
Adderley Barker is a golf clubhouse design consultancy whose definition of success is the same as our clients’ - a commercial return achieved through customer satisfaction, competitive differentiation and added brand value.We work across all areas of commercial design but specialise in the hospitality and leisure industry. As a design consultancy our skills encompass interiors, identity creation and graphics, all accompanied by brand strategy and guardianship.
Brian Pierson - Pierson Golf
Brian Pierson has been involved with construction and alteration work on over 250 golf courses around the World, including seven Open Championship courses, St Andrews, Royal Lytham and St Annes, Royal St George's, Royal Birkdale, Muirfield, Royal Troon and Tumberry other inland courses include The Belfrey, Woodbury Park, Forest of Arden, Skibo, Duke's Dene, Harleyford, Carden Park, Wentworth and Woburn.
Brian was a founder member of The British Association of Golf Course Constructors BAGCC, and is the current Chairman, he is an International member of the Golf Course Builders Association of America, GCBAA and represented the Constructors on the R & A external funds committee for over 10 years.
Having spent over four decades in the golf course construction industry Brian has retired from main stream contracting to use his knowledge and expertise as a golf course consultant, he is convinced that with ever increasing costs and falling revenues golf course developers and clubs need the best advice available to achieve cost effective on time and on budget developments.
In this new role as a project manager / consultant Brian has completed projects in America, France, Spain, Germany, Bulgaria and Macedonia.
In the world of golf development we must move with the times and give the customers not only what they want but also ensure their satisfaction with what is provided.
John Bushell - SPORTS MARKETING SURVEYS INC.
John is Managing Director of SPORTS MARKETING SURVEYS INC. SPORTS MARKETING SURVEYS INC. is a specialist sports research consultancy advising on the sports equipment and sports goods markets, on participation and reasons for playing sport, and to sports venues from golf courses, to tennis clubs, to leisure centres. SPORTS MARKETING SURVEYS INC. is a specialist sports research consultancy advising on the sports equipment and sports goods markets, on participation and reasons for playing sport, and to sports venues from golf courses, to tennis clubs, to leisure centres.
www.sportsmarketingsurveysinc.com
Mark Smith - Smith Leisure
Mark Smith graduated from Exeter University and then worked for Hillier Parker (international property consultants) in London's West End in the late 1980's selling land and letting buildings for large food and non-food retail stores. He then became involved in selling golf courses and joined UK golf property specialists, William Hillary Leisure & Hotels in 1991. In 2004, he set up his own company, Smith Leisure.
Mark is a Chartered Surveyor with specific expertise in golf property matters of a commercial nature. He has advised a wide range of clients from individual owners to banks, public sector bodies, developers and chain golf operators on buying and selling golf related businesses, granting leases and management contracts and valuations. He also handles golf related viability studies, rent reviews, lease renewals, town & country planning matters, business rates appeals and expert witness work.
Howard Swan - Swan Golf Designs
With a talented and enthusiastic team at his practice, Howard Swan continues to provide professional services to golf course developers and clubs on four continents.
Swan Golf Designs is committed to producing golf courses of the highest quality through innovative design and creative appreciation of the natural landscape setting. It is with this flexible approach, focused on meeting the demands of each client, that the SGD have earned a reputation for professional and creative excellence.
Colin Jenkins - GRN Consulting
Rohan Barnett - GRN Consulting
Rohan Barnett MSc is a Director of GRN-OGRO - the magazine for the golf industry and MD of the Organisation of Golf and Range Operators. He is part of the GRN Consulting team with Colin Jenkins and has been involved in consultancy work in the golf industry for the last 10 years. Rohan holds a Masters Degree in Organisational Development and prior to joining the golf industry he worked in local government for many years during which time he was responsible for major projects and service developments in several local authorities.
Andy Hiseman - Hiseman Limited
Andy has represented almost fifty clients in the ten years since establishing Hiseman Limited in 2002. His firm provides media relations services for golf businesses and brands, including: media buying; design & creative services; specialist golf copywriting; golf photography; digital media support including social media, web and email; and a range of other golf consultancy services. Clients have included Crown Golf, the UK's largest operator, SkyCaddie, the world's #1 golf rangefinder, and the English Golf Union, for whom he helped create the EGU Community club communications structure. He is also the co-creator of PowerPlay Golf.
Email: andy@hiseman.com Web: www.hiseman.com Phone: +44 (0)7795 360112
Twitter: andyhise Skype: andyhise
Neil Dainton - Neil Dainton Golf
Neil Dainton has experienced all aspects of the golf business over the last thirty years, from being a player to a Regional Director of the largest golf owner/operating company in the UK. Drawing on the success of these diverse operational roles the consultancy has been based on exceeding the expectations of all stakeholders within each business. Helping clubs to delivery excellent customer service to all guests, therefore consistently enhancing their experience by exceeding their expectations. Help to provide leadership to staff, to build strong teams, empowering them to deliver on the aims and goals of the business. Provide owners and investors with the necessary returns on investment, enabling them to continually invest in their property, their people and their customers.
Telephone: 07702242036
Email: neil@neildaintongolf.co.uk