NEW DATE FOR GCA ROADSHOW
Open forum is highlight of November 17 ‘Profit From Golf’ Roadshow

The next in the popular series of ‘Profit From Golf’ Roadshows, staged by The Golf Consultants Association, will now take place at Surrey Downs GC on Tuesday 17th November 2009.

Golf retail, cash flow, planning and the latest UK golf cub performance statistics are some of the big issues which will be discussed with, as always, a focus on making profit from golf.

And a new format will give delegates more time to air their views on the most crucial issues facing golf club operators in today’s golf business.

The half-day golf industry networking events, which are held in association with long-term supporters Ransomes Jacobsen E-Z-GO, are now in their third year, and always attract a lively audience.

The November 2009 Roadshow will follow a revised format. The ‘State Of The Industry’ update from Sports Marketing Surveys – always a highlight of ‘Profit From Golf’ Roadshows – will now be the event’s final presentation, and will lead into an extended open debate where all delegates will get to air their views on the current state of the golf business in the UK.

An industry statistics overview has been the traditional starter for GCA events, but delegates found that the exchange of views which followed, while always stimulating, generally ended too soon in order to make room for the day’s other speakers.

The new format also allows more focus on the day’s other presentations, which always cover a variety of key current issues facing the industry.

On November 17th, proceedings will start by asking the question: “Is it possible to be a successful golf retailer in the current market?”. A presentation and open debate will follow.

Golf property expert Mark Smith will talk about rates reviews, and will give advice on how clubs can appeal – which in some cases can save thousands. Richard Oakley from Bidwells will then tackle another hot industry topic, Planning, and how to exploit opportunities in the market with your current assets.

All presentations will be followed by an open debate from the floor, and delegates are encouraged to air their own views on the theme of the day – making a profit from golf – as frankly as possible.

The Roadshows have proved a highly successful innovation for the Golf Consultants Association (www.profitfromgolf.com) since their introduction as regular industry events in May 2007.

“GCA Roadshows are designed to spark passionate debate about the big issues facing the golf industry,” said GCA Chairman Ian Bulleid. “They are excellent networking opportunities.

“We think that our revised format will be more attractive to UK golf club operators and suppliers who want to meet and share experiences with other delegates from the industry. It also gives everyone more of a chance to discuss what’s important right now, and to get practical advice which they can take back and apply to their own business that very afternoon.”

Anyone from the golf industry can attend the event, which costs just £40 including VAT (the price includes lunch). The GCA ‘Profit From Golf’ Roadshow lasts half a day (registration is 09:00 – 09:30), reducing the time delegates need to spend away from their businesses.

To book a place at the Surrey Downs event on 17th November 2009, please contact Jane Montgomery at the Golf Consultants Association on 02476 414999 x210, or email info@profitfromgolf.com

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Company Contact:  Jane Montgomery, Golf Consultants Association
Tel: +44 (0) 2476 414 999 ext 210
Email: info@profitfromgolf.com

Media Contact: Andy Hiseman, Hiseman Partners
Tel: +44 (0)1780 757461, Email: andy@hiseman.com

  
     
NOTES TO EDITORS

The Golf Consultants Association (www.profitfromgolf.com) is a non-profit making organisation, comprising a membership of the UK’s leading independent golf industry experts. It specialises in helping golf course developers and operators to build a successful golf business.

In its 11-year history, and during assignments in over 50 countries, GCA members have helped many customers with all aspects of running a golf business including Buying, Selling, Operating, Marketing, Financing, Building, Designing, Researching and Environmental Issues.

Members all have a proven track record in helping customers build, develop, market and operate golf clubs and resorts – from single 9-hole courses to full-scale international resorts. From a single point of contact, GCA customers can access a complete A-Z of golf industry services, from initial site planning to the latest digital marketing techniques.

Contact the Golf Consultants Association to access the most complete range of golf industry consulting services available in Europe, drawing on the expertise of the finest independent golf business advisors in golf.

UK delegates encouraged to book now for 4th June 2009 event at The Warwickshire

Please click HERE to download brochure and booking form
See our Roadshows web page

The next GCA ‘Profit From Golf’ Roadshow, at The Warwickshire GC on 4th June, will be a vital event for golf club operators and industry professionals in the UK.

The event kicks off the third year of the no-nonsense Roadshow format, which has proved a highly successful innovation for the Golf Consultants Association (www.profitfromgolf.com) since its introduction in May 2007.

“If you want to find out what’s happening around the UK golf industry, right now, you need to come to the GCA Roadshow,” said GCA Chairman Ian Bulleid.

“Our Roadshows, held in association with Ransomes Jacobsen E-Z-GO, have attracted hundreds of UK golf club operators over the last two seasons. People are attracted by the format, which is a half-day event where people learn the latest industry information, and take away plenty of action points for their ‘things to do right now’ list.

“We ask our speakers to give practical day-to-day advice, rather than ‘big picture’ type presentations – although as the room is generally full of very experienced industry people, the Q&A sessions and open discussions are always extremely wide-ranging.”

At June’s GCA Roadshow, Tony Scott from industry analysts SMS will give delegates an overview of current UK golf market statistics, driving range expert Colin Jenkins (from OGRO) will give examples of how range operators are using innovative methods to beat the recession, and experienced industry figure Jeremy Kilby will show how the Club Managers Association of Europe’s education programme is helping hundreds of club operators in 2009.

The second half of the Roadshow introduces a brand new feature for 2009, wherein all Golf Consultants Association members who attend the event will each give short presentation, covering their particular specialist subject, summarising their best advice on how to thrive in golf in the next 12 months.

The Roadshow will end with an open forum, moderated by the GCA, where all delegates have the chance to raise any topic which they feel is currently ‘hot’.

GCA Chairman, Ian Bulleid, finishes: “On 4th June at The Warwickshire, we will pack an incredible amount of diverse and relevant golf business advice into a single morning. It should be another very cost-effective and popular event, and as we have an all-new programme we are looking forward to meeting plenty of previous delegates, as well as many first-timers, at The Warwickshire.”

Anyone from the golf industry can attend the event, which costs just £40 including lunch and VAT. The Roadshow lasts half a day, registration 09:00 – 09:30, reducing the time delegates need to spend away from their businesses.

Places are limited at the ‘Profit From Golf’ Roadshow. For more information on GCA Roadshows, or to book a place at the Warwickshire event on 4th June 2009, please contact Jacqui Baldwin at the Golf Consultants Association on 02476 414999 x207, or email info@profitfromgolf.com

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Company Contact:  Jacqui Baldwin, Golf Consultants Association
Tel: +44 (0) 2476 414 999 ext 207
Email: info@profitfromgolf.com

Media Contact: Andy Hiseman, Hiseman Partners
Tel: +44 (0)1780 757461, Email: andy@hiseman.com