A Scottish links golf course is using sustainability as a driver for growth as it prepares to open a new energy-efficient clubhouse, thanks to a £5 million funding package from Bank of Scotland.
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Turnberry, the Scottish golf course owned by former US President Donald Trump, is set to become the world's most expensive with green fees rising to £1,000 in 2025. This significant increase, from £176 in 2014, aims to prioritise hotel guests and members over non-resident golfers who wer
Founder Barrie Clarke and Roy MacGregor, a volunteer and member at Kintore Golf Club A 53-year-old self-taught golfer is hoping to share his newfound passion for the sport with other golf novices in an accessible, beginner-friendly format with the launch of a new business venture, Big Golf Tou
Edinburgh-based golf technology company, Shot Scope, has secured $8.5 million (c. £6.6m) in a Series B funding round. Led by Guinness Ventures, the funding will fuel Shot Scope's global expansion, allowing the company to offer its subscription-free, performance-enhancing technology such as GPS
Eden Mill, the Scottish distiller with roots in St Andrews, has been named the Official Gin of the 2024 Genesis Scottish Open.
St Andrews Links Trust has reported a record £44 million in operating revenue and an £11.5m profit for 2023, driven by unprecedented demand across its golf courses and facilities. The historic home of golf saw 283,082 rounds played, an 11% increase on the previous record set in 2019. Cou
Glen Moray single malt Scotch whisky has taken a swing at the world of golf, becoming the new official whisky of the Senior Open. The three-year, six figure partnership will commence this summer when the prestigious championship – Europe’s only senior major – returns to the home of
A groundbreaking ceremony has been scheduled to mark the start of work on a new £13.9 million clubhouse for the Royal Dornoch Golf Club. Morrison Construction has been appointed as the main contractor for the 18-month project which will replace the current building, which has been extended in
NEXUS Luxury Collection, in partnership with celebrity shareholders Tiger Woods and Justin Timberlake, has revealed plans to expand its entertainment brand, T-Squared Social, to St Andrews. This move follows the successful launch of their inaugural venue in the heart of New York City.
The organisation managing the St Andrews Old Course has experienced a financial turnaround with a return to pre-pandemic revenue levels, posting a profit of £3.7 million in 2022.
Members of Royal Dornoch Golf Club have laid the foundations for a new £13.9 million clubhouse after voting in favour of the project last week. The proposals went on hold when the pandemic struck but a Special General Meeting held at Dornoch Academy on Thursday evening backed a proje
The iconic Hamilton Grand, a red sandstone landmark overlooking the Old Course's 18th green in St. Andrews, is witnessing its first resale since it was converted into luxury apartments. Savills has been tasked to broker flat 16, listing the asking price at £2.3 million. The flat is a unit cent
Loch Lomond Group, has extended its partnership with the R&A for The Open and AIG Women’s Open.
Spey Bay Golf Course, renowned for its 18-hole links style layout and a beautiful location on the Moray coastline, has been purchased for "well over" the £750,000 asking price by US-based online golf community, Links Golf Club.
Former US President Donald Trump has officially launched a new golf venture in Scotland, with construction beginning on the MacLeod course at Trump International Scotland in Aberdeenshire. Named after his late mother, Mary Anne MacLeod, the course aims to become one of the world's top golf destinati