Sport is big business and golf has increasingly become big business.
Fuelled no doubt by the phenomenal success of Tiger Woods, an increasing number of youngsters are taking up the game and finding out for themselves just how enjoyable a game of golf can be. Golf Clubs not many years ago had their affairs run by a retired serviceman acting as an honorary secretary now find that with a turnover in excess of a million pounds, sound business techniques have to be applied. Golf is also a unique game where even if you are involved in a matchplay competition it s your skill and ability to score against the course that makes you into a winner. However, there is much pleasure and instruction to be gained from playing 18 holes with a top class golf professional and if the nerves hold out, even to have a better net score. In this way, a round of golf, where because of it s handicapping system, one can play with a master professional, golf offers some unique opportunities as a business tool.