Principles of Golf Club Management Course Achieves Outstanding Feedback

18 June 2025

Last week’s delivery of the Principles of Golf Club Management course once again demonstrated its value with a 99% overall satisfaction score from participants.

Last week, we proudly hosted another outstanding delivery of the Principles of Golf Club Management course, delivered online and facilitated by our Professional Development Manager, Gareth Morgan. This flagship course, which has guided hundreds of aspiring golf club professionals into successful leadership roles, once again demonstrated its value with an incredible 99% overall satisfaction score from participants.

Over the course of the week, delegates explored every core aspect of club management, from health and safety, governance, and employment law, through to marketing, finance, and food & beverage operations. Every session was delivered by experienced industry experts, and the feedback was unanimous: the course delivers exceptional content and a first-class learning experience.

Here’s a snapshot of the delegate feedback:

“I’d like to know what you would advise to do for my next course, please?”
“Fantastic, thank you.”
“Tremendous course and content delivered by passionate, informative and friendly professionals.”
“No improvements. I have really enjoyed the course and getting to know the other candidates. Great bunch of people.”

Each session received individual praise, with several trainers earning a 100% score across the board, including sessions on Governance & Strategy, Finance, Employment Law, Leadership, and more.

Our thanks to all of our expert trainers throughout the week who’s expertise in their specialist subjects continues to receive the highest praise from delegates, and to the delegates themselves who’s willingness to share experiences, challenges and ideas made this another fully interactive learning experience.
– Gareth Morgan, Professional Development Manager

This course continues to be a vital step in professional development for new and aspiring managers in the golf industry. We encourage all club managers to consider nominating team members who would benefit from developing their knowledge and confidence in a supportive, practical, and highly engaging environment.

Whether you’re at the start of your management journey or looking to support emerging leaders in your club, the Principles course is the perfect foundation.

To find out more about the Principles of Golf Club Management Course below….

Principles of Golf Club Management Brochure

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