The Golf Club Management Conference & Exhibition, the UK’s leading event for golf club management professionals, returns from 16–18 November 2025 at De Vere Cotswold Water Park, Wiltshire, with a bold new theme: ‘Future Ready’.
This article is part of GCMA Insights – topical content for golf industry professionals, discussing the things that matter to those who work in golf clubs.
Organised by the Golf Club Managers Association (GCMA), the biennial event is a key fixture in the golf industry calendar. It provides club leaders, decision-makers, and industry professionals with world-class education, networking, and the latest insights to help shape the future of golf club management.
GCMA CEO Tom Brooke explains the importance of this year’s theme:
“The management of golf and our clubs will need to look very different in the generations ahead. We are seeing shifts in participation trends, evolving expectations from members and guests, increasing workforce challenges, rising costs, and a rapidly growing need for clubs to manage their environmental responsibilities.
Now is the time to start looking ahead, to adapt, evolve, and ensure we are ready for what’s next. We need to get Future Ready—now!”
The 2025 conference will focus on three core pillars:
🔹 Strategy – Preparing for challenges & opportunities
🔹 Sustainability – Building resilient, responsible clubs
🔹 Success – Achieving long-term excellence
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A New Era for the Conference
This year also marks a significant milestone as the event is rebranded as the Golf Club Management Conference & Exhibition, reflecting its ambition to grow and evolve. While the conference has long been a premier event for golf club managers, this rebrand signals an expansion of its scope—opening up access to a wider audience of professionals involved in the management, operations, and development of golf clubs.
By broadening its reach, the event aims to foster greater collaboration across the industry, equipping golf clubs with the knowledge and tools they need to thrive in an ever-changing landscape.
An Unmissable Event for the Industry
The Golf Club Management Conference & Exhibition 2025 will bring together experts, thought leaders, and innovators to share practical insights, strategies, and solutions for the future of golf club management. Attendees can expect a dynamic programme of keynote speakers, panel discussions, interactive workshops, and an expanded exhibition showcasing the latest products and services in the sector.
More details, including speaker announcements and ticketing information, will be released in the coming months.
For updates and further information, visit our 2025 Conference Page
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