Golf Course Business Plan Template

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Golf Course Business Plan

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Executive Summary

Business Overview

Savannah Oaks Golf Course is a newly established, full-service golf course business in Savannah, Georgia. Savannah Oaks Golf Course will be the most reliable, cost-effective, and efficient choice for customers who live in Savannah and the surrounding communities. Savannah Oaks Golf Course will provide a comprehensive menu of golf and golf-related products and services for any individual to utilize. Their full-service approach includes a comprehensive menu of golf packages, golf attire and accessories, meals, private club memberships, and event venue rentals. The average cost for a round of golf will be $55 per player.

Savannah Oaks Golf Course will be able to provide golf experiences on twin 18-hole courses, dining and event venue services, golf apparel and accessories, private club memberships and golf club and cart rentals. The team of golf professionals and golf managers are highly qualified and experienced in golf pro services, golf shop management, grounds maintenance and event sales and management. The Savannah Oaks Golf Course solution removes all headaches and issues of reserving a round of golf, finding meal services, engaging a golf pro, and purchasing golf-related items. It also ensures all issues around event venues and catering plans are taken care of expeditiously, while delivering the best customer service.

 

Product Offering

The following are the products and services that Savannah Oaks Golf Course will provide:

  • Two 18-hole championship golf courses providing play to the public
  • Restaurant meal services
  • Bar beverage services
  • Golf lessons
  • Event venue and catering services
  • Golf apparel and accessories
  • Private memberships within clubs
  • Golf club purchase
  • Golf club rental

 

Customer Focus

Savannah Oaks Golf Course will target all golfers in Savannah, Georgia. They will also target event venue customers and those who seek catering services. They will target the general public and tourists in the greater Savannah area. They will target those individuals who want to learn to play golf. They will target individuals seeking golf apparel and accessories for golfers.

 

Management Team

Savannah Oaks Golf Course will be owned and operated by Stuart Halverson. He recruited Tom Martin as the Golf Professional and Mitch Simpson as the Golf Course Manager.

Stuart Halverson is a graduate of Duke University, having earned a master’s degree in Business Administration. He is the former owner of an 18-hole golf course in North Carolina, which he sold two years ago at a substantial profit. Stuart’s exceptional leadership skills combined with his love for the game of golf has led him to multiple winning relationships built around golf, each of which has brought additional profits and successes to this business maven.

Tom Martin has been recruited to provide Golf Pro services to golfers and those who want lessons in golfing. He formerly held the same position at the golf course owned by Stuart Halverson. He will be the Senior Golf Pro at Savannah Oaks Golf Course.

Mitch Simpson will be the Golf Course Manager, overseeing and directing everything related to the grounds of both 18-hole golf courses, including maintenance, re-seeding, aerating, and landscaping. Cart path oversight and course changes are also under his direction.

 

Success Factors

Savannah Oaks Golf Course will be able to achieve success by offering the following competitive advantages:

  • Friendly, knowledgeable, and highly qualified team of Savannah Oaks Golf Course.
  • Comprehensive menu of services and products that will support the game of golf, sale of golf items, golf clubs, and private memberships to golf groups.
  • Dining experiences in the dining room and bar service for beverages.
  • Event venue offerings that include the dining room, great room, club room and bar areas.
  • Also included are select outdoor settings situated across the golf course.
    Golf lessons with the golf pro or other representatives
  • Savannah Oaks Golf Course offers the best pricing in town. Their pricing structure is the most cost effective in comparison to the competitors within the Savannah region.

 

Financial Highlights

Savannah Oaks Golf Course is seeking $200,000 in debt financing to launch its twin 18-hole golf courses and adjoining facilities. The funding will be dedicated toward securing the office space and purchasing golf equipment and inventory, along with office equipment and supplies. Funding will also be dedicated toward three months of overhead costs to include payroll of the staff, rent, and marketing costs. The breakout of the funding is below:

  • Office space build-out: $20,000
  • Office equipment, supplies, and materials: $10,000
  • Three months of overhead expenses (payroll, rent, utilities): $150,000
  • The following graph outlines the financial projections for Savannah Oaks Golf Course.li>Marketing costs: $10,000

  • Working capital: $10,000

The following graph outlines the financial projections for Savannah Oaks Golf Course.

Savannah Oaks Golf Course Pro Forma Projections

 

Company Overview

Who is Savannah Oaks Golf Course?

Savannah Oaks Golf Course is a newly established, full-service golf course business in Savannah, Georgia. Savannah Oaks Golf Course will be the most reliable, cost-effective, and efficient choice for customers who live in Savannah and the surrounding communities. Savannah Oaks Golf Course will provide a comprehensive menu of golf and golf-related products and services for any individual to utilize. Their full-service approach includes a comprehensive menu of golf packages, golf attire and accessories, meals, private club memberships, and event venue rentals. The average cost for a round of golf will be $55 per player.

 
Savannah Oaks Golf Course will be able to provide golf experiences on twin 18-hole courses, dining and event venue services, golf apparel and accessories, private club memberships and golf club and cart rentals. The team of golf professionals and golf managers are highly qualified and experienced in golf pro services, golf shop management, grounds maintenance and event sales and management. The Savannah Oaks Golf Course removes all headaches and issues of reserving a round of golf, finding meal services, engaging a golf pro, and purchasing golf-related items. It also ensures all issues around event venues and catering plans are taken care of expeditiously while delivering the best customer service.

 

Savannah Oaks Golf Course History

The Savannah Oaks Golf Course is owned and operated by Stuart Halverson. Stuart is a graduate of Duke University, having earned a master’s degree in Business Administration. While a student at Duke, Stuart improved his golf game and joined the golf team representing Duke University in tournaments around the U.S. The bond formed with his fellow golf team members has survived through the twenty years since their graduation.

Stuart is the former owner of an 18-hole golf course in North Carolina, which he sold two years ago at a substantial profit. Stuart’s exceptional leadership skills combined with his love for the game of golf has led him to multiple winning relationships built around golf, each of which has brought additional profits and successes to this business maven.

Tom Martin has been recruited to provide Golf Pro services to golfers and those who want lessons in golfing. He formerly held the same position at the golf course owned by Stuart Halverson. He will be the Senior Golf Pro at Savannah Oaks Golf Course.

Mitch Simpson will be the Golf Course Manager, overseeing and directing everything related to the grounds of both 18-hole golf courses, including maintenance, re-seeding, aerating, and landscaping. Cart path oversight and course changes are also under his direction. Mitch also held the same position at the golf course formerly owned by Stuart Halverson.

Since incorporation, Savannah Oaks Golf Course has achieved the following milestones:

  • Registered Savannah Oaks Golf Course as a C-corporation to transact business in the state of Georgia.
  • Has a contract in place at one the grounds of an established golf course to set up Savannah Oaks Golf Course in taking over the twin courses, purchasing the buildings and to set up its office space and golf shop including 10,000 square feet of space.
  • Stuart, Tom and Mitch have each reached out to numerous contacts to include Savannah Oaks Golf Course in recommendations and referrals.
  • Began recruiting a staff for the Savannah Oaks Golf Course, along with office personnel to oversee administrative offices.

 

Savannah Oaks Golf Course Services

The following will be the products and services Savannah Oaks Golf Course will provide:

  • Friendly, knowledgeable, and highly qualified team of Savannah Oaks Golf Course.
  • Comprehensive menu of services and products that will support the game of golf, sale of golf items, golf clubs, and private memberships to golf groups.
  • Dining experiences in the dining room and bar service for beverages.
  • Event venue offerings that include the dining room, great room, club room and bar areas. Also included are select outdoor settings situated across the golf course.
  • Golf lessons with the golf pro or other representatives
  • Savannah Oaks Golf Course offers the best pricing for a golf experience. Their pricing structure for golf, event coordination, golf lessons, and related services is the most cost effective in comparison to the competitors within the Savannah region.

 

Industry Analysis

The golf and golf course industry is expected to grow by 12% annually over the next five years to over $126 billion in the U.S.
The growth will be driven by an increased interest in the game of golf by those who never played before the pandemic.
When the pandemic hit, many individuals were considered remote workers who completed their work early and then played golf for the remainder of the day, which greatly increased the number of players on public golf courses.
The sport was one of only a few sporting activities that remained open during the epidemic.
Costs will likely be reduced as increased interest in the sport will increase revenue gains across the board and more young golfers, who learned to play during the pandemic, will come of age and add further to the golfer demographics.
Complementary services to golf courses, such as catering services and event venues, have added to the increased profits for golf courses, along with a significant number of golf lessons, accessories and golf clubs that can be acquired at a golf course.

 

Customer Analysis

Demographic Profile of Target Market

Savannah Oaks Golf Course is a public golf course that will target all golfers in the greater Savannah, Georgia region. They will also target event venue customers and those who seek catering services. They will target the general public and tourists in the greater Savannah area who desire meals at the dining room or beverages in the bar of the clubhouse, which is open to the public. They will target those individuals who want to learn to play golf. They will target individuals seeking golf apparel and accessories for golfers.

The precise demographics for Savannah Oaks Golf Course are:

TotalPercent
    Total population1,680,988100%
        Male838,67549.9%
        Female842,31350.1%
        20 to 24 years114,8726.8%
        25 to 34 years273,58816.3%
        35 to 44 years235,94614.0%
        45 to 54 years210,25612.5%
        55 to 59 years105,0576.2%
        60 to 64 years87,4845.2%
        65 to 74 years116,8787.0%
        75 to 84 years52,5243.1%

 

Customer Segmentation

The Savannah Oaks Golf Course will primarily target the following customer profiles:

  • Individual golfers
  • Public and private golf membership clubs or teams
  • Individuals who want to learn to play golf
  • Diners seeking meals in the dining room of the clubhouse
    Golfers or other individuals seeking beverages in the bar of the clubhouse
    Individuals seeking event coordination and venue rentals, including catering
    Individuals seeking golf apparel, golf accessories and/or golf clubs
  • Diners seeking meals in the dining room of the clubhouse
  • Golfers or other individuals seeking beverages in the bar of the clubhouse
  • Individuals seeking event coordination and venue rentals, including catering
  • Individuals seeking golf apparel, golf accessories and/or golf clubs

 

Competitive Analysis

Direct and Indirect Competitors

Savannah Oaks Golf Course will face competition from other companies with similar business profiles. A description of each competitor company follows:

 

St. Thomas Golf Club

St. Thomas Golf Club is a private membership golf course, offering one 18-hole championship golf course, driving range, and a clubhouse with amenities including a dining room, bar, ballroom, private lounges for men and women, club room, golfing lessons, golf accessories and golf clubs, and a golf pro shop.

The owners of the St. Thomas Golf Club are Randy and Heidi Stromberger who hold equal ownership and who registered the golf course as a privately-held C-corporation in Savannah, Georgia. The membership of the St. Thomas Golf Club currently has 1,589 adult members with 3,441 minors included. Events are built around golf, with tournaments each quarter, dinners, dances and other social events included. There is a sizable golf pro shop, where apparel and golf accessories are offered. The premises are not available for rent unless a golf membership is held.

To buy into a golf membership, when memberships are available, one must be nominated to join and then pay the buy-in fee of $100,000. In addition, yearly dues of $20,000 are required per couple, with children or minors adding another $4,500 to the total. Monthly charges for use of the dining room and bar must be at least $300 per month or the under-usage is charged to the member household on a monthly basis. The public is not invited to the dining room, bar, or ballroom, except by express invitation from a member who is authorized to do so. Once a year, membership nominations are collected, voted upon by the members, and offered to potential members who qualify.

 

Buford Pitch & Putt

Buford Pitch & Putt is a nine-hole executive course located in Buford, Georgia. It is owned and operated by Tammy Lovine and her son, Tommy, who registered the company as an LLC in the state of Georgia. The public course accepts all individuals interested in playing a 9-hole course with short fairways, which is designed to improve the “short game” of golfers. The cost per round is $30. There are no clubhouse facilities, dining room or golf pro shop. There is a golf cart beverage and snack service that travels the cart path throughout the day, offering snacks and beverages to golfers on the course.

Buford Pitch & Putt is a direct competitor to Savannah Oaks Golf Course, in that golf is offered to the public. However, it is an indirect competitor in that the majority of services and products offered by Savannah Oaks are not offered by the pitch and putt course. The motto of Buford Pitch & Putt is, “Pitch It Short to Win it Big!” One of the best aspects of Buford Pitch & Putt is the driving range with real turf for practice and a ball machine that offers 20 driving range golf balls by the bucket for $1.

 

Tierra Sunrise Golf Course

Tierra Sunrise Golf Course is owned and operated by Liam Nicholson, who registered the company as a C-corporation in the city of Savannah, Georgia. The single 18-hole golf course is a direct competitor, and a registered “Troon” golf course, in that the undulations of the fairways are extensive and similar to those in the UK. The course is considered “difficult, but exciting” to play, inviting experienced golfers to improve their games on the course. Individuals who are not experienced would probably not choose to play this course.

Tierra Sunrise Golf Course includes a snack bar and indoor eating area, a bar that is open in the afternoons, and a golf pro shop that offers golf lessons, golf apparel and golf accessories. The average cost for a round of golf is $150 per person, with golf cart rentals an additional charge. The owner, Liam Nicholson, is currently working with the city of Savannah to increase the size of his holdings to build another, less-difficult, course on the property and adjacent land.

 

Competitive Advantage

Savannah Oaks Golf Course will be able to offer the following advantages over their competition:

  • Friendly, knowledgeable, and highly qualified team of Savannah Oaks Golf Course.
  • Comprehensive menu of services and products that will support the game of golf, sale of golf items, golf clubs, and private memberships to golf groups.
  • Dining experiences in the dining room and bar service for beverages.
  • Event venue offerings that include the dining room, great room, club room and bar areas. Also included are select outdoor settings situated across the golf course.
  • Golf lessons with the golf pro or other representatives
  • Savannah Oaks Golf Course offers the best pricing for a golf experience. Their pricing structure for golf, event coordination, golf lessons, and related services is the most cost effective in comparison to the competitors within the Savannah region.

 

Marketing Plan

Brand & Value Proposition

Savannah Oaks Golf Course will offer the unique value proposition to its clientele:

  • Highly-qualified team of skilled employees that is able to provide a comprehensive set of services and products for golfers who enjoy the game of golf and adjoining services and amenities.
  • Reasonably-priced rates for the choice of two 18-hole championship courses.
  • Event venues and catering services for private parties.
  • No private fees for golf or amenities; public welcome.
  • Experience level of golf professionals
  • No quotas or monthly costs associated with golf games.
  • Unbeatable pricing for value received.

 

Promotions Strategy

The promotions strategy for the Savannah Oaks Golf Course is as follows:

Word of Mouth/Referrals

Savannah Oaks Golf Course has built up an extensive list of contacts over the years by providing exceptional service and expertise to golfers at the formerly-owned golf course. These golfers and families have become loyal to the owner and golf professionals now associated with the Savannah Oaks Golf Course. As such, the former golf associates will spread the word about the opening of this golf course and offer referrals to those interested in playing one of the two courses. The former customers will also recommend the dining room, bar and facilities that can be rented.

Professional Associations and Networking

Stuart Halverson, owner of Savannah Oaks Golf Course, holds extensive memberships and association ties across the U.S. He will begin networking to include associates or business personnel to both visit his new course and refer others to the new course. In addition, Stuart will offer the location and amenities to any of the association memberships he holds at no charge for services required during the first three months of business.

Print Advertising

Direct mailers will be sent to each household in Savannah, Georgia. These mailers will announce the launch and opening months of discounts and specials at the golf course and in the dining room and bar. Packages for golf plus dinner will be offered at a discount. The direct mailers will go out shortly before the launch of the golf course with an invitation to everyone to visit and check out the facilities on opening day.

Website/SEO Marketing

Savannah Oaks Golf Course will utilize their in-house website building skills to design their website. The website will be well organized, informative, and list all the services that the Savannah Oaks Golf Course is able to provide. The website will also list their contact information and list their tee time reservations with a payment portal linked to the website. The golf pro will also manage the website presence with SEO marketing tactics so that anytime someone types in the Google or Bing search engine “Savannah public golf course” or “golf course near me”, Savannah Oaks Golf Course will be listed at the top of the search results.

 

Pricing

The pricing of Savannah Oaks Golf Course will be moderate and on par with competitors so customers feel they receive excellent value when purchasing their services.

 

Operations Plan

The following will be the operations plan for Savannah Oaks Golf Course.
Operation Functions:

  • Stuart Halverson will be the Owner and President of the business. He will oversee all staff and manage business development. Stuart has spent the past year recruiting the following staff:
  • Mitch Simpson will be the Golf Course Manager, overseeing everything related to the grounds of both 18-hole golf courses, including maintenance, re-seeding, aerating, and landscaping. Cart path oversight and course changes are also under his direction.
  • Tom Martin has been recruited to provide golf pro services to golfers and teach golf lessons. He will be the Senior Golf Pro at Savannah Oaks Golf Course.
  • Danni Alverado will be the Staff Accountant who will provide all accounting, tax payments, and monthly financial reporting.
  • Lilia Samuels will be the Senior Chef and Manager of the dining room and bar areas. She will choose the menus, oversee all food prep and manage staff of all serving areas.

 

Milestones:

Savannah Oaks Golf Course will have the following milestones completed in the next six months.

  • 5/1/202X – Finalize contract to lease building spaces
  • 5/15/202X – Finalize personnel and staff employment contracts for the Savannah Oaks Golf Course
  • 6/1/202X – Finalize contracts with golf products/food/beverage distributors and wholesalers
  • 6/15/202X – Begin networking at association and industry events
  • 6/22/202X – Begin moving into Savannah Oaks Golf Course office
  • 7/1/202X – Savannah Oaks Golf Course opens for business

 

Management Team

Savannah Oaks Golf Course will be owned and operated by Stuart Halverson. He recruited Tom Martin as the Golf Professional and Mitch Simpson as the Golf Course Manager.

Stuart Halverson is a graduate of Duke University, having earned a master’s degree in Business Administration. He is the former owner of an 18-hole golf course in North Carolina, which he sold two years ago at a substantial profit. Stuart’s exceptional leadership skills combined with his love for the game of golf has led him to multiple winning relationships built around golf, each of which has brought additional profits and successes to this business maven.

Tom Martin has been recruited to provide Golf Pro services to golfers and those who want lessons in golfing. He formerly held the same position at the golf course owned by Stuart Halverson. He will be the Senior Golf Pro at Savannah Oaks Golf Course.

Mitch Simpson will be the Golf Course Manager, overseeing and directing everything related to the grounds of both 18-hole golf courses, including maintenance, re-seeding, aerating, and landscaping. Cart path oversight and course changes are also under his direction.

 

Financial Plan

Key Revenue & Costs

The revenue drivers for Savannah Oaks Golf Course are the golf course fees they will charge to players who choose to golf at one of the Savannah Oaks Golf Courses. The green fees are within the moderate range, making the course play an exceptional value for the money.

The cost drivers will be the overhead costs required in order to staff the golf course management personnel and other staff members. The expenses will be the payroll cost, rent, utilities, office supplies, and marketing materials.

 

Funding Requirements and Use of Funds

Savannah Oaks Golf Course is seeking $200,000 in debt financing to launch its golf course business. The funding will be dedicated toward securing the office space and purchasing office equipment and supplies. Funding will also be dedicated toward three months of overhead costs to include payroll of the staff, rent, and marketing costs for the print marketing and networking costs. The breakout of the funding is below:

  • Office space build-out: $20,000
  • Office equipment, supplies, and materials: $10,000
  • Three months of overhead expenses (payroll, rent, utilities): $150,000
  • Marketing costs: $10,000
  • Working capital: $10,000

 

Key Assumptions

The following outlines the key assumptions required in order to achieve the revenue and cost numbers in the financials and in order to pay off the startup business loan.

  • Number of Golfers Per Month: 120
  • Average Fees per Month: $67,500
  • Office Lease per Year: $100,000

 

Financial Projections

Income Statement
FY 1FY 2FY 3FY 4FY 5
Revenues
Total Revenues$360,000$793,728$875,006$964,606$1,063,382
Expenses & Costs
Cost of goods sold$64,800$142,871$157,501$173,629$191,409
Lease$50,000$51,250$52,531$53,845$55,191
Marketing$10,000$8,000$8,000$8,000$8,000
Salaries$157,015$214,030$235,968$247,766$260,155
Initial expenditure$10,000$0$0$0$0
Total Expenses & Costs$291,815$416,151$454,000$483,240$514,754
EBITDA$68,185 $377,577 $421,005 $481,366 $548,628
Depreciation$27,160$27,160 $27,160 $27,160 $27,160
EBIT$41,025 $350,417 $393,845$454,206$521,468
Interest$23,462$20,529 $17,596 $14,664 $11,731
PRETAX INCOME$17,563 $329,888 $376,249 $439,543 $509,737
Net Operating Loss$0$0$0$0$0
Use of Net Operating Loss$0$0$0$0$0
Taxable Income$17,563$329,888$376,249$439,543$509,737
Income Tax Expense$6,147$115,461$131,687$153,840$178,408
NET INCOME$11,416 $214,427 $244,562 $285,703 $331,329
Balance Sheet
FY 1FY 2FY 3FY 4FY 5
ASSETS
Cash$154,257$348,760$573,195$838,550$1,149,286
Accounts receivable$0$0$0$0$0
Inventory$30,000$33,072$36,459$40,192$44,308
Total Current Assets$184,257$381,832$609,654$878,742$1,193,594
Fixed assets$180,950$180,950$180,950$180,950$180,950
Depreciation$27,160$54,320$81,480$108,640 $135,800
Net fixed assets$153,790 $126,630 $99,470 $72,310 $45,150
TOTAL ASSETS$338,047$508,462$709,124$951,052$1,238,744
LIABILITIES & EQUITY
Debt$315,831$270,713$225,594$180,475 $135,356
Accounts payable$10,800$11,906$13,125$14,469 $15,951
Total Liability$326,631 $282,618 $238,719 $194,944 $151,307
Share Capital$0$0$0$0$0
Retained earnings$11,416 $225,843 $470,405 $756,108$1,087,437
Total Equity$11,416$225,843$470,405$756,108$1,087,437
TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY$338,047$508,462$709,124$951,052$1,238,744
Cash Flow Statement
FY 1FY 2FY 3FY 4FY 5
CASH FLOW FROM OPERATIONS
Net Income (Loss)$11,416 $214,427 $244,562 $285,703$331,329
Change in working capital($19,200)($1,966)($2,167)($2,389)($2,634)
Depreciation$27,160 $27,160 $27,160 $27,160 $27,160
Net Cash Flow from Operations$19,376 $239,621 $269,554 $310,473 $355,855
CASH FLOW FROM INVESTMENTS
Investment($180,950)$0$0$0$0
Net Cash Flow from Investments($180,950)$0$0$0$0
CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING
Cash from equity$0$0$0$0$0
Cash from debt$315,831 ($45,119)($45,119)($45,119)($45,119)
Net Cash Flow from Financing$315,831 ($45,119)($45,119)($45,119)($45,119)
Net Cash Flow$154,257$194,502 $224,436 $265,355$310,736
Cash at Beginning of Period$0$154,257$348,760$573,195$838,550
Cash at End of Period$154,257$348,760$573,195$838,550$1,149,286


Golf Course Business Plan FAQs

A golf course business plan is a plan to start and/or grow your golf course business. Among other things, it outlines your business concept, identifies your target customers, presents your marketing plan and details your financial projections.

You can easily complete your Golf Course business plan using our Golf Course Business Plan Template here.

There are a number of different kinds of golf course businesses, some examples include: Membership Only Golf Course, Community Golf Course, and Public Golf Course.

Golf Course businesses are often funded through small business loans. Personal savings, credit card financing and angel investors are also popular forms of funding.

Starting a golf course business can be an exciting endeavor. Having a clear roadmap of the steps to start a business will help you stay focused on your goals and get started faster.

1. Develop A Golf Course Business Plan - The first step in starting a business is to create a detailed golf course business plan that outlines all aspects of the venture. This should include potential market size and target customers, the services or products you will offer, pricing strategies and a detailed financial forecast.

2. Choose Your Legal Structure - It's important to select an appropriate legal entity for your golf course business. This could be a limited liability company (LLC), corporation, partnership, or sole proprietorship. Each type has its own benefits and drawbacks so it’s important to do research and choose wisely so that your golf course business is in compliance with local laws.

3. Register Your Golf Course Business - Once you have chosen a legal structure, the next step is to register your golf course business with the government or state where you’re operating from. This includes obtaining licenses and permits as required by federal, state, and local laws.

4. Identify Financing Options - It’s likely that you’ll need some capital to start your golf course business, so take some time to identify what financing options are available such as bank loans, investor funding, grants, or crowdfunding platforms.

5. Choose a Location - Whether you plan on operating out of a physical location or not, you should always have an idea of where you’ll be based should it become necessary in the future as well as what kind of space would be suitable for your operations.

6. Hire Employees - There are several ways to find qualified employees including job boards like LinkedIn or Indeed as well as hiring agencies if needed – depending on what type of employees you need it might also be more effective to reach out directly through networking events.

7. Acquire Necessary Golf Course Equipment & Supplies - In order to start your golf course business, you'll need to purchase all of the necessary equipment and supplies to run a successful operation. 

8. Market & Promote Your Business - Once you have all the necessary pieces in place, it’s time to start promoting and marketing your golf course business. This includes creating a website, utilizing social media platforms like Facebook or Twitter, and having an effective Search Engine Optimization (SEO) strategy. You should also consider traditional marketing techniques such as radio or print advertising.