Fast Expansion for “FORE” Business

“FORE” Business has become the fastest expanding network for individuals and corporate organisations in the UK, bringing like minded local businesses together to network and for golf.
Its winning formula has started to spread like a virus and within the last three months “FORE” Business has almost doubled its membership, operating 24 successful networking and golf groups across the Home Counties, the South, South West and The Midlands.

Many new groups are also on the horizon as the “FORE” Business reach heads to the North and North West. Wales now also boasts its first group in Cardiff, hosted at Cottrell Park Golf Resort.
Interest in “FORE” Business is set to be further fueled by the Open Championship this month and the focus on the Ryder Cup in September could boost a further double digit growth in membership over the next few months as well.

As Sean Fergusson, co-founder of “FORE” Business explained: “Our rapid success reflects the appetite to mix golf with business networking in a convivial atmosphere. Golf as a game is growing fast, but not in the traditional way through club membership, which can be expensive unless you have the time to play at least twice a week.

“The fact that nearly 70% of everyone who plays the game is not a member of a golf club reflects the growing success of “FORE” Business and also its role behind bringing more women into golf. Interest amongst business women is definitely growing across the groups both from existing and newcomers to the game, as our networking events provide the ideal relaxed environment to undertake tuition or hone one’s game out on the course.

Arron Busst from “FORE” Business added: “Today’s modern golfer plays between 12 – 20 rounds a year, when and where he or she wants to and the opportunity to mix golf with business once a month, in a structured way, provides the perfect solution to juggling time with work and pleasure.

“But the most exciting part of it all is that “FORE” Business is having a real impact on building businesses between members and driving revenue to our host venues. It’s a Win-Win solution for everyone involved.

“We’re also helping people to expand their networks via the “FORE” Business LinkedIn Group which enables members from one group to make great contacts with other group members.
“Playing golf is a great icebreaker and having an eclectic mix of varying golfing abilities puts everyone at ease to focus on the key priorities of winning business, whilst enjoying some golf. The events are also attracting newcomers to golf, as we can cater for the novice or complete beginner by staging golf clinics with the club’s PGA professional”, said Arron.