Two Exciting GolfBIC Events  in 2025! Prove a Huge Success

GolfBIC 1

WEDNESDAY 30TH APRIL 2025

GolfBic 1 was a huge success and sponsored by Inrange, taking place at The Royal Automobile Club, Pall Mall on Wednesday, 30th April. The combination of the historic RAC Club, a keynote speech from Guy Kinnings, CEO of the DP World Tour, helped make it a wonderful and insightful evening hearing valued vision on golf and the DP World Tour from Guy Kinnings and was a must-attend for UKGF members.

GolfBIC 2

WEDNESDAY 8TH OCTOBER 2025

"The staging of a new Golf Business Expo B2B golf management conference & exhibition proves a huge success for the golf industry”.

More than 425 Golf Club Managers, Heads of Golf, and Directors of Golf gathered at Whittlebury Park Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort on Wednesday 8th October for the launch of Golf Business Expo — the UK’s new B2B trade show dedicated to Golf Operations and Facilities Management.

Conveniently located in Northamptonshire, near the heart of the UK, Whittlebury Park Golf Resort provided excellent transport links and a beautiful setting for what proved to be a high-impact, one-day industry event.

As the UK’s only dedicated B2B golf trade show, Golf Business Expo showcased around 52 exhibitors featuring a wide range of products, services, and innovations designed to support the day-to-day running of golf clubs and facilities. Exhibitors included providers of booking systems, POS technology, signage, course machinery, hospitality solutions, range software, waste management services, furniture, insurance, sustainability solutions, clubhouse equipment, and much more.

The event was proudly supported by key industry partners — the UK Golf Federation (GolfBIC), Golf Business News, the Club Managers Association of Europe (CMAE), and event sponsors inRange — giving strong credibility and reach to this new platform for the sector.

A popular seminar programme, organised by Golf Business News and hosted by BBC Golf’s Iain Carter, ran throughout the day, offering educational and insightful sessions from leading industry professionals.

A copy of the seminar series can be viewed here https://www.golfbusinessexpo.com/seminars/

Alex Ayling, organiser of Golf Business Expo, said:

"We’re thrilled to see such a strong and positive turnout for the launch of Golf Business Expo. Together with our partners — UK Golf Federation, Golf Business News, and CMAE — our focus from the outset was to provide a B2B platform that brings the golf industry together, giving both new and established suppliers an ideal opportunity to present themselves to decision-makers, all in one place. We are now looking forward to building on the success of this year’s Expo and further enhancing the event for 2026.”

UK Golf Federation Partner for the Event – Doug Poole CEO said:

"The UK golf industry needs a B2B show and GolfExpo & GolfBIC provided the perfect way to excite the industry with a one-day event packed with interesting and valuable business seminars by leading professionals in the industry. The exhibitors made the show hall a huge success for the 400 plus attendees by covering all the products golf course operators and managers could possibly need to run their businesses making it a worthwhile day away from work and a great opportunity for networking”.

A video journey around Golf Business Expo can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/2nwDXu6Oxdc 

The inaugural Golf Business Expo marked a significant milestone for the UK golf industry, delivering a dynamic and collaborative environment where the golf industry could connect, discover cutting-edge solutions, and shape the future of golf operations. With its strong turnout, diverse exhibitor base, and enthusiastic support from leading industry bodies, the event laid a powerful foundation for continued growth, innovation, and excellence across golf facilities nationwide.