Dear Industry Colleague,

As this will be the last magazine for 2024, I would like to start by wishing everybody a very Merry Christmas on behalf of Rohan, Marion, Tony and myself. Also, we trust that 2025 will be prosperous and great fun for all.

As we look towards the New Year, it seems there may be some possible chance of peace breaking out between LIV Golf and the PGA tour. Quite how this will equate in terms of top quality fields at more events, is yet to be determined. However, despite the snails pace, it does look like some progress is being made.

As a professional golfer, one is always seeking to make money from one’s career, and many of the Ryder Cup players on both sides have been explaining and clarifying their point as to whether the the players should receive funds for playing in the most important golf tournament in the world or not.

It does seem that Europe will start one up in September‘s game due to their unified stance against being paid to compete, it will still be a Herculean task to retain the Ryder Cup on American soil. Good luck to Luke Donald.

Much will change in the coming years, but as we reflect on the last 12 months, it is clear that the golf industry is in a healthy and buoyant state with increased participation especially in non-traditional golfing outlets. This is where the future of the game ferments. Good luck to all golf operators for 2025.

Merry Christmas and best wishes, 

Colin Jenkins