KPMG to Present Economic Impact Study of Golf in Scotland

Commissioned by the Scottish Golf Union (SGU), working in partnership with Scottish Enterprise and VisitScotland, the research will also provide analysis of the value of golf to Scotland and the country’s future growth potential, as expected by industry stakeholders.

Gordon Todd of Scottish Enterprise commented: “Over the years there have been a number of studies into the economic impact of golf tourism and its associated benefits, but to date there has been no single overview of the wider golf industry in Scotland and its associated economic benefits.   The aim of this latest research, therefore, is to create the first comprehensive and definitive baseline study of the whole golf industry in Scotland.  Assessing the overall value & growth prospects of the industry will be key to understanding how we can unlock its undoubted potential for growth by building on the strength of Scotland’s golf product.”

The findings will contain an overview of six areas within the Scottish golf market and be presented on four measures of economic activity: Revenue, Contribution to Gross Value Added (GVA), Employment/Total Jobs and Wage income.

Commenting on the research Hamish Grey, CEO of the Scottish Golf Union said, “The cooperative approach taken across all organisations to undertake this important research is very welcome.  All involved in Scottish golf and the Scottish Government will benefit from better understanding the value of golf, current and potential, to Scotland.”

Commenting on the research Hamish Grey, CEO of the Scottish Golf Union said, “The cooperative approach taken across all organisations to undertake this important research is very welcome.  All involved in Scottish golf and the Scottish Government will benefit from better understanding the value of golf, current and potential, to Scotland.”