Press release: UK Golf Clubs reduce costs and boost profitability with launch of ClubProcure

Golf clubs, clubhouses and pro shops across the UK can now reduce costs, streamline purchasing and strengthen day-to-day operations following the launch of ClubProcure.

ClubProcure is a new Group Purchasing Organisation (GPO) from Regency Purchasing Group – part of Foodbuy, the UK's largest buying group.

The initiative has been created specifically to help businesses within the golf sector unlock savings, improve efficiencies and increase profitability.

ClubProcure USA is a well-developed Foodbuy brand and now Regency is bringing it to the UK, inspired by the success of its One Club initiative which was launched earlier this year, as an alliance with England Rugby to support rugby clubs of all sizes.

Regency Purchasing Group Managing Director Ben Hoskin said:

"One Club has already helped rugby clubs, from grassroots and community organisations through to Premiership sides, achieve savings of up to 10 percent, equating to thousands of pounds in annual cost reductions, providing a meaningful boost to clubs' financial performance and long-term sustainability.

"Now we want to extend this support to deliver similar results for the golfing sector.

“Through our £2.6bn combined purchasing power, and with the UK's largest network of field-based procurement specialists, we can help golf clubs secure better pricing, build stronger supplier relationships and benefit from operational expertise that reduces costs and improves profitability."

The process begins with a free, no-obligation procurement audit, during which Regency's team of purchasing experts benchmark existing supplier contracts, invoices and spending patterns to identify potential savings and opportunities for improvement.

Clubs can then access exclusive pricing and supplier agreements, plus unlock additional support from an extensive network of trusted suppliers and brand partners.

Savings opportunities are available across both on-course and off-course purchasing, from hospitality and clubhouse operations to course maintenance and agronomy.

There are no membership fees to join ClubProcure, and clubs can benefit from the reassurance that the purchasing group already supports over 30,000 business across the UK, including over 500 golf clubs and golf-related facilities.

Importantly, members remain in complete control of their purchasing decisions and can choose to implement recommendations as they wish.

Regency’s Business Development Director Sian Collins, who has headed up the launch, added:

"Beyond cost savings, our experts can provide practical operational guidance drawn from years of experience managing hospitality, leisure and sporting venue operations.

“This can help clubs improve the customer experience, increase spend per head, enhance food and beverage performance and maximise margins.

"ClubProcure is designed to deliver value for organisations of every size, from pay-and-play courses, driving ranges and golf centres through to some of the UK's most prestigious golf venues.

"Whatever the size of operation, ClubProcure can help clubs unlock savings and identify efficiencies to allow golf clubs to spend more time and money investing back into the sport."

ClubProcure is spearheaded by recently recruited Sector Development Manager Graham Starkey, who gained nearly 25 years of experience at Foremost Golf, the UK’s largest golf retail group, giving him an exceptional understanding of the sector, well-established contacts and a proven track record of supporting business growth. ‍

Doug Poole, CEO of the UK Golf Federation, said:

“ClubProcure delivers value to golf facilities across the UK.

‍“Having worked with the purchasing experts at Regency Purchasing Group for a number of years, I've seen operators achieving savings of between eight and 14 percent on their purchasing.

‍“But it’s about much more than cost reduction; the support provided helps streamline procurement, unlock access to exclusive brand-owner deals, and provides expert operational guidance from a highly experienced team.

‍“It’s a smart solution designed to help golf facility owners, operators, clubhouses and pro shops run more efficiently and strengthen their bottom line.”

‍Richard Haygarth, Director of Maple Leaf Golf, said:

“I’ve worked with the purchasing team for over 10 years now and they've made our business run so much better.

‍“They have done the hard yards on our major F&B suppliers and delivered some outstanding results. I've also seen first-hand how fellow operators have benefitted from the service, and I've witnessed the difference it makes to their bottom line.”

To find out more about how ClubProcure can benefit your business, call 01934 646220.