Business Details
42 Years
experience
Your Trusted Golf Retail Partner in the UK
Established in 1984, TGI Golf has dedicated itself to empowering PGA Professionals across the UK and Ireland to build and sustain profitable businesses. As a collective owned by its members, we provide comprehensive retail support, marketing tools, and financial services without imposing monthly or annual subscriptions. Our team of experienced retail consultants offers tailored advice on shop layout, merchandising, and product selection, ensuring each partner benefits from industry-leading expertise. We negotiate exclusive supplier terms, passing savings directly to our partners while fostering a collaborative environment where shared success is paramount. Through annual cash dividends and bonus shares, we ensure our partners reap the rewards of collective growth.Our marketing initiatives, including cost-effective email campaigns and promotional materials, help members enhance visibility and customer engagement. With over four decades of experience, we remain committed to retail excellence, offering a democratic structure where every partners voice contributes to shaping the groups direction. Our travel division provides unique golfing experiences, further enriching the opportunities available to our members. By maintaining strong relationships with leading manufacturers and service providers, we ensure our partners access the best products and support in the industry. This unwavering focus on partnership, expertise, and mutual success defines our approach to empowering PGA Professionals nationwide.
Services
Retail Consultancy
Marketing Support
Financial Advice
Supplier Negotiations
Event Organizing
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- We offer 40 years of dedicated PGA retail expertise.
- Our partners receive exclusive supplier discounts and profit shares.
- We provide free, tailored retail consultancy with no subscription fees.
- Our marketing tools deliver industry-leading email open rates.
- We operate a democratic structure wholly owned by PGA Professionals.
Services
Retail Consultancy
Our experienced consultants provide free, tailored guidance on shop layout, merchandising, and product selection. With over 100 combined years of golf retail expertise, we help partners optimize their stores for maximum profitability. Our hands-on support ensures practical solutions aligned with individual business needs.
Marketing Support
We deliver cost-effective marketing solutions including email campaigns with industry-leading open rates and personalized point-of-sale materials. Our systems require minimal investment, offering maximum impact through targeted customer engagement strategies developed specifically for golf retailers.
Profit Sharing
As a member-owned group, partners receive annual cash dividends and bonus shares from collective profits. This unique structure ensures every participant directly benefits from the group's commercial success through transparent financial distributions.
Supplier Negotiations
We secure exclusive discounts and terms from leading golf brands, passing savings directly to partners. Our contractual agreements with manufacturers guarantee members access to the best available pricing and promotional opportunities in the UK and Ireland.
Event Organizing
We coordinate exclusive branded events and educational seminars for professional networking. These gatherings provide valuable business insights while fostering peer-to-peer collaboration among PGA Professionals through specially arranged conference and social opportunities.
People
Adele McLean
Managing Director
With extensive leadership experience, Adele McLean guides TGI Golf's strategic direction. She focuses on strengthening member relationships and expanding service offerings to ensure PGA Professionals receive maximum business support through innovative retail solutions.
Alasdair Good
PGA Professional
A 22-year TGI partner, Alasdair Good leverages retail assistance and profit-sharing benefits to grow his Gullane Golf Club business. His long-term involvement provides valuable practitioner insights into the group's operational effectiveness for members.
Andy Herridge
Finance Director
Former PGA Professional Andy Herridge oversees TGI Golf Finance, delivering specialized financial products to members. His industry experience ensures tailored solutions addressing golf professionals' unique business requirements through competitive financing options.
Peter Smyth
Retail Consultant
As Irish Retail Consultant, Peter Smyth provides localized support to members across Ireland. His expertise in store optimization and customer engagement helps partners implement effective retail strategies aligned with regional market dynamics.
Darren Arber
PGA Professional
A 12-year TGI partner, Darren Arber utilizes marketing tools to enhance his Halifax West End Golf Club business. His practical experience demonstrates the effectiveness of the group's promotional resources in driving retail success for members.
Questions
How do PGA Professionals join TGI Golf?
Eligible PGA Professionals can join by contacting our head office to discuss membership options and initial investment requirements.
What financial benefits do members receive?
Partners receive annual cash dividends and bonus shares from the group's collective profits without subscription fees.
Do members get exclusive supplier deals?
Yes, we negotiate exclusive discounts with leading golf brands, passing savings directly to our partners.
What retail support services are available?
Free bespoke advice includes shop layout, merchandising, EPOS systems, and product planning from expert consultants.
Are marketing tools included in membership?
Yes, members access cost-effective email marketing systems and personalized point-of-sale materials with expert support.
Does TGI organize industry events?
We host exclusive branded events and educational seminars for professional networking and business development opportunities.
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