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Should I buy a golf course?

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A golf course has come up for sale on the west coast of Ireland, on an island on the island of Ireland to be more specific.

It’s 9 holes, absolutely stunning and has a club house and a small amount of accommodation.

My thinking would be to invest pretty heavily in the facilities, accommodation, F&B options and appeal to golf tourism/corporate breaks.

A private golf island.

Before I YOLO my life savings in to it, does anyone have any sage words of advice?

I’d need a club pro, applications open. Would accept up to an 18hcp “pro” if you’re great on the Guinness.

Travelling over to Ireland to see the course in a couple of weeks.

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26 Comments

  2. umm-yeahnah

    “West coast of Ireland, on an island on the island of Ireland”

    That was a tongue twister.

  3. saalanaitosami

    The real question is if you don’t do it, will you look back and regret you didn’t? If you can build it up to attract more people and what not then you’re onto a winner

  4. butts____mcgee

    Sure looks nice in the sun, but bear in mind the West coast of Ireland experiences rain on almost 2/3 days.

  5. amistymorning80

    It looks an incredible setting – from the listing I googled one of the overhead pics looks like there is a lot more space adjacent to it too. If you’re serious about a business and attracting golfers to make a trek to get there then you’d be much better off with 18 holes IMO. But then that would add a lot of investment cost…

  6. pornaltgraphy

    Not gonna lie, I’d strongly consider completely uprooting my whole life in the next 6 months to work here if it paid a livable wage. I’ve always wanted to live in Ireland.

  7. Perpetual_Pizza

    Normally we just buy a driver, but you’re gonna buy a whole course?

  8. TheDublinBuzz

    F&B is a very fragile industry in Ireland right now, high costs and low staff pool.

    Golf however is ever growing, and interest probably at an all time high

  9. ripplerider

    Do it. You’re guaranteed to make a small fortune here… providing you’re starting out with a large fortune.

  10. mineral_water_69

    €1,250,000 doesn’t seem bad at all. I thought it would be more expensive. Would you live in the old house?

  12. Railer87

    I think there are some risks here.
    Who is your target group? Are there enough people living nearby to support? Can you get a crowd of regulars for some steady revenue?
    If it will be mostly tourists from abroad, it could be tough that the course only has 9 holes… if you travel half the globe for an amazing course, typically you want 18.
    Or are there for instance other courses nearby that you can offer bundles with?

  13. TheRopeWalk

    Irishman here. Just back in Europe after 25 years in the states. Somewhat retired but bored. Happy to uproot myself from Spain and work there. Greenskeeping, club shop and caddying services available

  17. Parking_Writing_6920

    5 Hdcp Sommelier here. Sign me up for director of food and beverage and I can Moonlight as a pro. When should I pack?

  18. kdocbjj

    Seen this advertised a few weeks ago. Me and the lads fantasised about buying it. Shame we haven’t a pot to piss in between us 🤣🤣 do it if you can afford it. Would be fucking class.

  19. OrneryOneironaut

    Only if you do right by the locals. I’ve a mind to move that way down the road someday and I’d like to know our ilk are still welcome there.

  20. Trader0721

    You have two choices…do it…and do it now.

  21. VerStannen

    I have 4 years in turf maintenance if you need a super.

  25. in_body_mass_alone

    This is Conemara isles golf course in Leiter mor, Co. Galway.

    In all honesty, it’s a dogshit course that has a terrible reputation.

    Fun fact. I got food poisoning there after an interclub match. They don’t do food, but they got a catering crowd to come in and feed everyone. Big pot of stew… made everyone sick 😂

    Edit: OP if you’re even half seriois, feel free to drop me a DM. I live about an hour from this course and have played it numerous times. I know the past owners, and a lot of past members.

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