BIG networking event makes debut in Basingstoke

Rapidly growing networking group “FORE” Business, which mixes golf and business to help professionals to build meaningful business connections in a more natural and relaxed environment, is launching their first BIG Networking Event at Belvedere House, Basingstoke on Thursday 21 November between 10am and 2pm.

Delegates from across Berkshire, Hampshire and Surrey have already started booking their places at this free event. The event will include structured networking, a light lunch and inspirational guest speaker Adrian Pike, who has famously taken his business, Anesco, from £0 - £100 million in just three years! Rising star and critically acclaimed comedian, Neil Kelso, will amuse and delight guests fresh from his West-End debut, and a summer spent headlining at international festivals to crowds of 150,000+.

Of course, it wouldn’t be “FORE” Business without some kind of golf element involved. Delegates are encouraged to bring their putters to take part in games, trials and competitions throughout the day. Dan Godding from the PGA Euro Pro Tour, Tour Pro - Stuart Archibald, and Golf Principles Ltd will also be at the event and available to advise on technique and answer questions. To book your place for free, please visit http://tinyurl.com/n9vgcnz .

Sean Fergusson, co-founder of “FORE” Business, explained: “Historically a lot of useful business contacts have been made on the golf course. People are fed up with the pressure, cost and inflexibility of modern networking groups. We’ve created a much more natural and effective, low-pressure model and this event will be no different. Delegates who come to this event will meet lots of useful contacts, they will feel relaxed and they will find it useful and enjoyable. That’s the whole idea behind “FORE” Business.”

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Notes to Editors:

“FORE” Business is a new and informal way for professionals to network in the relaxing and natural surroundings of a golf course. The aim of the groups is to create a relaxed and natural networking environment that builds awareness and trust amongst local professionals and facilitates the exchange of quality business leads and referrals. It benefits all parties from Golf Clubs to SMEs, sole-traders and national businesses. It works on a monthly membership so its success relies on delivering value to its members on a regular basis.  Find out more at http://www.fore-business.com/

Golf stats overleaf…

Golf – a growing and inclusive market

With the 2011 KPMG study showing that The UK & Ireland alone have the highest share of demand in Europe with 30% of players and the highest share of supply with 44% of courses[i]. There are good business reasons why this would take off in the UK and could have a significant draw in the US and Asia too. Indeed, although there are no official figures, an estimated 80 million golfers worldwide play on close to 40,000 courses across the planet[ii]. Plus, with Female and Junior golfers increasing in the UK, which already boasts the highest percentage (30%) of all golfers in Europe, it looks as though golf is set to remain popular. Indeed, the Active People Survey shows increased participation in the 16-24 age group, which builds on huge increases in the number of schools now offering golf to their students.[iii].

[i] https://www.golfbusinesscommunity.com/article/golf_participation_in_europe_2011  

[ii] http://thefuturescompany.com/free-thinking/the-future-of-golf/

[iii] http://www.ukgcoa.com/golf/overview/news/england-golf-to-boost-adult-participation-rates.htm

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