Angus Council is seeking the public’s views on how Carnoustie Golf Links is managed going forward as the region seeks to secure its long-term future as a venue for The Open.
Carnoustie Golf Links have launched a prospectus detailing how the proposals will ultimately unlock up to £100million of investment to deliver a world-leading hotel and leisure experience, paving the way for the return of The Open Championship on a multi-event agreement. The plans are underpinned by an unwavering commitment to protect local golf access, affordability of playing for season ticket holders as well the creation of a dedicated multi-million pound community wealth fund.
You can download the prospectus here, alongside details on how to respond to the consultation which closes on Sunday 8th September.
While the quality of The Carnoustie Championship Course – and The Carnoustie Burnside and The Carnoustie Buddon Courses – is not in doubt, Carnoustie’s chief executive Michael Wells said “significant investment” is required in other facilities.
To this end, a “transformational” investment of around £100million in the hotel and spa has been arranged. But for this to be unlocked, Mr Wells said the management structure needs to change.
As the golf courses are owned by Angus Council, a consultation exercise with the public has begun. It would see the management of the course transferred to Carnoustie Golf Heritage and Hospitality Group Limited (CGHH) for the remainder of the current management agreement with the council, which expires in 2033.
This group purchased the Carnoustie Golf Hotel and Spa last year and would mean the golf courses and hotel is operated together by one entity.
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Carnoustie Golf Heritage and Hospitality Group Ltd
Carnoustie Golf Links is one of the very few genuine must play golf courses. Host to The Open Championship on 8 occasions (incl 2018) it is rightly world renowned and provides an experience for all golfers one to never forget.
