Golf gains

Posted on Friday, January 24, 2025

  • Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th US president.
  • As a real estate developer, Trump began acquiring and building golf courses in 1999. Currently, he owns 18 golf courses worldwide, including two in Scotland.
  • Living near a golf course isn’t just about the view- it’s about value. Properties located in postal districts with a golf course carry a 13% premium compared to those without.
  • The UK has over 2,500 golf courses, which is about 8% of the world’s golf courses. Source: Dataloft by PriceHubble, Land Registry, premium for all properties with a golf course in their postcode district in 2024, all UK regions except London, IBISWorld