User 's Blog James Hare joins Foremost as business development consultant Foremost Golf, the UK’s largest golf retail and marketing services group, has appointed James Hare as a business development consultant for the north east of England, Scotland and Ireland. James began his career in golf alongside Mark Rogers at Seaton Carew Golf Club, gaining initial industry exposure and knowledge which ... February 18 2025 By Tom Law 0 0 Comment Read More » How to optimise your fitting facilities to match the hardware market Ian Melham, Head of Membership Services at Foremost Golf, kicks off 2025 by ensuring your business can match the expanding hardware market, by expertly marketing your fitting facilities. As we step into a new year, the opportunity to grow and innovate within your professional shop is vast. While each year ... February 4 2025 By David Muller 0 0 Comment Read More » Paul Cunningham joins Foremost Golf Foremost Golf has appointed Paul Cunningham from Hartford Golf Club as its new business development consultant (BDC) for the north of England. This strategic appointment comes as Charlie Hartley steps down after years of dedicated service to the company. Paul brings 26 years of experience in the golf and retail industry ... January 12 2025 By Tom Law 0 0 Comment Read More » Foremost POS launch unlocks advantages for green-grass businesses The launch of the new Foremost POS premium system sets a new standard for golf club retail businesses, designed to provide impressive data collection and business insights. This cutting edge, fully integrated solution was built specifically for Foremost members and seamlessly connects with Foremost’s systems and services, empowering members to ... December 17 2024 By David Muller 0 0 Comment Read More » Life begins at 40 We sat down with Andy Martin, Managing Director and Paul Hedges, former Chief Executive Officer at Foremost Golf, in the year it celebrates its 40th year anniversary. Now the UK’s largest retail and marketing services group, we discuss their evolution over the last four decades. How has Foremost changed in ... October 15 2024 By David Muller 0 0 Comment Read More » Essential Business Planning to Thrive in 2025 Steve Bird, Foremost Golf Business Development Consultant and Education Lead highlights some simple steps that will stack the odds in your favour as we approach 2025. The most successful businesses we work with all have one thing in common: they make a simple plan for the following year. The cliché ‘work ... October 8 2024 By David Muller 0 0 Comment Read More » Breaking the price myth – helping pro shops promote how they aren’t more expensive! Ian Melham Head of Membership Services at Foremost Golf discusses how professional shops are still perceived as being more expensive than online and high street retailers and offers solutions that can counteract this myth. It’s no secret that many golfers believe green grass shops are more expensive than high street ... August 16 2024 By David Muller 0 0 Comment Read More » Are you always struggling for time in your business? Charlie Hartley, Foremost Golf Business Development Consultant –North and Midlands Running a successful Pro Shop can be demanding and requires dedicated effort. It can be challenging to find the time required to fully achieve the shop's potential, which can lead to frustration. In this article, we will delve into various ... August 7 2024 By David Muller 0 0 Comment Read More » How to get your footwear ordering right for 2025 Do you go into your footwear pre-book meetings armed with a buying plan? Many do not, which has really contributed towards a general overstocking in this category over the last couple of years. If yours is a shop that year after year forces you to have a big sale ... July 30 2024 By David Muller 0 0 Comment Read More » Thrilling Foremost Assistant Professionals Championship caps off incredible week at The Oxfordshire Two days after the success of the Professionals’ Championships, the Assistant Professionals followed in their footsteps and teed it up at The Oxfordshire on Wednesday 26th June in a 135-man field, sponsored by Callaway. Left to Right: Andy Martin, Managing Director Foremost Golf, Ben Amor – Ogbourne Downs GC, Steve ... July 9 2024 By David Muller 0 0 Comment Read More »
James Hare joins Foremost as business development consultant Foremost Golf, the UK’s largest golf retail and marketing services group, has appointed James Hare as a business development consultant for the north east of England, Scotland and Ireland. James began his career in golf alongside Mark Rogers at Seaton Carew Golf Club, gaining initial industry exposure and knowledge which ... February 18 2025 By Tom Law 0 0 Comment Read More »
How to optimise your fitting facilities to match the hardware market Ian Melham, Head of Membership Services at Foremost Golf, kicks off 2025 by ensuring your business can match the expanding hardware market, by expertly marketing your fitting facilities. As we step into a new year, the opportunity to grow and innovate within your professional shop is vast. While each year ... February 4 2025 By David Muller 0 0 Comment Read More »
Paul Cunningham joins Foremost Golf Foremost Golf has appointed Paul Cunningham from Hartford Golf Club as its new business development consultant (BDC) for the north of England. This strategic appointment comes as Charlie Hartley steps down after years of dedicated service to the company. Paul brings 26 years of experience in the golf and retail industry ... January 12 2025 By Tom Law 0 0 Comment Read More »
Foremost POS launch unlocks advantages for green-grass businesses The launch of the new Foremost POS premium system sets a new standard for golf club retail businesses, designed to provide impressive data collection and business insights. This cutting edge, fully integrated solution was built specifically for Foremost members and seamlessly connects with Foremost’s systems and services, empowering members to ... December 17 2024 By David Muller 0 0 Comment Read More »
Life begins at 40 We sat down with Andy Martin, Managing Director and Paul Hedges, former Chief Executive Officer at Foremost Golf, in the year it celebrates its 40th year anniversary. Now the UK’s largest retail and marketing services group, we discuss their evolution over the last four decades. How has Foremost changed in ... October 15 2024 By David Muller 0 0 Comment Read More »
Essential Business Planning to Thrive in 2025 Steve Bird, Foremost Golf Business Development Consultant and Education Lead highlights some simple steps that will stack the odds in your favour as we approach 2025. The most successful businesses we work with all have one thing in common: they make a simple plan for the following year. The cliché ‘work ... October 8 2024 By David Muller 0 0 Comment Read More »
Breaking the price myth – helping pro shops promote how they aren’t more expensive! Ian Melham Head of Membership Services at Foremost Golf discusses how professional shops are still perceived as being more expensive than online and high street retailers and offers solutions that can counteract this myth. It’s no secret that many golfers believe green grass shops are more expensive than high street ... August 16 2024 By David Muller 0 0 Comment Read More »
Are you always struggling for time in your business? Charlie Hartley, Foremost Golf Business Development Consultant –North and Midlands Running a successful Pro Shop can be demanding and requires dedicated effort. It can be challenging to find the time required to fully achieve the shop's potential, which can lead to frustration. In this article, we will delve into various ... August 7 2024 By David Muller 0 0 Comment Read More »
How to get your footwear ordering right for 2025 Do you go into your footwear pre-book meetings armed with a buying plan? Many do not, which has really contributed towards a general overstocking in this category over the last couple of years. If yours is a shop that year after year forces you to have a big sale ... July 30 2024 By David Muller 0 0 Comment Read More »
Thrilling Foremost Assistant Professionals Championship caps off incredible week at The Oxfordshire Two days after the success of the Professionals’ Championships, the Assistant Professionals followed in their footsteps and teed it up at The Oxfordshire on Wednesday 26th June in a 135-man field, sponsored by Callaway. Left to Right: Andy Martin, Managing Director Foremost Golf, Ben Amor – Ogbourne Downs GC, Steve ... July 9 2024 By David Muller 0 0 Comment Read More »