Golf Gains

Date Published 25 January 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