David C Barnett Small Business and Deal Making M&A SMB

The Surprising Truth About Investing in Golf Courses


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Have you ever wondered if golf courses actually make money — or if they’re just expensive pieces of land?
In this video, I answers a viewer’s question about owning and selling a golf course, exploring how property value and business profit interact in the real world.
From public and private courses to banquet operations and land development, you’ll learn what really drives value in this unique industry.
What you’ll learn in this video:
* Are golf courses profitable businesses or just land investments?
* The difference between selling property and selling profit
* How weather, seasonality, and debt affect golf course margins
* Why private clubs and government courses skew the market
* When land value exceeds business value — and what that means for owners
* How to plan your exit or sale if you own a golf course
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
02:00 Viewer Question: Property vs. Profit
05:00 Understanding the Golf Course Business Model
07:30 Industry Size & Revenue Breakdown
10:00 Weather, Margins & Seasonality
12:40 Importance of Bars, Catering & Events
15:30 Story: The Failed Investor-Owned Golf Course
19:00 Public vs. Private vs. Government-Owned Courses
23:00 Why Some Golf Courses Lose Money
26:00 Property vs. Profit | What Are You Really Selling?
30:00 How to Value a Golf Course (EBITDA Multiples)
34:00 Real Case Study | Hidden Subsidies & Overhead
38:00 Golf Courses as Land Banks | Myth or Strategy?
42:00 Developer Example | When the Bank Owns the Course
46:00 Seasonality | North vs. South Economics
50:00 Key Takeaways for Golf Course Owners
54:00 Profit, Property & Exit Planning
58:00 Why Passion Can Mislead Golf Investors
01:02:00 Advice for Owners Near Retirement
01:06:00 How to Find Out What Your Golf Course Is Worth
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