{"id":235442,"date":"2025-10-23T16:26:09","date_gmt":"2025-10-23T16:26:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/235442\/"},"modified":"2025-10-23T16:26:09","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T16:26:09","slug":"golf-business-news-clubs-to-hire-reports-record-bookings-as-golfers-ditch-baggage-fees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/235442\/","title":{"rendered":"Golf Business News – Clubs to Hire reports record bookings as golfers ditch baggage fees"},"content":{"rendered":"

Clubs to Hire<\/a>, the global leader in golf club rental, has announced\u00a0double-digit booking growth in 2025, driven by a robust performance in 2024 and the continued expansion of its global operations. <\/p>\n

Celebrating its\u00a015th year in business, the company has achieved\u00a0record revenues\u00a0under the leadership of founder and CEO Tony Judge, reinforcing its position as the market leader in golf travel services.<\/p>\n

Operating in\u00a024 premier golf destinations\u00a0across Europe, Africa, and beyond, Clubs to Hire continues to make international golf travel easier, more affordable, and more sustainable for golfers worldwide. As\u00a0airlines continue to increase baggage fees, golfers are turning in record numbers to rental solutions \u2014 making club hire amainstream choice for travelling players.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur business has never been stronger,\u201d said\u00a0Judge. \u201cWe\u2019re proud to see golfers embracing the convenience and value of club rental, especially as airlines keep escalating baggage prices. With Clubs to Hire, golfers can travel lighter, save money, and still play with top-quality equipment at leading golf destinations.\u201d<\/p>\n

In 2025, Clubs to Hire saw\u00a0double-digit growth in bookings\u00a0and reached its\u00a0highest-ever revenue figures. The company also marked a milestone year of success, with its brand featured extensively across global media platforms \u2014 including\u00a0SKY Golf TV ads, aired during\u00a0one of the most-watched Ryder Cups in history.<\/p>\n

\"\"Tony Judge, founder and CEO of of ClubstoHire, celebrated the company\u2019s 15th year in business in 2025 <\/p>\n

Clubs to Hire\u2019s strong performance and sustained innovation have also earned it a place as a\u00a0finalist for a major Customer Service business award, to be announced in December. The recognition reflects its entrepreneurial spirit and ongoing commitment to service excellence.<\/p>\n

The company continues to expand its presence across the world\u2019s top golfing regions, supported by a loyal customer base of\u00a0over 60,000 active members. It is also\u00a0in advanced negotiations to finalise a significant commercial partnership deal, which will further enhance its service offering and brand reach.<\/p>\n

Looking ahead to\u00a02026, Clubs to Hire plans to\u00a0continue investing\u00a0in its technology infrastructure, customer experience, and strategic partnerships, as well as completing several\u00a0major partner agreements\u00a0currently in progress.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur focus has always been on helping golfers enjoy their trips without the hassle and cost of carrying their own clubs,\u201d added Judge. \u201cWe\u2019ve built a trusted brand over 15 years \u2013 and as golf tourism continues to grow, we\u2019re ready to lead the next phase of innovation in this space.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Clubs to Hire, the global leader in golf club rental, has announced\u00a0double-digit booking growth in 2025, driven by…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":235443,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[566],"tags":[64,63,755,85],"class_list":{"0":"post-235442","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-golf","8":"tag-au","9":"tag-australia","10":"tag-golf","11":"tag-sports"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/235442","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=235442"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/235442\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/235443"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=235442"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=235442"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=235442"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}