Value of golf revealed

THE economic value of golf tourism to Scotland has risen to £286 million per year, a study shows.

Commissioned by VisitScotland and Scottish Enterprise, the research showed the contribution the game and related events makes to the economy, revealing the value had risen by £66m (30%) since 2008, supporting 4,700 jobs and spreading benefits across golfing regions. It also showed overseas golfing visitors spend on average £338 per night on a trip.