Enterprising Dollar G C converting clubhouse
upper floor into holiday flat to boost income
By DAVID BORROWMAN
Dollar was one of the first golf clubs in Scotland to admit that membership loss was threatening the club’s very existence.
But since the club council “went public” the club membership and the village community have rallied round and a massive fund-raising effort has given the club new hope of long-term survival.
A members' levy, a local appeal and a whole host of fund-raising events including a three-round Birdie and Eagle challenge featuring Wallace Booth and Gavin Dear has raised a total of £20,000.
These funds have been generously complemented by funding from Forward Scotland, a charity dedicated to supporting community facilities.
However whilst the fund-raising has ensured the short-term future of the club a longer term remodelling of the club’s finances is being addressed by the club council.
The first step in creating a new financial model is the club’s enterprising decision to create a spectacular holiday flat in the upper floor of the clubhouse. People who know the Dollar club will be aware of the magnificent position of the clubhouse at the foot of Dollar Glen, and the club are confident that ‘The Glen’ apartment at Dollar will be an attractive tourist venue for many.
Club captain Dugdale Bradley comments “Being in a small village it is difficult to attract very many new members so we need to find another source of income. Letting out this flat will create a new income stream. Renovations are already underway and I believe we are going to produce a really special holiday destination here.
"The views are just stunning and residents of the flat will be able to play our scenic golf course just as much as they like for only £10 a day. We are even happy to let visitors play in our club medals if they have an official golf handicap certificate.
"This is a friendly village club and we welcome visitors on the course at all times including the weekends. We plan that the flat will be ready to let by Easter 2010 - it is designed for four or six people and you can just about fall out of bed on to the first tee! On top of that Dollar is a terrific tourist destination with super golf courses all around us and many other tourist attractions close by. We feel sure visitors can have a wonderful holiday here.”
The renovation will be to four-star standard and photographs will appear on the club website on completion of the work, which is scheduled for early in March. Letting availability will be from March 26, 2010.
Booking procedures will appear shortly on the club website http://www.dollargolfclub.com/ .
In the meantime anyone wanting to let should contact Dollar Golf Club at flatbooking@dollargolfclub.com or telephone 01259 742400
upper floor into holiday flat to boost income
By DAVID BORROWMAN
Dollar was one of the first golf clubs in Scotland to admit that membership loss was threatening the club’s very existence.
But since the club council “went public” the club membership and the village community have rallied round and a massive fund-raising effort has given the club new hope of long-term survival.
A members' levy, a local appeal and a whole host of fund-raising events including a three-round Birdie and Eagle challenge featuring Wallace Booth and Gavin Dear has raised a total of £20,000.
These funds have been generously complemented by funding from Forward Scotland, a charity dedicated to supporting community facilities.
However whilst the fund-raising has ensured the short-term future of the club a longer term remodelling of the club’s finances is being addressed by the club council.
The first step in creating a new financial model is the club’s enterprising decision to create a spectacular holiday flat in the upper floor of the clubhouse. People who know the Dollar club will be aware of the magnificent position of the clubhouse at the foot of Dollar Glen, and the club are confident that ‘The Glen’ apartment at Dollar will be an attractive tourist venue for many.
Club captain Dugdale Bradley comments “Being in a small village it is difficult to attract very many new members so we need to find another source of income. Letting out this flat will create a new income stream. Renovations are already underway and I believe we are going to produce a really special holiday destination here.
"The views are just stunning and residents of the flat will be able to play our scenic golf course just as much as they like for only £10 a day. We are even happy to let visitors play in our club medals if they have an official golf handicap certificate.
"This is a friendly village club and we welcome visitors on the course at all times including the weekends. We plan that the flat will be ready to let by Easter 2010 - it is designed for four or six people and you can just about fall out of bed on to the first tee! On top of that Dollar is a terrific tourist destination with super golf courses all around us and many other tourist attractions close by. We feel sure visitors can have a wonderful holiday here.”
The renovation will be to four-star standard and photographs will appear on the club website on completion of the work, which is scheduled for early in March. Letting availability will be from March 26, 2010.
Booking procedures will appear shortly on the club website http://www.dollargolfclub.com/ .
In the meantime anyone wanting to let should contact Dollar Golf Club at flatbooking@dollargolfclub.com or telephone 01259 742400
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