Derby Council is seeking a new operator for Sinfin Golf Course, a long established, profitable pay-and-play facility situated in a commercial trading location on the edge of Derby.
The facilities comprise an 18-hole, 6,228-yard, par-70 golf course (established in 1923); a 6-hole pitch & putt course/footgolf course; practice facilities; a pavilion clubhouse (389 sq m), and a greenkeeping building. Cotton Farmhouse, which has in the past been used as part of the clubhouse facilities, is available with the property if required.
Derby City Council has set a number of key objectives for the marketing exercise, which include:
1) To preserve the existing golf facilities for the benefit of the residents of Derby and the surrounding area.
2) To secure an experienced operator for the property.
3) To deliver a sustainable annual rent for the property.
4) To secure capital investment in the facilities.
5) To give flexibility over the future use of the property.
6) To encourage increased participation in golf.
7) To ensure harmonious liaison with the resident club – Derby Golf Club.
Councillor Nadine Peatfield, Derby City Council Cabinet Member for City Centre, Regeneration, Culture and Tourism said: “We’ve long known that Sinfin Golf Course is a wonderful facility. We are seeking an experienced operator to look after the property, and to ensure it is preserved for the benefit of people in Derby. The chosen operator will need to ensure the facility remains inclusive for all sections of the community, work in close partnership with Derby Golf Club and keep the courses and clubhouse to a high standard.”
Ben Allen at HMH said: “Sinfin Golf Course is a commercially located pay and play golf facility that offers so much untapped potential. Approximately 32,000 rounds of golf are played at SInfin each year and this alone provides a sound platform for the business. A driving range, adventure golf, improved chipping/short game facilities would all be great additions to the property. It will be fascinating to review the market’s proposals for Sinfin Golf Course and to see the various ways in which operators plan to enhance this business.”
Proposals for Sinfin Golf Course are invited by March 7, 2024.
For further information please call Ben Allen at HMH on 07887 804430, by email at ben@hmhgolf.com or by visiting www.hmhgolfandleisure.com.