What prompted you to set up Golf4Home?
I set it up with a partner who I've been friends with since childhood. He's had several successful businesses and we always thought it would be nice if we could do something together. He was selling one of his businesses which allowed him more time to look for something else and so it was the right time for us. We now have nine people who do work for us which ranges from website and video design to the labourers and grass fitters. I'm one of the directors but I'm pretty hands on with all the meetings, business development and social media.
How much has your PGA background helped?
I'm a PGA Fellow Professional, I've earned the Association’s Director of Golf qualification and I've attended their seminars around the world so I've always tried to do as much education as I can. And then obviously, if you've got the badge behind you, it has some clout and adds some trust. I think people are always impressed when they hear that you're a PGA Professional as well. We’ve also recently teamed up with PGA Professional Peter Myers, who owns Dunes Driving Range and Golf Shop in Fraserburgh, and he will help us with the direct grass sales, online accessories side of the business and marketing.