Inside Golf: Royal Curragh on to a winner

Survival of the fittest is not a new concept and it’s certainly true when it comes to business — especially the golf business.

Time does not stand still for anyone and while Royal Curragh is Ireland’s oldest club and course, the moves they have made to make sure it remains at the cutting edge means it can look to the future with confidence.

Golf has been played at the Curragh since 1852 but, having barely squeaked through the financial meltdown, the decision to bring in Golf Course Management Services (GCMS) — a Carr Golf company— to run the club and maintain the course has proved crucial to its survival.