New operator announced for city golf course

A new operator has been announced to run a golf course owned by Derby City Council.

The council has appointed Link Golf UK to operate and manage Sinfin Golf Course.

The course was previously run by Sheffield City Trust, under a lease agreement with the council.

SCT indicated it wished to surrender the lease this year, so the council launched a process to find a new operator.

Link is taking on the operation of the golf course for a period of 50 years, ensuring a sustainable future for the course.

The company plans to make a significant investment in the site over the next three years, with plans to improve the course and the club house. The firm also hopes to create a new driving range.

Councillor Nadine Peatfield, leader of Derby City Council, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Link Golf UK as the new operator of Sinfin Golf Course.

“Our priority was to find an experienced operator to look after the courses and the clubhouse to ensure they are preserved for the benefit of people in Derby, and we’ve found that in Link.”