In 1998 Andrew Stanley started a small business working out of his bedroom, organising Ryder Cup style matches for groups of golfers. As with any start-up, there were teething issues, including a punch-up between two clients! But the business diversified and thrived, grew steadily and, 25 years later, Golfbreaks employs more than 150 people in five countries, has a turnover of more than £100 million and provides golfing experiences to some 230,000 customers each year. Golf Monthly caught up with Andrew Stanley to talk about this incredible quarter of a century journey.
Born in Johannesburg to British parents, Andrew’s family returned to the UK and he was schooled in England. After A levels, he completed a hotel management degree at Portsmouth University while gaining further experience in the holiday and leisure industry.
