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    Pedestrian Aerator for Approaches and Tight Spaces: How Gable Supported a Coastal Club with a Multi-Asset Finance Bundle

    Approaches and tight areas around greens are some of the most turf-sensitive parts of any golf course—especially on coastal and links-style venues where ground contours are natural, undulating and delicate. Heavy machinery can disrupt surface integrity, compact sandy soils, or damage tight approaches, making pedestrian aeration equipment essential in these high-precision areas.

    A coastal golf club facing turf thinning and compaction around its greens required a lightweight, pedestrian aerator capable of delivering precision aeration without marking or scalping surfaces. After consultation with machinery suppliers and onsite demonstrations, the club selected a premium pedestrian aerator known for:

    • low ground pressure and minimal surface disturbance
    • excellent manoeuvrability around slopes, banks, and tight approaches
    • clean, consistent tine penetration
    • high-quality aeration suitable for tournament-level conditioning

    To enhance the results further, the club paired the aerator with a compact topdresser, ensuring sand integration and long-term surface smoothness across all approach areas.

    Rather than arranging separate agreements for each item, Gable Business Finance delivered a multi-asset finance bundle that combined both the aerator and the topdresser into one structured agreement—keeping documentation simple and cash flow predictable.

    Results for the Club

    • Improved turf quality across approach zones
    • Less surface disruption thanks to lightweight aeration machinery
    • Enhanced firmness and smoothness following topdressing cycles
    • Streamlined finance with all assets bundled into one plan
    • Fast acquisition with minimal deposit and fixed monthly payments

    The club strengthened its approach maintenance programme while preserving cash reserves for bunker upgrades planned later in the year.


    How Golf Clubs Use Asset Finance

    Golf clubs rely heavily on specialist machinery to deliver consistent playing conditions. From aerators and rollers to irrigation systems, buggies, workshop tools, and IT systems, purchasing equipment outright can place significant pressure on cash flow. Asset Finance offers a strategic and cost-effective way for golf clubs to acquire essential machinery while protecting financial stability.

    Types of Asset Finance Used by Golf Clubs

    Golf businesses typically rely on three core types of asset finance—each suited to different operational and financial goals.


    Hire Purchase (HP)

    Hire Purchase is widely used by clubs investing in long-life machinery such as greens mowers, fairway units, tractors, topdressers and aerators.

    How Hire Purchase Works:

    • The club selects the machinery and supplier
    • Gable finances the purchase
    • The club makes fixed monthly repayments over an agreed term
    • At the end, the club may purchase the asset outright by paying a small “option to purchase” fee

    Ideal For: Long-term assets the club intends to own and operate for many years.


    Finance Lease

    A Finance Lease allows the club to use the asset while retaining flexibility. Ownership remains with the finance company, but the club benefits from predictable payments and longer-term usage.

    How a Finance Lease Works:

    • Gable purchases the machinery on the club’s behalf
    • The club pays fixed rentals for the agreed term
    • At the end, the club can continue using the asset for a small annual fee or choose to replace/upgrade

    Ideal For: Clubs that regularly upgrade machinery or want to avoid long-term ownership commitments.


    Asset Refinance

    Asset Refinance helps clubs release working capital tied up in machinery they already own. This is particularly useful for clubs planning course improvements, irrigation work or fleet upgrades.

    How Refinance Works:

    • The club sells the asset to a finance company
    • The finance company leases (or HPs) it back to the club
    • The club receives a cash injection while retaining full use of the asset

    There are two refinance structures:

    • Sale & Hire Purchase Back
    • Sale & Lease Back

    Ideal For: Clubs needing liquidity without reducing operational capacity.


    FAQ: Asset Finance for UK Golf Clubs

    What is Asset Finance?

    Asset Finance allows a golf club to acquire essential equipment—such as mowers, aerators, irrigation systems or vehicles—without paying the full cost upfront. Instead, the club spreads payments over time with fixed instalments tailored to its cash-flow pattern.

    What are the benefits of Asset Finance?

    • Preserves cash flow by avoiding large upfront purchases
    • Provides predictable monthly payments for easier budgeting
    • Enables fast acquisition of essential machinery
    • Offers flexibility to hire, own or refinance assets
    • Supports growth by unlocking cash from existing machinery

    Can Asset Finance help with cash-flow shortages?

    Yes. Through Asset Refinance, golf clubs can unlock up to 90% of the value of assets they already own—helping fund repairs, renovations, staffing, or new projects.

    Does Asset Finance only cover machinery?

    No. Finance also covers:

    • IT and EPOS systems
    • workshop tools
    • vehicles and UTVs
    • clubhouse equipment
    • AV and communications systems

    What other loan options support golf clubs?

    In addition to asset finance, clubs often use:

    • Invoice Finance – unlock cash from outstanding invoices
    • Working Capital Loans – support operational growth
    • VAT Loans – spread VAT bills over 3–12 months
    • Tax Loans – spread corporation tax payments
    • Business Development Loans – fund expansion and course projects
    • Commercial Loans – long-term investment funding
    • Asset-Based Lending – release capital from business assets

    Do golf clubs often use multi-asset finance bundles?

    Yes. Bundled finance—like the aerator and topdresser in this case—allows clubs to upgrade several items at once under a single agreement, simplifying budgeting and administration.


    Speak With Gable Business Finance

    Whether you’re upgrading turf-maintenance machinery, replacing a full fleet, or securing equipment for delicate areas like approaches and tight walk-offs, Gable provides tailored finance packages designed for the UK golf sector.

    Contact Gable today for guidance on Hire Purchase, Leasing or Refinance options that match your club’s operational goals and cash-flow needs.