Golf club fit for purpose after investing in new gym

A Staffordshire golf club has added to its facilities after securing capital from a new funding deal.

Perton Golf Club, near Wolverhampton, invested the £40,000 flexible loan from HSBC into a new 2,500 sq ft gym on the grounds of the club.

The golf club, which has a membership base of around 500, said it wanted to provide facilities which were lacking in the area.

In the planning for two years, the gymnasium is included as part of wider extension work at the club. The new facility includes the latest in gym equipment, such as cardio-vascular apparatus, treadmills, static bicycles and rowing machines, plus resistance training equipment and a free-weight section.

It will also feature 16 metres of windows overlooking the golf course.

Mark Allen, director at Perton Golf Club, said: “We’re thrilled to be able to provide the community with a useful asset that will provide benefits far beyond our current membership base. Planning the gym has been a labour of love so we’re really happy to be able to turn our plans into reality with the help of HSBC.

“The addition of the gym brings a new dynamic to the course and we are really looking forward to welcoming new members through the door over the coming months.”

Stephen Peart, HSBC’s Area Director in the Black Country, said: “Mark and the team at Perton Golf Club have worked really hard to deliver a high-quality service for the local area and we look forward to seeing the facility being used and enjoyed by members of the local community.”

HSBC’s Relationship Manager in the Black Country, Alex Richards, led the deal for Perton Golf Course and continues to provide guidance as the company progresses its business strategy.