Keep It Tight: Spend Smart During Peak Season
Author
Graeme Love
Peak Season. Peak Performance.
What You’ll Learn:
- Why high revenue doesn’t always mean high profit
- How to spend sensibly during peak season (without cutting corners)
- Practical ways to capture more value from August footfall
Intro
August is the month that often "just works." The tee sheet fills, kids’ camps are thriving, and takings look healthy. But scratch the surface and many golf businesses are missing a trick.“It looks fine on paper,” says Graeme Love, owner of Accounts.Golf, “but that’s the danger, it can lead to complacency.”
This blog isn’t about cutting costs. It’s about spending better, maximising opportunities, and making sure the busiest month actually delivers the results it should.
Are You Just Coasting?
Revenue might look strong, but is it working hard enough?
Graeme explains: “August often hits its targets, so people take their foot off the gas. But if it’s your best month, why not treat it that way?”
Rather than winding down or pausing campaigns, this is the time to double down on promotions, kid-friendly events, and family-led offers.
“Parents are looking for ways to entertain kids. That’s a huge opportunity to bring in new players and boost spend,” he adds.
Ask yourself:
- Are we truly maximising August, or just letting it happen?
- Have we tailored offers to who’s actually turning up, families, casual players, summer guests?
Stop Wasting Opportunities
According to Graeme, “It’s not about overspending. It’s about missed value.”Reactive weather? Make sure the pro shop is stocked with umbrellas and sunscreen. Hosting childrens’ camps? Have a simplified, kid-friendly menu ready.
Little adjustments can go a long way and reactive spending doesn’t have to be messy if you plan for it.
Ask yourself:
- What sells well when the sun’s out and are we promoting it enough?
- Do we have a mini playbook the team can follow when weather shifts or demand spikes?
Spend Where It Matters
“Spend more if it’s useful,” Graeme says. “Don’t just think spend less = profit. That’s backwards.”
Take promotions. Are you discounting just to boost sales numbers? Or to clear low-margin stock so you can make space for high-margin lines?
It’s not about cutting, it’s about spending with intention.
Ask yourself:
- Have our costs increased? Have we adjusted pricing to protect margin?
- Are our promotions aligned with a goal, or just filling space?
Build Higher Spend Into the Everyday
August isn’t just about now. “It’s the time to sharpen up,” Graeme says. “Track what works, note what doesn’t, and lay the groundwork for the quieter months.”
Forecasting doesn’t mean being rigid, it means knowing what you’ll likely need to react to, and when. Give your team the autonomy and playbook to move fast, even when you’re not there.
Ask yourself:
- Are we capturing notes on what’s working, what’s not, and what we’d do differently next year?
- Do our team know how to react without needing sign-off from senior staff?
Final Thought: Don’t Just Ride the Wave Use It
August shouldn’t be on autopilot. With smart planning and intentional spend, it’s your best chance to boost profit and prepare for the months ahead.
Need a hand spotting what to tweak?
Let Accounts.Golf help you make peak season count.
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