OUR
VISION

Our vision is to assist the golf industry to sustain through innovation & partnerships with industry leading development partners.

ABOUT OUR
COMPANY

GDP is leading the way in assisting long-term sustainability for golf facilities.

Our vision: “To assist the golf industry to sustain through innovation & partnerships with industry-leading development partners.”

Traditional developers focus on short-term development outcomes. At GDP the focus is on the long-term outcomes for the golf facility, and this is the core of any project we undertake. All projects are carefully planned with our critical masterplan process to deliver a clear plan for a long-term sustainable golf course property.

GDP was founded with the goal of assisting golf facilities in creating sustainable long-term viable business models. GDP offers a full suite of management and development services allowing for end-to-end and flexible solutions for a variety of club needs. GDP maintains a customer and member-centric focus, with clear commercial objectives that drive a sustainable and thriving operation.

Our team is made up of industry-leading consultants, from Club & Golf Managers, PGA Professionals, Town Planners, Golf Architects, Urban Design, Architects, Landscape Designers, Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors, Project & Cost Managers.

OUR
CLIENTS

CAMMERAY GOLF CLUB (NSW)

The NSW Department of Transport has resumed part of the course for works relating to the Warringah Freeway Upgrade and the Western Harbour Tunnel Project.

GDP have been engaged to submit a full Masterplan of the facility to create a sustainable business model for the future.

PARKWOOD VILLAGE (QLD)

The objective is that by 2023, Parkwood Village will be an exciting sports and family venue that not only adds value to the Gold Coast’s tourism industry, but is also a fun family destination for locals and also has the facilities to create an elite training environment for athletes across various disciplines.

The proposed surf park will be the first of its kind in Australia and will cater to all levels of surfer, from beginner to professional.

KOOINDAH WATERS GOLF RESORT (NSW)

Located on the Central Coast, NSW, GDP were engaged to conduct a full operational review and restructure of the golf department as well providing ongoing management oversight in all departments.

This restructure has brought the facility back to a profitable trading position for the private owners.

Discovery Holiday Park (SA)

GDP reviewed the Concept plan for the property and the impacts on Golf and provided recommendations to improve the plan and the financial viability of the McCracken Golf Course.

GDP also under took and audit of the golf infrastructure at the property and provided recommendations on future works and operating models.

MAGENTA SHORES GOLF and COUNTRY CLUB (NSW)

Located on the Central Coast, NSW, GDP were engaged by the management company running the facility on behalf of the members who owned it.

GDP conducted a full operational review and restructure of the golf department as well provided management oversight of all departments.

This restructure has brought the facility back to a profitable trading position.

OUR
SERVICES

Our Master
Planning Process

Our Master Planning process focuses on the operational efficiencies and key outcomes of the golf facility through our team of Golf Operations, Food and Beverage, Course Maintenance, Gaming, experts while looking for opportunities to develop passive non-related income through key development opportunities.

This is the critical process that is done through extensively workshopping all available options.

VENUE Management
Services

As each operation offers its own distinctive challenges GDP’s approach allows for flexible and adaptable solutions that are delivered by industry professionals.

GDP can provide financially sustainable and efficient business models to service the requirements of privately owned, municipal operations or member based golf courses.

Our Golf Club Services include:

Strategic Planning Services
Business Plan Services
Capital Replacement Plans
Interim Club Management Services
General Management Services
Strategic Advice for Boards & General Managers
Club Bench Mark Programs
Golf Operations Management Services
Golf Maintenance Management Program
Gaming Management Program
Club Food & Beverage Programs
Administration Management Programs
Golf & Club Revenue Enhancement Programs
Membership & Club Marketing
Staff Training Programs
Marketing Services

Development
Management Services

GDP Development Management is involved from project inception to completion. Development Management responsibilities include site assessment, feasibility, project briefing, consultant appointment, approval management and negotiation with authorities before flowing into a more traditional project management role.

Our Clientele have recognised GDP Management’s understanding and knowledge of the commercial and political aspects of property development and have sought GDP’s input and advice at the earliest stage of development.

GDP Development Management provides the following services to the property and construction industry:

Development Management
Project Management
Design Management
Risk Management
Cost Management

GET IN
CONTACT

LUKE ALTSCHWAGER

MANAGING DIRECTOR

EMAIL: luke@gdp.com.au

MOBILE: 0421 987 784

Luke is the Founder of GDP and has been a PGA Professional Golfer for over 20 years competing both in Australia and internationally as a professional player and running golf-related businesses.

In 2018 Luke won the GMAQ Club Manager of the Year (Queensland Golf Industry Awards). Luke is renowned as an industry leader in the field of diversification & sustainability of golf clubs, through development and the introduction of new passive income streams for clubs.

Luke is an owner of Parkwood International /Parkwood Village on the Gold Coast and is currently involved in a number of golf course-related developments nationally, with over 200 million dollars being planned for his current golf course re-development projects.

Luke is renowned as an industry leader in the field of diversification and sustainability of golf clubs, through sustainable development and the introduction of new passive income streams for clubs. Luke is currently involved in golf course related developments, with over 200 million dollars being planned for his current golf course redevelopment projects.

SIMON PARKER

GENERAL MANAGER

EMAIL: simon@gdp.com.au

MOBILE: 0477 999 529

Simon is the General Manager of GDP and has over 25 years of expertise in managing and providing strategic advisory services for the sports, leisure, and club sectors throughout Queensland. Simon has held senior management positions (including 15 years in total as a General Manager) with some of Queensland’s prominent golf clubs including Brisbane Golf Club, Indooroopilly Golf Club and Wynnum Golf Club.

Simon holds a Bachelor of Business (Accounting), QUT, Advanced Certificate in Golf Management Griffith University and Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.

He also holds a Bachelor of Business (Accounting), QUT, and an Advanced Certificate in Golf Management Griffith University and Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.

MIKE ORLOFF

SALES & MARKETING MANAGER

EMAIL: mike@gdp.com.au

MOBILE: 0415 682 259

Mike Orloff has over 30 years of experience in the USA and Australia in golf course and club management which spans the leisure, tourism, and hospitality sectors.

While in Australia, Mike has been the General Manager of Lakelands Golf Club, The Colonial, Robina Woods and North Lakes Resort GC plus several other smaller facilities through South East QLD.

During his career in Los Angeles, Mike was GM at the very busy San Dimas Golf Course (98k rounds pa) and Assistant Manager at Mountain Meadow Golf Course (105k rounds pa) both owned by local councils.

His company Golf Industry Central currently provides operational, recruitment, and marketing advice/support to golf clubs and facilities in the Australasian region. Mike is a compassionate, commercially mature, high-energy executive with a participative management style.

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