Simpson's Carnoustie Shop Purchased With China In Mind!

Graham Brown writes about the sale of the historic Simpsons Golf Shop at Carnoustie, started by course co-architect Robert Simpson in 1883, to Margaret and David Valentine.

The Valentines are anticipating interest in China (remember when it was Japan!), so they are "developing the Simpson brand."

“Few visitors to Carnoustie know much, if anything, about Robert Simpson and the fabulous contribution the Simpson family made to the world of golf in the early 20th century. We will start by telling the story of Simpsons in China where I have extensive golf industry and media connections,” said Mr Valentine.

“This year is the 30th anniversary of golf in China and my intention is to co-produce a Simpsons book with a Chinese golf writer and at the same time introduce hickory golf tournaments as a marketing platform for Simpsons branded heritage products.”

He added: “Frankly, if we hadn’t stepped in and bought the shop it would most likely have closed and this would have been a disaster for Carnoustie’s golf heritage, the employees and everyone concerned.”