March 18, 2024 – GolfStar through its parent company Caddies Europe AB has acquired 4 facilities in Finland that were previously owned and managed by GoGolf. In readiness for the 2024 season, GolfStar will take over operations of the 27-hole Kurk Golf facility, Hirvensalon Golf in Turku plus the busy ranges Leppävaara and Megarange in Helsinki.

“The acquisition gives GolfStar and Caddies Europe a new strong and fast foothold in Finland, this gives us a great opportunity to highlight the group’s golfing services and experiences to the Finnish golfer and Golf course owners and operators, which is Caddies’ business concept. Perhaps it will be best for all golfers when they can now play freely, all year round, on over 20 golf courses in Sweden, Finland, and Spain. This offer is unique and is completely in line with our business strategy to ‘Transform golf into the present in the Nordics and Spain’”, says Tony Trigell, CEO Caddies Europe AB.

“The fact that GolfStar is now acquiring these 4 facilities and establishing itself in Finland is fantastic!”, says Tuomas Snäkin, incoming CEO GolfStar Finland. “What GolfStar has done for golf, golf course owners and golfers in the last 10 years in Sweden is incredible, the fact that they now also see the opportunity to establish themselves in Finland is also changing and challenging the market here in Finland. Our strategic objective is to quickly grow and acquire more facilities around Greater Helsinki and Turku region”, continues Tuomas.

“GolfStar’s business concept is to offer golfers in the Nordics and Spain a wide range of smart and affordable golfing opportunities that, through our plus 20 golf courses, increase the ease of playing golf for all types of golfers. The establishment in Finland means that we now offer our customers even more “Most golf for the money” and the opportunity to play golf, year-round in three different countries. In addition, our Finnish members also get access to GolfStar Travel, which means advantageous prices for “Stay & Play” packages at several of our selected facilities in Spain”, concludes Stefan Brikell, Market Director at GolfStar.