Warehouse move puts golf retailer in perfect position for future expansion

Yorkshire-based Direct Golf, which has been owned by PGA golf professional John Andrew since its formation more than 20 years ago, has outgrown its long-term home in a Huddersfield mill. It has joined forces with Mosaic Fulfilment Solutions (MFS), to move its storage and distribution centre to Wetherby.

Wetherby-based MFS will provide more than 100,000 sq ft of purpose-built warehousing, which is an increase of more than 35 per cent on Direct Golf’s current facility. The company provides a similar service for many major organisations, including the British Red Cross and Leeds United.

Mr Andrew, the chairman and owner of Direct Golf, said: “Our old Milnsbridge warehouse, in Huddersfield, has served us well for a long time, but was becoming impractical. The facility offered by MFS is a vast improvement in all areas and is able to cope with any future expansion. Like any company we are looking for efficient ways to ensure we remain a profitable business.

“This will enable us to maintain our quick, low-cost delivery services in a world where, increasingly, everyone wants everything yesterday. This move ensures we are able to deliver on customers’ expectations even at a time when we are increasing our brands and, therefore, demand on our warehousing and distribution.”

Direct Golf, which was founded in a single shop in Huddersfield in 1991, turned over £32m in 2012. It has 20 shops nationwide.