Arora Group has appointed Gerry Ivers as its new Managing Director of Golf. Ivers will spearhead plans to grow the group’s portfolio of golf properties in the UK and Europe.
Ivers spent 20 years as general manager of the Queenwood Golf Club. He will oversee day-to-day operations at The Buckinghamshire, recently repositioned as a private members’ club following an over £10 million clubhouse renovation. He will also develop a new course at Ryder Cup candidate venue Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf & Spa.
Sanjay Arora, president of The Buckinghamshire and chief operating officer of the Arora Group, said, “Gerry brings exceptional golf industry experience and expertise, and we are delighted he is joining us at this exciting time.
“In addition to the significant investments we are making at The Buckinghamshire and Luton Hoo, we are actively targeting resort acquisitions in the UK and Europe to grow our portfolio of golf properties. Gerry will play an important role in helping us grow our golf business and deliver world-class customer experiences across our venues.”
The Arora Group is the hotel owner and operator and one of the UK’s largest privately owned family businesses. Its portfolio of landmark properties includes Fairmont Windsor Park and Sofitel London Heathrow. The company aims to grow its golf division and become a leading owner-operator of golf venues in the UK and Europe.
In April 2024, Arora Group reopened The Buckinghamshire as a contemporary private members’ club following the renovation, which included the addition of seven luxury bedroom suites within the 350-year-old country house clubhouse.
The club, just 15 miles from West London and 10 miles from Heathrow Airport, is attracting a new London-centric and international membership.
Ivers’ international experience and grounds technical expertise, which includes overseeing the opening of Queenwood, were essential factors in his appointment as Arora Group embarks on a significant project to develop a new golf course at Luton Hoo. The new course, 50 minutes north of Central London, has been approved as part of the company’s official bid to host a future Ryder Cup.
Commenting on his appointment, Ivers said, “The Arora Group is an established leader in hospitality, and its remarkable transformation of The Buckinghamshire is an indicator of what the organization promises to bring to golf.
“My role is to deliver Sanjay’s and the Group’s vision, creating world-class golf course and playing experiences, five-star hospitality and inspiring our family of course and playing experiences, our family of employees to deliver the very best customer service across all our venues.”
Images courtesy Arora Group/The Buckinghamshire
