Company registration number 03622948 (England and Wales)
GOLF ACADEMIES LIMITED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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GOLF ACADEMIES LIMITED
CONTENTS
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Statement of financial position
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Notes to the financial statements
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GOLF ACADEMIES LIMITED
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
31 December 2024
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2024
2023
Notes
£
£
£
£
Non-current assets
Intangible assets
Property, plant and equipment
4
1,575,010
1,531,023
Current assets
Inventories
604,422
428,309
Trade and other receivables
5
2,315,359
1,133,972
Cash and cash equivalents
548,238
1,576,956
3,468,019
3,139,237
Current liabilities
6
(1,099,942)
(1,109,183)
Net current assets
2,368,077
2,030,054
Total assets less current liabilities
3,943,087
3,561,077
Non-current liabilities
7
(547,380)
(463,658)
Provisions for liabilities
(359,156)
(83,675)
Net assets
3,036,551
3,013,744
Equity
Called up share capital
2,397
2,397
Share premium account
422,256
422,256
Other reserves
1,470,248
1,470,248
Retained earnings
1,141,650
1,118,843
Total equity
3,036,551
3,013,744
These financial statements have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
The directors of the company have elected not to include a copy of the income statement within the financial statements.true
The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 16 December 2025 and are signed on its behalf by:
Mr P T Lewin
Director
Company registration number 03622948 (England and Wales)
GOLF ACADEMIES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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1
Accounting policies
Company information
Golf Academies Limited ("the company") is a technology solutions provider with customisable applications in global positioning satellite (“GPS”) software and hardware for use in golf course operations. The company’s primary business is the sale, leasing and servicing of mobile display units.
The company is a private company limited by shares and is incorporated and domiciled in England and Wales. The registered office is Unit 1 & 2, Martello House, 1a Edward Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 8AS.
1.1
Basis of preparation
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 as applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. The disclosure requirements of section 1A of FRS 102 have been applied other than where additional disclosure is required to show a true and fair view.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, [modified to include the revaluation of freehold properties and to include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair value]. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
The company has taken advantage of the exemption under paragraph 1.12(b) of FRS 102 from the requirement to produce a cash flow statement on the grounds that it is a qualifying entity for the purposes of the standard, being a member of a group where the parent of the group prepares publicly available consolidated financial statements and the company is included in the consolidation.
The parent company of the smallest and largest group to consolidate these financial statements is Club Car LLC, a company incorporated in USA.
1.2
Going concern
The company meets its working capital needs by utilising cash flows produced from its operations. Stability is maintained through a reliable market and constant demand for its products.
Considering potential fluctuations in macroeconomic conditions and trading outcomes, the company's forecasts and projections suggest that it can continue to function within its current facilities.
After conducting enquiries, particularly confirming the continued support from the group companies, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the company has sufficient resources and support to continue in operation for the foreseeable future.
The company expects to achieve profitability in the upcoming financial year, while maintaining a strong financial position to address any potential uncertainties.
The directors have concluded that, as of the date of the approval of these financial statements, they are prepared on a going concern basis.
GOLF ACADEMIES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.3
Revenue
Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable and represents the amount receivable for goods supplied or services rendered, net of returns, discounts and rebates allowed by the company and value added taxes.
The company bases its estimate of returns on historical results, taking into consideration the type of customer, the type of transaction and the specifics of each arrangement.
Where the consideration receivable in cash or cash equivalents is deferred, and the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, the fair value of the consideration is measured as the present value of all future receipts using the imputed rate of interest.
The company recognises revenue when (a) the significant risks and rewards of ownership have been transferred to the buyer; (b) the company retains no continuing involvement or control over the goods; (c) the amount of revenue can be measured reliably; (d) it is probable the future economic benefits will flow to the entity and (e) when the specific criteria relating to each of the company's sales channels have been met.
The nature, timing of satisfaction of performance obligations and significant payment terms of the company's major sources of revenue are as follows:
(i) Sale of goods
The company sells hardware product lines directly to the end-user or through distributors. Sale of goods are recognised when the risks and rewards of the inventory is passed to the customer. For deliveries and installations on location, this is the point when the customer has accepted the products in accordance with the sales contract. For all others, this is when the company has objective evidence that all criteria for acceptance have been satisfied; this is normally when the goods have been dispatched or collected from the warehouse.
(ii) Sale of services
These consist of the leasing of various product lines to customers and provision of service contracts on those and other products. Lease revenue and service agreements under contract are recognised on a straight line basis over the contract term. All other service agreements are recognised in the accounting period in which the service is performed.
Where revenue is recognised over the contract term, the element relating to future accounting periods is deferred and held proportionately within current and non-current liabilities.
1.4
Property, plant and equipment
Tangible assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. Cost includes the original purchase price, costs directly attributable to bringing the asset to its working condition for its intended use, dismantling and restoration costs and borrowing costs capitalised.
(i)Plant and machinery and fixtures, fittings and equipment
Plant and machinery and fixtures, fittings and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses.
(ii) Depreciation and residual values
Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less depreciation and some capital contributions. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost less estimated residual value of each asset over its expected useful life, as per the following table.
The assets' residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted, if appropriate, at the end of each reporting period. The effect of any change is accounted for prospectively.
GPS System Units
6 years straight line
Fixtures & fittings
4 years straight line
GOLF ACADEMIES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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(iii) Subsequent additions and major components
Subsequent costs, including major inspections, are included in the assets carrying amount or recognised as a separate asset, as appropriate, only when it is probable that economic benefit associated with the item will flow to the company and the cost can be measured reliably.
The carrying amount of any replacement component is derecognised. Major components are treated as a separate asset where they have significantly different patterns of consumption of economic benefits and are depreciated separately over its useful life.
(iv) Derecognition
Tangible assets are derecognised on disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected. On disposal, the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount is recognised in the profit and loss and included in 'Other operating (losses)/gains'.
1.5
Impairment of non-current assets
At each reporting period end date, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.
Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted.
If the recoverable amount of an asset (or cash-generating unit) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease.
Recognised impairment losses are reversed if, and only if, the reasons for the impairment loss have ceased to apply. Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset (or cash-generating unit) in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the reversal of the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation increase.
1.6
Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Inventories are recognised as an expense in the period in which the related revenue is recognised.
Cost is determined on the first-in, first-out basis (FIFO). Cost includes the purchase price, including taxes and duties and transport and handling directly attributable to bring the inventory to its present location and condition.
At the end of each reporting period inventories are assessed for impairment. If an item of inventory is impaired, the identified inventory is reduced to its selling price less cost to complete and sell and an impairment charge is recognised in the profit and loss account. Where a reversal of the impairment is recognised the impairment charge is reversed, up to the original impairment loss, and is recognised as a credit in the profit and loss account.
GOLF ACADEMIES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.7
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.
1.8
Financial instruments
The company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the company's statement of financial position when the company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include trade and other receivables and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Classification of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the company after deducting all of its liabilities.
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including trade and other payables, bank loans, loans from fellow group companies and preference shares that are classified as debt, are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade payables are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade payables are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Other financial liabilities
Derivatives, including interest rate swaps and forward foreign exchange contracts, are not basic financial instruments. Derivatives are initially recognised at fair value on the date a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently re-measured at their fair value. Changes in the fair value of derivatives are recognised in profit or loss in finance costs or finance income as appropriate, unless hedge accounting is applied and the hedge is a cash flow hedge.
Debt instruments that do not meet the conditions in FRS 102 paragraph 11.9 are subsequently measured at fair value through profit or loss. Debt instruments may be designated as being measured at fair value through profit or loss to eliminate or reduce an accounting mismatch or if the instruments are measured and their performance evaluated on a fair value basis in accordance with a documented risk management or investment strategy.
GOLF ACADEMIES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.9
Equity instruments
Equity instruments issued by the company are recorded at the proceeds received, net of transaction costs. Dividends payable on equity instruments are recognised as liabilities once they are no longer at the discretion of the company.
1.10
Derivatives
Derivatives are initially recognised at fair value at the date a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently remeasured to fair value at each reporting end date. The resulting gain or loss is recognised in profit or loss immediately unless the derivative is designated and effective as a hedging instrument, in which event the timing of the recognition in profit or loss depends on the nature of the hedge relationship.
A derivative with a positive fair value is recognised as a financial asset, whereas a derivative with a negative fair value is recognised as a financial liability.
1.11
Taxation
Taxation expense for the period comprises current and deferred tax recognised in the reporting period. Tax is recognised in the profit and loss account, except to the extent that it relates to items recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity. In this case tax is also recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity respectively.
Current and deferred taxation assets and liabilities are not discounted.
Current tax
Current tax is the amount of income tax payable in respect of the taxable profit for the year or prior years. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the income statement because it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and it further excludes items that are never taxable or deductible. Tax is calculated on the basis of tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the period end.
Deferred tax
Deferred tax arises from timing difference that are differences between taxable profits and total comprehensive income as stated in the financial statements. These timing differences arise from the inclusion of income and expenses in tax assessments in periods different from those in which they are recognised in financial statements.
Deferred tax is recognised on all timing differences at the reporting date except for certain exceptions. Unrelieved tax losses and other deferred tax assets are only recognised when it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits.
Deferred tax is measured using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the period end and that are expected to apply to the reversal of the timing difference.
The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting end date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered. Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the liability is settled or the asset is realised. Deferred tax is charged or credited in the income statement, except when it relates to items charged or credited directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when the company has a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities and the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to taxes levied by the same tax authority.
GOLF ACADEMIES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.12
Employee benefits
The company provides a range of benefits to employees, including annual bonus arrangements, paid holiday arrangements and defined contribution pension plans.
Short term benefits, including holiday pay and other similar non-monetary benefits, are recognised as an expense in the period in which the service is received.
1.13
Retirement benefits
The company operates a defined contribution plan for its employees. A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which the company pays fixed contributions into a separate entity. Once the contributions have been paid the company has no further payment obligations. The contributions are recognised as an expense when they are due. Amounts not paid are shown in accruals in the balance sheet. The assets of the plan are held separately from the company in independently administered funds.
1.14
Leases
As lessee
Rentals payable under operating leases, including any lease incentives received, are charged to profit or loss on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease except where another more systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern in which economic benefits from the leases asset are consumed.
As lessor
When the company acts as a lessor, a lease is classified as a finance lease whenever it transfers substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the underlying asset to the lessee, either at the end of the lease term or for the major part of the economic life of the asset. All other leases are classified as operating leases. If an arrangement contains both lease and non-lease components, the company allocates the consideration in the contract to the two elements.
Rental income from operating leases is recognised on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease. Initial direct costs incurred in negotiating and arranging an operating lease are added to the carrying amount of the leased asset and recognised on a straight line basis over the lease term.
1.15
Foreign exchange
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the spot exchange rates at the dates of the transactions or at a monthly average.
At each period end foreign currency monetary items are translated using the closing rate. Non-monetary items measured at historical cost are translated using the exchange rate at the date of the transactions with non-monetary items measured at fair value are measured using the exchange rate when fair value was determined.
Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of transactions and from the translation at period-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in the profit and loss account except when deferred in other comprehensive income as qualifying cash flow hedges.
Foreign exchange gains and losses that relate to borrowings and cash and cash equivalents are presented in the profit and loss account within 'finance (expenses)/income'. All other foreign exchange gains and losses are presented in the profit and loss account within 'Other operating (losses)/gains'.
GOLF ACADEMIES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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2
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
In the application of the company’s accounting policies, the directors are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.
Key sources of estimation uncertainty
The estimates and assumptions which have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amount of assets and liabilities are as follows.
Useful economic lives of tangible assets
The annual depreciation charge for tangible assets is sensitive to changes in the estimated useful economic lives and residual values of assets. The useful economic lives and residual values are reassessed annually. They are amended when necessary to reflect current estimates, based on technological advancements, future investments, economic utilisation and the physical condition of the assets. See note 4 for the carrying value of property, plant and equipment and note 1.4 for the useful economic lives for each class of asset.
Inventory provisioning
Inventory is subject to obsolescence, damage, loss, etc. When calculating the inventory provision, management consider the nature and condition of inventory relating to closing inventory which is reviewed annually. The movement in the inventory provision is calculated by reference to the stock losses over sales applied to the gross closing stock. See note for the net carrying amount of the inventory and associated provision.
3
Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:
2024
2023
Number
Number
Total
14
15
GOLF ACADEMIES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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4
Property, plant and equipment
GPS System Units
Fixtures & fittings
Total
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 January 2024
2,895,408
19,056
2,914,464
Additions
470,884
470,884
Disposals
(239,893)
(239,893)
At 31 December 2024
3,126,399
19,056
3,145,455
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2024
1,364,385
19,056
1,383,441
Depreciation charged in the year
371,342
371,342
Eliminated in respect of disposals
(184,338)
(184,338)
At 31 December 2024
1,551,389
19,056
1,570,445
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2024
1,575,010
1,575,010
At 31 December 2023
1,531,023
1,531,023
GPS System Units represent the total cost of the installation of units to customers along with the relevant depreciation. The minimum lease revenue on these GPS System Units is disclosed in note 9.
5
Trade and other receivables
2024
2023
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade receivables
602,377
246,235
Corporation tax recoverable
416,645
416,646
Amounts owed by group undertakings
1,169,885
366,436
Other receivables
96,686
63,568
Prepayments and accrued income
29,766
41,087
2,315,359
1,133,972
Other receivables includes amounts receivable for 'Other taxation and social security' amounting to £79,647 (2023 - £46,529).
GOLF ACADEMIES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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6
Current liabilities
2024
2023
£
£
Trade payables
385,045
187,717
Amounts owed to group undertakings
278,559
48,971
Other payables
18,373
29,007
Accruals and deferred income
417,965
843,488
1,099,942
1,109,183
7
Non-current liabilities
2024
2023
£
£
Accruals and deferred income
547,380
463,658
8
Audit report information
As the income statement has been omitted from the filing copy of the financial statements, the following information in relation to the audit report on the statutory financial statements is provided in accordance with s444(5B) of the Companies Act 2006.
The auditor's report is unqualified and includes the following:
Opinion
In our opinion the financial statements:
give a true and fair view of the state of the company's affairs as at 31 December 2024 and of its profit for the year then ended;
have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
Senior Statutory Auditor:
Steven Griffen FCA FCCA
Statutory Auditor:
Galloways Accounting (Audit) Limited
Date of audit report:
17 December 2025
9
Operating lease commitments
As lessee
The operating leases represent lease of the business premises. The lease is negotiated over a term of 5 years with the option to extend the lease terms once the initial term is complete.
At the reporting end date the company had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, as follows:
2024
2023
£
£
Total commitments
201,024
301,536
GOLF ACADEMIES LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
9
Operating lease commitments
(Continued)
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As lessor
At the reporting end date the company had contracted with customers for minimum lease payments totalling £1,014,511 (2023: £2,064,879).
The lease contracts are denominated in various currencies and the above figures are translated into sterling using the closing rate at each period end.
10
Parent company
The company is a wholly owned subsidiary undertaking of GPS Industries LLC organised as limited liability companies in the state of Delaware and incorporated in USA.
The smallest group the Company is part of is Club Car, LLC and the largest and ultimate parent entity is Platinum Equity Capital MajorDrive Partners, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership.
There is no ultimate controlling person.