James Preston

Luxury Golf Lifestyle Consultant and former Country Club General Manager. Authority on private club memberships, golf business etiquette, and high-end tournament hospitality.

With 25 years of experience managing elite private country clubs, James offers an insider’s perspective on the business and social side of golf. He advises on navigating membership committees, the nuances of the "19th hole" networking, and the etiquette required at top-tier resorts and private venues. His expertise extends to the luxury travel sector, guiding golfers on how to plan bucket-list trips to Pebble Beach or the UK. James writes for the discerning golfer interested in the culture of the game, from dress codes and tipping to leveraging golf for business development and VIP hospitality experiences.