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How a golf course diversification became a resounding success on a West Yorkshire farm

Diversifying into golf may be an expensive option, but Philip Rowbottom's farm business is thriving as a result

Mia Willemsen
News and business reporter
clock • 4 min read
How a golf course diversification became a resounding success on a West Yorkshire farm

Diversifying into a golf course is seen as a high-maintenance and expensive option, but third-generation farmer Philip Rowbottom and his father found an 18-hole course has proved to be a resounding success....

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