Golf putting proposal for Worthing park; applicants invited to 'consider other activities'

Worthing Borough Council has launched an expression of interest process for operators who could deliver public putting sessions on the gardens’ southern lawn – a space that has hosted putting in the past.

“We’re looking for businesses or individuals who can add something special to one of Worthing’s premier parks over the summer months and potentially beyond,” the council said, in a Facebook post.

“We have launched an expression of interest process to receive proposals from operators that could run golf putting for the public at Marine Gardens.”

Marine Gardens, located to the west of Worthing’s seafront, is a popular park with a long history of putting and bowls. The site is within a conservation area, ensuring the characteristics of the gardens and surrounding neighbourhood are protected.

The council added: “Parking is plentiful in the area, and the green space is also home to Marine Gardens Cafe, an independently-owned destination loved by locals and visitors alike.

"We own and maintain the putting green, but it’s expected that any future operator would assist our parks team with ground maintenance. The green will continue to be publicly accessible. A small room within the pavilion comes as part of the concession licence and some putting equipment is included, should it be needed.

"Applicants are welcome to consider other activities that can be delivered alongside the putting green, but these must respect the special nature and setting of the gardens.”

The council would like the service to be available to the public ‘by Easter or sooner’. The deadline for applications is Wednesday, February 18.

For more details on how to apply, interested parties can visit Worthing Borough Council’s website: https://www.adur-worthing.gov.uk/estates/properties-and-land-available-to-buy-or-let/