That year, Fleming was captain of Wentworth, an old, prestigious golf club in north-west Surrey. The other 300-odd, bigger and more expensive still, are located on the private roads that snake through the golf club and wrap tightly around it. (Although, of course, most golf club fees have never fallen within the average person’s comfort zone.) “Children drink Red Bull before exams.” In 2019, Red Bull earned Reignwood $3.1bn in revenue. Fleming decided he couldn’t afford Wentworth any more and joined West Hill Golf Club nearby, paying around £2,400 annually.

Source: The Guardian March 02, 2021 06:00 UTC