Braemar Golf has started the pre-opening phase of its management deal with Zavidovo Golf to develop the Golf Club Zavidovo, PGA National in Russia.

The current phase will see Braemar Golf take on responsibility for the grow-in of the course and the recruitment of management and operating teams, as well as marketing services. Braemar Golf managing director Keith Haslam said: "We believe golf is a sleeping giant in Russia and, during the pre-opening phase, one of our key objectives is to grow interest in the game."

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