The Home of Golf has engaged Eureka Solutions to implement software that will help keep St Andrews Links at the forefront of the global game. St Andrews Links Trust says that the introduction of vital business software has already proved transformative and will continue to improve its operations. The move is part of a digital transformation across the Trust, which has also included a recently relaunched website to modernise its digital operations and provide customers, suppliers and staff with a world-class service both on the ground and online.
The impetus for the digital overhaul came following the introduction of a new CEO, Neil Coulson, in December and the Trust preparing to welcome The 150th Open in July, which delivered record numbers through retail, social media and website traffic.
Paul Cree, head of finance at St Andrews Links Trust, was involved in the institution’s move to embrace powerful tech known as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software and said: “There have been lots of positives for us and we have taken massive steps forward already. I think the possibilities look endless at this stage and that’s quite an exciting thing to see and appreciate, having come from having a finance system that was previously pretty static and inflexible.
“We needed to step up to a more modern platform. We knew we wanted a cloud-based option and that transforming our purchase-to-pay cycle was a priority. Now, we are able to dissect our data in ways that is meaningful to us, building the reports we need centrally, but also allowing departments and sites to access their information and only their information. The time and effort this will save at our month end is a big win.”
David Lindores, CEO at Eureka Solutions, added: “It’s been a privilege to work with such a globally renowned sporting institution – and to see the software we have rolled out making such an instant and positive impact. We have an excellent track record in delivering for sporting and hospitality organisations. I’m delighted that we have continued that by coming in under budget on this project for the St Andrews Links Trust.”
