Tuesday 8th September, 2026
GGA Partners has announced the integration of the advisory activities of Cornerstone Golf, further expanding the international consulting firm's capabilities and expertise across the golf, resort, hospitality, and leisure sectors.
The move follows the successful divestment of Cornerstone Golf's operating interests, enabling founder John Weir to focus exclusively on advisory and consulting work. As part of this transition, Weir joins the GGA Partners EMEA office as a Director, where he will play a key role within the firm's transaction advisory practice, supporting clients on acquisitions, disposals, investment opportunities, strategic partnerships, and development projects.
GGA Partners and John Weir have successfully collaborated on assignments throughout the UK, Europe, and internationally. This integration represents a natural evolution of that long-standing professional relationship, bringing together highly complementary experience and expertise to better serve clients navigating complex strategic, operational, and investment decisions.
Commenting on the announcement, John Weir said:
"Having completed the sale of Cornerstone Golf's operating businesses, my focus is now entirely on advisory work and helping clients navigate the opportunities and challenges they face. GGA Partners has long been recognised as a leader in strategic consulting and transaction advisory services, and I am delighted to be joining a team whose values, expertise, and client-focused approach align so closely with my own.
Having worked alongside the GGA team on numerous occasions over the years, I know firsthand the calibre of its people and the impact of their work. Joining GGA provides an opportunity to contribute to a firm I have long respected and to help clients navigate complex decisions through informed advice, commercial insight, and practical solutions."
Rob Hill, Managing Partner, EMEA, GGA Partners, added:
"John is one of the most respected and experienced professionals in golf, bringing a unique combination of operational, ownership, investment, and advisory experience. We have worked together for many years and have always valued his commercial insight, practical perspective, and deep understanding of business performance.
This integration represents a natural evolution of that relationship and strengthens our ability to support clients, particularly in the specialities of investment, transactions, strategic growth, and business transformation. John's appointment further enhances the breadth of expertise we can bring to our clients around the world."
The integration reinforces GGA Partners' commitment to delivering industry-leading advisory services across strategy, governance, operations, transaction advisory, financial planning, membership, development, and destination planning. Existing Cornerstone Golf consulting clients will continue to receive uninterrupted service while benefiting from access to GGA's broader team, specialist expertise, international experience, and global reach.
Media Contact:
Rob Hill
rob.hill@ggapartners.com
