I thought it might be useful for you to learn about the everyday challenges of an American public golf course - Maple Lane Golf Club - and what solutions he found for them. You can read my interview…
Westchester Hills Golf Club in White Plains, New York recently completed a $3.5 million golf course renovation by famed architect Rees Jones. In addition, the 109-year-old club also completed a $1 million pool renovation focused on providing a resort-style setting…
Remember, authentic and organic always win. In the world of micro-influencers, authenticity is the currency. What can brands achieve from cooperating with mega-influencers like Peter Finch (500K followers on YouTube) or Rick Shiels? In a previous article, I…
Already in 2018, I found impressive apartments in Las Colinas Golf & Country Club (south of the Costa Blanca, in Alicante). I found in a European Tour Properties study: "Homes within golf resorts are worth 19% more on…
In January, I already told you about the opening of the W Costa Navarino hotel this year. The launch of the hotel will be on August 11. It will be the first W Hotel in Greece. Before I share…
The Amundi Evian Championship (21–24 July, Evian Resort Golf Club) is the only Major played in continental Europe. Rolex, a partner of the event for more than 20 years, will once again be the Official Timekeeper. Rolex is…
The world’s leading driving range technology provider, Toptracer, is giving golfers across the globe a unique chance to take on The Old Course at St Andrews during Open week in the latest edition of its 9-Shot Challenge global…
Insider Intelligence found in 2022, worldwide retail e-commerce sales will exceed $5 trillion for the first time, accounting for more than a fifth of overall retail sales. In 2022, worldwide retail sales are poised to grow 5% year-over-year…
It is clear as noonday, that consumers – among them golfers – are more likely to respond favorably to membership offers and communication messages if the golf club treats them in a personal manner. As competition increases, golf…
Industry-leading range technology provider, Toptracer, has just launched a brand-new game mode: Toptracer30. The exciting new game mode puts players in 30 realistic virtual on-course scenarios and measures how successfully the player navigates them – providing a mountain of…
Recently - at the U.S. Open, at The Country Club, Brookline - I had the chance to interview Jon Podany the Chief Commercial Officer of the USGA. This is what you can read here. Jon Podany, Chief Commercial…
Recently, the Pete Dye Golf Club has selected Club Caddie as its new golf club management software. This is why I interviewed Tony Kowalski, the general manager of the club to understand their needs, expectations, and most of…
I was beginning to believe that I had found a very useful new type of golf club. What is it about? PING ChipR is a fully-engineered short-game solution that combines elements of a putter and wedge to help…
Bernhard and Company has recently announced that the application process is officially open for the 2023 BIGGA Delegation trip. Open to all full BIGGA members, the Bernhard and Company BIGGA Delegation is one of the most highly regarded…
In recent years, the efforts of Sentosa Golf Club have impressed me the most as they try to make their operations environmentally friendly and sustainable. The 2022 EIGCA Annual Meeting was held from Monday 27th to Wednesday 29th…
Last year Gamble Sands (located in Brewster, Wash.) launched the David McLay Kidd-designed QuickSands Course a 14-hole short course. The 18-hole Sands Course opened for play in 2014 to widespread acclaim, with the 100,000 square foot Cascades putting course following shortly thereafter. Now Gamble…
The Hanse Golf Design and Heritage Links won the renovation project of the Lake Merced Golf Club golf course renovation. Starting in October 2021, Hanse Golf Design (HGD) has collaborated with course builder Heritage Links on a comprehensive,…
Mizuno has announced the global release of 1,221 sets of the Mizuno Pro 221 muscleback irons, in astunning blue IP finish. The Mizuno Pro 221 muscleback irons, which will be available from Autumn 2022 boast a smoky blue…
We should be careful when we select influencers for our influencer marketing program. One of the biggest mistakes is to mix up popularity with influence. They are not the same. Popularity itself is about being liked and not…
Last October, Jason Straka was elected president of the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA) at the organization’s 75th Annual Meeting in Cleveland. Fry/Straka Global Golf Course Design won this renovation project for the Belleair Golf Club’s 2…
Personalization of products and services is one of the biggest marketing challenges for marketers as it became a must-have. For this reason, in this reason, you can hear firsthand from Drew Parsons (Territory Sales Manager Scotland & Cumbria,…
Now that I’m getting ready for my game tomorrow, I can think of nothing more than how I’m going to endure the heat. Today's temperature is 38C/100F outside and I cannot feel good without my air conditioner. It…
