Monthly Archives: October 2014

Phil Mickelson continues with Callaway Golf

By: 2014. 10. 29.

As it was expectable Phil Mickelson is continuing to work with Callaway Golf as a Staff Pro. Phil Mickelson has signed a multiyear extension with Callaway Golf. As a Staff Pro, he will continue to play Callaway clubs, a Callaway golf…

Do we really take more golf breaks than in 2009?

By: 2014. 10. 28.

International Golf Travel Market commissioned a survey about our core golfers' golf holiday habits. The research, conducted in September on behalf of IGTM by Sports Marketing Surveys Inc.  They found the followings: at least 50% of golfers in France…

Connection between net promoter score and golf club membership retention

By: 2014. 10. 22.

No matter how we look at it, golf club operation/business is a service. As such our interest is to measure the performance and satisfaction to attract new golfers and golf club members, but also to retain existing ones. …

Will Wilcox continues to be a Srixon/Cleveland Golf PGA Tour staff member

By: 2014. 10. 22.

Yesterday was announced Ian Poulter in joining the Acushnet Company team (Titleist, Footjoy) after 8 years with Cobra-Puma Golf. It is pritty logical, as Titleist does not have apparel, so Ian Poulter can continue with his golf clothing business…

Are drones the new rangefinders?

By: 2014. 10. 20.

First drones were used for military mission (e.g. for spying, bombing), but now it seems to me that they are gaining momentum in civil life as well. Last year Golf Channel tested drones in the Arnold Palmer Invitational at…

Mizuno JPX-850 fairway woods and hybrids with Shock Wave Sole

By: 2014. 10. 20.

Last week Mizuno announced the launch of PX-850 Fairway Woods and JPX-850 Hybrids, featuring Mizuno’s new Shock Wave Sole™ Technology and Quick Switch® Technology. The new Mizuno golf clubs will be available from November 7, 2014. Mizuno believes that Shock Wave…

2014 Volvo World Match Play Championship kicks off today

By: 2014. 10. 15.

In less than 3 hours starts the 2014 Volvo World Match Play Championship at the London Golf Club. The draw for the 2014 Volvo World Match Play Championship has been confirmed yesterday with some interesting match ups.  Here are…

Quinta do Lago’s North Course went through a redevelopment

By: 2014. 10. 13.

For some golfers Quinta do Lago’s North course is a hotchpotch. This is a really a disadvantageous perception of a golf course that is situated in such a competitive golf marketplace as Algarve where there are 40+ golf courses…

Saadiyat Beach Golf Club was the host MENA Golf Tour’s 25th event

By: 2014. 10. 12.

Saadiyat Beach Golf Club has long been (cca. since 2011) an active supporter of the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) Golf Tour's mission to grow new talent in the area. Not often occurs such thing that even…

Direct Golf chairman John Andrew receives PGA Award

By: 2014. 10. 10.

After 30 years of service, owner and chairman of Direct Golf John Andrew was awarded the prestigious title of ‘Fellow’ of the Professional Golfers Association. This is actually a recognition of John Andrew's contribution to the golf retail business…

Callaway Golf establishes a new driver category

By: 2014. 10. 09.

Callaway Golf really tries to pamper us. Sometimes I feel like it will be at the expense of learning how to swing correctly. To be honest who don't need an extra help? On Tuesday Callaway Golf launched officially…

V.I.P. custom fitting boutique from XXIO

By: 2014. 10. 07.

Time-time I come across with really interesting golf equipment brands that we can hardly read in magazines like Golf Digest or Golf Monthly. In last year September, the enigma of the month was Honma Golf, a luxury golf…

Ryder Cup 2014 and the contextual fan

By: 2014. 10. 06.

It is not so simple to enhance in-golf course experience and compete with TVs that can show much more to a viewer. This is why contextual technologies are gaining momentum. Do you remember when in September 2013 NFL…

Preview: Mizuno MP-T5 Wedge

By: 2014. 10. 01.

Mizuno has just launched its new wedge the Mizuno MP-T5 wedge. This new wedge is designed with insight from PGA Tour professional Luke Donald.  The new Mizuno MP-T5 wedge is featuring Mizuno’s patented Grain Flow Forging. The Grain Flow…