Monthly Archives: July 2016

Who is going to lecture for sure at the GolfBIC 2017?

By: 2016. 07. 29.

The world renowned motivational speaker in the club industry, Gregg Patterson, along with the NGCOA and EGCOA Chief Executive Officer’s Jay Karen and Lodewijk Klootwijk have been confirmed as speakers for the annual GolfBIC event in 2017. GolfBIC is…

How could Golf Pride provide better brand experience?

By: Brandon Sowell 2016. 07. 27.

 What are Golf Pride's biggest business challenges in 2016? Overall our retail business has had a strong year, particularly in North America among the large retailers. Our biggest challenge is continuing to increase awareness about the performance benefits of new grips with 2/3…

Looking for Alternative Golf Experiences

By: Cathy Harbin 2016. 07. 25.

We love golf, it is a great game.  We love it for a variety of reasons; the history, the tradition, the honor, the integrity, the competition, we love that it is fun, it’s social, it’s welcoming and it’s…

How can IMG make The 2019 Solheim Cup great?

By: 2016. 07. 22.

Probably you remember that Scotland won last year the right of hosting The 2019 Solheim Cup. The tournament will be held at The Gleneagles Hotel. It seems like that Scotland does not leave the success to chance. VisitScotland on…

What should Lumine improve in its The Lakes course?

By: 2016. 07. 21.

Lumine Mediterránea Beach & Golf Community announced yesterday it will be making a strategic investment in The Lakes course to enhance guest and playing experiences. The Lakes course is a Greg Norman designed, par-71, 6300-meter long golf course. Lumine…

What can prove Club Car’s fuel saving capabilities?

By: 2016. 07. 20.

In general, I wrote about new products and solutions for your golf club business. This time I happy to share with you the results of  The Grove's (host of this year’s British Masters supported by Sky Sports) investment…

What can Golf Pride wish more for the future?

By: 2016. 07. 19.

Golf Pride, claimed 9 of the top 11 finishers, including the 2016 Champion Golfer of the Year, who relied on Golf Pride’s Brushed Cotton Cord Technology to negotiate the adverse weather that plagued Royal Troon. In all, 110…

What will be like Sunderland of Scotland’s 2017 collection?

By: 2016. 07. 18.

Sunderland of Scotland has just unveiled its new collection for Spring Summer 2017 (see examples at the end of this post). The new collection of Sunderland of Scotland comes with a variety of vibrant colors and incorporates technologically advanced…

Is the new hotel of PGA Catalunya Resort attractive?

By: 2016. 07. 14.

Probably you remember, that in last May, I wrote about that the PGA Catalunya Resort will add a new 5-star hotel, the Hotel Camiral in June following an investment of €33 million. So from now on, we can enjoy the…

Will you recognize the new Cape Club by Troon?

By: 2016. 07. 12.

Do you remember, when I wrote about the renovation of The Cape Club (formerly Ballymeade Country Club; managed by Troon) in last March?  This renovation project is now almost complete. The Cape Club by Troon, located on Cape Cod in Falmouth,…

How can help the Berenberg Gary Player Invitational?

By: 2016. 07. 08.

Similar to 2015, the Berenberg Gary Player Invitational will be held at Wentworth Club. This year it will be held between July 17-18. Berenberg and The Player Foundation are continuing to support Depaul (helps who are homeless, vulnerable and disadvantaged) who…

Why are craft beers less popular among golfers?

By: 2016. 07. 07.

Golf Management Group (GMG) has just announced a new partnership with Molson Coors, the beer-led composite wholesaler. The new agreement will enable all of the Golf Management Group's near-500 member golf clubs to access competitive national beer pricing…

Why are BGL greenkeepers so excited?

By: 2016. 07. 01.

Three of Burhill Golf and Leisure Ltd.'s greenkeeping staff have been nominated for the prestigious Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year Award 2016. Emily Gammon, Andy Morgan, and Ross Butler, all qualified apprentice greenkeepers at BGL venues, have…