Monthly Archives: January 2021

GolfBIC Online-conference-and-show-logo

What my next speaking engagement will be about at the GolfBIC Online?

By: 2021. 01. 28.

I am totally aware of the benefits of speaking engagements as a great tool to build my personal brand. This is why I started a couple of years ago to search for relevant golf business events and podcast…

Farleigh Golf Club 9th yellow Operation Pollinator program

How does Farleigh Golf Club help save the pollinators?

By: 2021. 01. 27.

How many of you remember my article where I wrote about Syngenta’s Operation Pollinator program? In essence, it helps golf clubs to create pollen and nectar-rich habitats in out-of-play areas. The importance of saving pollinators Before I would share…

Golf Saudi's Abdullah Kamakhi

Abdullah Kamakhi became Saudi Arabia’s 1st golf architect

By: 2021. 01. 27.

These days we are witnessing the latest achievement of Saudi Arabia to become a real golf country. First, let me summarize some of the achievements of the Kingdom: Host a Eurpean Tour event in 2019 at the Royal Greens…

CPG Ian Randell

CPG Thrive – A plan for the future that ensures the CPG, national PGAs & the sport thrive

By: Ian Randell - Chief Executive, Confederation of Professional Golf 2021. 01. 26.

Whilst 2020 presented many challenges to the golf industry and wider society, the recent release of the Confederation of Professional Golf’s [CPG] new strategic plan promises not only a thriving future for the organisation but perhaps more vitally,…

2021 Wilson Staff D9 irons technology explained

How will Wilson Staff D9 irons challenge its competitors?

By: 2021. 01. 25.

We can all agree that the Wilson Staff D7 club family was a huge success in 2019. The new Wilson Staff D9 irons fit well to the evolution process that started with the award-winning Wilson Staff FGTour V6 &…

Titleist Pro V1 in 2021 packshot

What to expect from Titleist Pro V1 & Pro V1x in 2021?

By: 2021. 01. 21.

Last year, after a lengthy testing period, Titleist launched what they called the next-generation Titleist Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls. I have just received the news about the latest Titleist Pro V1 and Pro V1x. I will try…

Vokey WedgeWorks M Grind Collection M-Grind-LTD

How can the Vokey WedgeWorks M Grind Collection change your game?

By: 2021. 01. 20.

I am very curious about what the virtual PGA Show in Orlando will be like next week. It is fair to say it will be challenging for everybody to experience new products like the Vokey WedgeWorks M Grind…

TaylorMade SIM2 Max driver vertical

Find the extra forgiveness in the new TaylorMade SIM2 drivers!

By: 2021. 01. 19.

Have you enjoyed your game with the TaylorMade M series drivers? Personally, I am very happy with the forgiveness of the TaylorMade M6 driver. In the new TaylorMade SIM2 drivers, you will realize soon that TaylorMade increased the…

Burhill Group staff development Clubhouse

Burhill Group stays on top of employee needs

By: 2021. 01. 18.

Those golf clubs will be able to realize their customer experience strategy who invest in their employees and put them first. They will be able easier to retain their best talents too. By investing in employee experience (EX)…

PopStroke Entertainment & Bridgestone Golf & Tiger Woods Ventures

Bridgestone Golf cooperates with PopStroke to exploit golf entertainment

By: 2021. 01. 15.

My latest interview with Klaus-Peter Schneider, the co-Founder of Snyder Golf confirmed my assumptions that golf is struggling with its image and perceptions. The game of golf is still associated with exclusionary/snob, being slow, difficult to play...just a…

The Manor House Hotel Bedroom

The Manor House Golf Club’s optimistic spring and summer offer

By: 2021. 01. 14.

I understand that the "show must go on". I have just read that the non-top priority groups and over 50s are likely to be vaccinated by May.  This is why I consider optimistic The Manor House Golf Club's…

Klaus Peter Schneider Snyder golf balls

How can Snyder golf balls encourage us to play more?

By: 2021. 01. 13.

Not so long time ago I came across the German Snyder golf balls in the magazine of the German Golf Club Managers Association (GMVD). Somehow the Snyder golf balls aroused my interest. This is why I invited Klaus-Peter…

Callaway Golf Apex 21 irons close look

The first Callaway Golf Apex irons designed with A.I.

By: 2021. 01. 12.

My first experience with Callaway Golf Apex irons was in 2014. It was the Apex Muscleback iron made from 1020 Carbon steel. The Callaway Golf Apex 2015 irons utilize the Cup 360 and came with quadruple net forging, precision milling,…

North Foreland Golf Club hero

What North Foreland Golf Club is preparing for The Open Championship?

By: 2021. 01. 11.

The 149th Open is still far away (11-18 July 2021, Royal St. George's). However, the North Foreland Golf Club is preparing how to take advantage of this major golf event. North Foreland Golf Club, located just 13 miles…

Bridgestone Golf e6 golf ball

How was the Bridgestone Golf e6 golf ball renewed?

By: 2021. 01. 07.

Bridgestone Golf is trying to keep up the success of its Bridgestone Golf e6 golf ball. Would you believe it is a 15 years old golf ball model? The Bridgestone e6 golf ball is the longest-running model in…

John-Brown-Jason-Harshbarger-GolfBack tee time market place

How can GolfBack help to drive direct tee time bookings?

By: 2021. 01. 06.

We have long witnessed a battle in the hotel industry between hotels and OTAs. Some experts believe the Covid-19 crisis will lead to the victory of direct booking or at least a bigger share. I don't say we…

Troon acquired Indigo Golf Partners

Troon’s acquisition of Indigo Golf Partners & the consequences

By: 2021. 01. 05.

In November, we talked about the new name of Billy Casper Golf (founded in 1989), Indigo Golf Partners (with nearly 7,000 employees; more than 160 golf courses, country clubs, and resorts in 29 states). In January 2019, the…

Personalization of golf club services and communication

How personalization can drive golf club members’ loyalty in 2021?

By: 2021. 01. 04.

We can all agree that the COVID-19 crisis made us understand the importance of relationships, care, understanding, and empathy. A Salesforce research found: 71% of customers believe businesses that have shown more care and empathy in 2020 have gained…