Monthly Archives: September 2021

Fun For All The Family At Dirab Golf & Country Club

Dirab Golf & Country Club is open again thanks to Golf Saudi

By: 2021. 09. 29.

Have you read in The Guardian in March that Saudi Arabia has spent at least $1.5bn on high-profile international sporting events in a bid to bolster its reputation? The Saudi sports economy has grown 174% in the last…

Abu Dhabi Golf Club clubhouse

How smart will be the enhanced clubhouse of the Abu Dhabi Golf Club?

By: 2021. 09. 28.

You must have heard that Aldar Properties sold the Abu Dhabi Golf Club Complex for $49 million in 2020. The new owner is a financial investor. Following new ownership at the start of 2021, the Club is now…

Farleigh Golf Club Operation Pollinator program 2021 Syngenta

How did Farleigh Golf Club commit to the Operation Pollinator program?

By: 2021. 09. 27.

I am so excited that another golf club has committed to sustainability and environmental protection by joining the Operation Pollinator program. So kudos to Farleigh Golf Club. Back in January, I have already written about Farleigh Golf Club…

GEO-Sustainable Golf Development Standard 2nd-resized

What are the new elements in GEO’s Sustainable Golf Development Standard 2.0?

By: 2021. 09. 22.

The first version/edition of GEO's Sustainable Golf Development Standard was created in 2016. The main focus was three areas: PreparationDesignConstruction Even then, I really missed the fourth element/phase, the "follow-up." To remain relevant and stay in business golf…

Scotty Cameron Phantom X 95 triple black putter sole

The new Scotty Cameron Phantom X 9.5 Triple Black putters for sophistication?

By: 2021. 09. 22.

Have you noticed how many golf equipment manufacturers use black? E.g. limited edition Titleist T-Series T100•S and T200 Black irons, Mizuno ST-G 220 driver, Callaway Rogue Pro Black irons, etc. I checked the significance of this color. I already had…

Carnoustie Golf Links 10 hole championship players-resized

The birth of a 10-hole tournament in Carnoustie Golf Links

By: 2021. 09. 20.

I’m always happy when a golf club invents a new game format that can bring new excitement to our game. Who remembers SPRINT6GOLF or Speedgolf? Now Carnoustie Golf Links tried to come up with something new. Hopefully, we…

Dunblane New Golf Club 1st John Deere fleet

How did the Dunblane New Golf Club purchase its 1st John Deere fleet?

By: 2021. 09. 16.

How sensational can the club’s first John Deere fleet be at Dunblane New Golf Club? Cecil Hutchison and James Braid designed their par-69, 6000 yards parkland golf course. The course manager Wesley Saunders has taken delivery of 11…

GolfStar-webbapp-900x600

How GolfStar takes control of its members’ tee time booking?

By: 2021. 09. 16.

Consumer behavior has changed radically in response to the COVID-19 lockdown. They became more price-sensitive/conscious than ever before. As a result, direct bookings are clawing their way back up hotels' distribution mix.  Golf clubs must rethink how and…

Mizuno ST-G 220 driver without a shaft

The new Mizuno ST-G 220 driver adds unparalleled adjustability

By: 2021. 09. 14.

I believe personalization is a must-have and not just a nice gesture or a luxury. We should master how personalization efforts can be used to enhance relationships with consumers, produce customer loyalty and positively impact the bottom line.…

Vicente Rubio Finca Cortesin general director

Will women feel more welcomed at Finca Cortesin after the Solheim Cup?

By: 2021. 09. 13.

It is not big news if I tell you that the 2023 Solheim Cup will be held in Finca Cortesin between September 18-24, 2023. Finca Cortesin will become the first venue in Spain to stage the Solheim Cup. What excites me much…

Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year winners Rhian Barton and Matthew Milligan

Who won the 2nd Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year competition?

By: 2021. 09. 08.

I found an interesting study from O.C. Tanner. They found the most important driver (37%) of great work is "Recognize me". To have a successful culture of recognition, you need to consider these 5 factors: Be specific &…

London Golf Club Heritage 5th Green

What could make the new London Golf Club website more effective?

By: 2021. 09. 07.

Once I received a piece of advice on website design and development: Decide on a consistent brand message and tone, one that you're committed to presenting consistently across.! Later I will explain it in regard to the new…

Farleigh Golf Club bar frontline workers

How does the Farleigh Golf Club make itself competitive?

By: 2021. 09. 06.

In the last three years I wrote about the Farleigh Golf Club (UK) for several reasons: Winner in various categories at the 59Club 11th Annual Award: my59 Ultimate Service Excellence, Golf Operations Team, Golf Manager of the Year…

Quinta do Lago South Course - 1st hole

What did Quinta do Lago spend his € 7m investment on the South Course?

By: 2021. 09. 02.

In the last two years, golf course renovations remained the most coveted actions/plans according to ASGCA. Turf conditioning and golf course design are still among the TOP 3 aspects of golfers where to play golf. Slowly, sustainability will…

AI Golf The Greenkeeper putting aid close look

Which putting aid can generate you awesome results?

By: 2021. 09. 01.

How many times has it happened to us that until we got close to the hole everything went well and then suddenly unintentionally, we destroyed our game with terrible putting (more than 3)? I also break my head…