42 entries: "Golf National"

Le Golf National green in permaculture2

What are Le Golf National’s recent innovative sustainability projects?

By: 2023. 05. 30.

As you know, Le Golf National is the French Golf Federation's facility and the host venue of several international golf tournaments (e.g., 2018 Ryder Cup, 2024 Olympic Games, French Open, etc.). That's why I was very curious about,…

Le Golf National 1st hole 2018 Ryder Cup

How Golf National solves its business challenges after the Ryder Cup?

By: 2021. 03. 22.

Paul Armitage left the club not so long time ago as the general manager of the Golf National. His successor is Philippe Pilato. He has been at Golf National for 25 years, almost since the day it opened.…

Le Golf National has retained GEO (sustainability) certification

Commitment to sustainability at Le Golf National is not a whim

By: 2018. 08. 23.

By completing and the new and improved OnCourse® program, Le Golf National has expressed its commitment to sustainable business management. As a matter of fact, Le Golf National has retained its GEO certification. Recently, Ryder Cup Europe and The Ryder Cup Organising…

2018 Ryder Cup at Le Golf National - the team

Le Golf National – A decade of Ryder Cup choices, challenges and changes

By: Paul Armitage - General Manager, Le Golf National 2017. 11. 08.

Almost 10 years ago, one mans’ vision (Pascal Grizot – vice chairman of the French Golf Federation and to be Chairman of the Organizing Committee of the 42nd Ryder Cup in France) and passion, supported by the French Golf…

How can the Le Golf National improve engagement?

By: 2016. 05. 06.

I keep telling you for a while that the regular golf carts will not satisfy that much the connected customers and from golf course operations aspect it is also less effective. Forward thinking golf clubs should shift away from mass…

American Golf National Academy is coming to High Legh Park Golf Club

By: 2015. 07. 14.

On 21st July will be opened the American Golf National Academy at the High Legh Park Golf Club in Cheshire. American Golf is promising to help golfers to hone their golf game by providing PGA Professionals in store and on…

World of Leading Golf convinced Le Golf National to…

By: 2015. 06. 01.

The home of the 2018 Ryder Cup, France's stunning Le Golf National, is the newest member of the World of Leading Golf. The club's outstanding L'Albatros course will play host to the biennial team event in September 2018…

FedEx Open de Golf title sponsor

FedEx is the new Title Sponsor of the Open de France

By: 2024. 02. 07.

Through a partnership with DP World Tour, FedEx has taken on the role of Title Sponsor for the prestigious Open de France held at Le Golf National. FedEx has become the official sponsor of the 106th edition of…

Buick LPGA Shanghai winner Danielle Kang

What will it take for the Buick LPGA Shanghai to return to Shanghai?

By: 2023. 08. 07.

In October, the Buick LPGA Shanghai - organized & promoted by IMG - will return to Shangai, China. It will be held at Shanghai Qizhong Garden Golf Club from October 12th to 15th. Buick will also present a…

London Golf Club Reece Salvage, Becky Bainbridge and Lewis Matthews

How does the London Golf Club retain its best talents?

By: 2022. 02. 02.

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed just about everything, including golf club HR and talent management. People are reevaluating their work preferences. Unfortunately, not always the job/work in golf club comes out as a winner. Employee experience must be…

Jean-franck Burou the new ADGF president

What business challenges will the new President of the ADGF face?

By: 2021. 08. 30.

As you may have noticed in recent years, I have tried to provide more insight into the French golf industry. I interviewed Olivier Denis-Massé (CMO, French Golf Federation - FFGOLF), Paul Armitage (former GM, Golf National), Pierre-André Uhlen,…

Golf Business Monitor in year 2020

Golf Business Monitor’s fascinating achievements in 2020

By: 2020. 12. 28.

When I first tried to summarize Golf Business Monitor's achievements in 2020, I wouldn’t have thought that due to character limits on LinkedIn I will not be able to complete what I wanted to share with you. Golf…

Ile aux Cerf Golf Club, Mauritius.

How will the COVID-19 transform the Mauritius golf industry’s future?

By: Priscilla Guranna, Sales & Marketing manager, Ile aux Cerfs Golf Club 2020. 04. 21.

Has there ever been any universal concern that has monopolized the attention of the whole planet? Definitely, not! This is a first of its kind, an incomparable and historical situation that, has brought the world to a halt.…

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How do golf clubs respond commercially to coronavirus? – Part 1.

By: 2020. 04. 04.

With this post, I am launching an article series where I would like to share with you how various golf club managers of leading golf clubs are trying to respond commercially to coronavirus. My unhidden intention is to…

59Club 10th Annual Industry Oscars

Who are the winners of 59Club’s 10th Annual Industry Oscars?

By: 2020. 03. 18.

The Forest of Arden Marriott Hotel & Country Club was the host venue of 59Club’s 10th annual Service Excellence Awards on March 12, 2020. On the night, 59Club presented 64 awards across 27 categories, recognizing ‘service excellence’ across…

Guy Kinnings about the 2020 Ryder Cup

The 2020 Ryder Cup from the organizer’s perspective

By: Guy Kinnings - Deputy CEO, Ryder Cup Director & CCO at PGA European Tour 2020. 01. 27.

The 2020 Ryder Cup will be hosted on The Straits® at Whistling Straits. The late Pete Dye designed both courses at Whistling Straits, as well as both courses at Blackwolf Run®. The Whistling Straits has a huge experience in…

20th IAGTO Awards logo

Who are the winners of the 20th annual IAGTO Awards?

By: 2019. 10. 21.

The 20th annual IAGTO Awards has just ended. It is time, to sum up, the winners and the possible future golf tourism trends. This year's votes were polled from IAGTO's 700+ golf tour operators in 63 countries. To…

Pierre-André Uhlen UGOLF French golf industry

How promising the French golf industry is? – Interview

By: 2019. 04. 15.

In the last couple of years, I asked several French golf industry leaders about the trends and future of golf in France. This is how I learned from: Olivier Denis-Massé (Marketing Director, French Golf Federation), Pierre Chevallier (French…

Open Golf Club leadership change

Where Open Golf Club is heading to in 2019?

By: 2019. 03. 28.

When we are talking about European golf club management companies or international golf club management companies operating in Europe we usually think about: Bluegreen (world #7),UGOLF (world #16),Marriott Golf (world #14),Crown Golf (world 19),Troon. However, we cannot neglect…

Golf GameBook Ryder Cup 2018 fan_game1_final

Are you a real Ryder Cup fan? Test it NOW!

By: 2018. 08. 07.

I can promise you I will not ask you as a Ryder Cup fan when will start the 2018 Ryder Cup. Just in case: 25th September 2018. Regarding major golf tournaments and events, I always highlight the importance…