Last year I was asked to show examples of unique golf course designs. This is how I mentioned among the others the Tom Doak-designed The Loop (Forest Dunes), and the 6-6-6 golf course design of the Nikanti Golf…
The Vaquero Club is an exclusive private club located in the affluent Westlake community on former ranch land west of the DFW airport. Established in 2001, Vaquero Club occupies 525 acres of what was once the Hunt brothers’…
To enhance the quality of its services, the Bull's Bridge Golf Club has taken the first step towards its very first renovation project since its establishment in 2004. McDonald and Sons is the construction contractor. The Bull’s Bridge…
Luxury in 2023 is more about aspiration, connection to life events, a moment in time, or lifestyle. Aspirations are diversifying, and golf clubs/resorts must attract new customers while catering to the existing customer base. Bain says the global…
It is becoming evident that wellness, sustainability, and technology will hold significant importance to consumers in 2023. These trends are already showing clear signs of growing popularity. Just think about the popularity of fitness and exercise products and…
The last time I wrote about the Apes Hill golf course (7041 yards, par-72, 18 holes) designed by Ron Kirby, I was very impressed with his work. Last December, I could only report that the Apes Hill golf…
What innovative club membership offers do the Champion Hills have? It is imperative to understand the recent trends of remote work, golf club usage patterns, and lifestyle changes (e.g. demand for sustainable golf club operations). Pre-pandemic customer preferences…
ASGCA published the 2022 ASGCA-SLRG Golf Facility Market Trend study early this year. It found that the 3rd most frequent project type in the last 2 years was green complex renovation or redesign. The very same study found…
The 2022 Presidents Cup has just ended. I am sharing with you now an interview with Rolex Partners Johnny Harris (Quail Hollow Club, President), Johno Harris (2022 Presidents Cup Chair), and Adam Sperling (Executive Director, 2022 Presidents Cup).…
Troon has been selected to manage Boca Grove, exclusive, members-only golf, tennis, and country club in Boca Raton, Fla. Troon Privé, the private club operating division of Troon, will manage golf, tennis and club operations, food & beverage, golf…
Can you imagine a major golf tournament like the 2020 US Women's Open will be held in December? Due to the coronavirus (aka COVID-19), the organizers found a new date for the tournament: between December 10-14, 2020. The…
Troon has been selected to manage The Virginian and its sister property, Nicewonder Farm & Vineyards, both of which are located in Bristol, Virginia. Troon Privé, the private club operating division of Troon, will oversee golf, club and food &…
Don't worry nothing bad happened at the Turtle Bay Resort on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. For those of you, who are not familiar with the Turtle Bay Resort, it is located on Oahu’s famed North Shore, approximately 50 minutes…
Last month, I shared with you the great news that the Tom Fazio-designed championship golf course (7509-yard) at Adare Manor went through a reconstruction. Now I can report on the opening of The Carriage House at Adare Manor (owned…
Let's finish the week with a Troon news. Troon has been selected to manage the Champion Hills Club, a private golf club in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Set in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Champion Hills Club is a member-owned club…
In less than two weeks, County Limerick’s 5* hotel and golf resort, Adare Manor will relaunch its wholly-reconstructed, Tom Fazio-designed championship golf course. To make the moment remarkable, they will hold an Exhibition Match on 20th April. Among the invited…
Troon Privé (the private club operations division of Troon) will manage Belfair, a private golf club community in Bluffton, South Carolina. Belfair is an award-winning 36-hole facility as well as the community’s property owners association. The club features two championship…
During the week that the European Tour visits the 2018 Ryder Cup host venue Le Golf National for the 100th Open de France, European Tour Properties will announce the 2022 host venue Marco Simone Golf & Country Club as the…
A KPMG study in 2014 found that the Dominican Republic (23% of the total supply; 28 golf courses) and Puerto Rico (17% of the total supply; 28 golf courses) is still ruling the Caribbean golf tourism market. Standalone golf…
I think there are at least two common motivations among the 4 bidders (Spain, Italy, Germany and Austria) for the 2022 Ryder Cup: golf enthusiasm and promoting their country (as a country of investment, tourism destination etc.). The…