19 entries: Hawaii

A Hawaii expert will lead the Kapalua Golf

By: 2016. 06. 15.

Troon has just announced that Alex Nakajima has been named as the new general manager at Kapalua Golf located on the island of Maui in Hawaii. Nakajima replaces Mike Jones, who spent the last eight-plus years as general…

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How much will Boxto’s US sales team grow in 2024?

By: 2023. 12. 19.

Boxto (Launched at the 2023 PGA Merchandise Show) – manufacturer of premium handcrafted leather golf shoes and belts – has appointed 7 new independent sales reps for territories across the U.S. as it prepares for a landmark 2024.…

Medinah Country Club David Schneider new GM COO

How will Medinah Country Club evolve under David Schneider as the new GM?

By: 2023. 08. 10.

In an interview three years ago, I spoke with Robert A. Sereci, the GM/COO of Medinah Country Club, regarding how private golf clubs were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in terms of their business impact. Word has just…

Mark Chapelski Troon International

What can Mark Chapleski be proud of during his 24 years at Troon International?

By: 2023. 04. 26.

I have enjoyed Troon's & Troon International's trust almost since the start of Golf Business Monitor in 2009. Thanks to them, I got to know many golf industry best practices. Adopting a 'growth mindset' is one of the…

Troon International Infographic_Leader Movements 2022

Who has Troon International promoted to leadership positions internally?

By: 2022. 09. 13.

This year we can see an interesting HR trend globally. Namely, the increase in internal career moves. HR professionals really like this solution. When golf clubs a struggling to retain their best talents in various fields and the…

Black Desert Resort Construction

Black Desert Resort gets a very playable Tom Weiskopf-designed golf course

By: 2022. 03. 31.

I have just found a very interesting golf resort development project, the Black Desert Resort. The Black Desert Resort is a 600-plus acre resort, golf and entertainment district in Ivins, Utah, a suburb of St. George. D.A. Davidson…

Mauna Lani Golf Pink Flag Troon Women's Golf Month

How “Troon Women’s Golf Month” is contributing to breast cancer awareness month?

By: 2020. 10. 05.

The World Cancer Research Fund and the American Institute for Cancer Research say "Breast cancer is the most commonly occurring cancer in women and the second most common cancer overall. There were over 2 million new cases in…

Kapolei Golf Club close to the hole and the clubhouse

Why should Kapolei Golf Club humanize its business?

By: 2020. 07. 23.

Probably you have already heard of Troon has been selected to manage Kapolei Golf Club an 18-hole daily-fee club in Kapolei, Hawaii on the island of Oahu. Troon Golf, the resort and daily-fee operations division of Troon, will…

Ocean Course at Hokuala on Kaua‘i - a Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course

Is Ocean Course at Hokuala on the path of perfection?

By: 2019. 06. 26.

Billy Casper Golf has been recently selected to manage Ocean Course at Hokuala (on the Hawaiian island of Kauai). The American golf club management company will oversee clubhouse operations, golf course maintenance, marketing, sales, staffing, merchandising, golf instruction…

The Leeward Coast of Oahu, home of Mākaha Valley Resort

What is Tiger Woods’ contribution to the Mākaha Valley Resort?

By: 2019. 04. 09.

I think we can all agree upon that Tiger Woods is still at the beginning of his golf architecture career and business. So far he was involved in 10 golf course design projects. His first golf course design…

Turtle Bay Resort Arnold Palmer Course

Who will recognize Turtle Bay Resort in 2019?

By: 2018. 12. 19.

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…

Troon Card 2019 program

What are the novelties in the 2019 Troon Card program?

By: 2018. 10. 03.

I think it was in 2015 when I wrote last time about the Troon Card program. This is why I was curious to see what can the 2019 Troon Card program (a discount card; the golf industry’s leading loyalty…

Kapalua, Plantation Course #18

What will Kapalua Golf’s multi-million enhancement include?

By: 2018. 03. 26.

The Ben Crenshaw and Bill Coore designed Plantation Course at Kapalua Golf & Tennis (Maui, Hawaii) is expected to undergo a multi-million dollar enhancement project aimed at refining and revitalizing the 27-year-old golf course. No worries, this year you will still able to play…

The Pro Shop at Gearhart Golf Links

The Paradox of the Golf Equipment Industry: The Demise of the Green Grass Shop – Part 2.

By: John Strawn, Director, Global Golf Advisors 2017. 08. 08.

In 1989, the designer of a new American golf course called Persimmon Ridge hit the ceremonial first tee shot at the grand opening. As the now-familiar sound of a metal driver hitting a ball rang across the teeing…

Troon Glasco and Ryan

What are the latest promotions at Troon?

By: 2017. 02. 17.

As the current Troon Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, John Easterbrook, has been appointed as the chief membership officer for the PGA of America, Troon had to find a replacement. Troon has named Mike Ryan and…

Jason Day signs a contract with Nike Golf

Jason Day broke up with TaylorMade…partially

By: 2017. 01. 01.

I know for some of you this is not totally new that TaylorMade allowed Jason Day to sign a contract with Nike Golf. However, it is interesting to see, how Adidas is becoming more permissive and flexible even…

How will benefit EWGA’s members from Troon partnership?

By: 2016. 06. 16.

The EWGA (Executive Women’s Golf Association; founded in 1991), the largest women-focused national amateur golf association in the United States and Troon announced the renewal of their multifaceted Supporting Partnership. The partnership is designed to increase women participating in…

The King Kamehameha Golf Club selects Troon

By: 2015. 07. 07.

Troon has been selected to manage The King Kamehameha Golf Club in Maui, Hawaii. The King Kamehameha Golf Club is the only private 18-hole golf course in Maui, Hawaii.  The par-72 course originally designed by Ted Robinson Sr. in 1991, and…

What did Golfweek found in Kapalua Golf?

By: 2015. 04. 10.

Again Kapalua Golf was recognized by Golfweek as the No. 1 Best Course You Can Play in Hawaii. This not the first time, actually the 9th constructive year that the Plantation Course maintained top billing in Golfweek's prestigious…