When I mentioned KemperSports taking over the management of the Tidewater Golf Club last August, they surprisingly didn't mention any plans for bunker or golf course renovation. They simply said the golf club would undergo a major transformation.…
I have already reported to you twice this year that it is not impossible to solve the damage caused by floods to the bunkers of our golf courses. Now, I will show you the example of Hoover Country…
It has come to my attention that Aphrodite Hills is currently undergoing a trial of the Capillary Bunkers system. This trial has been initiated with the objective of identifying an alternative solution to reduce the expenses incurred in…
We all know that to achieve top-quality bunkers, we need to invest cca. 15-25% of our labor budget maintaining bunkers annually and then we didn't talk about the material cost. But what if a golf club decides not…
When I shared this news, Ian D.N. Fetigan, CCM, CAM (former GM at Esplanade Golf & Country Club) told me on Linkedin that he has got a fresh experience with the implementation and usage of CapillaryFlow. In this…
Sand replacement can be taxing on golf clubs. You get sands that are contaminated, and they have to replace them. Because of this, many golf clubs are considering reducing the number of bunkers on their golf courses. Are…
The Country Club of Columbus in Georgia was founded in 1909. The course was rebuilt in the early 1920s by Donald Ross. Architect Drew Rogers, at the time working for Arthur Hills, renovated it between 2000-2002, but until…
Before I get into the details, I cannot neglect the adventurous history of the Skylark Golf & Country Club (previous name: Quinn Dell). Just Develop It Limited (JDI; a global investment company based in Hampshire, UK) acquired the…
Jim Moore wrote an interesting article (Bunkers: Can your golf course afford them?) about the challenges of maintaining bunkers in golf courses. He listed how golf clubs are trying to avoid overspending the budget (e.g. buying cheaper fertilizer,…
I think there is nothing new in that Korea is one of the most valuable golf markets in the world. A recent study of the Yuwon Golf Foundation found that the golf industry in South Korea is worth an estimated…
Bunker Mentality has just announced that they have become a clothing partner of the Turkish Airlines Open. According to my sources, they decided to take up the sponsorship, after seeing direct links at the start of the season between their…
Cleveland Golf has just launched its 2 new game-improvement wedges, the Smart Sole 2.0 C wedge and the Smart Sole 2.0 S wedge. The Smart Sole 2.0 C wedge meant to eliminate the chunked wedge. The Smart Sole 2.0 C is encouraging crisper, more consistent greenside chips with…
I have just heard that Bunker Mentality is looking for somebody who could represent their brand in 2015. They are looking for an ardent golfer. If you think you are a golf addict then compare yourself with Bunker…
I really hate it when I have to hunt for my golf ball in a deep bunker with steep walls. It's definitely one of the reasons why I'll never forget my game at Las Colinas Golf & Country…
On June 23, 1988, a NASA scientist's testimony significantly expanded global awareness of climate change. Concurrently, businesses began recognizing environmentalism as a marketable attribute. Coincidentally, this period marked the inception of the term "greenwashing." This was important to…
Troon has been selected to manage the Valley Country Club - Founded in 1956 - in Centennial, Colorado, southeast of Denver. Troon Privé, Troon's private club operating division, will manage club operations, agronomy, food and beverage, and membership…
Is it worth it for golf clubs to invest in diesel vehicles for development in 2024? Despite the current trend, diesel vehicles will still be permitted for use in the UK until 2035, as opposed to the previously…
The Old Course at Dom Pedro Golf Vilamoura is probably the most popular of the Dom Pedro Golf venues. During these months, the golf club undergoes an extensive renovation. In 2018, when I spoke at the Share Algarve…
Back in 2017, I had the pleasure of meeting Colin Mayes in person during the 2017 World Swimming Championships in Hungary. Colin competed in the senior category, and at his request, I took him to visit the Pannonia…
This summer marks an important milestone as Tewkesbury Park celebrates its amazing 10-year transformation into one of the top golf resorts in the UK! Between 2016 and 2018, Tewkesbury Park underwent a two-year, £9m facelift. In 2018, the…