The world’s number 1 range technology, Toptracer, and the UK Women’s Golf Community – founded by Jasmine, aka The Jazzy Golfer – joined forces for a groundbreaking driving range takeover that brought together more than 130 women and…
Golf and golf participation have set so many all-time records over the last few years, it’s hard to keep track of them all. Rounds played, new golfers across all demographics, returning golfers, new women golfers, new junior golfers…
Golf clubs should not operate in isolation from the local community and region. It harms the relationship between the golf club and the local community. Golf clubs simply cannot prosper without the support of the local communities. Those…
Remember, authentic and organic always win. In the world of micro-influencers, authenticity is the currency. What can brands achieve from cooperating with mega-influencers like Peter Finch (500K followers on YouTube) or Rick Shiels? In a previous article, I…
Already in 2018, I found impressive apartments in Las Colinas Golf & Country Club (south of the Costa Blanca, in Alicante). I found in a European Tour Properties study: "Homes within golf resorts are worth 19% more on…
This could be just another new business win announcement of Troon Privé (the private club operating division of Troon). However, what caught my attention was the fact that the Oldfield Club and Community is cooperating with Audubon International…
When I first heard of Shot Scope's all-new virtual social community, the Course Hub social community somehow Nir Eyal's Hook Model (see his 'Hooked: How to build habit-forming products' book) came to my mind. Before I would tell…
Early this week I had been on a FAM trip to Oaks Prague (Czech Republic). Before I would share my impressions and thoughts about the golf resort it is interesting to understand the needs and expectations of affluent…
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…
Troon has been selected to manage the Colonial Country Club in Memphis, Tenn. Troon Privé, the private club operations division of Troon, will manage this 18-hole facility. The Colonial Country Club was established in 1913 and provides a full-service, private-club experience. The…
The year 2017, was a great year for the Spanish home sales. The Spanish house price index published by Tinsa shows a significant rise in real estate prices in 2017: Barcelona, Madrid area - 7,5% the Mediterranean coast up…
As my reader Breki, wrote me that golf courses are also feeling the disadvantages of the recession, but it has another aspect as well. In the current economic situation when we are reconsider how we would like to…
Do you think the number of junior golfers in the United Kingdom, particularly in England, has declined over the past few years? It would be interesting to explore the reasons behind this trend and how we can encourage…
In 2018, I presented at the Share Algarve conference in Vilamoura and stayed at the Anantara Vilamoura Algarve Resort. The hotel's incorporation of local culture and Portuguese design into its architecture and proximity to the Dom Pedro Victoria…
I believe indoor golf has evolved beyond mere trends and should be recognized as a valuable innovation. The trend remained prevalent in 2023, with 18.4 million individuals in the United States engaging in off-course golf activities. One of…
Last week, I started reading Robbie Kellman Baxter's bestseller, "The Membership Economy." As I read, I realized that the topic is highly relevant to golf clubs. Please share your thoughts in the comments – I'm curious to hear…
In 2023, Sky Sports Golf experienced remarkable success in viewership, breaking numerous records and significantly increasing viewership among individuals under 35. Here are some exciting statistics that undeniably prove I am not just talking to the wind: The…
Can we say that despite the noise around LIV Golf, the tournament struggles to attract interest and sponsors? To what extent does the style of LIV Golf appeal to golf enthusiasts? Is it perceived as attractive or unappealing…
Would you believe that between 35-50% of the world’s mangrove forests were lost between 1980-2000? The Rainforest Trust makes that claim. It is worth knowing that mangrove forests provide ideal habitats for fish, crustaceans, and other organisms seeking…
I am slowly reaching the age when I have to pay much more attention to health problems that I previously only heard about. Don't worry; I'm perfectly healthy. The point is that I want to live much more…