I have kept saying to golf club since the launch of the Club Car Precedent i3 golf cars is to prefer this golf cart model over those without the Visage navigation system. Connectivity with customers and colleagues is essential…
For companies in the golf, travel, or lifestyle sector, there are few opportunities as targeted, efficient, and commercially productive as the Rheingolf Show. Taking place from 20–22 February 2026 in Düsseldorf, this event has become Germany’s leading consumer…
Jumeirah Golf Estates has reinforced its position as a leader in innovation and sustainability by successfully installing GC Media’s Touchscreen 2.0 digital noticeboard platform, becoming the first venue in the Middle East to adopt the system. The initiative…
This year, we have witnessed an exciting array of mobile app development trends that inspire innovation and creativity, including the following: AI is no longer “nice to have”: it's becoming core to app functionality (e.g., personalized recommendations, predictive…
Earlier this year, I highlighted the exciting changes technology is bringing to the hospitality sector, particularly within the golf club industry. By integrating advanced technology into golf club operations, we can unlock numerous opportunities that significantly enhance our…
This review of the new PowaKaddy CT10 GPS golf trolley offers valuable insights that will be particularly beneficial for golf club operators. The golf trolley market is currently experiencing substantial innovation in 2025. This advancement is characterized by…
In recent years, we’ve seen a dramatic shift across the daily fee golf landscape as savvy operators have adjusted their business model to capitalize on an opportunity to create steady, recurring revenue streams from their core customers. As…
Here are the latest stay-and-play packages that SO/ Sotogrande Spa and Golf Resort Hotel has to offer. I will write the most important details you need to know below. The headline act of the new collection of packages…
I believe that the customer experiences that are most productive and memorable are the experiences that are convenient for the customer (including golfers). Convenience is about creating a situation that saves the customer effort and time. A PwC study found:…
One of my discoveries in 2023 was IOTee, the keyless golf cart fleet management solution that can help golf clubs have a new revenue stream and better cater to golf club members and guests (see customer experience). In…
A few days ago, I talked with Knight Schwandt (VP of Sales, Club Caddie) about how he sees golf clubs' success in personalizing their services and making their marketing activities data-driven. You can read the details here. Do…
Technology has revolutionized urban mobility, with app-enabled scooters and bikes now a staple in major cities. Similarly, Digital transformation is indispensable in the golf industry. Yet, while some operations have been transformed, others remain untouched. Considering the advancements…
Mike Keiser's book - The Nature of the Game - was very instructive for me. Perhaps it was this book that convinced me how exciting and beautiful the links courses are and why minimalist golf course architecture is…
Did you know that 46% of new hires fail and leave a company within the first 3-6 months on the job? And not only that but 89% of the time when new hires leave it’s an issue of…
Maybe I need to re-evaluate the autonomous/robotic lawnmowers? It so happened that I found an interesting study by the Scandinavian Turfgrass and Environment Research Foundation (STERF) on this topic. The study found: Results from 2020 showed few significant…
During the CV19 pandemic, we sat down (virtually) with some of the Spanish golf industry representatives and asked them a few questions about the state of the Spanish golf market, how they dealt with the situation, and the…
The Real Club de Golf El Prat has just extended its exclusivity agreement with La Mola Conference Center Hotel. La Mola is located next to the 10th hole of the North course of Real Club de Golf El…
Almost a year ago, I composed the list of TOP10 online tee time booking solutions for Portugal and Spain. The article received many comments and feedback. Among the comments, I found a very legitimate one, namely, where are…
I have been talking for a while about the importance of creating added value services not just for golfers, but also for golf clubs. This is why I think, Ingersoll Rand's latest acquisition is a smart way to…
Probably it is not an exaggeration to say that today's customers are more empowered and connected. These people are multi-taskers and mobile. Before you would say that this is only true for certain age-group and generation, then I have…