Quintero Golf Club, long celebrated as one of the Top 100 Public Courses in the United States, has reopened to public play after completing a multi-million-dollar renovation project. The five-month restoration effort, which began on June 2 and…
Flavoured gin has emerged as one of the most exciting success stories in recent years, with its penetration growing by an incredible 160% year-on-year. This remarkable trend reflects the adventurous spirit of consumers and an influx of innovative…
What’s driving the interest in golf among gin manufacturers? Previously, I discussed Eden Mill's gin, and now I’m pleased to present Ben Lomond Scottish Gin's Open Special Edition 2025 (see below). While beer and whisky brands have traditionally…
At the beginning of this year, magazine circulation was reported to decline 7.3% in 2024, as noted in this year's ABC Consumer Report. Conversely, digital subscriptions experienced a robust increase of 20% during the same period. This tells…
I struggle to take seriously manufacturers who believe that simply adding the word "golf" to a product's name will make it appealing to us golfers. For instance, someone once suggested a sunscreen they claimed was specially formulated for…
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…
The Tom Doak Golf Weekend may not initially sound like a genuine and creative idea. Nonetheless, it will be meaningful and memorable for all golfers interested in the subtleties and details of golf course design. Who wouldn't be…
What could be a better birthday present than a brand-new pair of ECCO golf shoes? And guess what? The ECCO Golf LT1 shoes have finally hit the stores. So, what are you waiting for? Treat yourself and hit…
A modern golf cart fleet can be a real profit center for golf clubs. An investment in modern vehicles that pays for itself within a few years and provides guests and the club with real added value. Here,…
Ocotillo Golf Club - one of the most highly regarded, family-centric daily-fee golf clubs in the greater Phoenix area - has placed a new emphasis on neighborhood hospitality, including a refresh of its restaurant and patio dining areas. …
I think the question has arisen in you too whether a major international competition - like the 2021 AIG Women’s Open at Carnoustie Golf Links - could affect the perception of golf. Apparently, it can. The 2021 AIG…
ECCO Golf must have thought a lot about how to enhance or uplift the design and the image of its 4 iconic golf shoes. Then, successfully persuaded J. Lindenberg’s design team to redesign these shoes and create a…
When I saw the new Scotty Cameron Champions Choice putters, immediately Scotty Cameron Teryllium T22 putters came to my mind. That’s why I thought it worthwhile to deal with limited edition, new Scotty Cameron Champions Choice putters. Let's discover…
Everyone’s needs and abilities are different so the first question really is; how good do you have to be in order to be successful in your market and/or to meet the demands of your ownership, members, and guests?…
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 &…
Throughout 128 years of our club’s history, committee meetings had taken place in the clubhouse, a council building or gathered round a hotel boardroom. On three occasions last month, that tradition was broken as several members of our…
Troon has been selected to manage the Lake Persidential Golf Club. Billy Casper Golf was in charge of the management of this semi-private club in Upper Marlboro, Maryland since 2014. During that period Lake Presidential Golf Club went…
The French Riviera's only golf resort, the Royal Mougins Golf Resort (since 1993; member of IMG Prestige) has just completed a comprehensive upgrade of the bunkers and irrigation system. This is part of the significant six-figure upgrade. Royal Mougins Golf Resort's 18-hole championship…
The famous interior designer Lazaro Rosa-Violán returned to PGA Catalunya Resort to create something great after the successful design project of the Hotel Camiral. He is considered to be a fashionable interior designer. It seems like that not only the Hotel…
I see many interesting technologies and digital solutions are entering into to the hospitality industry (e.g. Pebble Beach Company's virtual concierge service in cooperation with IBM Watson). This is why I wanted to scrutinize PGA Catalunya Resort's new…