The R&A says there are 3 factors which influence the pace of play: The management of play;The course design and set-up;The players. In this interview with Stephen Knoop (Managing Director, Tagmarshal International) I try to get answers on,…
I am that golfer who goes to play golf with his friends to relax and talk with them during his stay in the golf club. What I experienced so far that we golfers need silence, tranquility, and silence…
SPRINT6GOLF, a quicker, shorter format of golf for players of all ages and abilities was recently launched. The essence of the SPRINT6GOLF format of golf is that you have to complete within 30-seconds your very first shot to…
I could easily start this post with the cliché of there is nothing new under the sun, but I will not do that. I think, Troon was the first golf club management company that came up with a…
The next interview in the Grow the Game Initiative series was with Rand Jerris, the Senior Managing Director of Public Services for Public Services for the United States Golf Association. He oversees many of the key functions of…
It is very likely that GolfBoard a 2-year-old company (started as a Kickstarter project: 127 backers pledged $105,589) lived up to expectations. In June 2015, I had the chance to report about GolfBoard's cooperation with Billy Casper Golf.…
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…
Not surprisingly, you are happy to read more about the offers of the Sotogrande. It is fair to say that in 2021 we were looking for: Sustainable spaces - we care much more about the spaces in which…
I was curious to figure out what can Portugal offer to active senior golf travelers. This is how this article was born. As I am analyzing the UN World Population Prospect 2018 study, I can see a growing…
There is no week when I do not hear about the importance of product and service personalization. Do you remember Mac Daddy 4 Callaway Custom Wedges from February 2018? Callaway is offering tour-level customization & personalization for Mac Daddy…
The subject of pace of play is a recurring topic among golf club managers. This matter can cause considerable inconvenience to golfers who wish to utilize their leisure time to play golf. It is not a novel concept…
Today, more and more golf club managers realize that there is a connection between the pace of play and the golf experience (see customer experience). Managing tee-time intervals properly can contribute a lot to golf experience and improve net…
2023 marked a year of unprecedented growth for Tagmarshal, the leading provider of on-course optimization technology in the golf industry. The company achieved a remarkable 57% revenue growth, attracted numerous new customers, and enhanced the pace of play and staff…
Tagmarshal, the market leader in optimizing on-course operations and pace-of-play management, has just partnered with Club Caddie. Tagmarshal and Club Caddie have aligned their focus on daily-fee courses and country clubs, solidifying their dedication to optimizing operations and…
In the current era, where technology is the driving force behind efficient performance, incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) in data processing has emerged as a fundamental component. For businesses aiming to innovate and stand out, AI represents a means…
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,…
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…
The size of the trunk was one of the reasons I bought a Saab many years ago. That's why it's worth taking a closer look at the new PowaKaddy Micra golf push cart. Brand new for 2022 is…
I spoke to Stephen Norton, General Manager at Birchwood Park Golf and Country Club, to discuss how the demands of golf club management have changed since the start of the pandemic. Prior to the pandemic, we were actually…
During the 2021 GCMA National Conference in November, I had a very interesting conversation with Christopher Fitt (Director of Golf & Leisure, Foxhills Club & Resort). That is why I invited him for an interview to share his…