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2024 BIGGA Celebration at BTME by Jacobsen

How does Jacobsen make the BIGGA Celebration memorable as a headline sponsor?

By: 2023. 09. 19.

The British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) has just announced that Jacobsen will be the headline sponsor of the BIGGA Celebration, taking place on the opening evening of the BIGGA Turf Management Exhibition (BTME). The BIGGA Celebration…

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What is the level of demand for exclusive golf clubs in Europe?

By: 2023. 09. 18.

Luxury in 2023 is more about aspiration, connection to life events, a moment in time, or lifestyle. Aspirations are diversifying. Discovering how an exclusive private golf club like La Zagaleta can benefit from the changing luxury industry and golf club business is…

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How could the La Cala Resort benefit from using an EZGO Elite Lithium-powered golf cart fleet?

By: 2023. 09. 14.

It will be a good month for EZGO. I reported that Monster Golf Club purchased a new EZGO lithium-powered golf buggy fleet yesterday. La Cala Resort in Spain purchased a new fleet of EZGO Elite Lithium-powered golf carts,…

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What did Monster Golf Club spend $40 million on?

By: 2023. 09. 13.

Monster Golf Club in Monticello, New York recently reopened for public play following a $40 million investment from Resorts World Catskills (RWC). The late summer/early fall preview season will allow golfers to experience the completely redesigned golf course…

2023 BMW PGA Championship goes green energy

What will green hydrogen be used for at the 2023 BMW PGA Championship?

By: 2023. 09. 12.

The green hydrogen is believed to be the "cleanest" method of producing hydrogen. Many countries have set themselves the goal of decarbonizing completely by 2050. Decarbonizing hydrogen and creating green hydrogen is key to achieving this. Unfortunately - at this…

John Keenaghan new VP BIGGA

BIGGA gets a new VP from the Chipping Sodbury Golf Club

By: 2023. 09. 12.

John Keenaghan, the head greenkeeper at Chipping Sodbury Golf Club in Gloucestershire, has been appointed vice president of the British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA). He will become president of the association ahead of the BIGGA Turf…

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The Cabot Collection appoints a new executive chef & director of F&B

By: 2023. 09. 11.

Esther Ha and Steven Dougherty have joined The Cabot Collection as Executive Chef and Director of Food and Beverage, respectively. The pair will be based at Cabot Collections’s first U.S. development, Cabot Citrus Farms in scenic Central West Florida, with…

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What achievement the Centurion Club should be most proud of in its 1st decade?

By: 2023. 09. 11.

The Centurion Club started with the promise in 2013 that fewer rules and regulations would allow members to enjoy a new type of lifestyle club, which encourages an entrepreneurial spirit to thrive. The Centurion Club offers various membership…

Bull's Bridge Golf Club Hole 16 under construction

What do you think Bull’s Bridge Golf Club absolutely needs to improve?

By: 2023. 09. 08.

To enhance the quality of its services, the Bull's Bridge Golf Club has taken the first step towards its very first renovation project since its establishment in 2004. McDonald and Sons is the construction contractor. The Bull’s Bridge…

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How to build extra revenues by partnering with Clubs to Hire?

By: 2023. 09. 07.

The travel industry has made a remarkable recovery after facing challenging times caused by the recent pandemic. Both leisure and business travel are growing similarly, depicting a positive trend in the industry. The year 2022 witnessed a significant…

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How does IOTee help increase golf cart rentals & extended operating hours?

By: 2023. 09. 05.

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…

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How did Toptracer & the UK Women’s Golf Community excite 130+ female golfers?

By: 2023. 09. 04.

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…

2023 European Solheim Cup Team PING in blue Finca Cortesin

How will PING dress the 2023 European Solheim Cup team to win?

By: 2023. 08. 31.

We have less than 22 days until the 2023 Solheim Cup starts (18-24 September). Finca Cortesin will host this significant women's golf tournament. Following on from 2021, the European Solheim Cup team will once again be dressed head-to-toe…

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How does the NEXT Golf Tour by Trackman get you on the DP World Tour?

By: 2023. 08. 30.

Recently, it seems that more individuals are inclined towards purchasing experiences rather than material possessions. This is probably one reason companies like Apple focus on experiences and less on features. If you sell “things,” you can only win…

European Golf Design Climate Leader sustainability

European Golf Design became the 1st Sustainable Golf Climate Leader. Why it matters?

By: 2023. 08. 29.

It is perhaps not an exaggeration to say that anyone who takes themselves seriously will not develop a golf club, golf resort, or golf course without sustainability as a top priority in 2023 and the coming years. For…

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How many more guests can the Royal Melbourne Country Club’s 2 new pickleball courts attract?

By: 2023. 08. 28.

It's remarkable how popular pickleball has become in the United States. A recent study suggests that in 2022, more individuals played pickleball than tennis. Could this really be the case? According to Statista, there were 23.6 million tennis…

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Professional golf club custom fitting can no longer be seen as a “nice to have!”

By: 2023. 08. 25.

If we approach the golf club custom fitting further, we see that consumers generally expect brands to understand their needs and expectations. This is why I wrote in the title that professional golf club custom fitting is no…

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Here are the tips to make your indoor golf facility profitable and successful!

By: 2023. 08. 24.

Upon reviewing the latest Graffis Report from the National Golf Foundation, it became clear that a discussion with Erik Hultsberg, the Head of Simulator and Range at Sweetspot, was necessary. Our conversation centered around how owners of indoor…

La Zalageta CEO Jacobo Cestino & Tom Doak

What kind of golf course should Tom Doak design for La Zagaleta to impress golfers?

By: 2023. 08. 24.

Luxury in 2023 is more about aspiration, connection to life events, a moment in time, or lifestyle. Aspirations are diversifying, and golf clubs/resorts must attract new customers while catering to the existing customer base. Bain says the global…

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How much does the Golf Genius and Vamoos partnership simplify golf travel?

By: 2023. 08. 23.

One of the things people do not forget is how you made them feel when they interacted with them. There is an interesting debate about if convenience is part of customer service or the customer experience available, for…