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Donald Trump Trump International Scotland May 1st 2023

Where would be worth it for Donald Trump to build a new golf course in Scotland?

By: 2023. 05. 02.

I never thought I would ever mention Donald Trump, the 45th President of the United States, in the Golf Business Monitor. The reason for this is that I don't want to talk about politics, but only about the…

John Deere Morpeth Golf Club-2

Why did Morpeth Golf Club invest now in new John Deere golf course equipment?

By: 2023. 04. 28.

Two years ago we heard that the new management of Morpeth Golf Club was planning to invest £1m to enhance and upgrade the golf club. As part of the investment extensive refurbishment of the clubhouse has already been…

CapillaryFlow bunker construction Esplanade Golf & Country Club

How did the use of CapillaryFlow bunkers pay off for the Esplanade Golf & Country Club?

By: 2023. 04. 27.

When I shared this news, Ian D.N. Fetigan, CCM, CAM (former GM at Esplanade Golf & Country Club) told me on Linkedin that he has got a fresh experience with the implementation and usage of CapillaryFlow. In this…

Soil Scout Bernhard and Company partnership 2023

Who benefits from the partnership better, Soil Scout or Bernhard and Company?

By: 2023. 04. 26.

In 2019 I was invited to give a keynote presentation at the annual conference of the Finnish Golf Club Managers & the Finnish Golf Federation. During the event, I met with Jalmari Talola (CEO, Soil Scout). I found Soil Scout…

Mark Chapelski Troon International

What can Mark Chapleski be proud of during his 24 years at Troon International?

By: 2023. 04. 26.

I have enjoyed Troon's & Troon International's trust almost since the start of Golf Business Monitor in 2009. Thanks to them, I got to know many golf industry best practices. Adopting a 'growth mindset' is one of the…

Jey Suk (Uneekor CEO) and Guerin Rife Evnroll

Do you also see great investment opportunities in Evnroll putters, like Uneekor?

By: 2023. 04. 25.

Three years ago I shared with you that Evnroll won MyGolfSpy’s 2020 ‘Most Wanted’ blade putter test. Now I noticed that Creatz Inc., the parent company to the South Korean golf technology company Uneekor, acquire a 70% share and…

La Cala Resort sunset

What are La Cala Resort’s latest remarkable sustainability investments?

By: 2023. 04. 24.

Last year, several trends (e.g. travel recovery, working from anywhere, bleisure, wellness tourism, etc.) favored La Cala Resort. On the other hand, we also need to see that their previous correct investments have brought results. Such an achievement,…

Sotogrande La Reserva Clubhouse

What can Sotogrande be proud of in its 60-year history?

By: 2023. 04. 21.

Much has been written and said - including me - about Sotogrande during its 60 years of existence. Here I summarize what they can be really proud of and what their competitors can learn from. We will see…

OLEADA Pacific Living & Golf Ernie Els designed golf course

What can make the new Oleada Pacific Living & Golf unmissable?

By: 2023. 04. 20.

It is unbelievable that in the first three months of the year, the traffic at Los Cabos Airport increased by almost 23% (22.8%). And that's just international traffic. It seems like the destination has quickly recovered post covid…

St Enodoc Golf Club new website resized

How does the new St Enodoc Golf Club website help storytelling?

By: 2023. 04. 13.

Golfers and golf club guests are expecting an interactive user experience in 2023. Interactive content is twice as likely to engage a visitor as static content. Those websites that continue to communicate in broadcasting style (aka one-way communication) in…

Reynolds Lake Oconee_Bluff 9.1 Oar

How Tom Fazio triples the golf experience in Reynolds Lake Oconee?

By: 2023. 04. 12.

Last year I was asked to show examples of unique golf course designs. This is how I mentioned among the others the Tom Doak-designed The Loop (Forest Dunes), and the 6-6-6 golf course design of the Nikanti Golf…

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What can Ombria Algarve be most proud of?

By: 2023. 04. 11.

I first heard about Ombria Resort in the Algarve in 2018 at the conference of the Portuguese National Golf Industry Council, where I participated as a speaker. Since then, many things from Ombria Resort's plans have been realized…

Ross Crosbie greenkeeper Carnoustie Golf Links

How did the trainee at Carnoustie Golf Links become a fully qualified greenkeeper?

By: 2023. 04. 11.

Carnoustie Golf Links understood the importance and benefits of training programs and apprenticeships to upskill. Bold companies today focus on high-quality training. Skill gaps are existing in almost every industry including the golf industry. Maybe your golf club…

Cape Kidnappers Aerial fog resized

How will Cape Kidnappers renew itself for its 20th birthday?

By: 2023. 04. 06.

The Cape Kidnappers Resort (New Zealand) was launched in 2004. The American developer Julian Robertson (Kauri Cliffs' owner too) asked Tom Doak to design a golf course for the resort. This is how the 18-hole, par-71, 7,147 yards (6,569 meters) long…

Trump Turnberry room with golf course view

Would Trump Turnberry’s new ‘Stay Longer and Save’ package impress you?

By: 2023. 04. 05.

I am sure you also looking for uplifting vibes and moments of joyful distraction to pamper yourself. An Instagram study found recently that the number of conversations about indoor golf grew by 153%. One of the latest trends…

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Who are the winners of the 2022 EMEA Toptracer Range Awards?

By: 2023. 04. 04.

Toptracer, the #1 range technology in golf, celebrated the successes of its partners at the 2022 EMEA Toptracer Range Awards event in March 2023. The ceremony is designed to celebrate the combined success of Toptracer’s growing community of…

La Cala Resort Taylor Wimpey Espana and Mijas representatives

Can La Cala Resort’s property development success be repeated with Taylor Wimpey?

By: 2023. 04. 04.

2022 was a fantastic year for the Spanish Property Market, with record sales and a healthy market. According to my sources, the outlook for 2023 is set to be a little more stable, perhaps with some minor price…

6th hole La Reserva Club

How will the new ranking of the La Reserva Club drive more sales & prices?

By: 2023. 04. 03.

Have you ever tried to find the connections between being highly ranked and golf revenue growth? What I know is that such rankings on the most important golf magazines' lists are good reasons to raise prices. At the…

The Manor House pro shop adidas golf shirt

How does The Manor House pro shop provide an ambient experience?

By: 2023. 03. 31.

The omnichannel shopping behavior became the new normal and I am expecting it will continue to evolve into an ambient experience. Experiences powered by augmented reality and virtual reality, along with shoppable videos, will become more prominent as…

Ian Brigmann COO Club Caddie

Are you on the back 9 of your facilities software?! 

By: 2023. 03. 30.

We here at Golf Business Monitor do our best to stay on top of all things Golf, all things Media, and all things Technology, but sometimes even internally things slip through the cracks, and we put off updating…