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John Deere Italian Association of Golf Technicians Awards 2021 winners

How did John Deere win the Italian Association of Golf Technicians Awards?

By: 2021. 12. 13.

According to my sources what really impressed the Italian golf technicians and greenkeepers is John Deere's TechControl system, which allows supervisors and technicians to electronically preset and control several features through a simple and intuitive interface. These features…

World of Golf 185 bays Johannesburg Inrange Golf partner

Will Inrange Golf be able to serve World of Golf’s 185-bay driving range?

By: 2021. 12. 10.

Before I would share with you the latest success of Inrange Golf in South Africa and Mauritius, let's have a look what are the expectations and the needs of the future golf generations (Millennials, Generation Z). These two…

Real Club de Golf El Prat GM Ariana Martin Balet

How will Real Club de Golf El Prat consolidate its growth in 2022?

By: 2021. 12. 09.

Early this year, we heard the good news that Real Club de Golf El Prat will implement its sustainability plan and renovate its two Greg Norman-designed golf courses ("Yellow, "Pink"). I was curious how they the current golf…

2021 Porsche European Open audience

Will the 2022 Porsche European Open be a blockbuster?

By: 2021. 12. 08.

I look forward to seeing how the organizers of the 2022 Porsche European Open deal with the challenges posed by the pandemic. What can they offer to make us feel better on the spot, but even if we…

Foxhills Club & Resort Chris Fitt

How does Foxhills Club & Resort develop a meaningful & memorable experience?

By: 2021. 12. 07.

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…

Aphrodite Hills Golf Club PGA National Cyprus

See why you shouldn’t give up on having a golf holiday in Cyprus!

By: 2021. 12. 06.

After returning from the FAM trip to Cyprus, I came to the conclusion that I prefer golf destinations where I can do much more than enjoy the services of the selected golf resort. I will tell you more…

Portmarnock Golf Club 18th hole Blue

Will Portmarnock Golf Club be able to become carbon neutral?

By: 2021. 11. 29.

I am very happy to share with you that another golf club, the Portmarnock Golf Club is investing in cleaner, energy-efficient technology, and equipment to become carbon natural. To tackle climate change, carbon neutrality is a proven strategy…

Toptracer UK Boys squad 2

What are the results of the England Golf & Toptracer cooperation so far?

By: 2021. 11. 26.

I told my audience at the 2021 GCMA National Conference that today's businesses no longer compete only within their market category or industry. The personalized experiences delivered by disruptors such as Amazon, Netflix, Apple, Uber, etc., and a…

Sir Nick’s renovation of Golf de Val-Grand

Sir Nick Faldo’s 1st French project: Golf de Val-Grand

By: 2021. 11. 25.

I must admit I have not heard anything in the last 12 years about Golf de Val-Grand (25 km from the center of Paris). Maybe not by accident. Sir Nick Faldo was asked to rejuvenate and re-energize Golf…

Onboarding workflow by Beekeeper

How to successfully onboard great professionals in golf clubs?

By: 2021. 11. 19.

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…

Bay Creek Aerial Image

How will Troon deliver the best experience for Bay Creek’s members?

By: 2021. 11. 18.

Troon has been selected to manage Bay Creek, a beach and golf community located along Virginia’s Eastern Shore in Cape Charles. Troon Privé, the private club operating division of Troon, will manage golf and club operations, food & beverage, golf course…

Golfbreaks Mastercard partnership in 2022 too

The Golfbreaks partnership has proved its worth to Mastercard

By: 2021. 11. 17.

It is not a big surprise why Mastercard is satisfied with the Golfbreaks partnership. Can you imagine the value of a fresh and up-to-date email database of customers with high purchasing power? Golfbreaks, according to its confession, has…

Troon HQ Scottsdale

How will TPG Capital & Symphony Ventures accelerate Troon’s growth?

By: 2021. 11. 16.

Troon has signed a definitive agreement for TPG Capital, the private equity platform of alternative asset firm TPG, to make a significant strategic investment in the company. TPG Capital is joined by Symphony Ventures, the investment fund of…

Skylark Golf & Country Club EcoBunker close look

How does EcoBunker help revitalize Skylark Golf & Country Club?

By: 2021. 11. 15.

Before I get into the details, I cannot neglect the adventurous history of the Skylark Golf & Country Club (previous name: Quinn Dell). Just Develop It Limited (JDI; a global investment company based in Hampshire, UK) acquired the…

First Green Program GCSAA logo

John Deere is supporting GCSAA’s First Green Program

By: 2021. 11. 11.

John Deere Golf has made a donation to the GCSAA Foundation, the philanthropic organization of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA), to support First Green, which provides hands-on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education at golf courses. John…

The Dom Pedro Laguna Course will become the first course in Portugal to use 100 Bermuda Grass

How does Dom Pedro Laguna Course make itself more sustainable?

By: 2021. 11. 10.

Water scarcity affects at least 11% of the European population and 17% of EU territory. The demand for water will continue to grow and will put a strain on golf clubs and resorts. Climate change is worsening the…

La Reserva Club Sotogrande view to the Mediterranean

How can Sotogrande Stay & Play package offer make our lives more pleasant?

By: 2021. 11. 09.

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…

Thornbury Golf Centre-golf course

The Thornbury Golf Centre embarked on a £600,000 irrigation investment project

By: 2021. 11. 08.

Thornbury Golf Centre - near Bristol - will start soon a £600,000 irrigation investment project (funded by club owner and operator, Burhill Group Limited (BGL)) with the aim of amplifying the look and playability of both golf courses,…

Oulton Hall QHotels Collection autumn 2021

Would you accept The QHotels Collection’s winter membership offer?

By: 2021. 11. 05.

How do you prepare for the winter season at your golf clubs? What do you offer to your golf club members and guests? As I read the weather forecasts for winter 2021-22 (in the UK), we can expect…

TaylorMade Golf TP5 golf balls

What can TaylorMade Golf achieve with the acquisition of Nassau Golf?

By: 2021. 11. 04.

Nassau Golf Co. Ltd has been part of TaylorMade’s golf ball supply chain for over 15 years, making urethane and ionomer balls, as well as mantles for TaylorMade’s TP5/TP5X facility in Liberty, South Carolina.  TaylorMade Golf has completed…