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Vale Resort with the new Club Car fleet

Vale Resort doesn’t want to miss the latest golf cart trend

By: 2018. 07. 06.

When I hear about an interesting golf business news and a golf club enhancement/development project I like to analyze them from two main aspects: Its contribution to the overall customer experience of the golf club; How it can…

2018 HSBC Women's World Championship - Round 3

The HSBC Women’s World Championship retains its title sponsor

By: 2018. 07. 05.

The organizers of the HSBC Women's World Championship (renowned as ‘Asia’s Major’ as well) can relax at least until 2020 as HSBC decided to remain the title sponsor of the event. This comes in a very good moment as…

2018 WGC-HSBC Champions

Can the 2018 WGC-HSBC Champions engage its fans?

By: 2018. 07. 03.

The 2018 WGC-HSBC Champions will take place between 25th to 28th October at Sheshan International Golf Club, Shanghai. I think many of you would ask Justin Rose if he can defend his championship title not. After winning the 2017 WGC-HSBC…

Pacific Links International expansion in 2018

What will 2018 bring to Pacific Links International?

By: 2018. 06. 28.

I think my American and Australian readers will be much more familiar with Pacific Links International, the world’s premier golf network. The reason why I thought to highlight Pacific Links International to you is that the number of Pacific Links…

CMAE Young Managers Group was founded

CMAE Young Managers Group: New opportunity for young club managers

By: 2018. 06. 26.

The Club Managers Association of Europe (CMAE) has launched a new networking group, the CMAE Young Managers Group on 30th May. The idea behind the CMAE Young Managers Group is to help CMAE members under age 35, to enhance their career…

Troon International Trophy at Abu Dhabi Golf Club

Where will be the first Troon International Trophy?

By: 2018. 06. 22.

Troon International has announced to launch of the first-ever Troon International Trophy, to be held at the world-renowned Abu Dhabi and Saadiyat Beach Golf Clubs (Gary Player-designed) from the 22nd – 24th October 2018. What makes it unique is that…

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The first 30 years of the St Mellion International Resort

By: 2018. 06. 21.

Would you believe that Jack Nicklaus initially turned down the request of the original owners' (the Bond brothers) to build a new course next to the Kernow course (was opened in 1976; aka The Old Course), just because…

Troon North Golf Club’s Pinnacle Course

Enhancement on the way at Troon North Golf Club’s Pinnacle Course

By: 2018. 06. 18.

Troon North Golf Club's Pinnacle Course (in Scottsdale, Arizona) will undergo in the following months a 4-month course enhancement project. This is a Tom Weiskopf designed golf course, just like the other Troon North Golf Club course the Monument.…

E-bike & Michel from Leading Golf Clubs of Germany

What is the benefit of golf clubs in promoting e-bikes?

By: 2018. 06. 14.

For many years I have heard that cycling is the new golf as road cycling is becoming the preferred way of networking for the modern professional. Some believe it is a more effective way of building lasting working relationships…

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How can golf travel agencies remain relevant in 2018?

By: 2018. 06. 13.

In a previous post, I have already started to hint and recommend to golf travel agencies that golf travelers are looking for “experiences”.  As part of the customer experience innovation and development, I recommended a high level of…

Brookwater Golf & Country Club - The tree lined 18th hole offers a thrilling conclusion

Troon continues to work with Brookwater Golf & Country Club

By: 2018. 06. 07.

Troon International has been selected to manage the Brookwater Golf and Country Club, Queensland’s (Australia) premium golfing destination. Troon is managing Brookwater Golf and Country Club (18-hole, par 72 championship golf course, a Greg Norman design) for over 15…

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Sustainability: How can golf clubs beat plastic pollution?

By: 2018. 06. 05.

I am sure that you have heard of how serious is the plastic pollution worldwide. If not, then let me give you some insights: 91% of plastic waste isn’t recycled. And since most plastics don’t biodegrade in any meaningful…

Royal Mougins Golf Resort

Improved playing experience at the Royal Mougins Golf Resort

By: 2018. 06. 04.

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…

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Let’s judge: Callaway Rogue Pro Black Irons

By: 2018. 05. 31.

Like in most cases, I tried to find new technology solutions, new materials in the Callaway Rogue Pro Black Irons. At this moment, I have got the feeling that the new Callaway Rogue Pro Black Irons are built with…

Troon AMPD Golf Performance partnership

Troon makes the most of the latest fitness trends

By: 2018. 05. 30.

Troon by partnering with AMPD Golf Performance to provide the best in golf swing development, golf fitness, training, athleticism and conditioning to members and customers of Troon-managed golf facilities, they are actually following the latest wellness trends in the hospitality…

The Carriage House Lounge at Adare Manor

How to be pampered in the Carriage House at Adare Manor?

By: 2018. 05. 25.

Last month, I shared with you the great news that the Tom Fazio-designed championship golf course (7509-yard) at Adare Manor went through a reconstruction. Now I can report on the opening of The Carriage House at Adare Manor (owned…

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TOP 10 tee times booking solutions for Spain and Portugal

By: 2018. 05. 23.

The golf tourism in the Algarve generated 500 million euros in 2017 and generated 16,800 jobs (source: Algarve Tourism Association). This is why I thought to figure out what are the TOP 10 tee times booking solutions for Spain…

SAIC-GM Buick Brand and WME IMG China Launched Buick LPGA Shangahi Today

The Buick LPGA Shanghai & the Chinese golfers’ dreams

By: 2018. 05. 18.

We all know (I hope so!) that by making a golf event more observable makes it easier to generate interest and to raise awareness. If we want to make female golf contagious we should create triggers. As a…

Atalayoun Golf Resort

How could Atalayoun Golf Resort impress us?

By: 2018. 05. 16.

Morocco is one of the TOP5 golf countries in Africa with 40 golf courses. South Africa is the biggest with 484 golf courses. Currently, there are 8 golf projects in development in Morocco (=20% growth) one of them…

Golf Club Staff Happy Toolbox

The “Big Time-Long Time” Golf Club Staff Happy Toolbox

By: Gregg Patterson, Founder & President “Tribal Magic!!!” 2018. 05. 15.

The “Golf Club Staff Happy” Imperative Every golf club manager’s toolbox needs to be filled with “Big Time-Long Time” Golf Club Staff Happy Tools---tactics they can use to keep the employee team Big Time Happy for a Long,…