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2023 VP Bank Swiss Ladies Open winner

What will make the 5th VP Bank Swiss Ladies Open inspiring?

By: 2024. 04. 05.

It is important to give equal attention to men's and women's golf tournaments. We should support and promote women's golf tournaments so that they become as successful and popular as men's golf tournaments. That's why I wanted to…

Golf Trust Project 24 Lofoten Links

Can Project 24 By the Golf Trust raise £24,000 in 24 hours of golf?

By: 2024. 04. 04.

Golf offers (too) a wonderful opportunity for people with disabilities to enhance both physical and mental well-being, providing many immediate and lasting health benefits (e.g. higher energy level, enhanced cardiovascular endurance, improved balance and motor skills, etc). That's…

Wilson Infinite putters Bucktown 2024

What do the new Wilson Infinite putters better than ever?

By: 2024. 04. 03.

I have a confession to make. Three years ago, some friends suggested using the Wilson Infinite Bucktown putter (see below) because they thought it would be a great fit for my game. Well, I have to say that…

One Club by R&A memorable experience

What money-can’t-buy experiences will the R&A One Club offer?

By: 2024. 04. 02.

In 2019, I highlighted the significance of memorable moments in customer experience management. We must create moments that matter! In my interpretation, defining moments are both memorable and meaningful. Such moments typically do not endure for a long…

2023 Porsche European Open fans

Will Porsche continue supporting the DP World Tour’s European Open?

By: 2024. 03. 28.

There were rumblings during the previous year that Porsche may withdraw its European Open golf tournament sponsorship. However, the DP World Tour successfully negotiated an agreement with Porsche, allowing the tournament to continue as the Porsche European Open.…

Wilderness Club relaxation

What are the ambitions of Escalante Golf with the new 550-acre Wilderness Club?

By: 2024. 03. 27.

In January 2022, I could report that Troon had won the Wilderness Club management duties. Escalante Golf, one of the nation’s premier owners and operators of golf courses and private clubs, added the 550-acre Wilderness Club in Montana…

Make Golf Your Thing inclusivity career golf sport

How does Make Golf Your Thing promote inclusivity in golf?

By: 2024. 03. 26.

In 2024, sports will continue leading towards a more diverse and inclusive world. We will see many more initiatives and efforts to create a more inclusive sports culture. Golf clubs can take a positive step by promoting diversity…

Sand scrapes at St Andrews Links Trust

How did St Andrews Links Trust win the Best Sustainability Project title?

By: 2024. 03. 25.

St Andrews Links Trust won the prestigious Best Sustainability Project at the Scottish Golf Tourism Awards in association with Luxe Scot in recognition of its outstanding work in driving sustainability and climate action.  Sustainable golf featured prominently at…

2024 CMAA Chairman Joe Mendez CCM CCE golf club manager

What improvements should golf club managers focus on in 2024?

By: 2024. 03. 22.

Given that Joe Mendez, CCM, CCE, has been elected as the 2024 CMAA Chairman, I believe gaining insight into his perspective on the challenges that golf club managers and leaders could potentially encounter in 2024. This inquiry could…

The 151st Open - Day One at Royal Liverpool Golf Club

The 151st Open at Royal Liverpool generated more than £187 million

By: 2024. 03. 22.

The 151st Open at Royal Liverpool generated more than £187 million in overall economic benefit for the Wirral and the wider Liverpool City Region, according to an independent study commissioned by The R&A. The historic Championship had a total economic…

JCB Golf of Country Club 17th Hole Par 3

JCB Has Secured An Important Multi-year Partnership Agreement With LIV Golf UK

By: 2024. 03. 21.

As you know, LIV Golf London debuted at Centurion Club in 2022. The English golf club also hosted the LIV Golf Invitational Series in 2023. Thus, we witnessed some of the world's most talented golfers, including Dustin Johnson,…

Wilson Staff Model ZM Wedge_Stamey-28 lifestyle photo

Unleash your full potential with the new Wilson Staff Model ZM Wedge!

By: 2024. 03. 20.

To all Wilson Staff fans and those who are struggling with their game, this message is for you. Wilson Golf will launch its new Wilson Staff ZM Wedges on April 2. The new wedges have been available for…

Syngenta Golf and Social Media study about golf entertainment venues

Do golf entertainment venues cannibalize traditional golf course customers?

By: 2024. 03. 19.

Elisa Guadet shared an exciting statistic from our interview yesterday. While 75% of on-course golfers are male, the gender split of players off the course is almost 50-50, with 47% female and 53% male. Syngenta's recently published study…

Women's Golf Day golf memories

What exciting opportunities lie ahead for women’s golf in 2024?

By: 2024. 03. 18.

Meeting Elisa Gaudet, the founder of Women's Golf Day, at the PGA Show in 2015 was a defining moment for me. Her initiative and drive inspired me, and I joined the Women's Golf Day team as a country…

Finca Cortesin José Ignacio Olea resized

Finca Cortesin has welcomed José Ignacio Olea as its new Director of Golf

By: 2024. 03. 14.

Finca Cortesin has just confirmed the appointment of José Ignacio Olea as its new Director of Golf. With over two decades of invaluable experience in the golf industry, encompassing diverse operational, managerial, leadership, and sales roles. José Ignacio…

Aphrodite Hills Resort new Club Car golf carts

The Aphrodite Hills Resort has added 72 new Club Car golf carts to its fleet!

By: 2024. 03. 13.

After 14 years, it was time to say goodbye to the Club Car Precedents golf carts at the Aphrodite Hills Resort in Cyprus. The outgoing golf cart fleet has clocked up around 1.8 million kilometers since 2010. The…

Shot Scope X5 golf watch with Hole Maps 2024

How much better will our game be with the Shot Scope X5 watch with ‘hole maps’?

By: 2024. 03. 13.

To be honest, I still rely on my Shot Scope V3 golf watch during games. It helps me choose golf clubs and determine the right amount of force to use. The previous edition of the Shot Scope X5…

Club Caddie - OpEd Quote

All-In-One Application Vs. Integrated Golf Management Technology

By: 2024. 03. 12.

In the ever-evolving landscape of golf course management, the introduction of the Internet marked a pivotal shift in how clubs handle their operations. From the old server-based technologies of the '90s to the modern cloud-based solutions of today,…

Stuburt Louis Oosthuizen Stinger GC Captain

LIV Golf secured its 1st multi-brand partnership with Stuburt!

By: 2024. 03. 11.

Through a partnership with LIV Golf, Stuburt - a British apparel brand since 1860 - has become the exclusive on-course apparel partner for all three teams (out of 13): Torque GC, Fireballs GC, and Stinger GC. The partnership…

Aramco Team Series in Tampa

What positive impact will the Aramco Team Series presented by PIF in Tampa make?

By: 2024. 03. 07.

This weekend, we will witness an exhilarating event that will likely shake up the Ladies European Tour: The Aramco Team Series Presented by PIF in Tampa. This tournament is a prelude to the highly anticipated Solheim Cup of…