FootGolf will be available at Kaanapali Golf Courses
9 and 18 holes of FootGolf will be available at Kaanapali Golf Courses after 3 p.m. seven days a week starting at $15 to walk and an additional $15 to ride a shared golf cart. Players can bring…
Author: Miklos Breitner
DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Reserva del Higuerón will start in July
In March I wrote about Hotel Reserva del Higuerón's agreement with Hilton Worldwide. This agreement was reached at the last Internationale Tourismus-Börse Berlin (ITB Berlin). As I wrote, Hotel Reserva del Higuerón will be rebranded to DoubleTree by Hilton Resort &…
The Ladies’ Golf Union and IMG signed a deal with NBC Sports Group
Early this year the golf media was loud because of the Open Championship deal (worth at least £75m) with Sky Sports. Now, I can herald another golf media deal. The Ladies' Golf Union and IMG announced today that the Ricoh Women’s…
Suzann Pettersen’s 15th LPGA Tour victory
Suzann Pettersen won the Manulife LPGA Classic at Whistle Bear Golf Club. This was her 15th LPGA Tour victory. Here first LPGA Tour victory was in 2013. She recorded 2 eagles and 21 birdies throughout the tournament. Pettersen averaged 278 yards…
What can we gain from Odyssey Works Big T Putters?
The novelty in the Odyssey Works Big T putters is not so much. Odyssey Big T combines Odyssey Golf's Versa and Marxman alignment systems. It’s part of Odyssey Works, a high performance technology platform. This line includes also…
Swing Catalyst found a UK distributor
Optimum Golf Technologies will be the distributor of Swing Catalyst in the UK and DACH - German-speaking nations. Swing Catalyst's Balance Plate technology is comprising more than 2,000 high-resolution pressure sensors, it provides a range of critical data including…
QHotels gained more than 1,000 new golfers to its new QFairway club
In March I had reported about QHotels' new QFairway club golf membership program/offer. They claim it is the most flexible membership offer in the UK. It gives QFairway members up to 50 rounds of golf for £375 along with access to 15 golf courses. …
2015 British Open Speedgolf Championship gets dash of colour
For those who are not familiar with this kind of golf here is the essence of speedgolf: It is a faster version the classic golf where you can play a full 18 holes in under 80 minutes, or…
Peter Hanson joins Srixon-Cleveland Golf Tour Staff
Peter Hanson has agreed to terms on a multi-year contract to become a member of the Srixon/Cleveland Golf PGA Tour staff. As I expected none of the sides shared any details of this contract. What is sure that he will…
When will Rossington Hall be ready to host the European Tour?
The luxurious Rossington Hall, set on 250 acres, has grand ambitions of becoming an elite golf destination and host-venue of the European Tour. The Rossington Hall Golf Development (RHGD) scheme has been back by the Doncaster Council. The European Tour…
Father’s day present: custom edition Cleveland Golf 588 RTX 2.0 wedges
Cleveland Golf is introducing the new custom edition Cleveland Golf 588 RTX 2.0 wedges commemorating a very special time of year with Father’s Day, the 2nd Major Championship of 2015, and the Fourth of July all quickly approaching. The 588 RTX 2.0 family of wedges…
Søren Kjeldsen won the 2015 Dubai Duty Free Irish Open
Søren Kjeldsen won on Sunday the 2015 Dubai Duty Free Irish Open held at the Royal County Down Golf Course, in Newcastle, Northern Ireland. This was his 4th European Tour International Schedule victory. Thanks to his great game he moved to 105th in…
World of Leading Golf convinced Le Golf National to…
The home of the 2018 Ryder Cup, France's stunning Le Golf National, is the newest member of the World of Leading Golf. The club's outstanding L'Albatros course will play host to the biennial team event in September 2018…
Why is it good to be a guest in The Grove?
Last year I complained about that golf clubs do not measure customer satisfaction, performance and NPS (Net Promoter Score) to be able to attract new golfers and golf club members, but also to retain existing ones. Now I…
Magnolia Green Golf Club continues with Billy Casper Golf
Magnolia Green Golf Club (owned by iStar Financial who purchased he mostly undeveloped 1,896 acres (including the golf course) for $52 million at a May 2009 foreclosure auction.) has decided to continue with Billy Casper Golf. The golf club management…
Assoufid Golf Club can’t stop collecting awards
Assoufid Golf Club recently named ‘Africa’s Best New Golf Course 2014’, has reinforced its growing global reputation by being nominated on the shortlist for The World Golf Awards as ‘Morocco’s Best Golf Course 2015’. It is a little bit…
How far you can hit with your driver?
American Golf and Garmin are on the hunt for the country’s Longest Drivers. If you can hit any type of ball hard, fast and long, then head to any of its 104 stores across the UK over the May bank…
Unprecedented number of golf rounds played in Algarve in Q1 2015
The Algarve, Europe’s leading golf destination (2 nine or 18-hole golf courses), has continued its surge in popularity after revealing a five-figure increase (increase of more than 50,000 rounds played on its famous courses in 2014) in the number of…
What are the pitfalls of Lee Westwood’s mobile app?
Lee Westwood Official Masterclass mobile application is not totally new to the market. It was launched last year with a soft launch since it was not fully functional. What makes unique Lee Westwood's mobile application is that it…
PowaKaddy’s controversial study about electric trolleys
The market’s very first and leading brand, PowaKaddy commissioned recently a (in my view) a very controversial and pointless study. The study was conducted by golf physiotherapist Andrew Caldwell, who provides services to clients such as the PGA…