A decade of international sports IP in China — how the World Corporate Golf Challenge navigated disruption, reinvented itself, and built something lasting. Ten Years In: What Has WCGC Been Up Against? CONTEXT Golf has only about 40…
Somewhere along the 15th fairway of the Penha Longa Atlantic Course in Portugal, a Porsche customer lines up a shot, not to lower a handicap, but to win six months behind the wheel of the new Cayenne Electric.…
On a Tuesday morning in late March 2026, inside the storied halls of Barcelona's Antiga Fàbrica Estrella Damm — a 19th-century brewery that has long been a symbol of Catalan cultural identity — two CEOs shook hands and…
The global sports sponsorship market is poised for remarkable growth in 2026, with forecasts indicating a value that exceeds 2025 levels, paving the way for expansion throughout the decade. Market size estimates range from approximately USD 63–104 billion…
Have you noticed the remarkable rise in the popularity and viewership of women's sports? FIFA reported an astounding 3.2 billion views of their social and digital content for the 2023 Women’s World Cup, and the 2023 U.S. Open…
Athletes increasingly take control of their personal brands in unprecedented ways, a shift poised to redefine the traditional brand ambassador model. Moving beyond their roles solely as performers on the field, athletes are now emerging as content creators.…
Sponsorship represents a strategic marketing approach that brands employ to engage with their target audience, encompassing your golf club's guests and members. It is essential to recognize that potential sponsors typically have specific objectives. Ideally, these objectives should…
How risky is sponsoring LIV Golf or any of its teams commercially? Despite significant effort and investment, LIV Golf has not yet met the owners' expectations. What is your perspective on the situation? In March, I shared that…
Over the years, I've discovered that single malt, scotch, and smoky whiskeys are the most enjoyable. Which one is your favorite? The tale of Glen Moray is reminiscent of a Scottish folk story. It tells of three brothers,…
Did you know that NetJets has teamed up with the R&A to become the official private jet provider for The Open? The multiyear agreement allows NetJets to extend invitations to the prestigious event to their Owners – the…
Skyscanner's multi-year sponsorship agreement with the Solheim Cup is just one of many sponsorship agreements. However, examining it closely can help us better understand Skyscanner's interests and motivations. It's worth noting that Skyscanner has recently signed its first-ever…
Over the past six years, I have been reporting to you more frequently about Porsche's golf sponsorship activities. Porsche appears to have realized that golf is a popular sport and leisure activity among its customers. Perhaps they have…
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.…
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,…
I understand that everyone is currently preoccupied with the recent merger announcement between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf. Let's talk about next week's 123rd U.S. Open Golf Championship. The Los Angeles Country Club will become the 53rd…
Before I go into the details of the extended partnership - until 2027 - between the BMW Group and the DP World Tour, it's worth a look at the state of the global sports sponsorship. Brand sponsorships in…
After hearing that Don Rea Jr. became the new vice president of the PGA of America, I thought it is a great moment to ask him about his plans, the challenges of the PGA of America, and the…