Golf Business

2024 Women in Golf Awards winners

What accomplishments did the winners of the 2024 Women in Golf Awards achieve?

By: 2024. 12. 02.

I've extensively written about women's role in golf. I believe it is equally vital for women to be adequately represented in the operation and management of golf clubs. For years, I have proudly supported and contributed - as…

Five Iron Golf in Dubai the bar

How will Five Iron Golf leverage the indoor golf popularity?

By: 2024. 10. 07.

I believe indoor golf has evolved beyond mere trends and should be recognized as a valuable innovation. The trend remained prevalent in 2023, with 18.4 million individuals in the United States engaging in off-course golf activities. One of…

BIGGA Open Talk 2024

How does the R&A support the BIGGA’s Continue to Learn education program?

By: 2024. 09. 13.

The British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association’s (BIGGA) "Continue to Learn" education program, which takes place each January, has received the support of The R&A as part of its commitment to a sustainable future for golf and golf…

Lofoten Links with a hill

Why did the Cabot Collection acquire Lofoten Links?

By: 2024. 09. 11.

People who have a good understanding of the unique features of the Cabot Collection and its golf portfolio will appreciate why the Norwegian Lofoten Links was chosen. The Cabot Collection portfolio includes Cabot Cape Breton in Nova Scotia,…

Toptracer The R&A strategic partnership 2024

Toptracer has secured an inspiring 5-year strategic partnership with The R&A!

By: 2024. 07. 12.

Toptracer, the world’s number one range technology, has announced a five-year partnership with The R&A for The Open and AIG Women’s Open. The agreement will see Toptracer deliver innovations in unique ways so that fans can engage with…

Colin Mayes CEO Burhill Group

Which achievement Colin Mayes can be most proud of at Burhill Group?

By: 2024. 06. 27.

Back in 2017, I had the pleasure of meeting Colin Mayes in person during the 2017 World Swimming Championships in Hungary. Colin competed in the senior category, and at his request, I took him to visit the Pannonia…

Les Roches Gonzalo Sanchez Garcia

What opportunities does the golf management education program at Les Roches offer?

By: 2024. 06. 21.

The Les Roches postgraduate golf club management program is designed with the understanding that Spain is ranked among the leading global destinations for golf travelers. It draws approximately 1.2 million tourists annually and contributes more than €12 billion…

Hole19 online pro shop

What Makes The Shopping Experience In Hole19’s Online Store Truly Unique?

By: 2024. 06. 18.

In today's discussions on e-commerce personalization, the following four trends are consistently brought to the forefront, paving the way for innovation and progress: Getting ready for Generative AI (which allows users to input a variety of prompts to generate new…

Porsche Hole in One competition

What motivates Porsche to be really involved in golf?

By: 2024. 04. 17.

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

FedEx Open de Golf title sponsor

FedEx is the new Title Sponsor of the Open de France

By: 2024. 02. 07.

Through a partnership with DP World Tour, FedEx has taken on the role of Title Sponsor for the prestigious Open de France held at Le Golf National. FedEx has become the official sponsor of the 106th edition of…

3's Golf relaunch

How would it be worth relaunching the 3’s golf destination?

By: 2024. 01. 12.

Over the past decade, the number of off-course participants grew by 127% as a result of the growing number of off-course forms of the game (e.g., Topgolf, indoor golf simulators, tech-enabled driving ranges, etc.). It is good to…

Troon Acquires Eventive Sports - L to R Eventive President Gene Hallman and Troon Chief Legal Officer Jay McGrath

How much can Troon expand its business after acquiring Eventive Sports?

By: 2024. 01. 05.

It appears to me that Troon has successfully acquired 7 distinct companies within the past five years: Cliff Drysdale Tennis, Indigo Golf Partners, RealFood, Peter Burwash International, appliedgolf, ICON Management Services, Green Golf Partners. Most recently, Troon acquired…

Cabot Ben Cowan Dewar

How does Cabot strive to develop its golf clubs & innovate the golf club industry?

By: 2023. 12. 20.

I have been keeping an eye on the progress of The Cabot Collection for a while now. I'm interested in how they select their locations, golf course designers, and other aspects of their business. As part of my…

Pangaea Golf Architecture founders

What is the birth story of Pangaea Golf Architecture?

By: 2023. 11. 13.

The Pangaea Golf Architecture is a strategic partnership between Jeffrey Danner and Stuart Rennie, who met while studying on the European Institute of Golf Course Architects' (EIGCA) diploma course in 2007, and have been close friends ever since.…