Colin Montgomerie has just celebrated last week his 600th Tour appearance at the Turkish Airlines Open. What a nice lifetime achievement: 31 European Tour victories, 8 Order of Merit titles, 2 Senior Major Championships, and played in 8 Ryder Cups.…
Originally Ernie Els planned to open the Els Club Teluk Datai in February 2014, but now he can celebrate the official opening of his first ever golf course creation in Malaysia. The new golf course will be managed and operated…
Yesterday 5 of the world's best golfers (Bubba Watson, Martin Kaymer, Adam Scott, Justin Rose and Rickie Fowler) opened the 10th anniversary of WGC-HSBC Champions. As part of the opening ceremony they received traditional Chinese lanterns from 5…
It will be held in Shangai, China. For the second year running, 40 of the world’s Top 50 golfers will line up in Shanghai this week (November 6-9). It is another sign that China is becoming soon a golf…
As it was expectable Phil Mickelson is continuing to work with Callaway Golf as a Staff Pro. Phil Mickelson has signed a multiyear extension with Callaway Golf. As a Staff Pro, he will continue to play Callaway clubs, a Callaway golf…
Yesterday was announced Ian Poulter in joining the Acushnet Company team (Titleist, Footjoy) after 8 years with Cobra-Puma Golf. It is pritty logical, as Titleist does not have apparel, so Ian Poulter can continue with his golf clothing business…
After 30 years of service, owner and chairman of Direct Golf John Andrew was awarded the prestigious title of ‘Fellow’ of the Professional Golfers Association. This is actually a recognition of John Andrew's contribution to the golf retail business…
It is not so simple to enhance in-golf course experience and compete with TVs that can show much more to a viewer. This is why contextual technologies are gaining momentum. Do you remember when in September 2013 NFL…
Cleveland Golf has announced that Keegan Bradley will continue to be their brand ambassador for the coming years. To my surprise Cleveland Golf is so misterious about this sponsorship deal. They have only disclosed that this is a multi-year…
In July Direct Golf UK announced that they are going to enter to a partnership with Sports Direct to be able to grow and expand in Europe. This will not be the first attempt of Direct Golf UK…
By end of October, European Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley will open his latest golf course design project the North Course, at Portugal’s prestigious Quinta do Lago resort. The official opening ceremony of the €9.6m new layout will be on…
I have just heard a rumour that Tiger Woods might not be able to continue to play as a professional golfer due to his injuries. This is why I thought to analyze a little bit the brand Tiger…
On this week was held 2014 HSBC Golf Business Forum at The Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa. I think the two highlights of the event were the announcement of Peter Dawson (Chief Executive of The R&A)…
Since last October we are thinking who is that misterious sponsor who will replace Callaway Golf. Now it is official: Adams Golf. Although Adams Golf is the maker of the No. 1 Hybrids on the PGA Tour and…
I am just kidding. Troon Golf keeps expanding globally. As part of their expansion they will launch first-ever indoor city golf center in Moscow called City Golf. The new indoor golfing facility, will be in the center of Moscow.…
I had to take an unplanned break "thanks" to my ISP, but now I am back with full power. In recent months we read some really disappointing news about the BRIC countries (Brasil, Russia, India and China). In the…
Time to time, I ask myself, whether Rory McIlroy could earn more money by winning tournaments and championships with his previous Titleist golf clubs or as it is today, when we see him struggling on the green. Last…
First I intended to write about Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship, then I came across with HSBC's report on golf's future. In general there are no big surprises in this report: the shift towards Asia; In China and…
For a blogger to get some kind of response from readers and visitors it is a good feeling and response to his writinings. When this relationship reaches that level, that his post gets comments with personal remarks it…
Since I wrote my post about how golf courses could use Groupon or similar companies' services, I have received many comments (pros and cons). Some were worried about the reputation and profitability of their golf course, others' concern…