What would you do if you were in charge of promoting 3 known but not so hyped golf courses? This is what Troon International is now experimenting with by staging multiple top-tier events over the coming days. Within…
KemperSports has just released its 2023 KemperSports Golfer Insights Survey. Roughly 16,000 golfers of varying levels and ages were asked about their motivations to play golf. Before I would share with you KemperSports' findings, let me show you…
In December 2021, at the GCMA 2021 Conference, I was very pleased when Golf Genius initiated an influencer marketing cooperation with me. Golf Genius was one of my several new clients in 2022. I believe it is essential…
Last year I reported that La Hacienda Links Golf Resort was acquired by Millenium Hospitality. The Texas-based golf course architect Kurtis Bowman has redesigned the Links Course. A new contemporary clubhouse, driving range, and practice area have been completed. La Hacienda Links…
You know how much of an admirer I am of Tom Doak's work. Last week, KemperSports won the full management of the Dismal River Club, a private golf club in Mullen, Nebraska. That's why I couldn't ignore the…
The Legends Tour will return to the JCB Golf & Country Club - from 3-5 August 2023 - following the hugely successful JCB Championship - more than 7,000 spectators - at the venue last year, with 2011 Open…
Two possible explanations came to my mind when I heard of Streamsong Resort's sale by The Mosaic Company to Lone Windmill LLC, a subsidiary of Kemper Sports Management LLC. Option #1: The Mosaic Company wants to focus on…
The 15th Annual European Golf Business Conference (14-16 February 2023, Cascais, Portugal) is almost here. It will cover and discuss these golf business challenges below. In the continuation, you will find why these topics are so important, timely,…
Foxhills Club & Resort has begun work on a major golf course modernization project that has seen £1.5 million already invested – and has announced a new director of golf to help oversee the improvements. Sean Graham -…
I believe the strongest brands are fully relevant and make a difference in consumers’ lives. These relevant brands continue to not only win the heads and hearts of consumers/golfers but also drive top-line business growth. Toptracer driving range…
Probably one of the first golf architecture books I read was Tom Doak's The Anatomy of a Golf Course. I've followed his work since (e.g., The Loop at Forest Dunes, Barnbougle Dunes (Tasmania), Cape Kidnappers, Streamsong, Tara Iti…
It was great to see the growing interest in the Golf Business Monitor: campaigns, webinars, interviews, etc., in 2022. Feedspot has just ranked Golf Business Monitor as the #1 B2B golf business blog & as the #22 best golf blog in the world! Thanks to…
Give golfers a great golf club membership experience and they will never leave you and spend more money in your golf club. Great! This is what every golf club is striving for. So why are so many golf…
Which description best fits Palmilla Golf Club? A hidden gem in Los Cabos, Mexico? An underrated golf club? An overrated golf club? Or something else? It is certain that this is Jack Nicklaus' first golf course work/project (1992)…
Arcis Golf - the 2nd largest and fastest-growing owner and operator of private, resort, and daily fee clubs in the United States - has added TPC River’s Bend in Maineville, Ohio, to its growing portfolio. This is the…
Today I will share with you an interview with Michael Rawlins, the Director of Product at Club Caddie. He started out as the Head Golf Professional, but as an Owner, he has done every job possible in the…
I got very excited by the news that Terras da Comporta (Portugal), the first David McLay-Kidd-designed golf course in mainland Europe, will open next spring. Therefore, I quickly contacted Rodrigo Ulrich - Golf Director, Terras da Comporta, Vanguard…
As much as I like the La Cala Resort's golf courses (Cabell B. Robinson design), and Spa & Wellness Center, now I am struggling with how to get excited about the new Solana Village. I cannot say that…
Those of you who are not familiar with Ron Kirby's life work. Here is a quick overview. In the early 60s, he was a design associate of Robert Trent Jones Sr. From 1970-1986 he worked with Gary Player…
I am very impressed and fascinated by Vietnam's efforts to grow golf tourism in the country. Another example is Silk Path Golf's 18-hole course designed by Sir Nick Faldo. In principle, the new golf course will be ready…