If you haven't previously encountered DETAILS, it is understandable as the organization has recently launched as an independent sports and hospitality management platform. DETAILS oversees Portugal’s largest portfolio of golf courses and associated facilities, including Dom Pedro Golf…
In the contemporary golf industry, integrating advanced driving range technologies such as Toptracer Range or TrackMan Range is prevalent in golf academies. Remarkably, golf clubs increasingly redefine their academies as comprehensive golf destinations featuring these state-of-the-art facilities. I…
The level of value or "success" that golf club members derive from our golf club membership offerings directly correlates with their loyalty. Furthermore, the greater success achieved by our golf club members translates to increased revenue generation for our golf…
The Tom Doak Golf Weekend may not initially sound like a genuine and creative idea. Nonetheless, it will be meaningful and memorable for all golfers interested in the subtleties and details of golf course design. Who wouldn't be…
How much news value does the purchase of a new golf cart fleet with GPS technology add to a golf club in 2024? It is exciting news when a golf club invests in a new fleet of modern…
I have written before about who the golf clubs who understand the importance of investing in driving range experience and do not only look at the cost side of this investment can answer at least three business challenges at the…
The Old Course at Dom Pedro Golf Vilamoura is probably the most popular of the Dom Pedro Golf venues. During these months, the golf club undergoes an extensive renovation. In 2018, when I spoke at the Share Algarve…
I see an increasing number of club managers recognizing and embracing the importance of convenience in customer service and customer experience. Convenience stores are popular because because they are convenient. They thrive despite competition from larger stores because…
In August of last year, I was delighted to learn that the Hero Dubai Desert Classic golf tournament had attained GEO Certified qualification. Establishing a prerequisite for hosting major golf tournaments would be advantageous, mandating that they host…
83% of the 67 million golfers worldwide play popular on-course betting games such as Wolf, Banker, Vegas, Hammer, and the eponymous Skins. In July 2023, Skins was released on both iOS and Android to make it easy enough to start a…
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…
Many people ask where they should spend their golf holiday this year. This question isn't limited to just this year, however. In response to this, I typically inquire about one's budget. If budget is not a concern, I…
For those who have yet to discover The Water Valley Company, let me offer a brief overview of what you should know about it. Pelican Lakes Resort & Golf offers 27 holes of spectacular championship golf. The Water…
This summer marks an important milestone as Tewkesbury Park celebrates its amazing 10-year transformation into one of the top golf resorts in the UK! Between 2016 and 2018, Tewkesbury Park underwent a two-year, £9m facelift. In 2018, the…
Two years ago, I mentioned that Chart Hills Golf Club would build a new 6-hole ‘The Loop’ par-3 golf course designed by Sir Nick Faldo. Does that ring a bell? Chart Hills has just completed the construction of…
Would you believe that between 35-50% of the world’s mangrove forests were lost between 1980-2000? The Rainforest Trust makes that claim. It is worth knowing that mangrove forests provide ideal habitats for fish, crustaceans, and other organisms seeking…
Mearns Castle saw marginal gains in the first year after the installation, increasing its yearly golf balls hit to just over 4 million. The next year, with Toptracer’s product improving and gaining traction, turnover was up 25% in…
Your marketing and design efforts in the pro shop are pivotal in converting potential customers into buyers and fostering brand loyalty. In other words, in contemporary retail, the store concept has transcended its conventional role as a mere…
St Andrews Links Trust has announced a record year for 2023 with unprecedented demand and revenue across its golf courses and facilities, with 283,082 rounds played at the historic venue. St Andrews Links Trust, the body responsible for…
Robert Trent Jones II Golf Course Architects (RTJ II) has been awarded the commission to design a new golf course for Cotton Bay Club on the island of Eleuthera in The Bahamas. The original Cotton Bay Golf Club…