NGCOA CEO Jay Karen once said in 2018: "I believe the golf course of the future will be indoor and outdoor, if only we can find ways to embrace virtual reality and gamification of golf, which includes simulators…
It's hard to believe that Mike Strantz designed only seven golf courses in his lifetime, including the amazing Tobacco Road Golf Club (Established in 1998, the par 71, 6,557-yard) in Sanford, North Carolina. Despite this small number, his…
In October, the Buick LPGA Shanghai - organized & promoted by IMG - will return to Shangai, China. It will be held at Shanghai Qizhong Garden Golf Club from October 12th to 15th. Buick will also present a…
Mark Chapleski, Troon Executive Vice President, has just retired at the end of July following 24 years of service with the golf and club management business. Since 2017 he has overseen the expansion of Troon’s international portfolio to…
Have you been keeping up with Castle Stuart Golf Links (since 2009) lately? The Cabot Collection acquired this fantastic golf club in Inverness, Scotland, in 2022 and added it to its impressive collection. One of the first actions…
We can be grateful to the late legendary hedge fund manager and multi-billionaire Julian Robertson for the development of the Cape Kidnappers Golf Course (design: Tom Doak). It is not a surprise that Top100golfcourses.com ranked Cape Kidnappers Golf Course as…
Did you know that India boasts a whopping 298 registered golf courses, with almost half of them located on military bases? India's rank as Asia's 5th-largest golf country is undoubtedly impressive, as it only slightly trails behind Thailand.…
In today's world, it is common to see golf clubs and resorts receiving GEO Certified accreditation. However, let's take a closer look at what they have done to support a worthy cause. It's important to take into account…
Your Golf Travel asked 550 golfers recently which golf club they would add to the roster of Open venues. The following made it to the top four: Kingsbarns (13%), Royal Porthcawl (13%), Royal Dornoch (20%), Royal County Down…
One of the ways to build trust and interest in a golf club is to offer highly personalized and relevant experiences. It is absolutely imperative to have a deep understanding of your potential guests' expectations, needs, and goals.…
The operations of golf courses, including driving ranges, are gradually moving towards digitalization. There is mounting evidence that the traditional driving range experience is no longer appealing or competitive. As golfers, we highly value the importance of distances…
It is becoming evident that wellness, sustainability, and technology will hold significant importance to consumers in 2023. These trends are already showing clear signs of growing popularity. Just think about the popularity of fitness and exercise products and…
Bowood Hotel, Spa, and Golf Resort have just switched to Club Car as its new golf vehicle supplier and installed a state-of-the-art Tempos fleet. The Tempo cars, which deliver outstanding hill-climbing power and acceleration, are branded with Bowood’s…
Should Golf Genius consider providing website development services to their customers, even if it means partnering with another company? This reminded me of the fact that Golf Genius launched its new service - a fully integrated website solution…
Early this year, I read in Golf Inc Magazine's annual golf club management company updates: Troon - managing 664 golf clubs; Invited (formerly ClubCorp)- is the largest owner-operator of private golf and country clubs, city and stadium clubs…
Sweetspot, a leading data-driven golf club management, booking, and business solutions provider, is thrilled to announce its further expansion into the Scottish market by signing Montrose Golf Links as its first club partner. This milestone collaboration marks a…
I see that the recent pandemic has had an impact on loyalty programs in the golf tourism industry too. I see the change in that from now we should focus on ensuring that our golf tourists get real…
Volatility in consumer behavior is at an all-time high. The COVID-19 pandemic fundamentally changed many needs and preferences. It is worth understanding that our indoor golf customers are laser-focused on value too. The demand for service, experience, and…
Over the past four years, significant changes have occurred at the Cedar Point Club. The club was named Cedar Point Club when it first opened in 1964 but then changed to Cedar Point Country Club in the mid-2000s.…
The concept of luxury has taken on a new meaning since the latest pandemic. That's why I'm curious how the concept of a luxury golf resort is interpreted at Argentario Golf & Wellness Resort. I interviewed Augusto Orsini,…