When I shared my golf club marketing trend predictions for 2021 a year ago, I wrote 2 main thoughts to consider: The coronavirus crisis is giving another push to digitalize our golf club operations by utilizing the latest,…
A couple of years ago, I asked (among others) Kristin Hinze, the Global Head of Merchandising at Puma Golf, when golf clothing will be environmentally friendly and sustainable. I just met Reflo sportswear manufacturer who manufactures sustainable &…
According to my sources what really impressed the Italian golf technicians and greenkeepers is John Deere's TechControl system, which allows supervisors and technicians to electronically preset and control several features through a simple and intuitive interface. These features…
Before I would share with you the latest success of Inrange Golf in South Africa and Mauritius, let's have a look what are the expectations and the needs of the future golf generations (Millennials, Generation Z). These two…
I told my audience at the 2021 GCMA National Conference that today's businesses no longer compete only within their market category or industry. The personalized experiences delivered by disruptors such as Amazon, Netflix, Apple, Uber, etc., and a…
Before I get into the details, I cannot neglect the adventurous history of the Skylark Golf & Country Club (previous name: Quinn Dell). Just Develop It Limited (JDI; a global investment company based in Hampshire, UK) acquired the…
Nassau Golf Co. Ltd has been part of TaylorMade’s golf ball supply chain for over 15 years, making urethane and ionomer balls, as well as mantles for TaylorMade’s TP5/TP5X facility in Liberty, South Carolina. TaylorMade Golf has completed…
Now I read that beginners and non-complete beginner golfers face 10 major challenges. One of their challenges is hit the putt. I am sure we can agree on that there is no annoying more than three or more…
We’ve just started getting used to the Callaway Epic MAX driver (launched in February 2021) and now the new Callaway Epic MAX Star Family is coming: Consumer PAR: 11/4. I am afraid to ask: is this the right…
How many of you have heard of Normanby Hall Golf Course (18 hole, par 72)? It is considered one of the best municipal courses in the UK. You may have noticed how many things have changed at Normanby…
Mizuno claims that the new Mizuno Autumn Winter Collection 2021 is modern and vibrant. Do you agree with Mizuno? Among the golf apparel brands, Puma Golf is more vibrant than any of its competitors. What I can say…
The new Callaway Golf Apex UW ($299.99) - a high-performance Utility Wood - will be launched in the US on October 14. At first sight, it looks like a Nescafe 3-in-1. See below why! The unique design of…
It’s no big secret that I play golf in ECCO golf shoes. I have always been curious about how Ecco is able to gain a foothold in the international golf shoe market. That’s why I thought I’d ask…
The recent KemperSports Golfer Insights Survey found „The majority of new golfers (58%) came to the game because of the pandemic. But they plan to play even more golf in 2021 and intend to play just as much…
Have you noticed how many golf equipment manufacturers use black? E.g. limited edition Titleist T-Series T100•S and T200 Black irons, Mizuno ST-G 220 driver, Callaway Rogue Pro Black irons, etc. I checked the significance of this color. I already had…
How sensational can the club’s first John Deere fleet be at Dunblane New Golf Club? Cecil Hutchison and James Braid designed their par-69, 6000 yards parkland golf course. The course manager Wesley Saunders has taken delivery of 11…
I believe personalization is a must-have and not just a nice gesture or a luxury. We should master how personalization efforts can be used to enhance relationships with consumers, produce customer loyalty and positively impact the bottom line.…
How many times has it happened to us that until we got close to the hole everything went well and then suddenly unintentionally, we destroyed our game with terrible putting (more than 3)? I also break my head…
We all know that manufacturers like Acushnet, are consulting with brand team members in product development. Do they ask for advice on how to make their products more customer-centric? Master Craftsman Bob Vokey and Vokey Tour Representative Aaron Dill are at it…
The new Callaway Epic Super Hybrid is a very interesting hybrid. Will it cannibalize the sales of Callaway drivers? When I read the description of the new Callaway Epic Super Hybrid it somehow the Odyssey X-Act Tank Chipper came…