Recently, it seems that more individuals are inclined towards purchasing experiences rather than material possessions. This is probably one reason companies like Apple focus on experiences and less on features. If you sell “things,” you can only win…
It is perhaps not an exaggeration to say that anyone who takes themselves seriously will not develop a golf club, golf resort, or golf course without sustainability as a top priority in 2023 and the coming years. For…
If we approach the golf club custom fitting further, we see that consumers generally expect brands to understand their needs and expectations. This is why I wrote in the title that professional golf club custom fitting is no…
Upon reviewing the latest Graffis Report from the National Golf Foundation, it became clear that a discussion with Erik Hultsberg, the Head of Simulator and Range at Sweetspot, was necessary. Our conversation centered around how owners of indoor…
In October 2022, SponsorUnited published an interesting insight regarding sponsorship of women's sports events. They claim: "Sponsorships with women grew 20% year-over-year across the major US sports (LPGA, NWSL, WNBA, WTA), top European soccer leagues (Women’s Super League…
I am deeply intrigued by the factors that drive golf clubs to choose a particular golf club management software for their golf clubs. Recently, I learned that Golden State Golf Company opted for Club Caddie as their new…
The encouraging statistics regarding the rise of female golfers in the United States and the United Kingdom are absolutely fantastic to see: In the past 3 years (2020, 2021, and 2022), female on-course golf participants in the U.S.…
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…
Once again, ECCO Golf is trying to utilize the power of celebrity social endorsement to build trust for its ECCO Golf BIOM H4 golf shoes and drive sales. In 2022, Lydia Ko designed a custom version of the…
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.…
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…
Here, at the beginning, I will quickly summarize for you what you need to know about the 151st Open Championship. This year, Royal Liverpool Golf Club, on the north-west coast of England, hosts the 151st edition from 20–23…
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…
Trees greatly enhance our well-being, and their benefits cannot be overstated. Let me share with you 10 ways in which trees greatly benefit us. Trees produce oxygen. Trees remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Trees help to regulate…
The Toptracer 9-Shot Challenge was launched last year. The event was scheduled to coincide with The Open at St Andrews. This year, the Toptracer 9-Shot Challenge will once again utilize a similar timing technique, and it will take…
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…
In fact, sustainability should be a fundamental consideration when somebody is considering developing a new golf course or a golf club. It should be an elementary requirement and expectation for golf architects and golf course design companies. Golf…