In the first part of this interview series I asked 3 leading golf clubs' leaders about digital transformation and pricing trends in golf clubs: Javier Reviriego – CEO/General Manager – Real Club ValderramaDavid Ashington – Director of Sales & Hospitality – Monte…
It seems like more and more events are moving online. The coming BIGGA online conference (10 November 2020) is not an exception. For a long time, I thought that online conferences are killing one of the biggest benefits/advantages…
I frequently read reports on digital transformation. The most recent report I read was Altimeter's The 2020 State of Digital Transformation. I found in this report that the TOP4 drivers of digital transformation are Increase productivity to streamline…
I have already shared with you the news about the renovation work at Chart Hills. The club is hoping that all of the work will be completed before the start of the 2021 golf season or sooner if…
How many of you remember when I introduced you the first CNCPT by Titleist irons in April 2019? Now I can show you the latest Titleist CNCPT irons: CP-03 irons provide a balance of power and control in a progressive…
When I first heard of HowDidiDo's new digital learning experience service, immediately Golf GameBook Swing Card (powered by the Swing Index) came into my mind. I tell you soon why. HowDidiDo is among many other golf outlets which…
In my previous post last December I wrote about the importance of developing memorable moments for our golf club/resort's guests and members. Then I said: We must avoid flat/”mostly forgettable” experiences and create moments that matter to our customers. „Defining…
Everyone’s needs and abilities are different so the first question really is; how good do you have to be in order to be successful in your market and/or to meet the demands of your ownership, members, and guests?…
The coronavirus inclines us to increase the sense of security of our golf club's guests and members. We are already using with great confidence the PayPass solution for many years. The need to change to digital scorecards Speed…
I’ve been eyeing the Foxhills Collection's Farleigh Golf Club for a long time. After the Hayton family bought the golf club (the previous name was Farleigh Court, opened in 1997) 10 years ago they invested heavily in the…
The COVID-19 pandemic forces service providers among them PGA Pros but brands among them Titleist to find alternative ways to connect with customers, golfers, etc. Early this year I recommended to PGA of Canada to discuss in their…
I assume many of us have got a certain perception and expectation in what kind of golf clubhouse we would feel delighted, comfortable, and most of all homey. Here are 5 ideas and concepts that can make a…
The Andalucían property market represents 20% of the Spanish property market. When we are talking about the Andalucían property market, we cannot neglect the overseas tourism market. The final total of foreign tourists was 12,079,071 in 2019. This…
I can understand every golf club & resort around the world who are doing their best to mitigate and/or recover from the coronavirus caused damages and losses. See what happened to the tourism industry in the Middle East…
TaylorMade Golf is launching on 14 August (Friday; pre-order) 4 new additions to its acclaimed P Series: P•7MB, P•7MC, and P•770 irons. Now I will focus only on the TaylorMade P•770 iron as it is probably the most…
Do you remember when I wrote about the new Titleist EXP01 golf ball concept in November 2019? It was a prototype created during the development process for what has now become the Titleist Tour Speed golf ball. The new Titleist…
Troon Golf's latest "trophy" is Red Hawk Golf and Resort in Sparks, Nevada just outside of Reno. It is a semi-private facility. Through Red Hawk’s semi-private designation, the club is open to full golf members, daily-fee play, annual…
Can you imagine a major golf tournament like the 2020 US Women's Open will be held in December? Due to the coronavirus (aka COVID-19), the organizers found a new date for the tournament: between December 10-14, 2020. The…
There are four main sports technology trends that have a significant impact on the golf industry in 2020: Smart equipment is gaining momentum (see PING's & Cobra Golf's cooperation with Arccos Golf) - golfers also want to track…
Last week I heard from Jerry Kilby CCM (former CEO of the Club Managers Association of Europe) that he is relaunching his own consultancy company, Kanda Golf. That's why I thought to ask him how he sees the…