Have you seen the new Shire London website? The ShireLondon’s new-look online tee-time booking service, powered by GolfNow and price-managed on a weekly basis by The Revenue Club. The club director Ceri Menai-Davis said: “Our new brand identity reflects…
When I hear about an interesting golf business news and a golf club enhancement/development project I like to analyze them from two main aspects: Its contribution to the overall customer experience of the golf club; How it can…
I think my American and Australian readers will be much more familiar with Pacific Links International, the world’s premier golf network. The reason why I thought to highlight Pacific Links International to you is that the number of Pacific Links…
The Club Managers Association of Europe (CMAE) has launched a new networking group, the CMAE Young Managers Group on 30th May. The idea behind the CMAE Young Managers Group is to help CMAE members under age 35, to enhance their career…
Troon International has announced to launch of the first-ever Troon International Trophy, to be held at the world-renowned Abu Dhabi and Saadiyat Beach Golf Clubs (Gary Player-designed) from the 22nd – 24th October 2018. What makes it unique is that…
For many years I have heard that cycling is the new golf as road cycling is becoming the preferred way of networking for the modern professional. Some believe it is a more effective way of building lasting working relationships…
Troon International has been selected to manage the Brookwater Golf and Country Club, Queensland’s (Australia) premium golfing destination. Troon is managing Brookwater Golf and Country Club (18-hole, par 72 championship golf course, a Greg Norman design) for over 15…
The French Riviera's only golf resort, the Royal Mougins Golf Resort (since 1993; member of IMG Prestige) has just completed a comprehensive upgrade of the bunkers and irrigation system. This is part of the significant six-figure upgrade. Royal Mougins Golf Resort's 18-hole championship…
Troon by partnering with AMPD Golf Performance to provide the best in golf swing development, golf fitness, training, athleticism and conditioning to members and customers of Troon-managed golf facilities, they are actually following the latest wellness trends in the hospitality…
The golf tourism in the Algarve generated 500 million euros in 2017 and generated 16,800 jobs (source: Algarve Tourism Association). This is why I thought to figure out what are the TOP 10 tee times booking solutions for Spain…
The “Golf Club Staff Happy” Imperative Every golf club manager’s toolbox needs to be filled with “Big Time-Long Time” Golf Club Staff Happy Tools---tactics they can use to keep the employee team Big Time Happy for a Long,…
I believe countries that are not famous for being a golf country (e.g. Hungary) or as a golf tourism destination, holding a prestigious golf tournament like the World Corporate Golf Challenge can help to improve the country's awareness. This…
Before I share with you the latest innovation of Rain Bird, I would like to draw your attention to some interesting technology trends. One of these trends is the rise of usage of artificial intelligence that will stay with…
The Open Championship venue, Carnoustie Golf Links, has officially opened its new clubhouse, the Links House last week. A total of 26 jobs have been created through the £4.75 million project. The new Links House building includes: a golf…
Let's finish the week with a Troon news. Troon has been selected to manage the Champion Hills Club, a private golf club in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Set in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Champion Hills Club is a member-owned club…
While Foremost is celebrating that more than 200 members have already chosen to install the upgraded Elite Marketing Programme (EMP) video monitor solution, I would like to share with you how augmented reality experience is transforming the retail industry. When…
This is the second part of the article of 'Creating a certified supervisor program'. Doing "The Who" “Doing supervisor certification right” requires knowing The What that’s needed and The How of delivering What’s Needed effectively and efficiently. In…
An often-quoted idea is that golf clubs should understand their customers and create customer profiles. In recent years, more and more golf clubs have begun to recognize that it is not enough to know what our golf club…
The Need We who manage are in the business of identifying, developing and stimulating the Upwardly Mobile, the talented ones---people who, through the exercise of their talents, make our clubs flourish. Many of these talented ones, The Upwardly…
The European Golf Course Owners Association held not so long time ago (22-24 March 2018) its annual conference, the EGCOA Golf Business Conference in Vienna, Austria. I was really lucky to be there and hear from first hand,…