253 entries: GEO

The Hagen 54_resized

Why is the Hagen 54 golf tournament worth experiencing?

By: 2024. 01. 26.

Prince’s Golf Club, Royal St. George’s, and Royal Cinque Ports have joined forces to offer a unique and storied championship links experience – the Hagen 54. The name is inspired by Walter Hagen’s now-famous 1920 Open Championship practice…

Wycombe Heights Golf Centre Electric-mower

What are the 7 sustainability commitments of the Wycombe Heights Golf Centre?

By: 2024. 01. 19.

In 2024, the discourse surrounding sustainability is witnessing an upsurge in the recognition of the significance of biodiversity and nature-positivity. Consequently, golf clubs are expected to establish nature-related targets and publicly disclose the progress made in this area.…

Porsche Singapore Classic logo

What will make the 2024 Porsche Singapore Classic so memorable?

By: 2024. 01. 10.

In the year 2024, it is hoped that the organizers of golf tournaments will place a greater emphasis on sustainable practices and align sports marketing strategies with social responsibility. Achieving this objective would require a concerted effort on…

GCSAA Tenia Workman Outstanding Contribution Award

What did Tenia Workman deserve the GCSAA’s Outstanding Contribution Award for?

By: 2023. 12. 22.

Tenia Workman, executive director of the Georgia Golf Course Superintendents Association, has been selected to receive the 2024 Outstanding Contribution Award from the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA). The Outstanding Contribution Award is given to an…

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How much will Boxto’s US sales team grow in 2024?

By: 2023. 12. 19.

Boxto (Launched at the 2023 PGA Merchandise Show) – manufacturer of premium handcrafted leather golf shoes and belts – has appointed 7 new independent sales reps for territories across the U.S. as it prepares for a landmark 2024.…

Hoover Country Club Hole 7 after renovation

How does the Hoover Country Club mitigate the effects of flooding on its bunkers?

By: 2023. 12. 15.

I have already reported to you twice this year that it is not impossible to solve the damage caused by floods to the bunkers of our golf courses. Now, I will show you the example of Hoover Country…

Jumeirah Golf Estates DP World Tour Championship - Day One

What lessons can we derive from Jumeirah Golf Estates’ investments in sustainability?

By: 2023. 11. 17.

It is gratifying to observe that the golf industry has seen an increase in sustainability success stories as of late. Such instances of environmental stewardship are a testament to the industry's growing consciousness of its impact on the…

Camiral Golf & Wellness - Tour Course - Hole 03 Bunker

How can Camiral Golf & Wellness reduce water consumption on its golf courses by 35%?

By: 2023. 11. 07.

Camiral Golf & Wellness is actively seeking professional solutions to reduce the amount of irrigation water used on its golf courses without compromising the quality of its greens. Recently invested €1 million in new water reduction measures such…

Champions Retreat Golf Club - Island Three

Why did Arcis Golf acquire the Champions Retreat Golf Club?

By: 2023. 10. 17.

Arcis Golf has recently acquired Champions Retreat Golf Club (since 2006) near Augusta, Georgia. Foley & Lardner LLP represented Tower Three Golf Champions Retreat LLC, a subsidiary of the private equity firm Tower Three Partners. Champions Retreat Golf Club,…

Cabot Revelstoke house with helicopter

Will the pre-sales real estate offerings be a success story at Cabot Revelstoke?

By: 2023. 10. 11.

The Cabot Collection, developer and operator of luxury resort and residential golf destinations, has found a jaw-dropping location for its new property - Cabot Revelstoke - in Revelstoke. It is their second property in Canada after Cabot Links…

2023 BMW PGA Championship goes green energy

What will green hydrogen be used for at the 2023 BMW PGA Championship?

By: 2023. 09. 12.

The green hydrogen is believed to be the "cleanest" method of producing hydrogen. Many countries have set themselves the goal of decarbonizing completely by 2050. Decarbonizing hydrogen and creating green hydrogen is key to achieving this. Unfortunately - at this…

European Golf Design Climate Leader sustainability

European Golf Design became the 1st Sustainable Golf Climate Leader. Why it matters?

By: 2023. 08. 29.

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…

Walton Heath Golf Club 13th Hole

What are Walton Heath Golf Club’s remarkable Sustainable Golf Highlights?

By: 2023. 08. 10.

I hope it is now clear to everyone that every golf club must spend on sustainability. What is more interesting now is what a golf club does at the local level for sustainability. That's why I'm interested in…

Medinah Country Club David Schneider new GM COO

How will Medinah Country Club evolve under David Schneider as the new GM?

By: 2023. 08. 10.

In an interview three years ago, I spoke with Robert A. Sereci, the GM/COO of Medinah Country Club, regarding how private golf clubs were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in terms of their business impact. Word has just…

Buick LPGA Shanghai winner Danielle Kang

What will it take for the Buick LPGA Shanghai to return to Shanghai?

By: 2023. 08. 07.

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…

Royal Country Down golf course

Would you add the Royal County Down to the roster of Open venues?

By: 2023. 07. 25.

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…

Black Desert Resort - Photo by Brian Oar

How did Black Desert Resort lure the PGA TOUR & LPGA Tour back to Utah?

By: 2023. 07. 24.

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.…

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How will Rolex make the 151st Open Championship memorable & exciting?

By: 2023. 07. 10.

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…

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Who will be the biggest winner of the Troon & Invited partnership?

By: 2023. 07. 07.

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…

Noteefy logo with golf ball

How can Noteefy automate tee time booking personalization effectively?

By: 2023. 06. 05.

Automated personalization is projected to be one of the most significant e-commerce trends in 2023. It is gaining momentum because it can save time for businesses like golf clubs while still providing customers with an individualized experience. With…