68 entries: Players 1st

Golf Genius_Marketing Toolkit

How can Golf Genius’ new events marketing toolkit make your golf tournament a huge success?

By: 2023. 06. 19.

It is perhaps not an exaggeration to say that Golf Genius' new events marketing toolkit fill a gap in the toolbox of golf tournament organizers. It will teach you, as Golf Genius Tournament Management premium customers, how to…

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What innovative club membership offers does Champion Hills have?

By: 2023. 03. 23.

What innovative club membership offers do the Champion Hills have? It is imperative to understand the recent trends of remote work, golf club usage patterns, and lifestyle changes (e.g. demand for sustainable golf club operations). Pre-pandemic customer preferences…

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What remarkable has Golf Business Monitor achieved in 2022?

By: 2023. 01. 04.

It was great to see the growing interest in the Golf Business Monitor: campaigns, webinars, interviews, etc., in 2022. Feedspot has just ranked Golf Business Monitor as the #1 B2B golf business blog & as the #22 best golf blog in the world! Thanks to…

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What helped Pleasington Golf Club to enhance the member experience the most?

By: 2022. 05. 12.

Perhaps it is no exaggeration to say that Pleasington Golf Club (since 1891) is a real hidden treasure in North England. Pleasington Golf Club is featured in Golf Monthly’s Top 100 Hidden Gems for 2022.  In the last…

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How to protect our golf club business during the coronavirus crisis?

By: Keith Haslam, MD, Braemar Golf 2020. 04. 14.

Last week I asked two questions from Keith Haslam the managing director of Braemar Golf: How do you minimize your golf club's losses due to coronavirus/COVID-19? Have you got a recovery plan/idea for the post-COVID-19 era? He took…

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Do you know how to manage golf club members’ loyalty?

By: Morten Bisgaard - CEO & Co-founder, Players 1st 2017. 11. 13.

Currently, as golf clubs find themselves losing members - some at a critical rate - a vast number of clubs are focusing on recruitment rather than retention, often leading to high churn rates. We know from our extensive…

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Gut Altentann is set to host the thrilling new Austrian Alpine Open on the DP World Tour

By: 2025. 05. 13.

The Austrian Alpine Open, presented by SalzburgerLand, will take place from May 29 to June 1, 2025. This thrilling event continues the legacy of the DP World Tour in Austria, building on the tradition established since 2010 at…

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What aspects will Bernardus Golf focus on for a sustainable Solheim Cup?

By: 2025. 04. 15.

In November 2022, it was announced that Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands will host the 2026 Solheim Cup. The team at Bernardus Golf is committed to delivering a world-class event that not only sets a new standard for…

Porsche Singapore Classic Lagunal National Golf Resort Club 1st Hole

What exciting experiences await fans at the 2nd Porsche Singapore Classic?

By: 2025. 03. 17.

Prepare for an exhilarating second half of the week as the DP World Tour's Porsche Singapore Classic returns - for the 2nd time- to the Classic Course at Laguna National Golf Resort Club. Scheduled for March 20 to…

Adidas Sky Sports Golf sponsorship 2024

Why is it valuable for Adidas to be the official apparel partner of Sky Sports Golf?

By: 2024. 07. 15.

In 2023, Sky Sports Golf experienced remarkable success in viewership, breaking numerous records and significantly increasing viewership among individuals under 35. Here are some exciting statistics that undeniably prove I am not just talking to the wind: The…

Mission Hills Golf Club Haikou China and World Corporate Golf Challenge

How will the World Corporate Golf Challenge ignite excitement in China?

By: 2024. 05. 28.

The 31st edition, 2024 Luzhou Laojiao Guojiao 1573 World Corporate Golf Challenge World Final, will be held in Hainan, the second-largest island in China.  The World Corporate Golf Challenge global committee and the Bureau of Tourism, Culture, Radio,…

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NetJets: raising the bar as the new Official Private Jet Provider for The Open!

By: 2024. 05. 03.

Did you know that NetJets has teamed up with the R&A to become the official private jet provider for The Open? The multiyear agreement allows NetJets to extend invitations to the prestigious event to their Owners – the…

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How is the Cobbs Creek Golf Campus being modernized and enhanced?

By: 2024. 03. 06.

The modernization of Cobbs Creek Golf Campus and the collaboration among the parties involved is truly inspiring and could serve as a model for other golf club proprietors and developers. Below you can find what I found particularly…

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How did the AI technology help develop the new Wilson Dynapower Forged irons?

By: 2024. 02. 26.

On Friday, I wrote about using artificial intelligence in product development. Here is another example of how this technology can help create even better golf clubs. Because the Wilson Golf AI technology system played a significant role in…

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How much growth potential is in Morocco as a golf destination?

By: 2023. 11. 27.

I've attended a few IGTM events and heard much about Morocco as a golf destination. It's piqued my interest! I even had the chance to report on Assoufid Golf Club and Atalayoun Golf Resort. Last week, I met…

The Vaquero Club

How did Andrew Green transform the Vaquero Club’s golf course to make it exciting?

By: 2023. 11. 16.

The Vaquero Club is an exclusive private club located in the affluent Westlake community on former ranch land west of the DFW airport. Established in 2001, Vaquero Club occupies 525 acres of what was once the Hunt brothers’…

La Zalageta CEO Jacobo Cestino & Tom Doak

What kind of golf course should Tom Doak design for La Zagaleta to impress golfers?

By: 2023. 08. 24.

Luxury in 2023 is more about aspiration, connection to life events, a moment in time, or lifestyle. Aspirations are diversifying, and golf clubs/resorts must attract new customers while catering to the existing customer base. Bain says the global…

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What are Le Golf National’s recent innovative sustainability projects?

By: 2023. 05. 30.

As you know, Le Golf National is the French Golf Federation's facility and the host venue of several international golf tournaments (e.g., 2018 Ryder Cup, 2024 Olympic Games, French Open, etc.). That's why I was very curious about,…

Sotogrande La Reserva Clubhouse

What can Sotogrande be proud of in its 60-year history?

By: 2023. 04. 21.

Much has been written and said - including me - about Sotogrande during its 60 years of existence. Here I summarize what they can be really proud of and what their competitors can learn from. We will see…

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How does Dom Pedro Hotels & Golf Collection support women’s golf & inclusivity?

By: 2023. 02. 03.

As an ambassador of Women's Golf Day, I am always happy to show positive examples of progressive golf clubs and golf resorts. Last year I was able to report that the Penha Longa Resort (Portugal) has committed to…