140 entries: R&A

Sweetspot main target groups for indoor golf

How to make indoor golf profitable with Sweetspot?

By: 2023. 05. 19.

The National Golf Foundation’s latest annual state-of-industry Graffis Report had a very interesting finding. Namely, while on-course participation in golf increased by 2% from 2021 to 2022, off-course participation in the game rose by 13% in that same…

Five Iron Golf Callaway Golf

How does Five Iron Golf ride the popularity of indoor golf?

By: 2023. 05. 17.

It seems that the popularity and growth of indoor golf and golf simulators are unstoppable. Within a few weeks, I came across two indoor golf services. One is the Swedish RUFF Indoor Golf (7 locations), and the other…

INFINITUM house with swimming pool

What to expect in the 2nd phase of INFINITUM’s real estate project?

By: 2023. 05. 11.

INFINITUM has begun the sale of 119 exclusive homes in the second phase an ambitious real-estate project. The development - which begins construction this month – will be comprised of 34 terraced and semi-detached villas, 4 detached villas,…

CapillaryFlow bunker construction Esplanade Golf & Country Club

How did the use of CapillaryFlow bunkers pay off for the Esplanade Golf & Country Club?

By: 2023. 04. 27.

When I shared this news, Ian D.N. Fetigan, CCM, CAM (former GM at Esplanade Golf & Country Club) told me on Linkedin that he has got a fresh experience with the implementation and usage of CapillaryFlow. In this…

Rain Bird KSAB Utemiljö AB exclusive distributor partnership

Why did Raid Bird choose KSAB Utemiljö AB as its exclusive distributor in Sweden?

By: 2023. 03. 24.

KSAB first opened in the early 1980s in Västerås, providing a range of golf equipment products and services to golf courses, sports fields, landscapes, parks, and gardens across Scandinavia. In 2011 KSAB became a Rain Bird customer and…

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The Grove will host the 5th & final event of the 2023 Rose Ladies Series

By: 2023. 03. 09.

I have just discovered that The Grove - May 2 - will be one of the venues of the 2023 Rose Ladies Series, in addition to West Lancashire Golf Club, Southport & Ainsdale Golf Club, Wentworth (East), and…

Dom Petro Hotels & Golf Collection_Victoria golf course hole 18th

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…

Wilson DUO SOFT golf ball packshot white color

See why you’ll gain more distances with the new Wilson DUO SOFT golf balls!

By: 2023. 01. 16.

One of my best decisions in 2022 was to change to Wilson DUO SOFT+ golf balls and to Wilson Staff D9 clubs in 2021. Wilson DUO SOFT golf balls are part of Wilson's premium golf ball range that…

GCAE Golf Business Conference 2023

The 2023 Golf Business Conference: how to reinvent golf club business?

By: 2023. 01. 12.

The 15th Annual European Golf Business Conference (14-16 February 2023, Cascais, Portugal) is almost here. It will cover and discuss these golf business challenges below. In the continuation, you will find why these topics are so important, timely,…

The Abridge Golf Club greenkeeping team alongside PDC Championship winner Pavan Sagoo BIGGA Awards

Who are the 6 finalists of the BIGGA Awards for 2023?

By: 2022. 12. 26.

Employee appreciation is a fundamental human need. If you recognize and appreciate your greenkeepers and other golf club employees you will have a much bigger chance to retain your best talents. They will be more connected to their…

BIGGA Steve Dudley-Brown mental health service

How does BIGGA help greenkeepers with their mental health struggles?

By: 2022. 12. 09.

I hear from more and more places how big problem mental health is in workplaces including golf clubs. More employees are leaving their jobs for mental health reasons, including those caused by workplace factors like overwhelming and unsustainable…

PGA Exclusive Community RepSpark November 2022

RepSpark has successfully renewed its partnership with the PGA Show

By: 2022. 11. 16.

We all know how hard is to acquire and retain a client. When you are able to retain such a client as the PGA Show you say it is a massive success. This is why I am happy…

Bernardus Golf SOLHEIM CUP 2026

Why did Bernardus Golf become the host of the 2026 Solheim Cup?

By: 2022. 11. 16.

The organizers of the Solheim Cup did not leave the selection of the host venue for the 2026 Solheim Cup to chance. The routine Bernardus Golf - hosted the Dutch Open on the DP World Tour in 2021,…

Mizuno 2022 RB TOUR golf ball_3 Pack Open

How much does the AXIAFLOW dimple improve the Mizuno 2022 RB TOUR golf balls?

By: 2022. 11. 08.

Mizuno has invested 3 years and picked the final & latest version of its new RB TOUR golf ball out of 99 prototypes. I was surprised to find only 272 dimples on the new Mizuno 2022 RB TOUR…

Golf Genius Golf Shop for PGA Professionals

What should the Golf Genius golf shop product know to be really useful?

By: 2022. 11. 07.

Wunderman Thompson's The Future Shopper Report 2022 found 5 trends that are really relevant to golf shops: Over half of spending is now online. Customers became comfortable with technology and demanding digital products and services. Poor experiences online…

2023 Titleist Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls_resized

Will the 2023 Titleist Pro V1 golf balls survive the validation process?

By: 2022. 10. 05.

Titleist has just started the seeding and validation process for 2023 Titleist Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls on the PGA Tour at the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open in Las Vegas. The final Pro V1 and…

David McLay-Kidd at Terras da Comporta_resized

Who will enjoy the McLay-Kidd-designed golf course in Terras da Comporta?

By: 2022. 09. 15.

I am still under the spell of Mike Keiser's book The Nature of the Game: Links Golf at Bandon Dunes and Far Beyond. I believe links courses are far more exciting and closer to the authentic form of…

Chervo Autmn Winter Collection 2022-2023 white sweatshirt

Would you change your wardrobe to the Chervo Autumn-Winter 2022-2023 Collection?

By: 2022. 09. 14.

I have to say, Chervo Autumn-Winter 2022-2023 Collection reflects nature really well. You will find in the new collection - among the others - the varied flora of the Amazon Rainforest to the resilient wildlife of the Himalayan…

Golf It! inside

Can Golf It! make golf more inclusive and accessible?

By: 2022. 08. 16.

Stephen Smith, the chief neuroscientist at PSYenz, recommended once ‘Sell the lifestyle, not the health, benefits of golf’. He believes promoting immediate returns such as being out in the fresh air or meaningful time with the family or…

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How can RepSpark help pro-shops to meet golfers’ demands

By: 2022. 08. 14.

One of the few benefits of the latest pandemic is the huge interest and demand for golf equipment and apparel. To handle the increased demand, and exceed golfers’ expectations in the pro-shops, is not a simple task. Hence,…