Aviara Golf Club selects Troon Golf
Last turned out that Aviara Golf Club (Park Hyatt Aviara Resort in Carlsbad, Calif.) has selected Troon Golf. Did you know that Aviara Golf Club was designed by Arnold Palmer? What I also like in this golf club…
76 entries: Troon mobile
Troon Golf has a new majority shareholder
Yesterday was announced (4th July) the completion of a significant transaction with an investor group led by Kohlberg & Company and Greg Norman’s organization, Great White Shark Enterprises (GWSE). Kohlberg & Company, a private equity firm specializing in…
Crown Golf’s first step toward mobile integration
This week I participated in an interesting conversation in LinkedIn with the founder of Hole19 mobile application Anthony Douglas (who in the past was my guest writer and wrote about similar topic). I had to realize that although…
Troon Golf is helping frozen Russian golfers
I am just kidding. Troon Golf keeps expanding globally. As part of their expansion they will launch first-ever indoor city golf center in Moscow called City Golf. The new indoor golfing facility, will be in the center of Moscow.…
Are golf brands fitting to mobile?
I have been watching people around me for a while how and what they have been using in their mobile. I noticed a trend. As people are getting familiar and comfortable with their smartphones (I hope soon I…
How to fix Troon Rewards loyalty program?
IBM estimates that we create every day 2.5 quintillion bytes of data (90% of the data in the world today has been created in the last two years alone.). It is really hard to digest and understand how big…
TaylorMade is boosting golf experience on mobile
In last September I had already written about how smartphones and mobile applications are gaining momentum. Today, I am ready to risk to say that mobile as a device and as a communication channel and platform became integral…
What is Villaverde Hotel & Resort’s new achievement?
It seems like the Italian golf clubs and resorts are gradually becoming part of the well-known networks. Most recently the Villaverde Hotel & Resort has joined the exclusive European Tour Properties network, becoming the 26th European Tour Destination (the 19th in Europe).…
Can Al Zorah Golf Complex compete with other UAE golf clubs?
In the last couple of years UAE is among the the Top 10 Fastest Growing Tourism Hotspots in the world. Just in 2013, UAE's golf tourism grew by 10.4%. In 2013, Abu Dhabi and Dubai were the 6th golf tourism…
How does Mark Chapleski see the state of the international golf industry?
Mark Chapleski, Troon Executive Vice President, has just retired at the end of July following 24 years of service with the golf and club management business. Since 2017 he has overseen the expansion of Troon’s international portfolio to…
A full-service golf academy is ready to impress us at the Vattanac Golf Resort
My interviewee Nikolaj Kromann Jørgensen (COO, TrackMan) said "We see most range facilities and public golf courses, and many private clubs, evaluating how they can create more value for their customers and members at the driving range." A good example of…
Can PGA Pros take 100% control of their business with oneXp app?
The App Annie State of Mobile 2021 study found Consumers migrated more of their physical needs onto mobile; spend hit new heights at $143 billion at 20% growth YoY.Mobile took over mindshare at 3.5 trillion hours on Android…
How does Foxhills Club & Resort develop a meaningful & memorable experience?
During the 2021 GCMA National Conference in November, I had a very interesting conversation with Christopher Fitt (Director of Golf & Leisure, Foxhills Club & Resort). That is why I invited him for an interview to share his…
See why you shouldn’t give up on having a golf holiday in Cyprus!
After returning from the FAM trip to Cyprus, I came to the conclusion that I prefer golf destinations where I can do much more than enjoy the services of the selected golf resort. I will tell you more…
How GolfStar takes control of its members’ tee time booking?
Consumer behavior has changed radically in response to the COVID-19 lockdown. They became more price-sensitive/conscious than ever before. As a result, direct bookings are clawing their way back up hotels' distribution mix. Golf clubs must rethink how and…
What are the 2 major benefits of the new Shot Scope V3 watch?
The Worldwide Survey of Fitness Trends for 2020 study found the wearable technology has been estimated to be about a $95 billion industry. Wearable technology is also the #1 worldwide fitness trends. In 2018, wearable technology was ranked…
How do golf clubs respond commercially to coronavirus? – Part 5.
I am very pleased that more and more golf club leaders are willing to contribute to my article series about how golf clubs are managing the coronavirus crisis around the world. This time, I will bring you further…
What are the benefits of the OGIO & Ship Sticks partnership?
I have been saying for a while how important is for golf equipment manufacturers to have a holistic approach to the golf experience. This goes beyond providing convenience and personalization to golfers. Companies like OGIO (owned by Callaway Golf) should think about how…
Is smart hospitality important to La Mola?
The Real Club de Golf El Prat has just extended its exclusivity agreement with La Mola Conference Center Hotel. La Mola is located next to the 10th hole of the North course of Real Club de Golf El…
The first major course renovation of the LedgeRock Golf Club
I am so happy that I can write about a Rees Jones project after writing so much about Robert Trent Jones and Robert Trent Jones Jr. The LedgeRock Golf Club in Mohnton, PA was opened in 2006. Since…