What was I the proudest of in 2019?
I am very happy that I could make 2019 a very eventful year as well. Let's take a look at the achievements and results. For my advertiser partners, it is really promising that Golf Business Monitor's traffic grew…
151 entries: pace of play
How I see the golf industry?
It’s an interesting question when you are posed with it – how do you see the golf industry? Well, I’ve been playing golf now for close on 40 years and have worked in the golf industry for close…
What are the golf development challenges in France?
Whereas pace of play might be the most crucial issue to face for golf development in France, time management for Club Managers is due to become one of most relevant KPI. Take your time, not everyone else’s When…
Carnoustie Golf Links saved 17 minutes of its golfers’ time
The R&A found two years ago in its survey that 60% of golfers would enjoy golf more if they could play golf in less time. Most recently, a USGA survey shows 74% of golfers believe appropriate speed is critical…
How can caddie service improve customer experience?
Troon North Golf Club, the preeminent daily-fee club in Scottsdale, will soon launch a new caddie service for guests. As guests, we will have the option of a Forecaddie or a Single-Bag Caddie or choose to play without…
How to make lifetime memories at Fairmont St Andrews?
Thanks to Crown Golf, GolfBoard is not totally new in the UK. Last year Crown Golf has tested GolfBoard in 3 of its golf courses: The Hertfordshire, Paultons (rental from £15) and Sherfield Oaks. Now, the Troon (preferred partner of GolfBoard…
There will be no shortage of golf carts at The Address Montgomerie Dubai
The 18 hole, par 72 championship golf course The Address Montgomerie Dubai (managed by Troon) has just announced that they are expanding the golf cart fleet with 100 ClubCar Precedent i2L vehicles. At the same week Hydroturf International…
Billy Casper Golf introduces surf-inspired, motorized golf carts
Billy Casper Golf and Sol Boards have partnered to feature GolfBoard – the first and only substantive, surf-inspired, motorized golf vehicle built specifically for the sport – at numerous Billy Casper Golf owned and operated golf courses, country clubs and…
Quinta do Lago’s North Course went through a redevelopment
For some golfers Quinta do Lago’s North course is a hotchpotch. This is a really a disadvantageous perception of a golf course that is situated in such a competitive golf marketplace as Algarve where there are 40+ golf courses…
How Troon Golf handles slow golfers?
A frequently recurring problem of golf courses and golfers are those people who either not able to play in good pace or don't care about others' time or for any reasons. Here I don't want to start a…
Golf mobile applications as a source of revenue – part 2
Last week my guest writer Anthony Douglas from Hole19 Golf started to talk about golf mobile applications and in general about golf mobile application market. We believe there are lots of opportunities in this area to exploit for our business goals.…
How can Charley Hull Help create a strong brand image for Nobu Hotel & Residences Al Marjan Island?
Brand ambassadors are instrumental in elevating brand awareness and shaping a brand image that resonates with the target audience. They play a pivotal role in brand ambassador marketing by harnessing authentic customer reviews and endorsements. Brand ambassadors can…
How did La Cala Resort achieve the prestigious GEO Certification?
On June 23, 1988, a NASA scientist's testimony significantly expanded global awareness of climate change. Concurrently, businesses began recognizing environmentalism as a marketable attribute. Coincidentally, this period marked the inception of the term "greenwashing." This was important to…
How Did Burhill Golf Club Increase Its Pro Shop Sales Revenue By 18%?
Your marketing and design efforts in the pro shop are pivotal in converting potential customers into buyers and fostering brand loyalty. In other words, in contemporary retail, the store concept has transcended its conventional role as a mere…
Toptracer technology helps Centro Nacional de Golf Introduce thousands to golf
Centro Nacional de Golf, the home of the Spanish Golf Federation, has made significant progress in enhancing its driving range experience since integrating Toptracer Technology in 2018. As one of Toptracer’s earliest clients in continental Europe, Centro Nacional…
Trends with Recurring Subscription Revenue at Daily Fee Courses: Are Public Courses Becoming Semi-Private Country Clubs?
In recent years, we’ve seen a dramatic shift across the daily fee golf landscape as savvy operators have adjusted their business model to capitalize on an opportunity to create steady, recurring revenue streams from their core customers. As…
What’s in the $3M Princeville Makai Golf course refinement project?
Did you know that the Princeville Makai Golf Course was Robert Trent Jones Jr.'s first solo design in the early 1970s? It opened in 1971 and was redesigned in 2009. The same ownership group owns the neighboring St. Regis…
How will the new owners revitalize the Old Dane golf course?
The Andersen family in Nebraska, known for their Landmand Golf Club (King-Collins design), are taking on a new challenge with a new golf course development. The family acquired the Old Dane golf course in 2007 and rebuilt it in…
All-In-One Application Vs. Integrated Golf Management Technology
In the ever-evolving landscape of golf course management, the introduction of the Internet marked a pivotal shift in how clubs handle their operations. From the old server-based technologies of the '90s to the modern cloud-based solutions of today,…
How is the Cobbs Creek Golf Campus being modernized and enhanced?
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…