159 entries: pace of play

golf course agronomy spending optimization

Golf course agronomy spending optimization…beyond imagination

By: Simon Doyle - Director of Agronomy, Troon 2020. 09. 14.

Everyone’s needs and abilities are different so the first question really is; how good do you have to be in order to be successful in your market and/or to meet the demands of your ownership, members, and guests?…

2020-2019 body-image

What was I the proudest of in 2019?

By: 2019. 12. 30.

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…

The future of the golf industry

How I see the golf industry?

By: Michael Braidwood - General Manager, Education City Golf Club, Qatar 2018. 09. 03.

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…

Golf Development in France Top 10 sports in France

What are the golf development challenges in France?

By: Pierre Chevallier - Assistant GM @ Golf de Saint-Cloud 2017. 12. 27.

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 Scotland Tagmarshal

Carnoustie Golf Links saved 17 minutes of its golfers’ time

By: 2017. 12. 08.

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?

By: 2016. 10. 13.

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?

By: 2016. 03. 14.

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

By: 2015. 06. 19.

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

By: 2015. 06. 15.

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

By: 2014. 10. 13.

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?

By: 2013. 07. 26.

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

By: Anthony Douglas 2012. 10. 15.

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.…

Topgolf Sonic the Hedgehog cooperation

Can Topgolf attract Millennials by partnering with Sonic the Hedgehog?

By: 2024. 11. 18.

Analyzing the gamer statistics, Topgolf's new game has the potential to resonate with Millennials and Gen Z. Various insights into gaming demographics support this. Here are some compelling stats about gamers: By 2024, there are expected to be 3.32…

P4S Golf fitness gym

Can fitness serve as a lucrative revenue center for golf clubs?

By: Chris Finn, Founder/CEO P4S Golf 2024. 11. 13.

When it comes to golf club management, rounds played, club usage, and many other metrics are used to evaluate the health of a club and its membership.  When evaluating all the areas of a club, the fitness side…

Byrdy golf trolley from Slovakia

Byrdy golf trolley – when less is more

By: 2024. 10. 25.

Those who know me well can tell you how much I enjoy carrying my golf bag on my back while playing. After all, golf is meant to be an active sport! I have to admit that there are…

The Old Course Vilamoura clubhouse in British pub style

Where is the Portuguese design hidden in The Old Course’s clubhouse at Vilamoura?

By: 2024. 10. 10.

In 2018, I presented at the Share Algarve conference in Vilamoura and stayed at the Anantara Vilamoura Algarve Resort. The hotel's incorporation of local culture and Portuguese design into its architecture and proximity to the Dom Pedro Victoria…

Five Iron Golf in Dubai the bar

How will Five Iron Golf leverage the indoor golf popularity?

By: 2024. 10. 07.

I believe indoor golf has evolved beyond mere trends and should be recognized as a valuable innovation. The trend remained prevalent in 2023, with 18.4 million individuals in the United States engaging in off-course golf activities. One of…

PGA National Resort Champions Course resized

The ‘Golf Influencers & Fans’ interactive event at the PGA National Resort will include what?

By: 2024. 09. 30.

Influencer Intelligence's Influencer Marketing 2024 found brands place greater trust in influencers. 57% of respondents stated that influencers have helped create content that they have used on their brand's owned channels. The third (33%) found the most remarkable…

Nicklaus Design - Cliffhanger golf course

What task was given to Nicklaus Design by TGL presented by SoFi?

By: 2024. 09. 20.

Nicklaus Design has been chosen to design a selection of holes for TGL presented by SoFi, the new tech-infused team golf league founded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s TMRW Sports. TGL’s innovative competition, set to debut on…

Charley Hull Nobu Hotel & Residences Al Marjan Island brand ambassador

How can Charley Hull Help create a strong brand image for Nobu Hotel & Residences Al Marjan Island?

By: 2024. 09. 06.

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…