Since July 2022, Indigo Sports (a division of Troon) has operated Heritage Shores Golf Club. Between 2015 and 2022, Billy Casper Golf managed the golf club. KemperSports was recently selected by the Heritage Shores Home Owner’s Association to…
A report by the National Golf Foundation in November 2023 revealed that the number of individuals utilizing golf simulators has witnessed a staggering growth of 73% since the year 2019. The report estimated that approximately 6.2 million Americans…
The golf industry has been known to be stubborn. Even when the need for change feels crystal clear, courses and their operators stand firm in old ways and honor tradition. However, GMs are being notified now that course…
Raven Golf Club underwent a significant renovation, resulting in a transformed playing experience. The project involved opening up playing corridors to provide panoramic views, revitalizing tee complexes, and adjacent desert areas, and restoring the course's 60 sand bunkers.…
I was intrigued by the Kelly Ranch Golf Club development project's $100 million price tag. The project's scale and scope have piqued my interest, and I would like to learn more about it. Fortunately, I was able to…
I have already reported to you twice this year that it is not impossible to solve the damage caused by floods to the bunkers of our golf courses. Now, I will show you the example of Hoover Country…
I have the impression that the luxury property market is doing well despite the uncertainty, stubborn inflation, interest rate gyrations, etc. Amidst changing times, traditional buyers continue to seek the serenity of waterfront luxury and the peacefulness of…
The Kelly Ranch Golf Club is all set to become Texas' 908th golf course, opening its doors in 2025. The $100 million Kelly Ranch Golf Club - by Escalante Golf - is located on 240 acres of rugged rolling…
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…
It is evident that the contemporary workforce is experiencing a significant shift towards diversity, while at the same time, job roles and working methods are undergoing rapid transformation. As such, it is imperative for golf clubs to recognize…
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’…
A few days ago, I talked with Knight Schwandt (VP of Sales, Club Caddie) about how he sees golf clubs' success in personalizing their services and making their marketing activities data-driven. You can read the details here. Do…
Arcis Golf has recently acquired Champions Retreat Golf Club (since 2006) near Augusta, Georgia. Foley & Lardner LLP represented Tower Three Golf Champions Retreat LLC, a subsidiary of the private equity firm Tower Three Partners. Champions Retreat Golf Club,…
The Cabot Collection, developer and operator of luxury resort and residential golf destinations, has found a jaw-dropping location for its new property - Cabot Revelstoke - in Revelstoke. It is their second property in Canada after Cabot Links…
Luxury in 2023 is more about aspiration, connection to life events, a moment in time, or lifestyle. Aspirations are diversifying. Discovering how an exclusive private golf club like La Zagaleta can benefit from the changing luxury industry and golf club business is…
In an interview three years ago, I spoke with Robert A. Sereci, the GM/COO of Medinah Country Club, regarding how private golf clubs were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in terms of their business impact. Word has just…
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…
Did you know that India boasts a whopping 298 registered golf courses, with almost half of them located on military bases? India's rank as Asia's 5th-largest golf country is undoubtedly impressive, as it only slightly trails behind Thailand.…
It is becoming evident that wellness, sustainability, and technology will hold significant importance to consumers in 2023. These trends are already showing clear signs of growing popularity. Just think about the popularity of fitness and exercise products and…
Early this year, I read in Golf Inc Magazine's annual golf club management company updates: Troon - managing 664 golf clubs; Invited (formerly ClubCorp)- is the largest owner-operator of private golf and country clubs, city and stadium clubs…