Last year I reported that La Hacienda Links Golf Resort was acquired by Millenium Hospitality. The Texas-based golf course architect Kurtis Bowman has redesigned the Links Course. A new contemporary clubhouse, driving range, and practice area have been completed. La Hacienda Links…
I believe the strongest brands are fully relevant and make a difference in consumers’ lives. These relevant brands continue to not only win the heads and hearts of consumers/golfers but also drive top-line business growth. Toptracer driving range…
We do not hear often criticisms or complaints about The Manor House golf course. I only heard of such remarks as the distance between some of the greens and tees or the size of the bunkers or the…
Last year I gave professional training to a leading golf turf machinery company's sales team about the importance of sustainability. During this training, I told my audience: People enjoy playing a golf course that speaks of its place.…
It is clear as noonday, that consumers – among them golfers – are more likely to respond favorably to membership offers and communication messages if the golf club treats them in a personal manner. As competition increases, golf…
2,000+ clubs in 20 different countries trusting the Players 1st platform. In this interview, I asked Morten Bisgaard, the CEO & Co-founder of Players 1st among the others about how has customer experience measurement developed in the last 10…
A couple of months ago I shared with you that with Players 1st Member Survey, you give your members the opportunity to voice their opinion about their membership and the services provided by you and your team. The survey template…
One year ago, no-one would have believed that Tiger Woods would play the Masters. Two years ago, no one would know the effect the Covid-19 pandemic would have taken on the club industry. Seven years ago, I didn't…
I would say being GEO Certified should be a fundamental requirement for golf clubs. Golfers are worried about climate change. They are reducing their use of plastic, cutting food waste, and recycling, among other activities. It is really…
Perhaps it is no exaggeration to say that the last two years have been outstanding for the golf industry. Wherever we look we can see significant growth in golf participation and golf equipment sales. NGF’s participation research shows…
Two years ago, I recommended to golf club managers and driving range owners to rethink the driving experience. In this interview with Nikolaj Kromann Jørgensen (COO, TrackMan) I want to figure out what is the contribution of TrackMan…
With 23 holes down and 4 to go, the new incarnation of Union League National Golf Club, designed by Fry/Straka Global Golf Course Design, would normally be looking at a grand reopening sometime in late 2022. Union League…
I meant this light, good news for you this Friday. I have just received the schedule of the 2022 Trilby Tour. Since the acquisition of the Trilby Tour by Darwin Escapes in 2021 we can see some major…
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed just about everything, including golf club HR and talent management. People are reevaluating their work preferences. Unfortunately, not always the job/work in golf club comes out as a winner. Employee experience must be…
The construction of Sir Nick Faldo's latest Signature masterpiece, the Silk Path Dong Trieu Golf Course is in progress. The centerpiece of the multi-million-dollar project in the northeast of Vietnam will be an 18-hole championship course, capable of…
How would you prove your mowers are top-notch ones? The most obvious way to demonstrate quality and reliability is to support major golf tournaments. It is excellent social proof too. I would utilize user social proofs as well.…
I have long been of the opinion that golf clubs should no longer make decisions without having data that justify their decisions. In other words, they must become data-driven. Analytics can help golf clubs to make operational improvements…
It’s very disturbing that there are a lot of golf t-shirts that still have polyester in them and that’s why it’s not so comfortable to wear outside of the golf course. That’s why I can only wear them…
We are witnessing the digitalization of golf club operations (including tee time booking). I wish even "Mickey Mouse" golf courses will understand now that the Excel-sheet and telephone-based golf club management is not viable and not profitable anymore.…
In the last five years, I saw at least 5 great initiatives at Burhill Group that can explain their latest success at the 22nd annual Sunday Times BDO Profit Track 100 awards. I appreciate especially these initiatives: Investing in…