Early this year I was happy to hear about Hole19's Apple Watch app. Probably they were the first in the golf industry who developed an app also fro Apple Watch. Today, PING has launched bravely, as an early adopter…
Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club (a Troon managed golf club) was selected to be the host of the PING Southwest PGA Section Championship between 2016-2020. Previously, Reflection Bay Golf Club in Las Vegas, Nev. hosted this championship. PING Southwest PGA Section…
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.…
We tend to speak about putting as golf's game within the game. The putting stroke is the least complex of all the ways there are to swing a golf club. It requires no special strength, speed, size or…
Last week I came across with the news the Ping signed a sponsorship deal with the olympian swimmer superstar Michael Phelps. John Solheim, Ping's chairman and chief executive officer expressed his hopes that "his global presence as a…
The importance of customer experience has risen significantly for golf clubs and resorts, leading to service design being recognized as a fundamental approach to innovation and management. Service design has gained significant visibility in contemporary discourse. Its potential…
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…
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…
The future may not just be around the corner—it may already be here. Sustainability is now a critical issue for the textile industry, with the clothing sector being one of the world's most significant contributors to environmental degradation.…
COBRA Golf has introduced its new KING TEC irons, specifically designed to help golfers with a handicap of 20 or less improve their performance on the course. KING TEC IRONS The new KING TEC irons, aimed at 0-12 handicaps…
At the beginning of the month, I learned that Red Sea Global appointed Jon Brook as the General Manager of Shura Links, reflecting their commitment to strong leadership and strategic growth. Recognizing that this is an unconventional golf…
A McKinsey study on data and personalization revealed that companies leveraging data can grow faster and generate 40% more revenue through personalized sales and marketing tactics. When discussing data collection, we are no longer referring to a simple…
According to Straits Research, the global sustainable athleisure market was valued at USD 90.62 billion in 2022. It is projected to attain a value of USD 134.67 billion by 2031, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of…
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…
The preliminary findings of the Great British Bunker Study, a report compiled by bunker specialists EcoBunker Ltd with the endorsement of the British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA), have pinpointed substantial challenges that demand the attention of…
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…
I hope sustainability will evolve beyond being just a buzzword, unlike the word "tech," which is frequently combined with other words (e.g., FinTech, HRtech, MarTech, etc.). I believe that sustainability should encompass a deeper meaning and play a…
The $6.8 million project, part of a 3-phase, 10-year plan at the Alpine Country Club, is scheduled to begin in July 2025 and be completed in Fall 2027. Renowned golf course architect John Fought was engaged to develop…
To my great satisfaction, multiple golf startup companies have successfully secured investors over the past year. Here are several noteworthy examples: Arccos Golf - $20M (in 2023): It was led by PGA TOUR with participation from PING, Inc., TaylorMade Golf…
The USGA's latest U.S. Handicapping Statistics show that the average handicap index in the U.S. is: Male: 14 (UK: 17.2) Female: 28 (UK: 27.2) In 2016, I stumbled upon a MyGolfSpy report on golfers' handicaps. It was inspiring…