Troon has been selected to manage the Valley Country Club - Founded in 1956 - in Centennial, Colorado, southeast of Denver. Troon Privé, Troon's private club operating division, will manage club operations, agronomy, food and beverage, and membership…
If you haven't previously encountered DETAILS, it is understandable as the organization has recently launched as an independent sports and hospitality management platform. DETAILS oversees Portugal’s largest portfolio of golf courses and associated facilities, including Dom Pedro Golf…
How much news value does the purchase of a new golf cart fleet with GPS technology add to a golf club in 2024? It is exciting news when a golf club invests in a new fleet of modern…
I have some exciting news for those who love playing at Newark Golf Club and aspire to become members. The 125-year-old Newark Golf Club was saved by a sale led by Bob Maxwell and Robert Dymond of Begbies…
How risky is sponsoring LIV Golf or any of its teams commercially? Despite significant effort and investment, LIV Golf has not yet met the owners' expectations. What is your perspective on the situation? In March, I shared that…
I have written before about who the golf clubs who understand the importance of investing in driving range experience and do not only look at the cost side of this investment can answer at least three business challenges at the…
So far, whenever I encounter an unfamiliar golf apparel brand, I search for it on the RepSpark website, which features many exciting brands. However, I was unable to find the Castore brand there. Castore asserts its goal is…
John Deere has unveiled new turf care machines customized for golf course clientele, specifically aimed at establishments such as TPC Deere Run and other PGA TOUR-affiliated courses. The launch of these machines took place earlier this year. These…
This summer marks an important milestone as Tewkesbury Park celebrates its amazing 10-year transformation into one of the top golf resorts in the UK! Between 2016 and 2018, Tewkesbury Park underwent a two-year, £9m facelift. In 2018, the…
Two years ago, I mentioned that Chart Hills Golf Club would build a new 6-hole ‘The Loop’ par-3 golf course designed by Sir Nick Faldo. Does that ring a bell? Chart Hills has just completed the construction of…
Would you believe that between 35-50% of the world’s mangrove forests were lost between 1980-2000? The Rainforest Trust makes that claim. It is worth knowing that mangrove forests provide ideal habitats for fish, crustaceans, and other organisms seeking…
Have you ever pondered the possibility of shortening lengthy par-3 or par-5 holes? Of course you want that! Wilson Golf seeks to provide a solution with the new Wilson Staff Model RB Utility irons. The Staff Model RB…
I am slowly reaching the age when I have to pay much more attention to health problems that I previously only heard about. Don't worry; I'm perfectly healthy. The point is that I want to live much more…
Mearns Castle saw marginal gains in the first year after the installation, increasing its yearly golf balls hit to just over 4 million. The next year, with Toptracer’s product improving and gaining traction, turnover was up 25% in…
Dream Golf, a collection of golf resorts and new properties in development, today announced that longtime Bandon Dunes General Manager Don Crowe has been named Senior Vice President of Operations. In his new position, Crowe will support operations…
Playsport Golf Range, one of the UK’s biggest driving ranges, has reported record business growth in 2023 following the installation of Toptracer Technology. Located on the outskirts of Glasgow, the multi-floor driving range boasts 56 premium bays and…
Arrow Global, a leading European vertically integrated asset manager, acquired three Vilamoura hotels – Dom Pedro Portobelo, Dom Pedro Marina, and Dom Pedro Vilamoura – along with five flagship Vilamoura golf courses – Old Course, Pinhal, Laguna, Millennium,…
Just a few years before installing Toptracer technology, Gloucester Golf Club had been on the brink of closure, but thanks to a dedicated stable of staff and members, the club stayed afloat. In 2022, while looking for opportunities…
Shortly after opening its regional office, 59club secured its first German client, Golf Club St. Leon-Rot, located in Southwest Germany, near Mannheim and Heidelberg. Golf Club St. Leon-Rot was famously founded on one man’s vision of creating a…
Golf Genius Software has appointed Michael Pask as an advisory member of the company. This hire is part of Golf Genius' international expansion plans. Pask joins the team with a host of experience in the golf industry, having…