It seems like launching a limited edition golf club on the week of the Masters Tournament is an unmissable marketing opportunity....in general... Since we are in the middle of the coronavirus crisis we might say the limited-edition KING…
If you are following regularly the golf participation reports of the National Golf Foundation and KPMG you can see a stagnation in golf participation in the US since 2013. At the same time, the sport & entertainment industry…
A lengthy testing process is coming to an end this week. Following a two-year development process, next-generation Titleist Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls are now available to PGA Tour players to use in competition. The final…
The game of golf arrived at that level/stage - like runners - where golfers want to learn more about their games on the course (e.g. by Arccos Golf), but on the driving range as well. Wearables, smart clothing,…
Within 8 months Callaway is launching its new Big Bertha B21 driver (Product At Retail Date: 9/10/20). As I ran through the product description, I didn't find any significant differences from the previous Callaway Golf Mavrik driver. Big…
Troon Golf's latest "trophy" is Red Hawk Golf and Resort in Sparks, Nevada just outside of Reno. It is a semi-private facility. Through Red Hawk’s semi-private designation, the club is open to full golf members, daily-fee play, annual…
If we look at what former and current PGA Tour stars are doing with their earned money we can see some similarities. E.g. launching a golf course design company, establishing a charity foundation. Probably Jack Nicklaus has got…
Slowly we can get used to Callaway Golf is coming up with uncoventional technology solutions in product development: 2016: Callaway Golf was interested in Boeing‘s aerodynamics knowledge to provide the most forgiving shape for the XR 16 Driver and to achieve more…
These days I read about the micro-learning trend that is gaining momentum in 2020. This trend is about marketers like Mizuno who are creating micro-learning solutions for those consumers who are looking to add value to their personal…
Abbey Hill Golf Centre, a Burhill Golf and Leisure (BGL) venue in Milton Keynes has successfully achieved GEO Certified status for another 3 years. Tony Hanson, a GEO accredited Independent Verifier, commented in the report: The management at…
I know that every golf trip can have unintentionally pitfalls. Therefore, I would like to share with you my tips on how to have a meaningful golf trip in Italy, especially if it will be the first one…
I know how much planning goes before every golf holiday travel. This is especially true when you are going to a less known golf holiday destination like Italy. Hence, I thought to help you to have an unforgettable…
We might have the impression that in the age of social media and smartphones golf travel agencies’ role will diminish in golf holiday package sales and golf destination promotion. However, who had been to the latest IGTM event…
In the National Golf Foundation’s 2018 Golf Industry Report I found that in 2017 were: 23.8 million people who played golf on a course in 2017 — the same as a year earlier. Another 8.3 million only played off-course, a…
There is no week when I do not hear about the importance of product and service personalization. Do you remember Mac Daddy 4 Callaway Custom Wedges from February 2018? Callaway is offering tour-level customization & personalization for Mac Daddy…
I am sure that you have heard of how serious is the plastic pollution worldwide. If not, then let me give you some insights: 91% of plastic waste isn’t recycled. And since most plastics don’t biodegrade in any meaningful…
The French Riviera's only golf resort, the Royal Mougins Golf Resort (since 1993; member of IMG Prestige) has just completed a comprehensive upgrade of the bunkers and irrigation system. This is part of the significant six-figure upgrade. Royal Mougins Golf Resort's 18-hole championship…
The golf tourism in the Algarve generated 500 million euros in 2017 and generated 16,800 jobs (source: Algarve Tourism Association). This is why I thought to figure out what are the TOP 10 tee times booking solutions for Spain…
I am always curious what will golf equipment brands like Odyssey come up with in their latest golf equipment. Obviously, I am skeptical, because we can never know whether the latest feature is a gimmick or a real…
Callaway Golf is now giving us the opportunity to create Tour-level customization and personalization on their Mac Daddy 4 Callaway Custom Wedges. There is nothing new in this offer since in the past, they have already offered something…