This is how Chart Hills will look like next spring
I have already shared with you the news about the renovation work at Chart Hills. The club is hoping that all of the work will be completed before the start of the 2021 golf season or sooner if…
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What are behind the scenes of the 14th Portugal Masters?
We are just over the first day of the 14th Portugal Masters in Victoria Golf Course (Arnold Palmer design). 5 Portuguese played under Par yesterday. This is a great opportunity to interview Rui Grave, Head Greenkeeper at Dom…
How to change to a contactless digital scorecard?
The coronavirus inclines us to increase the sense of security of our golf club's guests and members. We are already using with great confidence the PayPass solution for many years. The need to change to digital scorecards Speed…
Are you ready for Titleist’s virtual golf ball fitting consultations?
The COVID-19 pandemic forces service providers among them PGA Pros but brands among them Titleist to find alternative ways to connect with customers, golfers, etc. Early this year I recommended to PGA of Canada to discuss in their…
What will La Reserva Club’s private jet concierge like?
Probably you have already heard that luxury hotels are starting to offer private jet concierge service to their guests. Four Seasons (in cooperation with NetJets) for instance, launched its private jet service in 2015. You will find also…
How will Abu Dhabi golf venues get back into the swing?
I can understand every golf club & resort around the world who are doing their best to mitigate and/or recover from the coronavirus caused damages and losses. See what happened to the tourism industry in the Middle East…
There is no need to postpone the 2020 US Women’s Open!
Can you imagine a major golf tournament like the 2020 US Women's Open will be held in December? Due to the coronavirus (aka COVID-19), the organizers found a new date for the tournament: between December 10-14, 2020. The…
Why does TrackMan Range technology matters to Hoebridge & Redbourn?
There are four main sports technology trends that have a significant impact on the golf industry in 2020: Smart equipment is gaining momentum (see PING's & Cobra Golf's cooperation with Arccos Golf) - golfers also want to track…
Is the golf industry moving in the right direction?
Last week I heard from Jerry Kilby CCM (former CEO of the Club Managers Association of Europe) that he is relaunching his own consultancy company, Kanda Golf. That's why I thought to ask him how he sees the…
We can safely enjoy the Palheiro Nature Estate in Madeira
My golf holiday last year in Madeira was probably one of my best ones. The primary goal last year was to try out what it’s like to play golf at Palheiro Golf, a Cabell Robinson-designed 18-hole course. I…
What changes are expected at the Emporda Golf Resort with the new leadership?
You’ve probably heard that Miguel Girbes, a former golf director at Finca Cortesin, is continuing his career at the Emporda Golf Resort as a resort general manager. That’s why I thought I’d ask what his plans are and…
The Good, the bad, and the ugly…..Club Committees / Boards!!
Whatever type of private members club you are, whether its Golf, Tennis, Sailing, or City Club it is highly likely that your club is managed through a volunteer committee/council or Board of Directors. The keyword here is VOLUNTEER…
The great wellness escape to Zala Springs Golf Resort!
These days when we start to see the light at the end of the tunnel, many of us start thinking where and how can people feel recharged, improve their wellbeing and last but not least, play golf and…
Getting Spain ready for #golfpostcorona.
During the CV19 pandemic, we sat down (virtually) with some of the Spanish golf industry representatives and asked them a few questions about the state of the Spanish golf market, how they dealt with the situation, and the…
Would you give a chance to the membership at The Manor House Golf Club?
I have written about The Manor House Golf Club since 2014. This made up mind to check what do they offer to members in 2020 vs 2014. What do you expect from a golf club membership in 2020?…
What will the European Tour look like for the rest of the year?
Just like many other sports events, the European Tour is very interested in resuming the 2020 season and continue as business as usual. The global value of the sports industry was estimated to be $471bn in 2018. The…
How does Rockliffe Hall handle the HR challenges caused by the coronavirus crisis?
As a business we recognised in the very early days the potential dangers Covid-19 may bring. We heightened our hygiene procedures across the resort immediately and ordered additional hand sanitizer to be available and visible for Golf Members…
What is the financial impact of coronavirus on the American private golf clubs?
In the last two months, I’ve been researching and analyzing how coronavirus affects public golf clubs around the globe. Robert A. Sereci (GM/COO, Medinah Country Club) shared with us his thoughts about what will coronavirus change in membership…
Hungry for CLUB!!!
Post Virus (coronavirus / COVID-19) people will be HUNGRY for CLUB! And clubs that do CLUB right will flourish. The Virus will provide managers, owners, and staff an opportunity to emphasize the WHY of clubdom---that clubs exist to…
Is the Algarve really ready to welcome golf tourists again?
Have you noticed the latest announcement of the Portuguese tourism board? It said the country's beaches and hotels will be ready to welcome tourists by mid-June. According to my source, a complete cancelation of the tourist season this…