I frequently receive inquiries regarding strategies to enhance the influx of international golf tourists to golf resorts and clubs. Several approaches may be considered, including partnerships with organizations like The PGA and CPG Collection. Discover the extra tip…
If the reviews on Leadcourses.com are to be believed (average rating 7.5/10), the golf club really needs improvement. Salgados Golf Club in Algarve, Portugal, has just announced a €3.2 million facility renovation initiative, including upgrades to its 18-hole golf course and golf…
I've extensively written about women's role in golf. I believe it is equally vital for women to be adequately represented in the operation and management of golf clubs. For years, I have proudly supported and contributed - as…
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…
Making any great event happen requires a huge effort from countless companies and contractors working behind the scenes for weeks or months, and The Ryder Cup is no exception. But to, transport materials and personnel around the site…
Last year, several trends (e.g. travel recovery, working from anywhere, bleisure, wellness tourism, etc.) favored La Cala Resort. On the other hand, we also need to see that their previous correct investments have brought results. Such an achievement,…
Today, more and more golf club managers realize that there is a connection between the pace of play and the golf experience (see customer experience). Managing tee-time intervals properly can contribute a lot to golf experience and improve net…
Which description best fits Palmilla Golf Club? A hidden gem in Los Cabos, Mexico? An underrated golf club? An overrated golf club? Or something else? It is certain that this is Jack Nicklaus' first golf course work/project (1992)…
Who will be the first carbon-neutral golf club: London Golf Club (UK) or Sentosa Golf Club (Singapore)? Regardless, who will be the winner, we have to look at sustainability as a matter of value creation, not value preservation.…
Before I would share with you QHotels Group's investment plans, it is worth understanding what are the expectations in the hospitality industry in the UK. Here are some interesting insights to consider Over 50% of UK travelers are…
Last year, was not an easy year for club managers to deliver the same level of customer experience as in a normal situation. People usually remember peak moments and pits during their stay in a golf resort or…
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…
Last week I asked two questions from Keith Haslam the managing director of Braemar Golf: How do you minimize your golf club's losses due to coronavirus/COVID-19? Have you got a recovery plan/idea for the post-COVID-19 era? He took…
Today we are not surprised to see golfers with rangefinders, smartwatches or even smart trolleys (PowaKaddy GPS trolley fleet at Valderrama). I can see 3 global trends that can underpin/support this phenomenon: Golfers like other consumers are seeking…
Dom Pedro Golf has begun a major €4.5 million upgrade of its five championship golf courses. Pietro Dal Fabbro, CEO of Dom Pedro Golf, said: " This is the biggest investment we have made in recent years and…
The renowned Spanish La Cala Resort near Málaga began in 2018 a major renovation program. The La Cala Resort has got 3 18-hole golf courses: Campo America, Campo Asia, and Campo Europa. Campo America and Campo Asia were…
The Phoenician Golf Club (in Scottsdale, Ariz.) has just completed a 10-month redesign and renovation project. So I thought to summarize the changes at the Phoenician Golf Club: The Scottsdale-based architect Phil Smith (has renovated also the TPC Scottsdale…
I met with Andrew Davies (Director @ Golf Business Forum, Australia) at the Annual Conference of EGCOA in 2016. He talked with great enthusiasm about their conference project. It was their first event. For this conference, they were…
When I hear about an interesting golf business news and a golf club enhancement/development project I like to analyze them from two main aspects: Its contribution to the overall customer experience of the golf club; How it can…
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…