Do you remember when the Discover card was launched in 1986? Discover paved the way for other cashback offers, such as Capital One Shopping, Paypal’s Honey, etc. Today, nearly every issuer has a card in their portfolio offering…
We are entering into a new stage of war between Arccos Golf and Game Golf. It seems to me that Game Golf understood the recent mobile usage trend, namely we prefer mobile applications over typing website URLs. This…
Do you remember Puma Golf's Stylecaddie mobile application from 2013? Their aim was to promote the Puma 2013 Spring/Summer Collection. In some respect, I think Galvin Green learnt from the Puma Golf example when they created their Gear Up mobile…
Last week my guest writer Anthony Douglas from Hole19 Golf started to talk about golf mobile applications and in general about golf mobile application market. We believe there are lots of opportunities in this area to exploit for our business goals.…
10 days ago I promised that the founder of Hole19 Golf GPS mobile application, Anthony Douglas will share with us, his thoughts about the golf mobile application industry, and in general about the mobile usage trends. Due to the complexity…
Back in 2010, Adobe found (Adobe Mobile Experience Survey) that people generally favor the browser experience over downloadable mobile applications, except when it comes to games, social media, maps(!) and music. Accessing maps and directions is the #1…
This year, we have witnessed an exciting array of mobile app development trends that inspire innovation and creativity, including the following: AI is no longer “nice to have”: it's becoming core to app functionality (e.g., personalized recommendations, predictive…
This year has revealed the transformative power of AI-based personalization. Applications are harnessing individual behaviors to create tailored recommendations, content, and user experiences, making each interaction uniquely impactful. Super Apps, the all-in-one mobile or web applications that combine…
Does financial security and wellness truly define the passion and commitment of greenkeepers in their profession, or the workplaces they choose to cultivate? I assert that financial resources and wellness do not resolve every issue. While the rise…
Thanks to technology, the hospitality sector, including the golf club segment, is undergoing a revolutionary transformation. Digital technology has significantly impacted various aspects of the hospitality industry. This transformation commenced in the 1960s when computer-based reservation systems supplanted…
According to Allied Market Research's 2024 report, the global luxury tourism market is valued at approximately $1.4 trillion and is projected to reach $2.2 trillion by 2030. This growth corresponds to a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of…
A study by Nielsen reveals that 92% of consumers trust recommendations from peers and industry experts (e.g., golf architects). Such endorsements can significantly contribute to establishing customer trust and confidence, enhancing conversion rates. This is particularly effective when…
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…
Over the past three years, NexxChange, an Austrian golf club management software company, has progressively expanded its market presence in Europe through strategic acquisitions and partnerships: 2021 - acquired the Dutch E-Golf4U; 2023- partnered with UGolf Bluegreen, Europe's…
83% of the 67 million golfers worldwide play popular on-course betting games such as Wolf, Banker, Vegas, Hammer, and the eponymous Skins. In July 2023, Skins was released on both iOS and Android to make it easy enough to start a…
For those who are not yet familiar with Golfshot ($29.99), I will quickly summarize what this mobile application can do. Golfshot provides a text list of distances for several targets on each hole and overhead satellite images with…
Technology has revolutionized urban mobility, with app-enabled scooters and bikes now a staple in major cities. Similarly, Digital transformation is indispensable in the golf industry. Yet, while some operations have been transformed, others remain untouched. Considering the advancements…
I am deeply intrigued by the factors that drive golf clubs to choose a particular golf club management software for their golf clubs. Recently, I learned that Golden State Golf Company opted for Club Caddie as their new…
I dare to say, "thanks" to COVID digital coaching skyrocketed in several sports. Just think about the popularity of Tonal and Peloton in the fitness space. There have already been attempts to support the work of PGA professionals…
Today’s computer systems are a tremendous help, where would we be without them? They manage our tee sheets, our dining reservations, our membership communication, and all our accounting woes – the offerings seem to be endless. Unfortunately, that…