When I learned about the history and current situation of Canal Shores Golf Course, I immediately felt I had to share it with you. Canal Shores Golf Course will undergo a bold restoration plan to preserve and enhance…
It is interesting that we hardly talk about Swiss golf clubs, even though it would be worthwhile. Here, for example, is Golf Club Bad Ragaz. Leadincourses.com users ranked it as the 6th best Swiss golf club (8.7/10). Since…
As an ambassador of Women's Golf Day, I am always happy to show positive examples of progressive golf clubs and golf resorts. Last year I was able to report that the Penha Longa Resort (Portugal) has committed to…
What would you do if you were in charge of promoting 3 known but not so hyped golf courses? This is what Troon International is now experimenting with by staging multiple top-tier events over the coming days. Within…
Envu has partnered with the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) to send up to 10 members to the annual GCSAA Conference and Trade Show. The Envu Superintendent Grant Program (formerly the Bayer Superintendent Grant Program) assists…
As a Wilson Golf fan, I am very excited to see the return of Wilson Golf's Dynapower in a renewed version. The history of Dynapower is quite well-known but I summarize it briefly. In 1956, Wilson Golf's Dynapower…
KemperSports has just released its 2023 KemperSports Golfer Insights Survey. Roughly 16,000 golfers of varying levels and ages were asked about their motivations to play golf. Before I would share with you KemperSports' findings, let me show you…
In December 2021, at the GCMA 2021 Conference, I was very pleased when Golf Genius initiated an influencer marketing cooperation with me. Golf Genius was one of my several new clients in 2022. I believe it is essential…
Water costs are one of the biggest expenses for golf clubs. At the same time, it is better to prepare now that we will not always have an infinite amount of water at our disposal. I can still…
Last year I reported that La Hacienda Links Golf Resort was acquired by Millenium Hospitality. The Texas-based golf course architect Kurtis Bowman has redesigned the Links Course. A new contemporary clubhouse, driving range, and practice area have been completed. La Hacienda Links…
In September 2022, Titleist started the seeding and validation process for 2023 Titleist Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls on the PGA Tour at the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open in Las Vegas. The new Titleist Pro V1…
In the second half of last year, I first heard that John Deere will introduce its electric greens mowers at the BTME in 2023. I planned to be there at BTME this year. Then, unfortunately, something happened to…
You know how much of an admirer I am of Tom Doak's work. Last week, KemperSports won the full management of the Dismal River Club, a private golf club in Mullen, Nebraska. That's why I couldn't ignore the…
The Legends Tour will return to the JCB Golf & Country Club - from 3-5 August 2023 - following the hugely successful JCB Championship - more than 7,000 spectators - at the venue last year, with 2011 Open…
The R&A has renewed and expanded its long-standing partnership with IMG to create and invest in new commercial opportunities that drive long-term growth and support its wider strategy. Starting January 2023, the new long-term agreement will see Endeavor-owned…
The Fashion Frill defined the TOP 10 color trends in 2023. I put in bold those colors that we can find in the 2023 Glenmuir Autumn-Winter Collection too: Digital Lavender Sundial Luscious Red Tranquil Blue Verdigris, Pantone Fanfare…
Two possible explanations came to my mind when I heard of Streamsong Resort's sale by The Mosaic Company to Lone Windmill LLC, a subsidiary of Kemper Sports Management LLC. Option #1: The Mosaic Company wants to focus on…
One of my best decisions in 2022 was to change to Wilson DUO SOFT+ golf balls and to Wilson Staff D9 clubs in 2021. Wilson DUO SOFT golf balls are part of Wilson's premium golf ball range that…
Pure Seed and Atlas Turf International have just launched Sun Queen, their newest seeded bermudagrass for the golf, sports field, and landscape markets. This new release from the breeding program of Pure-Seed Testing, Inc. delivers the total package…
More and more brands understand that they need to move more budget to influencer marketing as a more effective and accessible means of communication with consumers. It can also be a highly effective way to attract and connect…