I really hate it when I have to hunt for my golf ball in a deep bunker with steep walls. It's definitely one of the reasons why I'll never forget my game at Las Colinas Golf & Country…
Who should we trust more: Golf Digest's golf course evaluators or Leadingcourses users? The only two Spanish courses are listed on the most recent Golf Digest World Top 100. Both of them are within the Sotogrande estate: Real…
In February, Vogue magazine predicted that these five colors would dominate Spring 2024, but I believe they will remain popular throughout the year. First on the list is sky blue, which is a feature of the new Galvin…
Troon has been selected to manage Woodholme Country Club, a member-owned private club in Pikesville, Maryland, northwest of Baltimore. Troon Privé, Troon's private club operating division, will manage club operations, agronomy, food and beverage, and membership sales and marketing.…
Sneaker culture has transformed from a specialized interest among athletes and collectors to a worldwide phenomenon that has revolutionized the fashion industry. Michael Jordan's collaboration with Nike, which commenced in 1984, laid the foundation for popularizing sneaker culture.…
When I mentioned KemperSports taking over the management of the Tidewater Golf Club last August, they surprisingly didn't mention any plans for bunker or golf course renovation. They simply said the golf club would undergo a major transformation.…
On June 23, 1988, a NASA scientist's testimony significantly expanded global awareness of climate change. Concurrently, businesses began recognizing environmentalism as a marketable attribute. Coincidentally, this period marked the inception of the term "greenwashing." This was important to…
Last week, I started reading Robbie Kellman Baxter's bestseller, "The Membership Economy." As I read, I realized that the topic is highly relevant to golf clubs. Please share your thoughts in the comments – I'm curious to hear…
In the spring, I previously shared with you the amazing potential of the Finnish multifunction machine to revolutionize golf course maintenance tasks. How? The Turf Gamechanger (TGC) integrates the TGC method, utilizing Precision Maintenance software to gather maintenance…
While digitalization is increasingly visible and experienced in golf clubs, its role and contribution to customer experience development are even more evident. I give you a few examples. Golf clubs have traditionally involved a lot of in-person interaction…
At the 2023 Scotch Whisky Masters, I found an unknown whiskey brand, the Glencadam. I must say, it excelled in four categories. The 10, 15, and 21-year-old Glencadam whiskies seem to me bright and light. Glencadam Single Malt…
It was quite shocking to discover that in 2019, the share of female greenkeepers in the USA was only 1.5% and that there are only 4 female members of the American Society of Golf Course Architects. In 2019,…
The British Medical Association claims "It is estimated that around 700,000 people in the UK have a diagnosis of autism. One in 100 children in the UK have a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder." The BeyondAutism organization found: 7…
Troon has been selected to manage the Valley Country Club - Founded in 1956 - in Centennial, Colorado, southeast of Denver. Troon Privé, Troon's private club operating division, will manage club operations, agronomy, food and beverage, and membership…
If you haven't previously encountered DETAILS, it is understandable as the organization has recently launched as an independent sports and hospitality management platform. DETAILS oversees Portugal’s largest portfolio of golf courses and associated facilities, including Dom Pedro Golf…
The National Golf Foundation found in 2023: "An estimated 6.2 million Americans hit golf balls with a club in a golf simulator within the past year, a total that’s surged 73% compared to pre-pandemic levels. In 2019 and…
In the contemporary golf industry, integrating advanced driving range technologies such as Toptracer Range or TrackMan Range is prevalent in golf academies. Remarkably, golf clubs increasingly redefine their academies as comprehensive golf destinations featuring these state-of-the-art facilities. I…
The level of value or "success" that golf club members derive from our golf club membership offerings directly correlates with their loyalty. Furthermore, the greater success achieved by our golf club members translates to increased revenue generation for our golf…
The Tom Doak Golf Weekend may not initially sound like a genuine and creative idea. Nonetheless, it will be meaningful and memorable for all golfers interested in the subtleties and details of golf course design. Who wouldn't be…
Is it worth it for golf clubs to invest in diesel vehicles for development in 2024? Despite the current trend, diesel vehicles will still be permitted for use in the UK until 2035, as opposed to the previously…