The Centurion Club started with the promise in 2013 that fewer rules and regulations would allow members to enjoy a new type of lifestyle club, which encourages an entrepreneurial spirit to thrive. The Centurion Club offers various membership…
To enhance the quality of its services, the Bull's Bridge Golf Club has taken the first step towards its very first renovation project since its establishment in 2004. McDonald and Sons is the construction contractor. The Bull’s Bridge…
The travel industry has made a remarkable recovery after facing challenging times caused by the recent pandemic. Both leisure and business travel are growing similarly, depicting a positive trend in the industry. The year 2022 witnessed a significant…
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…
The world’s number 1 range technology, Toptracer, and the UK Women’s Golf Community – founded by Jasmine, aka The Jazzy Golfer – joined forces for a groundbreaking driving range takeover that brought together more than 130 women and…
We have less than 22 days until the 2023 Solheim Cup starts (18-24 September). Finca Cortesin will host this significant women's golf tournament. Following on from 2021, the European Solheim Cup team will once again be dressed head-to-toe…
Recently, it seems that more individuals are inclined towards purchasing experiences rather than material possessions. This is probably one reason companies like Apple focus on experiences and less on features. If you sell “things,” you can only win…
It is perhaps not an exaggeration to say that anyone who takes themselves seriously will not develop a golf club, golf resort, or golf course without sustainability as a top priority in 2023 and the coming years. For…
It's remarkable how popular pickleball has become in the United States. A recent study suggests that in 2022, more individuals played pickleball than tennis. Could this really be the case? According to Statista, there were 23.6 million tennis…
If we approach the golf club custom fitting further, we see that consumers generally expect brands to understand their needs and expectations. This is why I wrote in the title that professional golf club custom fitting is no…
Upon reviewing the latest Graffis Report from the National Golf Foundation, it became clear that a discussion with Erik Hultsberg, the Head of Simulator and Range at Sweetspot, was necessary. Our conversation centered around how owners of indoor…
Luxury in 2023 is more about aspiration, connection to life events, a moment in time, or lifestyle. Aspirations are diversifying, and golf clubs/resorts must attract new customers while catering to the existing customer base. Bain says the global…
One of the things people do not forget is how you made them feel when they interacted with them. There is an interesting debate about if convenience is part of customer service or the customer experience available, for…
It's puzzling why Tidewater Golf Club isn't more widely recognized despite receiving glowing reviews from Golf Digest, Golfweek, and the South Carolina Golf Course Owners Association. Have you had a chance to play there yourself? See details below.…
Are you also noticing a lack of buzz surrounding the upcoming 2023 Ryder Cup, despite it being just a month away? Of course, there are bits of news around the event. This is how we found out: Chervo is…
It is becoming increasingly common to hear about golf clubs achieving GEO Certified status, but we hear very little about golf tournaments achieving the same GEO Certified Tournament status. Why have only 18 international golf tournaments - Hero…
In October 2022, SponsorUnited published an interesting insight regarding sponsorship of women's sports events. They claim: "Sponsorships with women grew 20% year-over-year across the major US sports (LPGA, NWSL, WNBA, WTA), top European soccer leagues (Women’s Super League…
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…
The encouraging statistics regarding the rise of female golfers in the United States and the United Kingdom are absolutely fantastic to see: In the past 3 years (2020, 2021, and 2022), female on-course golf participants in the U.S.…
In April, I informed you that Ross Crosbie, the first apprentice in recent years at Carnoustie Golf Links, has completed his 4-year apprenticeship and is now a fully qualified Greenkeeper. The 4-year apprenticeship works in conjunction with Elmwood College in…