What do the Shot Scope data show for the March 29 opening?
We all can agree that the rush to golf courses in the UK on March 29 was not a big surprise. As we could see last summer, most golf clubs (not just) in the UK were expecting a…
1868 entries: the open
There is no need to postpone the 2020 US Women’s Open!
Can you imagine a major golf tournament like the 2020 US Women's Open will be held in December? Due to the coronavirus (aka COVID-19), the organizers found a new date for the tournament: between December 10-14, 2020. The…
Royal St George’s Golf Club will host the 149th Open in 2021
The organizers of the 149th Open had to realize that they will not be able to hold the event on the planned date (12-19 July 2020). The 149th Open will be held at Royal St George's Golf Club between…
When will LedgeRock Golf Club reopen its 17th hole?
I already told you last year that during 2019, Rees Jones and his team will concentrate on two holes at LedgeRock Golf Club — the downhill, par-3 10th (see photo below), and the uphill, par-4 17th — with plans to adjust other holes…
How AI contributed to the success of the 148th Open Championship?
There are more and more pieces of evidence that AI (artificial intelligence) is penetrating into the golf industry. In 2017, Pebble Beach Resort launched its AI-based virtual concierge service. Another great example is Callaway Golf's Epic Flash Driver…
High hopes for the success of the 148th Open in Northern Ireland
Last week I had an interesting conversation about the possible effects of Brexit on UK golf clubs. I thought to share with you some of our worries/concerns before letting you know the high hopes of Royal Portrush Golf…
Where Open Golf Club is heading to in 2019?
When we are talking about European golf club management companies or international golf club management companies operating in Europe we usually think about: Bluegreen (world #7),UGOLF (world #16),Marriott Golf (world #14),Crown Golf (world 19),Troon. However, we cannot neglect…
How to get qualified for the AIG Women’s British Open?
The Women's British Open is returning again to the Woburn Golf Club. The new title sponsor of the event is AIG. So between 2019-2024, it is called as the AIG Women's British Open. The AIG Women’s British Open…
AIG is the new title sponsor of the Women’s British Open
Back in 2015, I already had the feeling that Ricoh's sponsorship of the Women's British Open will not continue after 2018. The company has been the title sponsor of the Ricoh Women’s British Open since 2007. In 2018, the Women’s…
Waste Management Phoenix Open’s approach to sustainability
Early this year, I have already shared with you that the 2017 Waste Management Phoenix Open (held February 2-5th, 2017) will be an official pilot of the new sustainability standard for golf tournaments of the Golf Environment Organization. Now, I can…
Who will be the 1st guest of the reopened Lumine Beach Club?
The Lumine Mediterránea Beach & Golf Club has just reopened its Beach Club for 2017. The Beach Club, which features a unique series of tiered pools that overlook the Mediterranean Sea, offers visitors the perfect place to relax and unwind…
Will the 2017 Waste Management Phoenix Open pass the sustainability test?
Tomorrow will kick off The 2017 Waste Management Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale. The Organizers are expecting to have over half a million spectators. We could think for a while that this is going to be another Waste Management…
The Aberdeen Asset Management Ladies Scottish Open is getting attractive
A real important agreement between the LET and LPGA has been reached recently that will see Dundonald Links (a Kyle Phillips-designed course) host both the 2017 men’s and ladies’ Scottish Opens whilst elevating the Aberdeen Asset Management Ladies Scottish…
How to reap the benefits of the Ricoh Women’s British Open?
The Ricoh Women’s British Open will return to Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club for the fifth time in 2018. Royal Lytham and St Annes Golf Club is one of the most challenging of the Open and Ricoh Women’s…
How Matsuyama improved his performance on the Phoenix Open?
Last year was the first year when I had the chance to write about the Japanese professional golfer, Hideki Matsuyama. Since then he has become the world's #12 (4 places higher than in 2015). After 2 years, Matsuyama…
Is the Sony Open victory a living proof for Lamkin?
This post could have been solely about the victory of Lamkin at the latest Sony Open, where Lamkin brand ambassador Brandt Snedeker (earned $626,400; was equipped with Lamkin Crossline grips) in the playoff lost out on Fabian Gomez. In…
Nike Golf reached its 10th victory in 2015 at the Philippine Open
It seems like the persistence bore its fruits to the Nike Golf athlete Miguel Tabuena. In the past, he was several times close to winning championships on the Asian Tour. By finishing 14-under-par (67-69-66; 202), he won the Philippine Open…
Will Bunker Mentality overrun the Turkish Airlines Open?
Bunker Mentality has just announced that they have become a clothing partner of the Turkish Airlines Open. According to my sources, they decided to take up the sponsorship, after seeing direct links at the start of the season between their…
How long will Ricoh sponsor the Women’s British Open?
Ricoh, signed an agreement with the Ladies Golf Union and IMG on Wednesday (July 29, 2015) to continue as title sponsor of the Ricoh Women’s British Open through 2018. The company has been the title sponsor of the Ricoh Women’s…
2015 Ricoh Women’s British Open Championship stays at Turnberry
On Thursday will start the 39th Women's British Open Championship at Turnberry's Ailsa Course. This was not 100% sure if LPGA will agree to hold the championship at Turnberry after Donald Trump's remarks on Mexican immigrants. LPGA, PGA…