The Saudis are methodically and thoroughly building the foundation of their golf industry. A good example of this is Golf Saudi's 1st-ever Arabic golf education and training program. The program is centered around providing job opportunities for Saudi…
The App Annie State of Mobile 2021 study found Consumers migrated more of their physical needs onto mobile; spend hit new heights at $143 billion at 20% growth YoY.Mobile took over mindshare at 3.5 trillion hours on Android…
The BTME 2022 is almost here. It is very likely to be held between 22-24 March with Continue to Learn taking place from Sunday 20 to Wednesday 23 March 2022. One of the highlights of BTME each year…
I think the question has arisen in you too whether a major international competition - like the 2021 AIG Women’s Open at Carnoustie Golf Links - could affect the perception of golf. Apparently, it can. The 2021 AIG…
I spoke to Stephen Norton, General Manager at Birchwood Park Golf and Country Club, to discuss how the demands of golf club management have changed since the start of the pandemic. Prior to the pandemic, we were actually…
During the pandemic, we experienced how much this health situation has mentally worn out us. Those golf clubs and resorts that invest in employee experience for them their employees' mental health has become an increasingly important topic. In…
The Millenium Hospitality has acquired 90,000 square meters for 33.2 million Euros in the estate known as La Hacienda de San Roque in 2019. Today it is called La Hacienda Alcaidesa Links Golf Resort. With this acquisition Millenium…
With 23 holes down and 4 to go, the new incarnation of Union League National Golf Club, designed by Fry/Straka Global Golf Course Design, would normally be looking at a grand reopening sometime in late 2022. Union League…
A year ago, McKinsey estimated the global wellness market at more than $1.5 trillion, with annual growth of 5 to 10%. Their explanation was people are keen on spending on their personal wellness. The wellness economy fell by…
Do I have to introduce you to the Toro ProCore 648 turf aerators? Probably, not...Toro's turf aerator has existed at least since 2006. Correct me if I am wrong in the comment box! The new Toro ProCore 648s…
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed just about everything, including golf club HR and talent management. People are reevaluating their work preferences. Unfortunately, not always the job/work in golf club comes out as a winner. Employee experience must be…
The current pandemic triggered consumers – among them golfers – to make a great life refresh by changing and rebooting their lifestyles. Travel restrictions, covid testing requirements, and complicated bureaucracy in 2020 and 2021 have facilitated the rise…
Maybe I’ve never found so little information like about the Wilderness Club Resort (in Eureka, Montana). Troon has been selected to manage the Wilderness Club Resort. Troon Golf, the resort and daily-fee operating division of Troon, will manage…
If you still have not finalized your golf club marketing strategy for 2022 or still can adjust it then utilize social proofs you have. We trust user reviews because they have experienced the product or service, unlike ourselves.…
I’m reading the 2022 hotel trends right now. That’s why I’m very curious about how well Costa Navarino’s new hotel, W Costa Navarino, meets the latest hotel trends. W Hotels is one of the luxury hotel chains of…
If I count correctly, Antognolla Golf is the twelfth Italian GEO Certified golf club! Antognolla Golf has: Met the required certification criteria for sustainable golf operations.Successfully completed the official third-party verification process.Successfully passed the final evaluation by GEO…
The partnership between Golf Genius Software and BRS Golf by GolfNow has powered over 50,000 rounds in 2021. BRS Golf's and Golf Genius' joint product deliver a complete competition management solution. Based on customer feedback, the two companies’…
The North Berwick Golf Club honored double-winning European Solheim Cup captain Catriona Matthew by reopening a clubhouse lounge in her name last December. That’s why I thought I’d ask a few questions from Elaine McBride, the general manager…
Troon has been selected to manage Boca Grove, exclusive, members-only golf, tennis, and country club in Boca Raton, Fla. Troon Privé, the private club operating division of Troon, will manage golf, tennis and club operations, food & beverage, golf…
When I shared my golf club marketing trend predictions for 2021 a year ago, I wrote 2 main thoughts to consider: The coronavirus crisis is giving another push to digitalize our golf club operations by utilizing the latest,…