When dining out, it is not merely the quality of the food that customers seek. Rather, they strive to embark on a distinctive and memorable culinary journey. The experience of dining out should be a memorable and personalized…
It appears to me that Troon has successfully acquired 7 distinct companies within the past five years: Cliff Drysdale Tennis, Indigo Golf Partners, RealFood, Peter Burwash International, appliedgolf, ICON Management Services, Green Golf Partners. Most recently, Troon acquired…
CMAE England has appointed Mike Shrieve as the new Chair of its Young Managers’ Group. Shrieve, Director of Golf at Bearwood Lakes Golf Club in Berkshire, will hold the position for the next two years, leading the sub-network…
I have been keeping an eye on the progress of The Cabot Collection for a while now. I'm interested in how they select their locations, golf course designers, and other aspects of their business. As part of my…
A modern golf cart fleet can be a real profit center for golf clubs. An investment in modern vehicles that pays for itself within a few years and provides guests and the club with real added value. Here,…
I was intrigued by the Kelly Ranch Golf Club development project's $100 million price tag. The project's scale and scope have piqued my interest, and I would like to learn more about it. Fortunately, I was able to…
It would be folly to think that all golfers are the same. We have to learn the difference between them and how to differentiate among them to be able to attract the right customers to our golf clubs…
I have the impression that the luxury property market is doing well despite the uncertainty, stubborn inflation, interest rate gyrations, etc. Amidst changing times, traditional buyers continue to seek the serenity of waterfront luxury and the peacefulness of…
Last year, I reported to you regarding the Golf Passport by Cascais, which has partnered with Zest.Golf, a channel manager technology company. Zest.Golf's solution was also found to be compelling by Barcelona Golf Destination. It’s crucial for golf…
The Kelly Ranch Golf Club is all set to become Texas' 908th golf course, opening its doors in 2025. The $100 million Kelly Ranch Golf Club - by Escalante Golf - is located on 240 acres of rugged rolling…
I was so thrilled when I heard about the opportunity to play St Andrews' Old Course in reverse, and it immediately brought to mind two other incredible golf courses that I can't wait to tell you about! These…
Sweetspot, a Stockholm-based revenue management company, has successfully reached a noteworthy milestone. The achievement is a testament to the company's dedication and expertise in revenue management. 59club Nordic has just partnered with Sweetspot. This collaboration will provide Golf…
The proliferation of advertisements on digital displays - indoor golf media - within golf clubs has become increasingly evident. This trend is noteworthy due to its potential to impact communication efficiency significantly. To gain a comprehensive understanding of…
For a considerable time, I have been underscoring the significance of social proof as a central tool for attaining trust, soliciting interest, and ultimately boosting sales. In light of this, I will refrain from repeating myself. If you…
GolfStar, Northern Europe's largest "Multi-Course Owner Operator," runs 13 Swedish golf clubs and 19 golf courses with over 50,000 customers. GolfStar decided to expand its operation abroad. The first country is Spain. They have already established their Spanish…
It is gratifying to observe that the golf industry has seen an increase in sustainability success stories as of late. Such instances of environmental stewardship are a testament to the industry's growing consciousness of its impact on the…
The Vaquero Club is an exclusive private club located in the affluent Westlake community on former ranch land west of the DFW airport. Established in 2001, Vaquero Club occupies 525 acres of what was once the Hunt brothers’…
Golf Genius, the leading provider of cloud-based golf software solutions, has announced year-on-year growth of its integrated competition management and tee time solution in partnership with BRS Golf. In 2020, the two companies formed a strategic collaboration to…
A few days ago, I talked with Knight Schwandt (VP of Sales, Club Caddie) about how he sees golf clubs' success in personalizing their services and making their marketing activities data-driven. You can read the details here. Do…
How much marketing and sales benefits can come from a golf club's favorable ranking in a golf magazine's TOP100 list? It can be said with great certainty that it can give the golfer one more confirmation during the…