By Graham Curry, Founder, Handicaddie As a dedicated caddie master with experience managing caddies from around the world at the renowned Kingsbarns Golf Links in Scotland, as well as visiting caddie programs across the US, I humbly offer my experience as a passionate...
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By Harvey Silverman, Contributor, Golf Business | Silverback Golf Marketing Demand does funny things to people, including opening their wallets. Southwest Airlines figured this out and introduced EarlyBird check-in in 2009. What does this mean for...
Cathy Harbin, PGA, LPGA, Pine Ridge Golf Course, NGCOA Board Member & Del Ratcliffe, PGA, Ratcliffe Golf Services; Lucas Boyd, President of Boyd, Shackelford, Barnett & Dixon, LLC (BSBD Group) & Matt Brost, EVP of BSBD Group In this Owner to Owner segment, Cathy Harbin, PGA, LPGA ,...
By Whitney Reid Pennell, President, RCS Hospitality Group You read that right. It's not always all about the members. It's true that your members, the experiences they have at the club, and their loyalty to your club is what keeps the lights on,...
New communications partner HQ98 helps golf courses improve productivity, customer service, safety and profitability with industry leading devices Charleston, S.C. (June 8, 2021) - The National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA) today announced a partnership with HQ98, the largest...
FROM THE DESK OF... Opinions, thoughts and viewpoints from across the golf industry Spring Training 2021 – Pitchers and Catchers to Report Soon: Are You Ready? By JJ Keegan, Envisioning Strategist & Reality Mentor, JJKeegan+ With the trade show season...
In this Inside Golf Business, Charlie Garrison, one of the two founding brothers of Garrison Brothers Distillery, Hye, TX, discusses injecting energy and cr eative " to go " solutions into your spirits program. In this House Chat segment, Shawn Six, Principal, Industry Insights, Inc,...
May 27, 2020 Paul Courter, Chief Operating Officer at Perfect Golf Event, will help golf event organizers achieve their goals in challenging times. Organizers are looking for guidance on how to conduct their events safely, and how to attract players and sponsors. Golf courses positioned to...
Common Sense By Larry Hirsh, President, Golf Property Analysts One thing I’ve observed over the years at private clubs is that there are as many opinions as there are members. No topic is safe and the culture of private clubs is such that most of the (largely successful and...