Archive for the ‘Opinion’ Category
Friday, June 16th, 2017
One Rule – A Proposed Simplification of the Rules of Golf
A Proposed Simplification of the Rules of Golf, by Ken Moodie and David Williams, Past Presidents of the European Institute of Golf Course Architects
Wednesday, June 7th, 2017
Is Your Golf Marketing Screwed? Probably…
The way you market for society golf packages is a lesson that is actually available writes Brandon Trimmer, Your Personal Marketing Assistant from Intuitive Edge Marketing
Tuesday, April 11th, 2017
A new beginning for Spanish golf?
Will Sergio Garcia’s Masters victory kick-start a boost for golf in Spain? asks Alejandro Nagy, director of golfindustria.es, a reference source of information for Spanish golf industry decision makers
Tuesday, January 31st, 2017
HH Golf Club Survey 2016: Where to focus your budget for the years ahead
The Hillier Hopkins Golf Club Survey for 2016 indicates steadily rising costs in areas such as staffing and maintenance, but also points towards increasing investment in their courses as a sign that both proprietary and members clubs are eager to capitalise on their main assets
Monday, January 9th, 2017
Crossover Technologies: Retail Resolutions for 2017
Here are some top tips from the retail professionals team at Crossover Technologies for making some retail resolutions that will set you up for a prosperous year
Tuesday, December 6th, 2016
Pay less and get more from your marketing in 2017, with personal golf marketing assistants
Intuitive Edge are continuing to influence the golfing industry with their modern approach to how golf should be advertised, online
Friday, December 2nd, 2016
Golf Enters The App Economy
Golf professional Anthony Franklin, creator of ‘fibodo’, explains why it is vital that fellow professionals exploit the potential of ‘app power’
Wednesday, November 23rd, 2016
Norwood Park Close 7 Day Memberships Thanks To Social Media Campaign
Albatross Digital Golf founder, James Wilkinson, talks about their latest success story with Norwood Park Golf Centre and why they have decided to start offering the Albatross 3-Month Money Back Guarantee
Wednesday, September 28th, 2016
Changing The Face Of Golf: Ideas from Dellanzo Global
‘Golf needs a revolution to retain its significance and grow the game,’ says Emilio Dellanzo of Dellanzo Global Golf Advisory Services part of the Dellanzo Group of Companies
Friday, August 12th, 2016
Business Rates – Preparing for Your Golf Venue’s Autumn Revaluation
Chartered surveyor and specialist golf property adviser, Mark Smith of Smith Leisure, explains the process
Golfshake Survey Highlights Importance of Digital Presence
A Golfshake survey that was completed by 4,600 golfers in late 2015 focused on their golf, spending habits, interaction with golf clubs and their general use of technology during 2015
Tuesday, August 2nd, 2016
SPORTS MARKETING SURVEYS INC The Open Lunch
The speech by John Bushell of SMS INC, on Wednesday 20th July, to guests at the lunch hosted by SPORTS MARKETING SURVEYS INC. and BGIA on behalf of HSBC Golf Roots
Tuesday, June 14th, 2016
Online marketing campaigns gain impressive results
Intuitive Edge Marketing reports on the company’s recent work for Maple Leaf Golf a chain of 3 golf centres based in the South East of England
Tuesday, May 31st, 2016
Golf in the Olympics – a personal view from Howard Swan
The golf course architect hopes that the return of Golf as an Olympic sport will encourage the governments of the world to see the game as valuable to their natural, financial and social development and to see a chance for expansion and investment
Friday, May 20th, 2016
4 online sales principles most golf courses get wrong
James Wilkinson, Founder and CEO, Albatross Digital Golf, sets out his thoughts on the power of digital marketing in 2016 and how it will bring in more members, societies and green fees for your golf course
Monday, April 11th, 2016
Sheffield – the ‘epicentre’ of Tour golf
Danny Willett and fellow Sheffield man Matt Fitzpatrick along with Worksop’s Lee Westwood have all have been coached by Europe’s top golf coach Pete Cowen at his Rotherham academy, writes Andy Hiseman
Friday, March 18th, 2016
International Zoysia Symposium is Held in Okinawa, Japan
The conference was an excellent effort that has now placed greater emphasis and momentum on the development of improved Zoysia grass varieties in Asia, for Asia and by Asians, writes James Graham Prusa
Wednesday, February 10th, 2016
Water supply – are you at the mercy of the water company?
the second of a series of practical articles prepared by Bill Hawthorn MIAgrE ASIC GCA, the Irrigation and Water supply specialist Engineer for the Golf Consultants Association and a Director of 2iC Consultants Ltd
Wednesday, January 27th, 2016
Targeted social media campaigns boosts Golf Club income
Intuitive Edge Marketing has been working with Enfield Golf Club for only three months; Harry Boyd explains how their campaigns have already brought success
Wednesday, January 6th, 2016
Grow the bottom line using social media
How Sale Golf Club generated 15 new members and a 1088% ROI in less than two months using social media and email marketing
Friday, December 18th, 2015
“Who made that crazy decision?”
Everyone involved in golf will have their favourite stories of the strange decisions that golf clubs have made down the years, writes GCA member Jerry Kilby
Wednesday, December 2nd, 2015
Snainton Golf Power Tee Upgrade
John Hinchcliffe PGA Professional and owner of the successful Snainton Golf talks to us about the recent upgrade of the Power Tees on site at Snainton
Friday, November 20th, 2015
Preparing for Winter
The first of a series of practical articles prepared by Bill Hawthorn MIAgrE ASIC GCA, the Irrigation and Water supply specialist Engineer for the Golf Consultants Association and a Director of 2iC Consultants
Friday, November 6th, 2015
Keele Driving Range customers enjoy new Black Power Tees
Keele Driving Range Owner Suzanne Smith is full of praise for her new Power Tees
Friday, October 30th, 2015
National Golf Month: May 2016
Join Paul McGinley, Charley Hull and Mel Reid to Get More People Golfing
