There are a whole list of consumer focused trade shows coming up this spring, some golf specific and others that golf courses may still benefit from attending. Here are our reasons why you should attend at least one targeted trade show this spring and our tips to get the biggest… Continue reading →
One of the key focus areas of our business for 10+ years has been Digital Assets, meaning your golf courses's website, customer database, newsletter provider, social platforms, mobile app and online sales programs. Read our three part 'Digital Review Series'. Continue reading →
We were recently at the National Golf Course Owners Golf Business Canada Conference in Calgary, Alberta. Of course with Calgary being a bit of a Cowboy town that played into the theme of the Conference. Continue reading →
Jeff was asked to write an article for the National Golf Course Owners Association Canada to be published in their Golf Business Canada edition in November. Continue reading →
Food and Beverage at Golf Courses It's no secret that golf courses struggle with food and beverage in their operations. We've written blogs before, like 'grow your food and beverage revenues' and 'food and beverage trends' but it is still a challenge. One of the biggest obstacles comes with pricing… Continue reading →
Most golf course restaurants we work with struggle financially. It's a tough business at the best of times. However most golf courses look for their food and beverage business from golfers. Few look at customers from a non-golf perspective. Continue reading →
Yes, it frustrates the crap out of us when people bring bags that are too big. But what is even more frustrating is the fact that the airlines let them. If all gate agents made sure that the rules were enforced then people would learn. Continue reading →
In the last few weeks it seems that now pretty much every airline (at least that flies in North America) has raised their bag fees. The latest announcements came from American and Delta but Air Canada and WestJet may have been first, followed by United and Jet Blue. Continue reading →
It's getting close to that time of year again, when golf operators across North America head to their annual zone, regional or national merchandise shows. It's a lot of work to prepare your open-to-buy plans, book hotel rooms and manage travel schedules. Continue reading →
