In this episode of C+RB’s video series, Kent Instefjord, PGA, General Manager of the Beloit (Wis.) Club, discusses the steps taken to turn a struggling club, where membership had dropped below 200, into a thriving property that now has over 700 members, with more being added each week. An emphasis on golf and a new focus…
Unboxing Ranger Ready Repellents
Spring is upon us and summer will quickly follow. Your members are now on the golf course and maintenance staff is keeping the grounds healthy and groomed. Keep everyone safe from mosquitos, ticks and other biting insects with Ranger Ready repellents. Ranger Ready Picaridin 20% 710ml XL – Body-Worn Insect Repellent -This is our largest…
Unboxing Stash Tea
In the past, tea was a tool for rebellion and sparked wars. Now it’s become a source of quiet and comfort. But not to Stash Tea Company. To Stash, tea is an opportunity. To excite the senses. To surprise your taste buds. With a diverse range of bold flavors and bright colors. Hell, even “normal”…
Unboxing NEFT Vodka
NEFT Vodka is a super-premium sipping vodka that comes in a portable and unbreakable barrel, ensuring it’s kept cold for up to 6 hours. Quickly emerging as a leader in the category, the brand is founded upon the premise that a premium vodka should be able to stand on its own, enjoyed neat, solely for…
Taking Food-and-Beverage Delivery to New Heights at Sun City CC
Sun City (Ariz.) Country Club and Valqari are teaming to test the use of drones and lockers for on-course food-and-beverage delivery. In this edition of C+RB’s video series, we see the system in action and get input from Jamey Lewis, Sun City’s General Manager, and Ryan Walsh, Co-Founder and CEO of Valqari, on the full…
Unboxing New D9 Irons and Staff Model R Golf Balls from Wilson
Using a revolutionary approach to iron design, Wilson’s generative process compared hundreds of D9 head shapes and Power Hole layouts in the ultimate pursuit of game-improving performance. D9 irons launch higher and spin lower while delivering incredible stopping power for pinpoint accuracy. With D9, playing is believing. Like Staff Model, Staff Model R is a…
Unboxing the SoClean G200 Air Purifier
The next in-room amenity for COVID-weary travelers won’t be a weighted blanket or a memory foam mattress. It’ll likely be hand sanitizer and an air purifier. After ridding their homes of airborne viruses, allergens and other nasty microscopic elements on a daily basis, today’s consumer is also concerned about what air awaits them when they…
Unboxing the Eco-Lite Stand Bag from Sun Mountain
Sun Mountain Eco-Lite golf bags made from recycled plastic bottles, turn trash into treasure. Approximately twenty-five 20-oz bottles go into the fabric used in each bag. Beyond being made from recycled plastic, Eco-Lite bags include many of the most popular features offered on Sun Mountain’s top-selling bags. Learn more from Sun Mountain at www.sunmountain.com.
Unboxing “A Course Called America” by Tom Coyne
Bestselling author and globe-trotting golfer Tom Coyne has finally come home. After playing through hundreds of courses in Ireland and Scotland, he delivers a rollicking love letter to golf in the United States. In the span of one unforgettable year, Coyne crisscrosses the country in search of its greatest golf experience, playing every course to…
Unboxing the Z Star Series Golf Balls from Srixon
SRIXON launched the seventh generation Z-STAR Series golf ball to stock in your Pro Shop. The Z-STAR and Z-STAR XV are available in Pure White and Tour Yellow and feature a 0.6mm cover that is thicker than previous generations for enhanced spin and control around the greens. When paired with the revolutionary FastLayer Core that…
Unboxing the Brella 2020J Rain Gear
The Brella 2020J is a hybrid—combining an umbrella, rain jacket and poncho into one. With two outside pockets for storage of sleeves, phone, glasses or score card and a hood that peels back and secures so when you make a shoulder turn, the Brella is great for the golf course, hunting or just enjoying the…
Unboxing Pro V1 and Pro V1x Golf Balls from Titleist
A pro shop without the #1 Ball in Golf isn’t providing members with a huge demand—Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls. New for 2021 … the reformulated 2.0 ZG Process Cores deliver increased distance in the solid core Pro V1 and dual core Pro V1x. The faster High-Flex Casing Layer adds speed and lowers…
The Road Back: Bringing Private Club F&B to the Public at Stone Creek GC
Stone Creek GC in Omaha, Neb. shares ownership with Champions Run, the city’s popular family-oriented private club. Stone Creek is public and has always been known for great golf, but for its first 20 years, food-and-beverage service was handled out of a double-wide trailer. Plans were made to open a new 3,800-sq. ft. clubhouse and…
Unboxing Pure Pour—A No-Leak, Sterile, Antimicrobial Pour Spout
Pure pour puts a stop to bottle leaks and spillage (the No. 2 cause of beverage product loss, according to the National Restaurant Association). It fits virtually any bottle and includes a snug-fitting bug cap. Pure pour is made of FDA-approved food grade material, is dishwasher-safe and does not rust. All this adds up to…
The Road Back: Keeping Fitness Active and Safe at Mizner CC
In this episode of C+RB’s video series, General Manager/COO Larry Savvides and Director of Membership Marie Mitchalk describe how the Delray Beach, Fla. club pivoted after the onset of the pandemic to make innovative use of its new Fitness and Wellness Centers, which opened in September 2019, to maintain full interaction with members while limitations…