Fly Away BMS Bulk Granules for Golf Courses Use the following tips to better control wild birds around your golf course. Most courses have two types of wild bird issues. First, small migratory birds commonly nest in “golf course structures” such as cart barns, under clubhouse eaves, and in covered, open-air shelters. Use Fly Away…
Landmark Golf Course Products: Crafting Luxury, Elevating Courses Worldwide
We spoke with JJ Gosh, Director of Sales & Marketing for Landmark Golf Course Products at the GCSAA Show in Phoenix, Ariz. Born from enjoyment of the classic sport of leisure, Landmark Golf Course Products’ mission is to help elevate high–end courses to world–class properties. Using the finest of raw materials, construction techniques, hardware, and…
John Deere Golf Introduces a New Labor and Fleet Management Tool
Dave Anderson, a Product Manager for John Deere Golf is introducing a new labor and fleet management tool—John Deere Operations Center Pro Golf. This incorporates Deere’s labor and management tool set that has been within the OnLink platform, historically. Deere is migrating that into the John Deere Operations Center so the end user has full…
Why Should Golf Courses Become Certified Through Audubon International?
We stopped by the Audubon International booth at the GCSAA Conference in Phoenix, Ariz. and spoke with Frank LaVardera, Director of Environmental Programs for Golf. The Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf is an award winning education and certification program that helps golf courses protect our environment and preserve the natural heritage of the game…
Club + Resort Talks Chats With Santiago Gomez, Founder and CEO of Padel Haus
In this episode of Club + Resort Talks, Rob Thomas speaks with Santiago Gomez, Founder and CEO of Padel Haus. Santiago shares the origins of padel, a sport invented in Mexico in 1969, combining elements of tennis, racquetball, platform tennis, and squash. Padel involves playing with walls, adding a unique dimension to the game. Santiago…
Thursday Three for Jan. 25
I’m Rob Thomas with Club + Resort Business and this is your weekly Thursday Three. What’s happening on clubandresortbusiness.com? No. 1 — My January column looks back at the Top 10 articles YOU read on clubandresortbusiness.com in 2023. While a couple can be attributed to catchy headlines, an overriding theme was properties changing hands. Do…
Unboxing a Surprise Package From Cleveland Golf
Cleveland Golf sent us a surprise package, so we recorded an unboxing video to share the contents. Let’s look at the new CBX 4 ZipCore Wedges, HALO XL Hy-Woods and Q-STAR TOUR DIVIDE golf balls. The new CBX 4 ZipCore Wedges bring premium versatility and elite forgiveness together in a highly refined, sharp-looking design that…
Club + Resort Talks Chats with Alicia Nissel from The Downtown Clubs
On this episode of Club + Resort Talks, Rob Thomas speaks with Alicia Nissel, General Manager of The Downtown Clubs in Houston, Texas. Nissel discusses what the club does to attract and retain members, as well as looking into her crystal ball to see what the industry can expect five or 10 years down the…
Thursday Three for Jan. 18, 2024
I’m Rob Thomas with Club + Resort Business and this is your weekly Thursday Three. What’s happening on clubandresortbusiness.com? No. 1 — Rob Podley writes about “The Art of Member Satisfaction: Where Facts Don’t Always Matter.” In this column, Rob, General Manager of Colonial Country Club in Fort Myers, Fla., says personalization of service is…
Unboxing the Draw Board from GolfTrainingAids.com
We just introduced the Power Shift Board from golftrainingaids.com that teaches golfers how to properly shift their weight from the back to the front. Well, now we’ve got a new training aid that teaches your golfers to consistently hit one of the game’s most coveted, powerful, controlled shots — the Draw. Recent studies show that…
Thursday Three for Jan. 11, 2024
What’s happening on clubandresortbusiness.com? No. 1 — Pamela Brill writes about refreshed halfway houses and comfort stations becoming more than just a pitstop for golfers and their guests in our Design + Renovation feature. Do you have something to share about your club? Shoot me an e-mail at [email protected]. No. 2 — Scroll down to…
Top 10 Articles on C+RB for 2023
The New Year offers an excellent opportunity to look back at the year we had, and online metrics provide tangible numbers for what our audience consumed the most. With that in mind, Rob Thomas and Phil Keren discuss the Top 10 articles read on www.clubandresortbusiness.com in 2023. 10. Ace Pickleball Club Planning 32 New Locations…
Unboxing the Legacy Love Shoes from Boxto Golf
We’ve got a new golf shoe for you to add to your pro shop … Introducing Boxto. These stylish, innovative shoe designs are complemented by a streamlined supply chain. All Boxto shoes are handcrafted in Leon, Mexico, a city famous for its nearly 500-year-old leatherworking heritage. This proximity to the U.S. and Canada allows for…
Thursday Three for Jan. 4, 2024
What’s happening on clubandresortbusiness.com? No. 1 — Matt Kilgariff, PGA Director of Player Development at The Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe in Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., says golfers should seek out a specific type of trainer in the offseason. Hint: It has to do with fitness and can help on AND off the course. Do…
Unboxing the Golf Shift Board from GolfTrainingAids.com
The Power Shift Board, a golf swing trainer available at GolfTrainingAids.com, is designed to help your students perfect their weight shift in the golf swing and unlock true power on the course. The Power Shift Board is designed to help golfers of all levels learn proper weight distribution during their golf swing. By standing on…