Technology

Carly Wilson explains how Forsyth Country Club is modernizing operations with practical, member-focused technology.

Yev Supeko, MBA, RSPA, PPR, RPO, Padel MBA, Director of Racquets at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas, says everyday challenges highlight why clubs are adopting smart technology to improve operations and enhance the member experience.

Brad McCluski, PGA Director of Golf at Dedham (Mass.) Country & Polo Club, discusses how the pandemic shifted the manner in which the club managed tee times and how a simple app helped organize day-to-day play.

Matt Kilgariff, Director of Player Development at The Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe (Calif.), discusses the benefits of offering state-of-the-art technology for yardage and greens for everyday players.

Just like the golf swing, there is no black-and-white when it comes to which technology is right for you. What Matt Kilgariff, PGA tells individuals when they ask what he would recommend for them is … figure out your budget and then research which technologies would be best for you to enhance your students’ experience.

Caribe Royale Orlando Digital Guest Experience provides elevated services and offers exclusive in-app perks. Through the app, guests can begin the check-in process prior to their arrival, communicate directly with the front desk via chat within the app, and access the shuttle schedule for visits to the Disney World parks. In 2021, the resort completed…

Findings of a National Golf Foundation study indicate that four out of five private club members believe an enhanced driving range with technology is far superior to a standard range. One participant stated, “the difference is night and day.”

Matt Kilgariff, PGA, Director of Player Development at The Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe in Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., spoke with CEO, Ryan Dotters, and Head of R&D, John DeLeon, about Full Swing’s decision to enter the launch monitor game—expanding beyond simulators.

Driving range and golf course owners are seeing increased revenues from Power Tee hitting bays versus traditional grass or mat bays because Power Tee users hit more balls per practice session and spend more time at Power Tee stations. In turn, food-and-beverage and retail sales increase at these facilities.

Fountain Life, whose mission is to change healthcare from reactive to preventive, will be the exclusive 2023 sponsor of GWI’s Wellness Moonshot campaign to create a world free of preventable disease. The GWI will work closely with Fountain Life’s executive team to create programs that can meaningfully impact behavior change worldwide.

The Toptracer Range technology is available in 10 covered bays plus an additional bay specifically designed for professional lessons and club fittings at Reeves’ Driving Range in Cincinnati, Ohio. “The ‘high-tech, golf-meets-entertainment’ venue is advanced enough to support game improvement efforts for most skilled golfers, while simultaneously offering fun community-based games families, friends, new and…

If your club has made the decision to dedicate space to building a golf performance center, now is the time to determine the budget, members’ needs and what equipment and technology will fill those needs. Here are some key steps any plan should follow:  • Begin with a budget. We all dream of what a…

Adding a dedicated space for golf performance should be on every club’s to-do list, says Matt Kilgariff, Director of Player Development for The Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe (Calif.). “Your investment will lead to benefits throughout the club, from F&B to the pro shop—your members will spend more time and money,” he says.

Advancements in equipment are often credited (blamed) for the massive distance increases we’re seeing on the PGA Tour, but Keke Lyles, Director of Fitness and Recreation at The Bridges Rancho Santa Fe, says there’s more to the story. “Country clubs and resorts have the unique ability to provide a massive resource to the everyday golfer as…

A new Interactive Trail Guide at Desert Mountain Club provides hikers and bikers with state-of-the-art data on everything from suggested routes to the best spots for viewing a sunset.