Accommodating the distinct needs of club members and guests of all ages keeps pool areas bustling.
Getting on Board
How to make golf more appealing to younger people has been a constant quandary for the industry. Tetherow Golf Club, in Bend, Ore., is now toying with a concept that seeks to eliminate between-hole boredom and give golfers of all ages a new way to experience the grounds.
Club- and Player-Toting Skateboard Touted As Way to Make Golf “Cool” Again
The GolfBoard, an oversized electric skateboard that can carry a golfer and clubs as they “surf the fairways” from hole to hole, was recently demonstrated at a charity event in (where else) California. Paul Hodge, who heads the company that makes the device, says the invention offers golfers a better workout and might help to “attract the younger crowds.”
‘A Cool Story to Tell’
A youthful, progressive culture, coupled with an eco-friendly attitude, sustains Tetherow Golf Club.
Tetherow GC Acquired By Willemstein and Van Der Velde
The joint venture partnership of Willem Willemstein and Chris van der Velde has acquired the Tetherow Golf Club in Bend, Ore. The acquisition includes the golf course, clubhouse and practice facility. “We look forward to continuing the tradition of excellence already established, and remain dedicated to positioning Tetherow Golf Club as the premier golf experience…