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Statistics show that 41% of marketers believe that events are a critical marketing option. Virtual events are also becoming increasingly popular and profitable. Golf course event planning can be a great marketing tactic. Not only can it improve your future earnings, but it can also help you to maximize your revenue in the present moment. Golf course…

Did you know that the average size of a golf course is 160 acres? Somehow, though, a course can seem even bigger if you have to maintain it. See, golf course maintenance is more than mowing a lawn and emptying the trash cans. It’s also about treating the turf, improving playing conditions, and making the most…

There are 2,244,512 acres of golf courses in the USA. If you want to create a great golf course that has players coming back every week, you’ll need to set yourself apart from the crowd. One of the best ways you can do this is by creating a customer-focused culture. This makes your players feel valued and…

Are you ready to drive more players to your golf course? According to a report by the National Golf Foundation, golf courses have seen a decline in players over the past decade. However, with the right marketing strategies, golf courses can increase visibility and attract new players. In this article, we’ll be sharing some of the most…

Golf was formally invented in the 1740s, although it was played hundreds of years beforehand. It has remained a very popular sport since then among adults and children. Teaching children and teens about golf is a great way to spark a passion for the game early on. But where should you start? A golf academy is…

Once nearly automatic, the idea of building a golf course with a master-planned community went out of favor here in the early 2000s. But a new community with a new concept for golf recently unveiled its almost-finished product over the weekend. Stillwater, an age-restricted community by Lennar off of County Road 210 in St. Johns…

Bobby Weed said the highest praise a golf architect can get is when someone tells him that a course looks as if it has been on the property for years.  He’ll get plenty of that after the Stillwater Golf Course opens in late spring.  The first new golf course to be built on the First Coast since 2002…

Construction has started on a new golf course, designed by Chris Wilczynski, at Astor Creek Golf & Country Club in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Wilczynski was appointed by real estate developer Kolter Homes, beginning design work in April 2021. His plan includes an 18-hole course, a driving range, a three-acre short-game area and a large…

Owning and operating a golf course or country club is no small task. There are countless small details that need to be dealt with on a daily basis, to say nothing of the major issues that need to be addressed as well. At the same time, you need to ensure your facility is providing the…

Golf courses and country clubs boast stunning facilities, beautiful surroundings, and the capability to cater to large crowds for events. Even so, many clubhouses are seeing a decline in venue bookings. So how do you get the word out that your facilities are not only open for weddings, but also different from competing venues? By…