South Florida PGA Foundation: Reports on its six-week PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) program, which assists in connecting veterans to the game of golf.
[sfpgagolf.com]
Business
Bayer Doubles Commitment To Superintendent Grant Program For Hurricane Victims
Golf Course Superintendents Association of America: Announces that Bayer CropScience will double its support of the Bayer Superintendent Grant Program. Bayer will send 10 superintendents, including five from from areas affected by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria, to the Golf Industry Show in February.
Bex: Announces it will exhibit its line of sunglasses at the annual Orlando, Fla., show, Jan. 24-26.
October Golf Weather Impact: It’s Not Nice When Mother Nature Fools Us
Pellucid Corp.: Reports that October weather resulted in available rounds dipping 8 percent at the national compared with the same period in 2017.
The Sweet Spot Club Hire Makes Hiring Clubs In Australia Simple
Sweet Spot Club Hire: Recently launched company allows customers to rent clubs online and have them delivered to their travel destination. The service is now available in Australia.
October Golf Weather Impact: It's Not Nice When Mother Nature Fools Us
Pellucid Corp.: Reports that October weather resulted in available rounds dipping 8 percent at the national compared with the same period in 2017.
[pellucidcorp.com]
Golf Pulp Releases Holiday Digital Marketing Campaigns To Help Golfers Reach Millions This Holiday Shopping Season
Golf Pulp Media: Announces it’s offering holiday digital marketing campaigns that are targeted to boost sales and drive online traffic.
New ClubCareers Resource Launched
Club Managers Association of America: Launches Entry-Level Opportunities, a resource that enhances the association’s existing ClubCareers resource. The job board lists entry-level, hourly-wage jobs by state.
[cmaa.org]
Montgomery Country Club Debuts Exciting New Restaurant
Montgomery Country Club | Laytonsville, Md.: Opens Husk+Vine restaurant, which showcases the region’s culinary traditions. The restaurant is part of a renovation of the existing clubhouse and its outdoor spaces.
The Greg Norman Company, Verizon And Club Car Announce ‘Shark Experience’
Greg Norman Co., Verizon: Launches Shark Experience, a golf technology intended to enhance the on-course experience. Partnering with Club Car and GPSi, the companies will deliver connectivity, content and customization through a connected golf car experience.
McConnell Golf Gets Electric
McConnell Golf: Adds Elby Bikes, electric bicycles, at three of its 12 clubs around the Carolinas and Tennessee. Elby Bikes will be available for test drives and sale to McConnell Golf members and their guests at The Country Club at Wakefield Plantation in Raleigh, Providence Country Club in Charlotte and the Old North State Club at Badin Lake, N.C.
SkyTrak Partners With Fitness Golf To Combine Course Play With An Optional Fitness Component
SkyTrak: Announces a partnership with Fitness Golf that will give SkyTrak users the ability to play more than 160 simulated golf courses using SkyTrak alone, or add accessories to get a full aerobic workout while playing golf.
The Greg Norman Company, Verizon And Club Car Announce 'Shark Experience'
Greg Norman Co., Verizon: Launches Shark Experience, a golf technology intended to enhance the on-course experience. Partnering with Club Car and GPSi, the companies will deliver connectivity, content and customization through a connected golf car experience.
[sharkexperience.com]
Golf Pride Unveils Plans For New Purpose-Built Facility At Pinehurst Resort To Accelerate Product Innovation And Drive Global Operations
Golf Pride: Announces plans to develop a purpose-built facility in Pinehurst, N.C., that will include a research and development lab with prototyping capabilities and a new consumer grip fitting studio.
Indian Wells Golf Resort Unveils Newly Renovated And Expanded Event Pavilion
Indian Wells Golf Resort | Indian Wells, Calif.: Completes a renovation and expansion project on its 5,600-square-foot Event Pavilion, which hosts between 50 and 75 events each year.
New App Helps Courses Increase Golfer Satisfaction & Revenue
Tee You Off: Reports on its new app that helps golf course operators increase rounds booked and connect golfers in a community platform.
Attendee Registration Opens for the 2018 PGA Merchandise Show at PGAShow.com
PGA of America: Announces that attendee registration is open for the 65th annual show, Jan. 23-28 in Orlando, Fla. Registration can be completed online at PGAShow.com.
Top GMs Share Secrets To Maximizing Revenue
Junior.Golf: Spoke with three club general managers to discuss what they are doing to ensure growth and maintain a competitive advantage.
New App Helps Courses Increase Golfer Satisfaction & Revenue
Tee You Off: Reports on its new app that helps golf course operators increase rounds booked and connect golfers in a community platform.
[teeyouoff.com]
Slam Dunk Golf Offers An Early Holiday Special On The Hot Shot Putting Cup Game For Green Grass Retailers
Slam Dunk Golf: Announces a special Hot Shot Putting Cup Game offer to green grass retailers. Courses can receive free packages of basketball golf balls with purchases of the game and can customize the backboard with their course or tournament logo.
