Upper Arlington, OH — A new article on GolfCourseTechnologyReviews.org titled “How One Podcast Episode Uncovered Industry Shifts and Sparked Debate about Golf Operations Strategy” explores the backstory behind Mike Hendrix’s article “Why Are Golf Courses Leaving foreUP?”—which drew an unprecedented surge in readership, with over 2,000 visitors on its first day.
Chad Pettingill, who manages The Ledges of St. George—an 18-hole facility with a restaurant, bar, and over 160 lodging options—shared on the Tech Caddie podcast how switching to Lightspeed’s software helped streamline operations and boost revenue through native tools like dynamic pricing and prepay tee times. Pettingill estimates that dynamic pricing alone contributes around $200,000 annually to his bottom line, highlighting the potential impact of the right management software for golf operators.
During his transition to Lightspeed, Pettingill discovered the value of adding Golf EMS for event management and pre-paid reservations. This technology has simplified reservations for events like couples’ nights and wine tastings, while also reducing the time and effort required to manage payments for group golf packages. Following Pettingill’s lead, other operators are increasingly adopting Golf EMS to enhance event organization and improve guest experiences, signaling a broader trend in tech strategy for golf course management.
In the days following the podcast, GolfCourseTechnologyReviews.org investigated further and discovered that over 100 other golf courses had also left foreUP in the past year. As this story continued to resonate with operators, discussions quickly expanded to topics like the benefits of prepay tee times and the unique Quick18 and Toast POS integration recently adopted by Deer Ridge Golf Course in Ohio.
“We’re excited to share these stories and the insights that followed our podcast episode with Chad,” said Mike Hendrix, founder of smbGOLF and host of Tech Caddie. “This article highlights the significant role technology plays in helping golf courses stay competitive and connected with their guests, while allowing industry leaders to share their experiences and innovative solutions.”
The article, “How One Podcast Episode Uncovered Industry Shifts and Sparked Debate about Golf Operations Strategy,” is available to read on GolfCourseTechnologyReviews.org at www.golfcoursetechnologyreviews.org/blog/tech-caddie-episode-uncovered-golf-industry-shifts-and-sparked-debate.
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