Golf can intimidate beginners with unfamiliar rules, etiquette and pace-of-play expectations. A simulator removes much of that pressure and requires less time.
Are the latest technology buzzwords the future of course management or simply another wave of technology searching for a problem to solve? The reality is somewhere in between.
The ideal golf clubhouse — as an idea — has a particularly tricky needle to thread: It needs to be enticing and alluring enough to draw people in but not overshadow the golf course itself.
Building a smarter golf course is not necessarily about spending more money. It is about knowing where to spend it, planning earlier and making decisions based on how the property will perform years after construction crews leave.
From boutique investors to billion-dollar portfolios, successful golf course acquisitions increasingly depend on strategy, relationships and disciplined execution.
Municipal golf courses face a unique set of challenges compared with daily-fee and private courses. In such situations, it can be beneficial to look outside the local government hiring process and turn to a third-party management company.
