Delicious I have a dream. This is the dream of an old geeky guy, a walker and a talker who hasn’t played much golf and what golf he played was really bad. BUT when he played, the playing was FUN! This Old Geeky Guy dreams …
In the year 2000, nestled amidst the picturesque landscape of Sydney, a unique golfing oasis called “Terrey Hills Par 3” emerged, thanks to the vision of Paul Watts. Two and a half decades later, the facility stands transformed into a thriving business and Paul, now …
The Club Car Golf Managers Association of New Zealand (GMANZ) Summit, held at Boulcott’s Farm Heritage Golf Club in Lower Hutt last week, was a resounding success according to feedback from the 70 delegates and business partners in attendance. The theme of the summit was …
Talent Needed Talented, educated, exposed, connected, energized, experienced and caring people are needed on committees and at the board to ensure that good governance happens. Talent doesn’t “just happen”. A process is needed to make sure that the right people are chosen, the right mindset …
The article features an interview with John Blanch, General Manager at Wentworth Club in Surrey. It discusses his 30-year career path in the golf industry, starting as a trainee assistant at a local club in Sussex and progressing to senior management positions at clubs in …
Review Time October is “review time” for the General Manager here at The Beach Club. These annual reviews are “thematic” and strategically focused—that is, the Board and I address “The Big Issues” (like——-what’s The Why of The Beach Club—and are you, the G.M., managing to …
You’re a WHAT??? Managers ask about titles—lots. What title should I put on my business card that’ll let others know who I am and what I do? What title would provide a deeper understanding of the hats I wear—and stimulate a discussion to explain what …
Zac Chipperfield from The Golf Bunker in Brisbane discussed the service provided by Golf Business Australia following an unexpected water damage incident at his venue. Owner of the Golf Bunker in Hamilton, Zac Chipperfield, faced a significant setback when an unexpected water damage claim brought …
Daniel Bateup from Golf Business Australia had the pleasure of recently attending the LIV Golf League event at the Grange Golf Club in South Australia. While the star-studded event generated interest from 37 countries and all walks of the industry, it was the unique apparel …
Challenging economic conditions have placed additional strain on community sporting clubs, already struggling with running costs, participation numbers and volunteers after COVID-19 and extreme weather events. (Australian Sports Foundation) Rising costs and falling revenue are pushing almost one in five (18%) community sporting clubs to …
