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FEATURED: Delivering CLUB and Filling The Big Empty – by Gregg Patterson

POSTED ON September 27, 2022 @ 3:14 pm

Times are hard. Covid lingers.  Inflation’s back.  The future’s a mystery.  People are lost, confused, feeling unwanted.  Empty. Good times for clubs that deliver CLUB. Huh??? People are born Empty, alone in the world, crying for nourishment.  Needing hardware—the milk.  Needing software—the hug.  Wanting to …

Golf Business Forum: Full program and final speakers released

POSTED ON September 21, 2022 @ 9:30 pm

The full program and final speakers for Golf Business Forum \ PGA Expo 2022 have landed! Over two days, twenty-five experts in their field will come together to share their golf business insights and expertise to help you elevate your golf business. We’ve now added Ty …

Swing Factory confirmed as the new operator at Morack Golf

POSTED ON September 10, 2022 @ 11:57 am

Swing Factory is confirmed as the designated partner to operate Whitehorse City Council’s state-of-the-art driving range, mini golf and community golf course. Swing Factory has been announced as the new operator at Morack Golf after Whitehorse City Council voted unanimously to endorse the partnership at …

‘Thank a Golf Course Superintendent Day’ September 13

POSTED ON September 6, 2022 @ 4:54 pm

The Australian Sports Turf Managers Association (ASTMA), in conjunction with other global superintendent and turf management organisations, is continuing to recognise those who help keep golf courses enjoyable and sustainable with the International ‘Thank a Superintendent Day’, encouraging all those who love golf to thank …

epar: Manly Golf Course Commits to International Environmental Certification

POSTED ON August 2, 2022 @ 7:24 pm

ABOUT epar For 20 years, epar has helped clients build sustainability action strategies into their operations and mitigate the risks that come with managing a golf facility. Along with parent company Environmental Business Solutions, epar works with clients to build capabilities – from identifying and …

FEATURE: Gregg Patterson: Where’s the Manager?

POSTED ON August 1, 2022 @ 10:07 am

By Gregg Patterson Founder and President “Tribal Magic!!!” Where??? The invisible YOU wanders the club—looking and listening. And you want to SCREAM!!!!!!! The octogenarian nay-sayer arrives at 6:00 a.m. for a cup of free coffee and a moan-and-groan session with his retiree friends. “Where’s the …

PGA of New Zealand and Golf New Zealand enter ground-breaking agreement

POSTED ON July 27, 2022 @ 12:23 pm

Golf New Zealand and the Professional Golfers’ Association of New Zealand (PGA of New Zealand) have entered a landmark agreement marking a historic day for golf in Aotearoa. The agreement between the national body and the PGA of New Zealand will see an enhanced and …

Society of Australian Golf Architects Appoints New President

POSTED ON July 11, 2022 @ 8:39 pm

The Society of Australian Golf Course Architects (SAGCA) is pleased to announce the election of Paul Mogford of Crafter + Mogford Golf Strategies as the new President and Justin Trott as Vice-President. Paul Reeves is to continue in his valued role as Honorary Secretary / …

Inrange® heads ‘Down Under’ with game-changing Short Range concept

POSTED ON July 7, 2022 @ 3:02 pm

In what has already been a landmark year for Inrange®, the radar ball tracking company has just announced a new partnership with Swing City – a $12 million state-of-the-art development near Sydney.The range will include a 40 bay range, a licenced restaurant, undercover and outdoor …

Tickets are on sale now for the Golf Business Forum \ PGA Expo for 2022

POSTED ON July 7, 2022 @ 2:44 pm

Tickets are now on sale for Golf Business Forum \ PGA Expo 2022, to be held at CENTREPIECE at Melbourne Park in October, a landmark event for the sport and Australia’s most influential golf business event.  The event is scheduled for 12-13 October 2022, and …