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🎙️ Episode 105 of Golf Club Talk UK is here! This week, Eddie Bullock chats with renowned Golf Course Architect Jonathan Gaunt of Gaunt Golf Design. With decades of experience in the UK and internationally, Jonathan shares fascinating insights into his journey, his passion for golf course design, and his work with some of the most iconic design styles from legends like MacKenzie, Colt, and Braid. In this clip, Jonathan dives into the intricacies of golf course maintenance and the role of the Course Manager and green committees, offering valuable perspectives for anyone in the golf industry. Plus, Leighton and Eddie discuss the upcoming Management Field Trip (March 26–27) at Royal Cinque Ports and Prince’s Golf Clubs. Tune in now and gain unique insights from one of the best in the business. 🔗 Listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/eRjdh9C3 Special thanks to our show partner: KOPPLIN KUEBLER & WALLACE #golf #golfclub #golfcoursedesign #golfmanagement #golfcourse #coursemaintenance #greencommittees

Augusta National is far more than a golf club, and it's far more than the site for one of the world's leading sporting events. Indeed, it is a one-of-its-kind organization that exemplifies excellence across a multitude of disciplines.  As I departed from Augusta over the weekend, I reflected on this special place that Jim Nanz aptly described on television as "a tradition unlike any other." (Augusta subsequently trademarked this phrase). Below are three observations that struck me as fundamental to Augusta's remarkable success. ✅  Attention to detail. At Augusta, every detail is attended to. From the perfect fairways, where not a single blade of grass appears out of place, to the spotless stands and the staff's service, nothing is overlooked. ✅  A vision unlike any other. Augusta was born in 1932 out of the dauntless vision of Bobby Jones (then an iconic US golfer) and British golf course architect Dr. Alister MacKenzie to be a leading national golf course that would host world-class competitions. The club's commitment to being the best is reflected in everything you see—from television coverage to positioning attendees as "patrons" rather than spectators to the club's blue-chip membership. ✅  Long-term decision-making. Augusta does not play for short-term wins. It is invested in long-term value creation and a fundamentally different product than other tournaments. It executes for the long term with unwavering commitment. The famous 330-yard Magnolia Lane that extends from the entrance gate to the clubhouse was paved in 1947, yet the large magnolia trees that line both sides of the road date to the late 1850s. Anchored in tradition but embracing change with cutting-edge technology and analysis—that, to me, is what makes Augusta great. If you have not visited the Masters, I would encourage you to do so—even if it is only to study the remarkable Augusta National institution. #AugustaNational #Golf #Excellence #MagnoliaLane #Tradition

For all you #golfers and #event organisers, this video gives a great snapshot of what to expect on a Mint Greens golf day. Let me know if you'd like to chat through how our Corporate Golf Service could work for your business.

Excited to share the latest listing video I’ve been working on! 🏡🎥 This property truly shines, has had some decent work done on it and is right near East Hartford Golf Club. What are your thoughts?! #realestate #realestatelistingvideo #realestatisting

Translation: The revenue generated by the Toptracer product surpasses that of the entire golf club. This is because, The Toptracer product is constantly evolving, to meet the needs of the customer. Let the article below, be your guide!!! #golf #golfbusiness

The Dallas Morning News course rankings are a team effort. The 80 Dallas Morning News panel members were given a ballot of 300 courses and asked to rate them on a 10-point scale. Panel members are golf professionals, golf course architects, superintendents, people involved in the golf course industry and amateurs. Here are some courses to consider checking out this year. #golf #golfcourses #golfing

10 MILLION BALLS!?!? “Toptracer's software and their experience is constantly being upgraded with new games, new features, and more," noted Russell Gray, General Manager at MEARNS CASTLE GOLF ACADEMY LIMITED in Scotland. "Upgrades come basically every quarter, making sure that there’s something fresh and exciting for the customer." Mearns Castle customers must find the #1 range technology in golf exciting, as the academy tops over 10 million golf balls hit annually, a 150% increase from their pre-Toptracer numbers. The increase of business on the driving range has also boosted other areas of the business, such as the on-site café, event bookings, and tee time reservations at the golf course. Additionally, Toptracer has helped Mearns Castle attract a diverse clientele, including a notable rise in young adults and female customers. To learn more about the remarkable growth at Mearns Castle using Toptracer technology, read the Golf Business News article below: https://lnkd.in/gKaM5-2P #toptracer #toptracerrange #1inrange #golf #golfnews #golfindustry #drivingrange #golftechnology #rangetechnology #golfcourseowners #golfcourseoperators #scotlandgolf #golfbusiness #bestpractice

The trend of millennials moving to private golf communities, once unlikely due to declining interest in the sport among younger generations, is on the rise. This surprising shift gained momentum during the pandemic, with the National Golf Foundation reporting a record number of rounds played in 2023. Trending with this growing demand, Saltleaf Golf Preserve by London Bay has introduced an all-new public course in Bonita Springs, just a short drive from one of the country's golfing capitals: Naples, FL. Fully reimagined from its members-only roots as Raptor Bay Golf Club, Saltleaf Golf Preserve offers a public play, daily fee model, welcoming golfers of all ages to enjoy not just one, but two courses. While there, players experience the allure of the surrounding Saltleaf community, which includes a marina, nature trails, and 224 luxury condominiums at The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Estero Bay. Could golf be the key to driving residential sales in the neighborhood? Keep reading The Wall Street Journal below:

The conclusions of this latest NGF Fortnight are not surprising #municipalities are acquiring golf courses in order to preserve open space, jobs and recreational opportunities for their constitutes. However, they tend not to wish to run them opting to issue an RFP for contractual management. Muni golf is the backbone of new player development - our industry needs the affordability this segment of the industry offers. #golf #golfcourse #realestate #podcast #golfpodcast

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