At Nicklaus Design, one of the trends or pivots from standard golf course design we are asked to assist clients with is with golf technology for clubs that are going through a renovation or a new build. We have all seen the GPS range finders or
IT WAS A SCRIPT YOU COULDN’T WRITE. As the number one and number two players in the world were staring each other down, battling it out for the coveted BMW Championship on the first playoff hole, Dustin Johnson and Jon Rahm approached the green, both
While across the globe the COVID-19 pandemic continues to threaten people’s health, well-being and livelihood, golf has seen a big resurgence at almost all levels. Call it a “renaissance” or “resurgence” or whatever you like, but the fact of the matter is golf’s participation is
Bob’s Point of ViewDan, it goes without saying that golf is the most important aspect of a golf club, otherwise it would simply be a dining club; and how many of those do you know outside of a major city? Country clubs, on the other
By any measure, 2020 has been a terrible year. Illness and death command the headlines. The follow-on social and political impacts have been severe. Governmental restrictions on commerce and mobility have created massive economic decline and high unemployment. Social unrest plagues many major cities. The world is a confused mess. Amidst all this upset, it’s been a great year
IT IS OFFICIALLY WINTER and, depending on where your club is located, there is a good chance golf is on hold through the next few months. It doesn’t have to be. Commercial facilities with indoor golf simulators—high-tech machines where players hit into a “simulated” golf course
Ashley Zibrik is the head pro at Shaughnessy Golf and Country Club in Vancouver. It is a premier club with a big membership and a historic golf tradition. Established in 1911, the club has had only eight head professionals over its storied past. Zibrik is
Much attention has been placed on women and the continuously emerging and evolving role they have in the workplace, home and society. As societal norms and policies change, generating greater influence and opportunities for women, clubs must pay attention to key trends impacting the counterparts
Have you ever taken the time to analyze your membership and the demographics of your club? If your facility is like most, your demographics are made up of various age groups, especially baby boomers. Along with being boomers, comes the likelihood that some of your