Golfers demand firm and fast

The world of the elite American private clubs is a rarified environment. Members of such clubs pay, by the standards of most of the world, enormous fees for the privilege of playing courses conditioned to exquisite standards and off-limits to virtually everyone but themselves and their guests.

But, according to Mike Leemhuis, chief operating officer of one of the most elite of those clubs, Congressional CC, just outside Washington, US club golfers are a more varied bunch than might appear the case.

Jonas Software Acquires Club Solutions

Gary Jonas Computing Ltd. (“Jonas”) announced today that it has completed the acquisition of substantially all the business assets of Club Solutions from Fiserv, Inc. (“Fiserv”). The acquisition of Club Solutions further expands Jonas’ presence in the fitness, sports and leisure vertical.

Member Solutions Unveils New Tournament Management Tool for Its Online Registration Software, Event Manager

Member Solutions today announced the release of a brand new tournament management tool for its online registration software, Event Manager. Member Solutions is a leading provider of full-service billing, payment processing, and web-based software solutions for front-desk operations, member management, online event registration, credit card processing, and member communications.

Talking About Social Media

GBN sits down with Golf Marketing Services’ social media arm, Adam Roberts and Sam Elder, to assess golf’s growing social media presence, the digital climate and the effect this is having on golf clubs globally.

Toro Announces New Tier 4 Reelmaster® and Groundsmaster® Models

The Toro Company is leading the way in the implementation of cleaner diesel engine technology that complies with the Environmental Protection Agency’s Tier 4 Final emission standard. The company will be introducing several new Tier 4 compliant Reelmaster® and Groundsmaster® mowers beginning in 2013 that incorporate more sophisticated electronic controls, as well as new engines, exhaust systems, and after-treatment technology.

Volo Innovations Delivers Complete Lead Management System to Shorten Sales Cycles and Increase Revenue for Fitness Businesses

Volo Innovations, a provider of online business management software for the Health and Fitness industry, today announced the release of a complete lead management system for its Fitness business management software, myVolo. The new program gives all myVolo software users a complete closed-loop solution for capturing, distributing, nurturing, and converting sales leads.

Golf is worth €15.1 billion annually to Europe’s economy

SPORTS MARKETING SURVEYS INC has released a Economic Value of Golf in Europe report, commissioned by The Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA) and supported by other leading bodies including the European Tour and European Golf Association including the Club Managers Association of Europe, highlights the importance of the golf industry across the continent.

Impressing European Tour Professionals

Sunday 25th November 2012 marked the first day of a new era for The Wilmslow Golf Club. The opening of its all new practice facility encompassing The Player Performance Centre managed by Wilmslow’s award winning Head PGA Professional Matthew Gillingham.