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Jared van de Merwe
Clock-watcher: An employee who demonstrates a lack of interest in a job by watching the time closely to see how much longer they have to work. We all know that one person and as a golf course operator, so do you. From the 2024 Golf Business Pulse Report: ↪ Most owners and operators reported that finding quality employees and staff development remain critical issues impacting facility financial health. ↪ Wages are up, teams are smaller and you have to do more with fewer resources at your disposal. What if you could free up labor hours by automating what were previously time-consuming tasks for you and your team? Tagmarshal’s optimization technology uses automation to save you and your team time: > Real-time, full line of sight of your course so player assistants no longer need to patrol the field to find groups that are out of position. > Automatic alerts set up for your team to be notified whenever a geofence breach occurs. > Prompt F&B orders on 2Way screens before players arrive at the halfway house or clubhouse, increasing efficiency and reducing turn times. > Tech that records and stores the precise moment a group enters the first tee to drive starter accuracy. > Automated messages to players for weather alerts and other valuable information. Now those hours saved can be redirected towards what is really important - providing the best player experience possible. The lesson = give your team the tools they need to do their jobs well and they won’t be clock-watchers.
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Daniel Leeuwendaal
I get it - as a Head Pro, GM, Director of Golf, course owner or operator, you’re busy and you don’t have time to monitor everything that’s happening on the course at all times. Technology is supposed to make your life easier, and checking a screen constantly to try and identify groups that might be falling out of position is impossible. Enter AI, machine learning and powerful algorithms that do the hard yards for you. Using data gathered from more than 50 million rounds, Tagmarshal’s system gives you access to: - GPS tracking that gives you full line of sight of where each group is on the course - Color coding that tells you whether they’re on pace, falling behind or delaying other groups - Different-sized icons which show you immediately which groups need to be addressed first - Automated alerts that are sent to staff so constant monitoring is not required All of this is visible from a mobile phone and tablet, so you have a 360° view of what’s happening at any time, even while on the move. Does this sound like technology that will make running your course easier?
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Jonathan Sessa
In the evolving landscape of adaptive sports, golf stands at a crossroads. While sports like wheelchair basketball and tennis have made strides in inclusivity, golf faces unique barriers. The sport's demands on motor skills and the vastness of courses pose challenges for individuals with disabilities. Yet, these obstacles also present opportunities for innovation and change. Adaptive sports have shown us the power of community and competition for athletes with physical impairments. They've adapted rules and equipment, fostering environments where everyone can participate and excel. Golf, with its potential for strategic play and outdoor engagement, offers similar benefits. To bridge this gap, we need awareness campaigns highlighting the possibilities of adaptive golf and policy changes promoting inclusivity. Let's ensure golf becomes a sport that welcomes all abilities, contributing to a more equitable sporting world.
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Daniel Leeuwendaal
Want to know how to bring in an extra $700k a year in green fee revenue? 2017 US Open host Erin Hills is renowned and revered around the golfing world for its unique and testing course layout. Like many northern courses, it faces a familiar foe - the weather. Erin Hills is open for 7 months of the year, with the course unplayable during the harsh winter months, and has to maximize its earnings during that period. The course partnered with Tagmarshal to: > Reduce average round times and slow rounds > Enhance the playing experience > Unlock revenue by creating the opportunity for additional tee-off times Here’s what happened within a year: > 17-minute improvement versus the course’s historic goal time > Fewer slow rounds due to improved course flow > $700k increase in greens revenue Thanks to an optimized tee sheet and improved pace of play, Erin Hills created additional capacity. With rich data sets helping to unlock additional opportunities, the course also implemented advanced revenue strategies. All of this resulted in huge bottom-line gains AND an enhanced golfer experience. Message me directly, or leave a comment, and I’ll run you through the revenue strategies that will work best for your course.
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Gail Kurpgeweit
Imagine seeing your restaurant's signature dishes on grocery store shelves. Our Menu to Market On-Demand Webinar teaches you how to make it happen. This is your chance to expand beyond the restaurant and into the retail world. Watch our webinar anytime and start your journey to becoming a retail powerhouse. Register now: https://lnkd.in/gpm4J8U9 #MenuToMarket #CPG #restaurants #growthstrategies #groceryindustry #grocerystores #grocery #cpgbrands #foodindustry #restaurantgrowth
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Jared van de Merwe
Did you know that golf is America’s largest-growing sport? No, not pickleball - golf. Here’s why. Pickleball may be the fastest-growing sport, but according to research by the NGF, golf’s growth over the past eight years has topped pickleball by a whopping 4.5 million people. The challenge here, and one faced by many courses, is how to capitalize on that growth and increase your revenue. Here are 5 ways you can boost your bottom line: 1. MANAGE PACE OF PLAY EFFECTIVELY - a positive player experience boosts the chances of the player spending additional funds at your facilities. 2. DRIVE REPEAT PLAY - Positive golfer experiences increase loyalty across players and members alike and drive repeat play. 3. OPTIMIZE TEE SHEET CAPACITY - During periods or setups that play quicker, gap intervals can be tightened to create additional capacity. 4. IMPLEMENT DYNAMIC PRICING - Dynamic pricing uses automation to adjust the cost of a round in real-time as supply and demand shifts. 5. SELL CART SCREEN ADVERTISING - Serving ads at strategic locations around the course to an engaged audience means that a premium can be charged. With the right data and technology at your disposal, you’ll be able to tick those boxes and maximize your course’s earning potential.
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Karen Devine, CITP
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Jason Herring
The pressure to compete for members is ever-increasing in the golf and country club space. For many of the GMs I talk to, they’re looking at enormous renovations to help stay competitive. These renovations require closing at least part of their course or club house for weeks, if not months. Sure, they’ll see ROI on it eventually. Justifying that risk can be exhausting. Understanding the unique needs of country clubs is at the heart of what we do. With SYZYGY, you can redesign your space with minimal disruption and stress, ensuring a seamless transition to a more modern and functional environment.
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ADR Up In April The average April U.S. hotel daily rate increased slightly year over year, as did revenue per available room and occupancy rate, according to hotel analytics firm STR. It was the first such year-over-year monthly increase in occupancy in at least a year. U.S. ADR in April increased 0.8 percent year over year to $157.31, while RevPAR jumped 2 percent to $102.51, according to STR. U.S. occupancy increased 1.2 percent year over year to 65.2 percent, the first such increase since STR resumed providing year-over-year comparisons in April 2023. STR's top 25 markets "showed higher occupancy and ADR than all other markets," according to the company. STR in other statements has noted what it called a "bifurcated" U.S. hotel market, with lower hotel tiers hurt by decreased demand from budget-minded travelers wary of inflation and economic conditions, with upper tiers boosted by seemingly strengthening business and group travel. In fact, according to the company, STR's top 25 markets during the week of May 5-11 posted their highest aggregate weekday occupancy—a metric correlated with business travel demand—since November 2019. "At the same time, we can't dismiss the travel headwinds that have taken the form of inflation, high interest rates, and rising debt," according to STR. New York City posted the highest April figures among STR's top 25 markets in all three performance metrics: occupancy (84.4 percent, up 2.8 percent year over year), ADR ($298.98, up 2.6 percent) and RevPAR ($252.25, up 5.5 percent). Detroit posted the lowest April occupancy among STR's top 25 markets at 58.9 percent, followed by Minneapolis at 59.3 percent.
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Amanda Mann
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Carla Bond (Aho)
Really interesting results from the International Planner Sentiment Report, which found that "With rising prices squeezing business-event budgets in many areas, planners are increasingly basing their venue and service-vendor choices on “value for money” while focusing less on sustainability factors." Due to recent inflation, this isn't terribly surprising. I do feel, however, that before too long, we'll see a rising emphasis on sustainability. I see that bringing a really unique, innovative edge to the industry as planners push the envelope to find sustainable ways to create memorable experiences! Curious to see if this has been anyone else's experience. How do you balance the two? #EventPlanning #EngagePrestige #EventPlanners
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Jared van de Merwe
Last year, for the first time, the growth of off-course golf surpassed that of on-course growth. What does it mean for the sport going forward? Off-course golf means real club, real ball, full-swing driving range, or simulator-related play and every course owner and operator should see this as a huge opportunity. Here’s why, based on research by the NGF: An estimated 2.5 million (10%) of today’s 25.6 million on-course players “credit their off-course experience(s) for getting them to the golf course,” Half of on-course golfers agreed that off-course “reengaged them” with the sport. The golf industry needs to capitalize on this, appealing to an engaged and tech-savvy market segment to get them onto the course. > Convert off-course golfers to on-course golfers > Optimize your tee sheet so you can accommodate them > Use technology to improve pace of play and course flow. > Retain first-time players and increase your revenue significantly I would be happy to calculate your course’s ROI with Tagmarshal, using actual data. Get in touch and let’s chat!
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Jared van de Merwe
Last year, for the first time, the growth of off-course golf surpassed that of on-course growth. What does it mean for the sport going forward? Off-course golf means real club, real ball, full-swing driving range, or simulator-related play and every course owner and operator should see this as a huge opportunity. Here’s why, based on research by the NGF: - An estimated 2.5 million (10%) of today’s 25.6 million on-course players “credit their off-course experience(s) for getting them to the golf course,” - Half of on-course golfers agreed that off-course “reengaged them” with the sport. The golf industry needs to capitalize on this, appealing to an engaged and tech-savvy market segment to get them onto the course. > Convert off-course golfers to on-course golfers > Optimize your tee sheet so you can accommodate them > Use technology to improve pace of play and course flow. > Retain first-time players and increase your revenue significantly I would be happy to calculate your course’s ROI with Tagmarshal, using actual data. Get in touch and let’s chat!
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Daniel Leeuwendaal
Last year, for the first time, the growth of off-course golf surpassed that of on-course growth. What does it mean for the sport going forward? Off-course golf means real club, real ball, full-swing driving range, or simulator-related play and every course owner and operator should see this as a huge opportunity. Here’s why, based on research by the NGF: - An estimated 2.5 million (10%) of today’s 25.6 million on-course players “credit their off-course experience(s) for getting them to the golf course,” - Half of on-course golfers agreed that off-course “reengaged them” with the sport. The golf industry needs to capitalize on this, appealing to an engaged and tech-savvy market segment to get them onto the course. > Convert off-course golfers to on-course golfers > Optimize your tee sheet so you can accommodate them > Use technology to improve pace of play and course flow. > Retain first-time players and increase your revenue significantly I would be happy to calculate your course’s ROI with Tagmarshal, using actual data. Get in touch and let’s chat!
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Daniel Leeuwendaal
I often hear course owners, GMs and Head Pros tell me that they don’t have a pace of play problem. But when I ask them whether they can tell me what percentage of their players are actually finishing on pace, they have no idea. Quicker morning rounds mask slower rounds throughout the rest of the day, distorting the average round time and hiding the fact that many golfers are finishing well over pace. Think of it like the average temperature over the course of the day - cold mornings cancel out the hot afternoon heat, for what appears to be a comfortable average. The bottom line? If you want to properly understand your course’s pace and flow of play, you need to have data. You can't improve what you don't measure. Install technology that allows you to collect data for key metrics Use this data to set benchmarks and goals Track and optimize against these, to drive continuous improvement Isn’t it time you had a better understanding of what is really happening at your course?
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Jared van de Merwe
I often hear course owners, GMs and Head Pros tell me that they don’t have a pace of play problem. But when I ask them whether they can tell me what percentage of their players are actually finishing on pace, they have no idea. Quicker morning rounds mask slower rounds throughout the rest of the day, distorting the average round time and hiding the fact that many golfers are finishing well over pace. Think of it like the average temperature over the course of the day - cold mornings cancel out the hot afternoon heat, for what appears to be a comfortable average. The bottom line? If you want to properly understand your course’s pace and flow of play, you need to have data. You can't improve what you don't measure. - Install technology that allows you to collect data for key metrics - Use this data to set benchmarks and goals - Track and optimize against these, to drive continuous improvement Isn’t it time you had a better understanding of what is really happening at your course?
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Dave Culberson
Competition is heating up in golf, and we're not talking about the players! https://ow.ly/xSzx30sEP9V Check out Entegra's latest golf blog highlights eight key trends to help golf operators drive your business forward. From embracing sustainable practices and leveraging technology to investing in community relationships and focusing on data analytics, here are some suggested tips for operators to stay ahead of the curve. #GolfTrends #GolfBusiness #SustainableGolf #GolfTechnology
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