Did you know? Over the past five years, more than 40% of new golf course openings have had resort ties or can be considered “destination” locations where golf is the prime focus.

Words of Wisdom

In 1965, Warren Buffett bought what was a failing New England textile mill and started the journey to turn Berkshire Hathaway into a $1.2 trillion conglomerate.  The “Oracle of Omaha” has announced his retirement at the age of 94. I consider him to be a quintessential American! One of his famous quotes that resonates with me: “Someone’s sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.”

Relationships Matter

In National Golf Foundation research with core golfers, only 2% reported that, during their most recent golf retail visit, staff asked about their golf game/experience before discussing products. The bottom line? Relationship building is lacking in many cases between your golf shop staff and membership/guests.

Commemorating Memorial Day

“For each thorn, there’s a rosebud…For each twilight, a dawn…For each trial, the strength to carry on…For each storm cloud, a rainbow…For each shadow, the sun…For each parting, sweet memories when sorrow is done.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson, American philosopher