What is it with the anger and whining in the world? Trolling, sarcastic comments and social media outbursts abound. When I speak to people about their custom golf trips I don’t get any of that vibe. I listen to exciting dreams of playing on storied courses, imagining the taste of a Guinness or whisky and…
Have you noticed that people no longer digest content of emails, notices and other tidbits of information like in the past? Scanning has become the new norm and important words and connotations are missed. As a golf tour operator it is important we focus on the details of emails to ensure accuracy for our delivered…
The Economic meltdown. Tiger’s last major win. The rise of Facebook and Google. These events are all interconnected. People played less golf because they couldn’t afford it that year and in the following years. Time spent outside shifted inwardly to Google searches and spending more time on social media. Attention spans dwindled. We are trying…
While younger golfers embrace alternative golfing experiences like Topgolf and 9-holes with gadgets, the older generation desire old school golf trips. Links golf, whisky tours and bus rides with an ale in hand while bantering with their comrades. Golf groups are willing to invest in golf trips because they see their tremendous value. Technology is…
What happens if you parked Facebook, Instagram and your cell phone and then drove to the golf course? Do you think you could find time to play some holes? You must choose that this game is more important than reading negative comments or admiring a special hamburger photo. It really comes down to the opportunity…
Canadians use laser finders and have GPS systems and digital ads in our power carts (buggies). But when Athlone’s golfing clients want to play links golf in the UK and Ireland the word “technology” is never raised. They know they have to walk and wind and rain is part of the experience. A range finder…
As I drove up Pebble Beach Drive in Osoyoos, BC I knew we were in a unique spot. A two minute drive would have us at the U.S. border. Although this country is so different than Canada what is common is the Sonoran Desert. I peered at two good Osoyoos Golf Club courses with green…
Although our national tourism board does not promote Canadian golf globally they should. Have you seen the latest Golf Digest? Nine Canadian golf courses enter the World 100 Great Golf Courses list. Impressive. Selections are from Eastern, Central and Western Canada. Cabot is there and new arrivals like Capilano, Hamilton and Jasper Park. Several have…
I am very impressed with the top quality of writing and incredible photography found in The Golfer’s Journal No. 1. How about this eclectic line-up of golfing topics? Playing golf with Hunter Thompson on acid. Tom Coyne’s piece on why pull carts/trolleys should get more respect. Askernish’s pure links Scottish golf experience in the boondocks….
Global golfers and especially Albertans should be excited about Kananaskis Country’s re-opening in 2018 after the devastating 2013 flood. I spoke with Head Professional, Bob Paley recently to get an update on the courses I toured with him during construction last summer. By June, 18 holes for Mt. Lorette and 9 holes for Mount Kidd…