As the new year begins the reports start rolling in on how 2011 shaped up for the Golf Economy.  In a recent article posted on USA Today web site titled, As golf declines, life on links ain’t what it used to be, there was reference to a report from the National Golf Foundation reporting a 13% decrease in the number of golfers in the US.  Though this reported number of golfers in the US could be, and probably is, worse it does state a fact that any recover for the golf economy will be very tough to develop. 

There are a number of other factors involved with the sagging golf economy.  A few of them being:

• Affordability
• Playability
• Time Effectiveness

Once changes are made in these areas Golf then may have a chance to return to its luster years.  I am sure you have solutions to offer.  Would enjoy hearing what you have to offer.

Let me know how I can help.

If your play Golf then it is not new for you to hear how many Rock musicians play golf.  What maybe new to you is to know how many Pro Golfers listen to Rock music.  The most surprising News to many is learning how many business golfers are rabid Rock music fans.  But then that was not a real surprised to me since I am one of them.

For almost ten years I have noticed more and more golfers warming up on the driving range wearing ear buds connected to a music player device.  For the longest I thought they were spending their time listening to the latest training tip from one of the millions of golf pros who provide audio lessons.

It was amazing while doing interviews at the Byron Nelson Classic a few years ago to find out that most of the guys wearing the ear buds were listening to Rock Music Tracks as a part of their warm up routine.  I won’t mention names since the guys I saw using the devices were not interested in the impression their interest in Rock music my have on their fans and what influence it might have on the juniors who follow their ever move.  Lets just say..a few of the guys listening to Rock were commonly know to the crowds as ‘You Da Man’.

Music Moves People

I have always thought music played a huge part in all athletic events.  Even back in the days of the Romans..drums pounding a heavy beat were part of the gladiator’s games.  That deep bottom base tone hits some nerve in humans that produces the feel good feelings people enjoy.

That ‘feel good’ feeling has carried on into today’s heavy base driven Rock Music.  Rock music has made changes over the past 60 years and more and more quality musicians have entered the Rock scene bring with them a clearer and more ‘quality sound driven’ music that produces a calming aura.

Of course, other styles and genre of music works to calm others which is typically stereotyped by the media as being the Classical Music offering a calming effect for most.  Oh how time has changed and how the quality of sound has now brought Rock music out of the garages of the world to now being musically engineered marvels.

Music Changes People

I won’t go into all of the changes or reasons Rock music has become more interesting or how the pioneers of Rock are now part of leading the change in people’s thinking of what Rock looks like.  Rockers are not just the Tattooed and pierced noses part of society.   Rock has a clean edge and it is entering areas of culture it has not been part of previously.

Providing an understanding of Rock to those who do not understand Rock is part of the direction I am taking in my efforts to help Golf through the changes it has to make to survive.  Yes, there will always be Golf and people playing Golf, but to encourage the growth of golf more has to be done to highlight the other interest Golfers have.

Rock music has been the interest of millions of people for over 60 years. It just seems natural more needs to be developed to gather golfers who Rock to enjoy both Rock music and Golf.

Since I am a long time Rocker and enjoy the history (or should I say experienced most of it) of Rock Music I am going to work towards gathering the Rocking Golfers together.  So, stay tuned..more is developing in this arena.

Until then…Let me know how I can help.

Addison, Texas-October 10, 2011

PRESS RELEASE

Innovative Business Golf Solutions, LLC, (IBGS) announces its partnering with Tina E Clark Productions in a joint venture to produce Internet radio programs.  The partnership brings together over 50 years of innovative business operations and music business production.  The joint venture will develop a number of Internet radio program formats ranging from talk shows to full music showcases.

The programing will cover a broad spectrum of the global markets with a primary focus towards indie music artist, business executives, social media practitioners, business golfers as well as music enthusiast.

The joint venture will produce a broad range of programs developed for digital broadcast media and for use in social media marketing.  Podcasts and Video Blogs will also be byproducts from the Internet radio programs.

Innovative Business Golf Solutions is a multi faceted company offering the business community services to enhance operations. Services include business coaching, mentoring and social media training. Primary markets are golf industry, private clubs and all businesses in need of enhanced operations.

I have been interested in finding a way to add my third interest in life, music, with the other two, golf and business.  Entering the broadcast media of Internet radio just made sense.  I am very excited to have met Tina Clark who also was looking for a way to expand her message to her audience.  Producing Internet radio programs should be a fun and an exciting endeavor., said Scot Duke, CEO of IBGS.

Tina E Clark Productions, located in Dallas, Texas, is a music production company created around the music produced and written by Tina E Clark.  TECP Services include indie artist mentoring, songwriting, music arrangement and music business consulting as well as music artist development in the music business.

I have seen for sometime now the struggle musicians have with breaking into the music business.  My interest has always been to share my experience with those who are struggling to make it.  The ability to pass my experience and interest on to others through the Internet has brought me to realize I need to produce an Internet radio program that allows me to help others as it helps me., said Tina E Clark, owner of Tina E Clark Productions.

The launch of the first radio program is pending studio location and scheduling.  Marketing and sponsor/advertiser solicitation will begin immediately.  
More information and/or to schedule interviews contacting Scot Duke at 214 549-0306 or scot.duke@innovativebusinessgolf.com

No this is not an update on Hurricane Irene that is spinning around off the the East Coast of the USA like a sharply struck Balata golf ball hitting a very tight green.  This is an update on what is going on here with me and IBGS.

As all you business golf fans probably have noticed I have diversified my blogs sites into the different markets IBGS covers.  You probably have been following the changes being made in the IBGS organization.  If not, well that is what this update is for..to bring you up to speed.

Pull Back of Business Golf

If you have been wondering where Mr Business Golf went, well, he is still here sitting on the bench reviewing the new game plan for 4th quarter 2011.  As we left it, the Mr Business Golf Show had added Krista Hartman and Dave Bisbee as co-hosts  It did not take us long to quickly see from the gracious responses from reviewers we needed to include more mainstream business coaching to what we offered.  This required us to focus on the business economy around us taking away from the production of the Mr Business Golf Show.

The good news is, the Mr Business Golf Show is coming back in October 2011.  The show will be produced a little differently since it will be broadcasted from the newly remodel ‘Bagroom Studio’. More news on the MBG Show will be provided as it develops.

Blogging Rules

The Mr Business Golf, She Kan Golf and the Biz Golf Guru blog sites also are under review for further development.  All of these ‘pull backs’ being made are the result of some very positive energy developing from the responses we were getting from the blogs posted.  The subject of Business Golf is now becoming more mainstream in what business golf can offer businesses and we are preparing to launch a few initiatives to validate business golf’s value to anyone interested in playing business golf.

As we have mentioned a number of times, our mission is to do whatever we can to help the business world..golf industry included..to learn better methods of doing business.

Business Strategy Will Be Needed

As the golf economy starts to bottom out we have been preparing to put on our business suites and step in to offer struggling businesses our cumulative 75 years of mainstream business experience to anyone needing advice or a voice of reason on how to deal with the new economy.  Change is very hard for businesses to make on their own.  The best directions to take usually comes from someone who is outside the companies build during a crumbling economy.

You will here more on what Krista, Dave and I will be offering as it develops.

Standing On the Edge

IBGS’s Broadcast Media division is developing a New Internet Radio Station.   A wide spectrum of formats will be created.  Everything from Talk Shows on Business Issues to Indi Music Bands reviews.  The IBGS BMD  internet radio offers another way to reach more people and create a larger digital footprint.  Advertising and sponsorship programs will be offered.

Getting After 2012

The IBGS team is looking to 2012.  Plans are being made to launch a few more New initiatives to help business in the Golf industry get a better grasp of knowing what the golf consumer is REALLY wanting or needing.  Stay tuned..we will be talking much more about this as we work on the plan for 2012.

Let me know how I can help.

One of my favorite golf playgrounds is Phoenix and Scottsdale, AZ.   No matter if it is the dead of the HOT summer or the middle of their gorgeous winters, there is no better Golf than Phoenix Golf .

Of course, if you are looking for breath taking golf, Scottsdale Golf has few competitors.  Either locations is a safe bet for some exceptional and off the chart exciting golf courses.

Phoenix Scottsdale Golf has some of the best Arizona Golf Packages available.  Some of the golf courses they have access to are McCormick Ranch, Starfire, Orangetree, Arizona Grand.

At Phoenix Scottsdale Golf, they take pride in providing discount Arizona golf vacations that focus on finding the best golf and lodging deals in Arizona.  They take the time to listen to your needs and understand your golfing style in order to make the best possible accommodation and course recommendations for you.

Phoenix Golf Packages include golf course like Golf Club of Estrella, Pointe Golf Club – Lookout Mountain, Rancho Manana, Kierland Golf Club.

Scottsdale Golf Packages include golf courses like Stonecreek, Orangetree, Starfire, Lookout Mountain.

How can they do it?

Well, …

1. The folks at Phoenix Scottsdale Golf live in Phoenix and regularly play golf courses allover Arizona.  This personal touch insures you to have a quality experience.
2. They have access to the latest tee time sheets and accommodation promotions to find the best package deals, enabling them to provide complete custom Arizona golf vacation planning at low package prices.
3. They help you tee it up at some of the finest golf courses in Arizona and enjoy first class hotel and resort accommodations for much less than you think!

Phoenix Scottsdale Golf prides themselves in providing detailed information and insider secrets to help make your Arizona golf vacation an unforgettable experience.

So, save yourself the time and hassle of planning your Arizona golf vacation. Let Phoenix Scottsdale Golf plan it for you.

This maybe the shortest blog I have ever written.  Getting to the point, taking action quickly and then taking the time to review the process used to obtain success are primarily how business coaches can help business owners and executives.

Here are a few more ways Business Coaches help you:
     – make better decisions about your life and your business
     – create a balanced life that works
     – get more done in less time
     – overcome barriers to your success

Everyone in business needs someone on their bench who helps them make the right decisions. 

Let me know how I can help.

Scot Duke – Business Coach, Mentor and Consultant

CEO-Innovative Business Golf Solutions , a multifaceted corporation offering businesses coaching, mentoring and consulting on business operations and personal development.

Target Clients: Small to Large Business owners, executives as well as the entrepreneur and start-up business groups.

Target Industry: Strengths are in business operations of all business models which include private clubs and golf businesses.

Mr Duke’s years of experience in social media offers each client insights into how their business can compete in today’s fast moving internet based business operations. Programs and series of coaching sessions can be customized to every clients situation or need.

A 30 minute situation evaluation is is available to all qualified clients at no cost.