I find it interesting to the hear the reason (or excuse in some cases) golfers provide me with on why they will not join a country club. I am not sure why I get some of the excuses or reasons since some do not make sense..to me at least. The number one objection to …
What Business Golf Has Business Networking Has Not
A few days ago I was talking to a group of business people at a business networking group and was asked.. What does Business Golf do that just doing regular business networking does not? One of the most powerful aspects of playing a round of business golf with someone …
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has declared war on the game of golf
Isn’t it great our President Obama plays golf? This news and video of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez saying golf is a waste of resources echoes some of what the capitalist here in our country are saying about golf. Fortunately none of them have the power to kill off golf in our country like …
What makes Golf and Business such a good partnership?
Guest Blog from Dave Bisbee, In today’s world of sound bite email/blackberry/txt speak communication building solid business relationships runs the risk of being reduced to something akin to speed dating. Actually it is something less since with speed dating there is actually some face time where you can observe expressions, body language, etc. Now …
Soft Spots in Golf’s Economy
I get asked nearly everyday, if not every other day, on providing my thoughts on what will restart Golf’s failed economy. My response has been consistent in saying…I am Not Sure. So mark me down for a birdie for being honest. I do know for certain that I want to help. Not being a …
Bridge Generational Business Issues with Business Golf
The younger generations feeling that the older generations are holding them down in the business world has been going on since business was created back in the caveman days when young hunters got tired of gathering food for the older dudes back at the camp. Over time, those feeling softened when the older dudes went […]
What Are the Major Issues LPGA’s Commissioner Whan Will Face?
If it is not apparent, I am a HUGE fan of the LPGA and like any fan of women’s golf I am very concern with its survival. The new commission of the LPGA, Michael Whan, will be facing the survival challenges for sometime now. Like everything today that challenges every move of a business …
IBGS’s “Quick Nine” Blog/Vlog is Back.
Awhile back, nearly two years to be exact, I started a weekly blog session called the “Quick Nine”. It was a quick report on what is going on around the golf industry and business world that is of Real interest. This blog eventually became a Vlog I produced which evolved into the ClamBake Cafe (by […]
Four Seasons Resort Could Default on a $175m Loan
In a recent article in the Dallas Morning News, it was reported that the Home of the Byron Nelson missed a payment in October on their $175 million loan to mortgage holder CW Capital. The Los Angeles-based Bentley Forbes, owners of the Four Seasons, reports they do not have the funds "to continue to support […]
Can Golf Survive Without Tiger?
This subject comes up constantly amongst the golf industry connection I visit with daily. Seems there is a concern on what will happen to golf when Tiger retires. Some are doomsday proponents and others look forward to the day. Some look back to when Byron Nelson at the age of 34 retired from professional …
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