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 …
Top 3 Topics for Discussion During a Round of Business Golf
One of the biggest mistake a business golfer can make during a round of golf is to pitch for business..especially business deals. OK, you ask… If you cannot talk business what do you talk about during a round of golf? I put together a list of the Top …
3 Effective Points for a Round of Business Golf
The new business year will be here before you know it. Hopefully you have got your calendar filled with a large number of rounds of Business Golf. Here are three points of business golf that will insure your rounds are effective. Have a Plan Unlike just going out and playing golf with …
Business Deals Seldom Are Made Playing From the Tips.
I know there are a large number of business executives whose golf skills could rival Tiger, but seldom do many of them play from the tips when they play business golf.,,unless they are playing another Tiger challenger. Recently I asked a group of scratch golfers if they play from the tips when playing business …
Knowing Your Opponent In Golf and Business
I run into people like myself all the time who play golf with new clients or vendors to get to know them better before doing business with them. Playing business golf with someone helps in gathering a better understanding of their needs, wants and abilities. Generally, a round of golf between two or more …
Its Good To See the President on the Golf Course
There is a lot ado lately about the President dropping the hoops in favor of the links. On the most part it is not usual for our presidents to be on the golf course. Every president, with the acceptation of Jimmy Carter, in my memory of presidents have played golf. the reason for the fuss […]
Lefty Feels PGA Golf Season Has Been Shortened: Really?
In this mornings AFP Release out of Singapore Phil Mickelson mentioned the PGA Season has been shortened. Did he not receive the tour scheduled for this year? or was it cut off at the President’s Cup?..geez. "Our season in the US has been shortened and that allows many of the …
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