Course Spotlight: Deer Island Country Club with Peter Kokinos, General Manager
We caught up with Deer Island Country Club GM, Peter Kokinos, to talk about the beautiful course in Tavares, FL, situated on the 400-acre Deer Island. Peter spoke with NBC Sports Next’s Lauren Thompson about the challenges they’ve faced the past few years and how partnering with NBC Sports Next grew revenue and booked rounds at this Joe Lee-designed, semi-private course.
NBC Sports Next is growing the game of golf with Youth on Course
NBC Sports Next is proud to partner with Youth on Course, helping young athletes experience the joy, challenges, and learning opportunities that come from golf. Working with Youth on Course towards the goal of providing affordable access to golf for kids, GolfNow golfers have funded over 150,000 rounds for YOC members–helping young golfers across the…
The Latest Look at SmartPlay Features for G1 and EZSuite
SmartPlay technology saves you time while providing your golfers with the cutting-edge elevated experience they demand. Courses with SmartPlay enabled in G1 are highlighted with onsite and in-app course badging, helping them stand out from the crowd and attract golfers searching for their next tee time. Once golfers book, they receive a confirmation email with…
Operator Stories: Chris Jones, PGA, Director of Golf at Hawk’s Landing Golf Club at the Orlando World Center Marriott
The Orlando World Center Marriott, which covers 220 acres, including the 18-hole, championship Hawk’s Landing Golf Club, recently went through a renovation to expand the convention center, ultimately requiring changes to holes 10 and 18.
Watch to learn about the renovation and how the Premium Marketing Program helped Hawk’s Landing Golf Club announce their re-opening to the Orlando market.
Operator Stories: David Creighton at Fox Hollow Golf Club
Posting tee times on GolfNow.com and the EZLinks technology was just what Fox Hollow Golf Club needed for the club, their staff, and for their customers. Find out more about how to get started with GolfNow.
Operator Stories: Mike Mooney, Director of Golf, Shanty Creek Resort on How the Pandemic has Impacted Business
Mooney and his staff have learned a lot during the ups and downs of the pandemic in 2020, which entailed a state-mandated closure from March through April followed by a boom of business from June through October. Long-term, the bumpy ride may have been worth it.
Operator Stories: John Cook, GM at Huntingdon Country Club
While the best-maintained greens in the area are reason enough to keep golfers coming back to Huntingdon Country Club, the club’s not one to rest on its laurels. Their decision to renovate an old grill room in a historic section of the clubhouse – and install a Full Swing simulator in the space – also has been a real game-changer this year.
GolfNow Industry Report: October 27, 2020
The GolfNow Industry Report for October 27, 2020
GolfNow Industry Roundtable: COVID-19 Challenges
In this GolfNow Industry Roundtable you’ll hear discussion on this issue and more with three experienced industry leaders from around the country:
Booking Engine Best Practices: Your Voicemail
Booking Engine Best Practices Tip of the Week:
Use your voicemail outgoing message to drive after hours phone traffic to your course website booking engine for 24/7 reservations.