Clubhouse2. I recently spoke to 110 members of the Golf Association of Philadelphia on the subject of Social Media-How Private Golf Clubs Should Use It.  I was exciting to learn the GAP is looking towards the future of the golf industry and searching for ways to deal with the change facing golf today.  Hopefully, what I offered them will get them on the way to success.

Change or Be Changed

One of the issues most… Continue reading

Road to Philadelphia: Social Media for Private Clubs

March 20, 2012

Clubhouse I recently was invited to speak to the Golf Association of Philadelphia President’s Council Annual meeting on the subject of Social Media and how Private Clubs should approach using it.  It is exciting to first be asked by such a distinguished group of golf professionals and club managers and I found putting this presentation together a very rewarding experience.

For many of you who have been following me over the years know I have… Continue reading

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True Golf Ethics Question

March 13, 2012

What Would You Do?

What if you were playing in the club championship tournament finals and the match was halved at the end of 17 holes. You had the honor and hit your ball a modest two hundred fifty yards to the middle of the fairway, leaving a simple six iron to the pin. Your opponent then hits his ball, lofting it deep into the woods to the right of the fairway. Being the golfing gentleman that you are, you help your opponent look for his… Continue reading

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Interview with Dave Bisbee: Biz Golf Guru

March 7, 2012

It is no secret I have been part of the business golf community for over eight years now.  During my travels through the social spaces online and adventures I have been part of offline I have run into several other fellow business golfers who also are out putting forth a tremendous effort to help golf grow through business golf.  One of the pioneers of today’s business golf revolution is Dave Bisbee.  I have been working with Dave for most of my time in the the business golf arena and… Continue reading

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How to Market to New Private Club Members and Keep Them

March 5, 2012

iStock_000008534192XSmall The struggles associated with a weak global economy continue long after major regional improves have been made.  One of the first hit when the economy weakens and last to improve are the Private Country Clubs.  Many look at the private club industry’s existence during a recession as the survival of the fittest.

Who Keeps a Private Club Afloat

During good and bad times the membership of a private club is what keeps it afloat.   Unfortunately… Continue reading

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Press Release: Scot Duke Takes the Reins as Director of Social Media for eGolfGroup

February 26, 2012

Addison, TX February 25, 2012

egglogo1 Innovative Business Golf Group, LLC, is excited to announce Scot Duke’s appointment to the position of Director of Social Media for eGolfGroup.  EGolfGroup, founded by Dave Bisbee in 2006, is currently located in Sedona, AZ and offers the golf industry a powerful combination of independent companies who have distinguished themselves as market leaders and innovators in their respective fields.  Every member of eGolfGroup shares the same passion for… Continue reading

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Biz Golf Guru Adds Another Guru

February 22, 2012

Renee The Biz Golf Guru site just got stronger with the addition of Renee Mancino.  I want to welcome her to the team of dedicated experts in the world of Business Golf.  Renee brings to the site a very fresh view of how business and golf work as business development tool.  I am sure you see see from the blogs she posts on the site her perspective on business golf rings true.

“Renee brings

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