Formula for Successful Golf Operations Revealed in new Book by Industry Strategist James J. Keegan

Formula for Successful Golf Operations Revealed in new Book by Industry Strategist James J. Keegan












Castle Rock, Colo. (Vocus) June 23, 2010 –

Golf industry insider James J. Keegan has applied 20 years of creating successful strategic solutions to his new book “The Business of Golf – What Are You Thinking?,” due to be released in June.

Keegan, the most recognized authority on the business of golf today, reveals his ground-breaking methods, which are based on hard data and extensive field experience that has covered more than 35 countries around the world.

Encompassing virtually every aspect of strategic, tactical and operational practices involving golf courses, Keegan sheds light on proven solutions for success, as well as common mistakes that lead to failure. Skilled at interpreting what most influences and motivates golf consumers, Keegan presents a specific outline for attracting and retaining their business.

The visionary behind Golf Convergence, Inc., the golf industry benchmark for strategic applications, Keegan illustrates in the book how “golf is far more than a quiet, outdoor recreational pursuit.”

“It is a challenging business in a competitive and unique working environment with many uncontrollable and uncontrollable factors adversely the golf course’s net income,” writes Keegan, a former certified public accountant, who holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Texas Christian University and Masters in business from the University of Michigan. “This book applies to anyone who has ever said, ‘Someday I’d like to run my own golf course.’”

To maximize financial return on a golf course, Keegan developed the Golf Convergence WIN™ (What’s Important Now) formula, an eight-step process that is detailed in his new book. It emphasizes the importance of strategic planning, by which a golf course’s vision can become realized. Facilities that have adopted this formula have increased EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) by 12 percent of gross revenue.

“Our methodology is highly successful,” Keegan said. “The finest tactical plans without a talented team are meaningless. It takes all three components — strategic vision, tactical planning and operational execution — to be successful in maximizing revenue, increasing operational efficiency and enhancing customer service.”

To order an advance copy of “The Business of Golf – What Are You Thinking?” visit http://www.golfconvergence.com or http://www.amazon.com. Additional information is available on the company’s website, Twitter/golfconvergence, Facebook and by calling (303) 283-8880.

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College of Golf Participates in the TaylorMade Team Sales Club Purchase Program

College of Golf Participates in the TaylorMade Team Sales Club Purchase Program











Port Saint Lucie, FL (Vocus) February 28, 2010

Keiser University’s College of Golf is now a full participant in the TaylorMade Team Sales Club Purchase Program. Students attending the golf school are eligible to receive a 20%-40% discount off wholesale prices on Taylor Made equipment.

The TaylorMade program is intended to provide all United States collegiate and high school golf teams the chance to purchase the company’s golf clubs and equipment at a special golf team price. TaylorMade Golf provides teams and students attending any college of golf with the most innovative golf products available, along with a high level of service. It supplies equipment such as golf clubs and golf balls, drivers, wedges, irons, putters, and more.

Dr. Erik Wilson, VP of the College of Golf, said, “We are honored to participate in the TaylorMade Team Sales Club Purchase Program. It will benefit our students greatly, since they not only have a chance to have the best golf education and prepare for golf jobs, but also take advantage of a great discount on professional, top-of-the-line equipment to practice with.”

Students will be able to use the TaylorMade equipment in the course of their study. As they work their way through the Associate of Science degree in Golf Management, students will have affordable access to the best golf equipment. This is a great benefit as they train on golf school grounds or on the 20 nearby PGA golf courses, such as Ryder, Dye, and Wanamaker courses in Port St. Lucie “The perks to our students, such as course access and eligibility for equipment discounts, make their 16-month stay with us the most educationally productive time in their lives. We look forward to maintaining our partnership with TaylorMade for many years,” Wilson added.

About College of Golf at Keiser University

The College of Golf at Keiser University offers a broad education through its Associate of Science degree in Golf Management, which teaches students about golf instruction as well as course management and maintenance. The golf school features a 20,000 square foot facility that includes 4,000 square feet of indoor golf instruction space with the latest technologies. The school’s program prepares students for the many types of golf jobs in the golf industry.

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Golf Holidays International Launches California Golf Web Portal

Golf Holidays International Launches California Golf Web Portal











Pelican Hill Golf Club


San Diego, CA (PRWEB) October 13, 2011

The exponential growth of golf travel in California, fueled by well-known golf courses like Pebble Beach Golf Links, Torrey Pines South and PGA West, has necessitated the creation of a California Golf division at Golf Holidays International, the best in golf travel since 1974.

California-Golf.org will act as an in-bound ground operator specializing in customized golf vacation packages to California. This division will handle any tee time, lodging, rental car or ground transportation requirements for a golf trip organized for a foursome or 300 golfers or more.

Golf Holidays recently added Orange County and Santa Barbara to its California product portfolio. To date, the most popular California golf tour includes a 7-night package to Pebble Beach, San Francisco and Napa Valley.

Any golfers interested in planning a dream golf vacation to California are encouraged to call toll-free at 1-888-465-3499 or visit http://www.california-golf.org

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