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golfconvergence

  1. UAL - Win trip to London Olympics. Great example of social sharing to encourage viral marketing. Note scoreboard. bit.ly/L6HbRk
  2. Global Golf Post - delivered to your inbox every Monday morning. Click here to subscribe for free: globalgolfpost.com/referafriend/. Very good read.
  3. 2012 Edition - Just Released: "The Business of Golf - What Are You Thinking?" p0.vresp.com/r5q8gz #vr4smallbiz
  4. Do you have a friend or family that would like to learn golf? p0.vresp.com/xjwgfH #vr4smallbiz
  5. UAL web res. system is not synchronized to actual inventory since Continental deal. Web updated 1/day. Amazing how UAL has such bad system.
  6. Golfalot.com Index grew +1.3% in May as equipment fueled 4 of 6 groups to 12 month highs. bit.ly/IWL8eB
  7. Want to ensure your golfers' has fun? Follow Del Ratcliffe's lead with a 1st tee sign ensuring a great experience: bit.ly/KdCsS7
  8. The Last Webinar - Secrets to Your Financial Success by Del Ratcliffe, PGA and Multi-Course Owner p0.vresp.com/lo7R5A #vr4smallbiz
  9. We are really seeking your insights on Casper Municipal Golf. Thank you for taking survey. Win free golf! p0.vresp.com/QXvo0Z
  10. Can You Sell Golf? Your Financial Future May Dependent on It! Del Ratcliffe, PGA Guest Presenter p0.vresp.com/dzqqVA #vr4smallbiz
  11. Golf Course Industry, "Florida judge granted a temporary injunction preventing the DOL from implementing H-2B rule. See bit.ly/KylYnq
  12. Golf Datatech reports, "Rounds were up 29.5% March 2012 over March 2011. Public up 33.7% and private was up 16.7%. YTD up 22%. Great news!
  13. Marketing Profs: "Five Tips to Increase Email Click-Through Rates: See bit.ly/I9n1sb for great suggestions.
  14. KPMG: Improved outlook for the golf travel industry. 60% of golf tour operators experienced an increase in 2011. See bit.ly/IfVWFs
  15. LPGA Webinar - Recorded Presentaton: "The Business of Golf - An Introduction" p0.vresp.com/GM3ME4 #vr4smallbiz
  16. Who has the worst commercial web site? Nike! Site is slow, can't cancel an order and support is not available: See golfconvergence.com/gc-nike-2012
  17. Marketing Charts, "Online Consumers Vastly Prefer Email - 77%, direct mail 9%, text, Facebook 4%, phone (2%)." bit.ly/HyzQLk
  18. Golf courses hit rough economics. Good article in Orange Country Register. bit.ly/ITd3uH
  19. April 2012 Golf Convergence survey: Golf course owners - season pass holders golf 36% of playable days at 32% discount from rack rack.
  20. Club Essential releases, "Club Communications and Technology Trends". Good stats on email and reservations by clubs: bit.ly/HPxbdv