The golf industry has changed dramatically over the past 50 years. Private golf courses were predominant for the first 50-60 years of golf in North America. Golf professionals were the proprietors at the local golf course and sold their services and inventory to a membership who had few options in the marketplace.

Businesses are born from an idea. An inspired person – or team – will take that thought and grow it into a profitable and smoothly running system. However, with growth comes responsibilities, and an evolution of vision.

Growing your retail operation in a downward market turn can happen. It can be as lucrative as it once was. How? You have to find the passion that was once there.

These three words help to describe your corporate culture.  It is the beliefs that are held by management and staff, the values they hold most precious, and the character traits that make them unique in the marketplace.

With the golf season winding down across the country the last thing likely to be on an operator’s mind is staff retention. Slow-downs and course closures typically inspire layoffs, but to overlook this important operational aspect is a huge mistake.

Watch James Presnail, PGA of Canada and Director of Operations for Monaghan Golf Group, give advice on how to adjust your swing to get the perfect hit.