The First Call 10-18-2021

FIRST THOUGHT

If saying “’Tis the season” seems a little early this year, then it’s for good reason. Based on Accenture’s 15th Holiday Shopping Survey of more than 1,500 consumers, 34 percent are going to do their shopping sooner rather than later due to the pandemic and issues of supply and transportation. “The declining popularity of Black Friday, coupled with consumers starting their holiday shopping early, means that retailers and brands need to engage consumers throughout the season,” said Jill Standish, a senior managing director at Accenture and head of its Retail industry group globally. Word to the wise? Get that list of holiday golf gift ideas delivered ASAP.

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Fact of the Day

DID YOU KNOW?

Of all private golf courses in the United States, 17% (728) have less than 18 holes, 11% have more than 18 holes and 71% (3,023) have exactly 18 holes.

Source: Longitudes Group Green Grass database

INDUSTRY NEWS

Atlantis Paradise Island's Ocean Club to host NCAA event

Bahamas destination to host 19 men's and women's teams during the White Sands Bahamas NCAA Invitational, Oct. 20-31

Golf Heritage Society elects officers, hall of fame members

Organization elects Dr. Bern Bernacki as president, Bob Muir as vice president at the 50th national convention in Monroeville, Pa.

Elected: By the American Society of Golf Course Architects, Jason Straka, of Dublin, Ohio, as president at the organization’s recent 75th Annual Meeting in Cleveland. Straka, a principal with Fry/Straka Global Golf Course Design with Dana Fry, will serve as ASGCA president through fall of 2022.

FEATURES

Brothers flying high with unique carry bag idea

Josh and Matt Smith knew their upstart FlagBag Golf Co. had arrived when they received a shout-out from a legendary broadcaster

#QOTD

"When you see only problems, you’re not seeing clearly."

— Phil Knight

CALENDAR

NOVEMBER
6: RARE, Bear Creek Golf Club in Dallas, Texas | Info
9-10: National Golf Course Owners Association Multi-Course and Resort Operators Retreat 2021, Monterey, Calif. | Info
21-24: World Golf Expo 2021, Hainan, China | Info

JANUARY
25-28: PGA Merchandise Show, Orlando, Fla. | Info

FEBRUARY
5-10: GCSAA Conference and Trade Show, San Diego, Calif. | Info

To submit events for the calendar, please include the event name, date, location and informational link to info@firstcallgolf.com.

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