upper midwest golf consultant with over 40 years of experience increasing profitability of golf facilities.

Expert Consulting Solutions for Success in

Today’s Golf Industry

At Principal Golf Consulting, we partner with you to strengthen your operation, enhance profitability, and build a sustainable foundation for long-term success.

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Our Services

Comprehensive Operational Assessment

A deep evaluation of your facility’s financial performance, staffing, pricing, and marketing strategies. Through interviews with key decision-makers, we identify both financial and amenity-based goals, then deliver actionable recommendations to align operations with those objectives.

Our review includes:

  • 🔍 Profitability Optimization – Analyze operating expenses and identify cost-saving or efficiency opportunities.

  • 🏗️ Capital Planning – Develop a sustainable long-term capital expenditure and improvement plan.

  • 🏌️ Facility Enhancements – Recommend upgrades to improve guest experience and operational flow.

  • 👥 Staffing Analysis – Evaluate staffing structure, training needs, and role alignment.

  • ⚙️ Equipment Replacement Strategy – Establish a proactive replacement plan to maintain efficiency and reliability.

  • 💰 Pricing Strategy Development – Create a dynamic pricing model designed to maximize revenue and meet leadership goals.

Annual Operational Review

An annual “check-up” to ensure your operation remains efficient, profitable, and aligned with evolving business objectives.

Services include:

  • 📊 Review of budgets versus projections and ideal expense levels.

  • 💵 Evaluation of revenue performance and pricing adjustments for the upcoming season.

  • 🧱 Guidance on capital improvements and equipment purchases.

  • 🎯 Refinement of ongoing operational plans to align with updated goals and market conditions.

Marketing Review & Social Media Strategy

A focused marketing and social media plan is essential for growing rounds, memberships, and overall facility engagement. We evaluate your current marketing efforts and develop a targeted strategy to strengthen brand awareness, attract new golfers, and increase participation across all areas of the operation.

Our process includes:

  • 🏌️ Brand Positioning & Identity – Assess how the facility is perceived in the marketplace and refine messaging to highlight your unique value, amenities, and community connection.

  • 📣 Marketing Channel Effectiveness – Review digital, print, and partner-based marketing to identify the most cost-effective avenues for reaching local and regional golfers.

  • 💡 Campaign & Promotion Planning – Develop targeted promotions for key revenue drivers such as tee times, leagues, lessons, events, and memberships.

  • 📱 Social Media Strategy – Audit existing platforms and design a content plan focused on engagement, storytelling, and conversion—showcasing course conditions, events, staff highlights, and player experiences.

  • 🗓️ Content Calendar Development – Create a structured posting and email communication schedule aligned with the facility’s seasonal activity and promotional priorities.

  • 📊 Performance Tracking & Reporting – Implement tracking tools to measure engagement, reach, and conversion rates, ensuring marketing dollars are directed toward the highest-performing efforts.

Our goal is to build a marketing and social media framework that not only drives play and revenue but also enhances the course’s reputation as a premier destination within the community.

Leadership Analysis & Development

Strong leadership drives long-term success. Our team assesses the strengths, weaknesses, and potential of your key personnel to build a more effective and resilient organization.

Deliverables include:

  • 👔 Evaluation of leadership capabilities and organizational culture.

  • 📈 Recommendations to strengthen leadership effectiveness and team cohesion.

  • 🌱 Identification of emerging leaders to build future management depth and ensure continuity.

About
our company

Over 65 years of extensive operational and ownership experience within the golf industry, we offer a comprehensive range of expertise designed to elevate your business and maximize its full potential..

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PGA Certified Professional that can improve your facility's profitability and performance.

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