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The principals of Golf Convergence travel over 500,000 miles visiting in excess of 1,000 golf courses annually. From discussions at Trade Shows, to speaking engagement, to course visits and to the daily discourse with clients, we are connected to the industry soul, listening to the beat of the industry and the trends which are emerging. With us on every trip is a digital camera capturing the best golf course management practices observed. These observations become synthesized into various Power Point photo essays and Word articles that share insights for a golf course to maximize their revenue, increase their operational efficiency and enhance their customer service. Product
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| Now online | NEW: 3/18/08 Pellucid 2007
State of the Industry | The 2007 State of the Industry report released today crystallizes valuable research data into the current economic health of the golf industry, identifies forthcoming challenges and provides valuable insights in how each golf course owner can optimize their investment return over the next 12 months. | $249 | 
| NEW: 3/1/08 Divergent Views | A quarterly newsletter highlighting financial, operational, technology, web site design, e-commerce, and best customer service practices. The newsletters presents divergent views on golf course management and operations. It answers questions where some prefer silence, it brings to lights issues where some prefer to remain in the dark. Simply, the formulas to maximize revenue, increase operational efficiency and enhance customer service are revealed. Subscribe to 5 quarterly issues for $50. | $50 |
| 1/31/07 Best Practices: The Step by Step Guide to Improved Operations and Customer Service | Golf at its most basic form is entertainment and directly competes for a customer’s leisure dollar. From working at a facility daily, you become anesthetized to what you do well and those items that really aren’t up to your standards but you accept that will get fixed – “some day.” This essay was published to “refresh” your own perspective from looking at the practices of others; you can gain new ideas for your own facility. It includes over 150 photos from golf courses around the world, 50 pages of insight, 150 thought provoking and penetrating questions and the cost to implement. | $150 | | 1/1/07
Outside the Ropes | An opinion newsletter by Pellucid Corporation on the latest trends within golf and research completed. This controversial tome creates diverse opinion stimulating debate. The operator is so immersed in daily operations that they often fail to look at the major macro and micro economic industry. This opinion paper is a harsh dose of reality alerting the savvy operator how they should be adjusting their strategic plans. | $130 for 18 issues
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2006 Study of Golf Management Software Firms | During December, 2005 an extensive review of golf management systems. Invitations to respond to an abbreviated request for proposal were sent to over 20 firms, 13 responded, seven were selected for a web based demo, three were chosen for an on site demonstration resulting in the selection of a single vendor that was deemed by the golf course staff to best match their current operational requirements.
Throughout the process, some firms distinguished themselves while others languished. The effort and creative means by which some firms attract and retain the potential client's interest was amazing. Other firms made errors that were fundamental. If you are a software firm, purchase this seventeen (17) page article and learn how to streamline your sales process for greater sales success. If you are a golf course seeking new software, this article will help you avoid disappointment by selecting the vendor that best matches your operational requirements to ensure the highest return on investment. | $99
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| | Technology Appraisals | Overspending easily occurs when buying a computer solution. We will conduct on-site visits to review your business requirements and your budget.
Golf Convergence will lead the selection process by writing an RFP that defined your unique requirements, screen the proposals, conduct a web based demonstrations, and guide course management in selecting a short list of vendors for an on site presentation. The result will be a timely execution of a value based software license agreement and installation of the new software during the off season. We will also recommend financing alternatives to protect your technology investment and position you for future growth. You can purchase here examples of three leading Request for Proposals issued by leading municipalities. | $59
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