BIRDIETIME FEATURED PRO: ZOE ALLEN Zoe Allen is a PGA Teaching Professional at Lurgan Golf Club, Northern Ireland. Recently, Zoe was named a top 50 US Kids teacher, and one of the five coaches from outside the USA that were granted that honour. Zoe has truly embraced digital channels in her work: she has her own website, very active social media … Read More
Chapter 5 – Week of many “firsts”
This week our team spread to three different locations, and it definitely was worth it. Eetu and I explored Edinburgh in Scotland (both first timers), Niall spent the week traveling across Northern Ireland, and Jimi was enjoying the sun in Miami, Florida. First customers Despite the success we’ve enjoyed in the first weeks in Ireland, we were bit nervous on … Read More
Chapter 4 – An Irishman’s first two months with the Finns and PGA Professionals in Ireland.
Lightening start and exciting times. It first started at Dublin airport where I met Mikko and Eetu who presented me with a “Finnish welcome pack” see below. At this stage nothing remains but the Flag – cheers guys 😉. The three of us had planned a hectic Irish tour schedule of PGA Professional meetings over 6-8 week period (Jimi, our … Read More
Chapter 3 – Ups and downs in Ireland, pretty normal for links golf and startup life
Ups Own golf in a pretty good shape 🙂 What a links experience during the past couple of days! Ballybunion, Lahinch and Doonbeg. Lots of rain and wind. Lost balls, great shots, couple of birdies and even an eagle. One of the most fruitful customer meetings at Lahinch, great advice and insights from Donal. Birdietime team back home giving support … Read More
Chapter 2 – Ireland, we love You
A lot has happened a very short time, 12 days to be exact. A short summary: Clubs visited = 11 New partners and great people to work with in the future = 7 European Tour tournaments attended = 1 (Irish Open), not so good tournament for Mikko Ilonen 🙁 Own rounds = 1 x 6 holes + 1 full round … Read More
Chapter 1 – Birdietime goes Ireland, first deal matters the most
After 2 months market study and all the experience in Finland, Birdietime decided to enter Irish market. Why not, they love golf and beer, like we do. Seriously, we thought that we Finns were bit “old fashioned” with digital services when it comes to booking and paying golf lessons, Ireland was even more/worst. But, no worries, Birdietime for rescue. Our … Read More