Carlsbad, California

My unfamiliar social setting is Carlsbad, California. While I had been to the beach before, I had never been to Carlsbad or to the type of onshore resort that I stayed at. The culture shock of being in the area with family that I am not overly close with was overwhelming at first, but being on a vacation where each person is happy and truly relaxed was an experience that I hope to never forget. Being in Carlsbad, California was one of the most amazing things that I have done and I wish that my stay

symbol. HISTORY Callaway Golf's success story begins with a small three-person golf company called Hickory Stick USA, which was founded in 1982 in Temecula, California. The company initially made wedges and putters that had unique shafts constructed of hickory with a steel core. These clubs caught the eye of Ely Callaway, who bought an interest in the company the following year. Mr. Callaway had already been a

Introduction •Troon Golfis the leading premier luxury golf management, development and marketing company in the world. •Manages world-class golf courses, golf clubs, and resorts around the world. •Provides comprehensive solutions to almost all golf facility operations and developments. History, Development & Growth •Founded in 1990 by Dana Garmany. •Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona. •Largest third party manager of golf and club operations. •197 golf courses worldwide. •Provide extraordinary guest

Case #3: "COMPETITION IN THE GOLF EQUIPMENT INDUSTRY” From its earliest beginnings in the 1450’s, golf was a peculiar game that tested the individual skill of each person who played. It is a game that takes a player on a journey through a number of “greens.” The player must try to get the small, hard golf ball into the “green” or “putting green” which contains a hole in the ground. The player can only hit the ball with a golf club. Golf equipment, such as golf clubs, golf balls, and the like

Case #3 Analysis Competition in the Golf Equipment Industry in 2009 Raquel Brickerson MGT 495 CRN 22164538 Table of Contents The Five Forces Model of Competition………………………………..pg.1 Driving Forces…………………………………………………………..pg.2 Marketplace changes……………………………………………………pg.3 Strategic Map…………………………………………………………....pg.3 Attractive or Unattractive……………………………………………….pg.3-4 Strategic Map Model……………………………………………………pg.5

The Callaway Real Estate Limited Partnership was formed on January 1, 2015. Their business consists of purchasing, constructing, and managing residential real estate. Currently, Callaway is under the accrual method of accounting and has a calendar year end. Under the partnership agreement, Callaway has one general partner, Tambour Properties Inc., who provides all staff and services. In return, Tambour receives an annual management fee of 5% of gross rental income earned by the partnership. The other

Callaway Golf Company (CGC) excelled in designing, development, manufacture and marketing of Golf clubs and accessories. Established in 1982, the publicly traded company recorded a steady growth in sales from $5million in 1988 to $800 million in 1997. This was possible due to clarity in vision of its CEO Ely Callaway, which was aimed at making a satisfying product which was uncommon and enjoyable for the average player rather than professionals. The revolutionary clubs were sold to professional as

Strategic Report for the Callaway Golf Company http://economics-files.pomona.edu/jlikens/SeniorSeminars/harknessconsulting2008/pdfs/Callaway.pdf External Analysis Competitive Analysis Callaway Golf (ELY) operates in the Sporting and Athletics Goods Manufacturing Industry Segment (NAICS Code 339920). ELY’s operations are split into five primary segments: drivers, irons, putters, golf balls and accessories. Products in the drivers category include drivers, fairway woods and hybrids sold under

Are you California dreaming? If you are considering moving to California, the Golden State, then you have outstanding 58 choices. While county has its pros and cons, you should certainly consider San Diego County. Located in the deep southwest portion of the state, the country sits on the US-Mexico border. With an estimated population of 3.1 million (2008), San Diego County has become one of the biggest up-and-coming counties in the state. A CALIFORNIA ORIGINAL The State Legislature established

the years, California has had many droughts, leaving the citizens without fresh water. The current drought is just as devastating, and the state of California is in desperate need for drinking water. The company Poseidon Water has come up with a desalination plant, and the project is called the Carlsbad Desalination Project, which uses Pacific ocean water and filters the water to make what was once ocean water fresh, drinking water. I have made a decision. I believe the state of California should dismiss