They say, “necessity is the mother of invention.” In these challenging COVID-19 times many businesses are greatly affected. So, it was with Gary Lisbon – a celebrated golf course photographer and also owner of business GOLFSelect – a leading provider of Corporate Golf Days, Global Golf Course Photography and Tailored Golf Holidays working with some of Australia’s most iconic brands.
“Our business disappeared overnight. We went from a very healthy position, to forecast revenue of zero for the coming 9 months or more,” says Lisbon.
“We knew we needed to repurpose our business and the only area we felt that could happen was with my golf course photography. We understood the high demand and low supply of jigsaw puzzles. Combined with the inability for many in Australia to play their beloved sport of golf due to restrictions, we felt jigsaw puzzles featuring my golf course images would be the way to go.”
The results since launching 7 days ago?
“Demand has exceeded expectations – one private Melbourne golf club let their members know about jigsaw puzzles featuring their course and we received 100 orders overnight.”
“This has continued with many sales from around Australia and enquiries from USA, Scotland, Ireland and New Zealand.”
“We see demand for golf themed jigsaw puzzles extending beyond this time – they make thoughtful gifts, wonderful souvenirs to remember places visited, and our hope is that we can see our business through these confronting times by appealing to the corporate market too.”
Gary Lisbon Golf Jigsaw Puzzles are made in Melbourne, Australia and available now in either 500-piece or 1,000-piece options. The golf jigsaw puzzles website contains a number of images from courses around the world. Additionally, for golfing aficionados, if you have a favourite photo of Gary’s, this can also be turned into a jigsaw puzzle!
Golf Jigsaw Puzzles are available for $75 plus shipping for the 500-piece version and $95 plus shipping for the 1,000-piece version. Orders can be placed at www.golfjigsawpuzzles.com
Interview opportunities are available by calling 0418-465-337 or emailing Gary Lisbon at gary@golfselect.com.au
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ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHER
Gary Lisbon has been an accomplished Melbourne-based golf-course photographer for two decades. Gary has captured images from over 524 courses in 22 countries and is regarded as one of the world’s best golf course photographers. His photographic goal is clear-cut: to capture the essence of the golfing landscape and the spirit of the game ¬– through the medium of his camera. With an appreciation for the game's traditions, and a genuine love of the playing aspect, Gary brings a golfer's perspective to his photography, ably demonstrated by the spectacular and enduring images from many of the world's top golf courses.