Author: Aboo Tayub

Aboo Tayub is the publisher of Golf Business Technology and has worked in the business & technology publishing sector for over a decade.

One of the biggest names in women’s golf will represent the PRO Unlimited brand LPGA professional Jessica Korda has signed an endorsement deal with PRO Unlimited, the Integrated Workforce Management (IWM) platform provider. Jessica will represent PRO in person at golf tournaments and events, on social media, through branded apparel and more. “I’m proud to partner with PRO Unlimited. As a female athlete, it’s incredibly important to collaborate with brands that support women and invest in their success, and PRO is a leader in this area,” said Jessica Korda. “Their team is especially dedicated to helping the world’s largest companies…

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Club de Golf Alcanada has once again celebrated its commitment to excellent customer service with a Gold Flag award from the 59Club, the third consecutive year that the Mallorcan club has won the award. Club de Golf Alcanada has once again celebrated its commitment to excellent customer service with a Gold Flag award from the 59Club, the third consecutive year that the Mallorcan club has won the award. Set on the north of the Balearic Island, Alcanada has worked hard to continue to impress the mystery shoppers that evaluate golf clubs and resorts across Europe, wowing them and guests alike…

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John Deere implements new technology improvements to its OnLink platform, including OnEquip and JDLink™ capabilities. – Updates and new features include machine telematics, reorganized maintenance plans and increased tech-and-user-friendly operations, providing customers with long-lasting benefits. – The latest updates are available on the full line-up of 2022 models, as well as select 2020 and 2021 machines. A leader in continued innovation, John Deere has introduced its newest technological advancements, including enhanced machine telematics and monitoring capabilities, to the OnLink platform. The 2022 models will feature JDLink™ telematics abilities and various OnEquip updates, enabling John Deere to leverage industry-leading technology and…

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The QHotels Collection have welcomed Alan Tait back to their Glasgow Westerwood Spa and Golf Resort as head of golf, having acted in the same position at the Scottish venue back in the 1990s. The QHotels Collection have welcomed Alan Tait back to their Glasgow Westerwood Spa and Golf Resort as head of golf, having acted in the same position at the Scottish venue back in the 1990s. Starting in March, Tait will lean on his vast experience in the field of Scottish golf, having spent more than 30 years as the director of golf at a number of well-renowned…

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Agreement includes complete Toro® equipment and irrigation package from Jebsen & Jessen Singapore’s world-renowned Sentosa Golf Club has announced a 10-year partnership with The Toro Company and local Toro distributor, Jebsen & Jessen. The formal agreement includes a complete fleet of Toro® golf course maintenance equipment and irrigation products, as well as landscaping tools, training, and on-site service and support. This announcement marks the latest development in a long-standing relationship between Sentosa Golf Club and Toro. The club has utilized Toro’s proven technology for more than two decades, including support during globally televised events like the SMBC Singapore Open and…

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Partnership to open up inventory on 35,000 connected golf cars nationwide Edison Interactive (EI) today announced it has integrated with the Hivestack Supply-Side Platform (SSP), a leading programmatic monetization platform for digital out-of-home (DOOH) media. Hivestack’s SSP partners, such as omnichannel demand-supply platforms (DSP) and Hivestack’s own DSP, will now be able to target the highly valuable golfing demographic on thousands of connected golf car screens through Shark Experience presented by Verizon. Shark Experience is available nationwide across 360+ courses on 35,000 golf cars, and is the result of collaboration between golf legend and entrepreneur Greg Norman and Club Car.…

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Shot Scope, the industry-leader in advanced GPS and automatic shot tracking technology, has named golf digital influencer Peter Finch as a global brand ambassador. Shot Scope, the industry-leader in advanced GPS and automatic shot tracking technology, has named golf digital influencer Peter Finch as a global brand ambassador. With coaching being a pivotal aspect of his content, the collaboration between Finch and Shot Scope is a natural fit. Shot Scope have a wealth of data on the everyday golfer, all of which can facilitate any coaching content to provide golfers with statistics-driven information. “I am delighted to be joining the…

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White Oak Global Advisors, LLC, (“White Oak”) announced it provided a $40 million term loan to Solace Capital Partners to support its acquisition of Sun Mountain Sports. White Oak Global Advisors, LLC, (“White Oak”) announced it provided a $40 million term loan to Solace Capital Partners to support its acquisition of Sun Mountain Sports. In addition, White Oak Commercial Finance, LLC, an affiliate of WOGA, provided a $10 million ABL credit revolver to help meet Sun Mountain’s ongoing working capital needs. Solace Capital Partners is a Los Angeles-based private equity firm providing flexible debt and equity solutions for established lower…

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BRS Golf is the world’s leading provider of Tee Time Management and Online Booking Systems. Trusted by 3,500 golf clubs across 14 countries, and utilised by 700,000+ club members in the UK & Ireland alone, our systems operate at 99.98% up-time, making it completely reliable for clubs and their members. Our members booking app and website ensures golfers can book the tee times they want anytime, anywhere. As well as tee time management, the BRS Golf product suite now includes: Memberships – a feature-rich, flexible solution, that allows clubs to manage all aspects of membership in one place, including online…

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