New feature offers exclusive course data to any golfer with a Garmin Golf app membership Garmin® International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN), today announced the introduction of Green Contour data to golfers. With this new intuitive feature, golfers will have the opportunity to go out on a course – with a compatible Garmin device or by using the Garmin GolfTMapp on their smartphones – and see the actual slope direction of the green to setup the ultimate approach shot to sink their putt. The data presented on-screen can be configured to show the high and low sections…
Author: Aboo Tayub
Aboo Tayub
Aboo Tayub is the publisher of Golf Business Technology and has worked in the business & technology publishing sector for over a decade.
Spain’s La Hacienda Alcaidesa Links Golf Resort, formerly known as Alcaidesa, will begin its elevation to a luxury golf destination this summer with the reopening of its redesigned Links course. Millenium Hospitality, a company which specialises in the luxury hotel sector across Spain and Portugal, is overseeing a multi-million euro investment which will put La Hacienda on the map as a flagship 36-hole golf resort in southern Europe. Spearheading the project to reconfigure and redesign the existing Alcaidesa Links is experienced course designer, Kurtis Bowman, with an aim of not only improving the layout and conditioning, but ensuring that sustainability…
Flite Golf & Entertainment and Century Golf Entertainment Partner With ROC Ventures to Announce the Groundbreaking of Milwaukee’s New Golf Entertainment Experience, Luxe Golf Flite Golf & Entertainment (“Flite”), the leaders in technology-fueled active entertainment experiences at new and existing golf facilities, Century Golf Entertainment (“Century”), the leaders in golf management, and ROC Ventures, announced the groundbreaking of Luxe Golf Bays at Ballpark Commons in the Milwaukee, WI area. Flite will provide a superior entertainment experience at Luxe Golf Bays with leading-edge technology and gaming. Flite is thrilled to partner with Century and ROC Ventures to provide advanced technology to…
Liquidmetal® Technologies, Inc. (OTCQB: LQMT) through its majority owned subsidiary, Liquidmetal Golf, has entered into a sub-license agreement with Amorphous Technologies Japan Inc. (“ATJ”) Liquidmetal® Technologies, Inc. (OTCQB: LQMT) through its majority owned subsidiary, Liquidmetal Golf, has entered into a sub-license agreement with Amorphous Technologies Japan Inc. (“ATJ”), a newly formed Japanese entity established by Twins Corporation, a company operating for over 20 years in the sporting goods industry with direct access to over 3,000 global retail establishments. ATJ will focus its efforts on developing golf clubs utilizing Liquidmetal’s technology and selling them across the globe, beginning in Japan where…
The new M.CRAFT OMOI introduces heavyweight stability into Mizuno’s forged putter line-up Mizuno, the Japanese equipment manufacturer long renowned for its beautiful, industry-leading forged irons and technically advanced golf clubs, introduces three new M.CRAFT OMOI putters featuring a heavier head for greater stability. Forged from premium 1025 carbon steel and CNC milled, using all the successful fundamentals of the original M-Craft models, the OMOI putters feature a heavier head weight to increase MOI for improved stability. Mizuno has achieved greater stability in the OMOI by taking a view of the entire club – balancing out the increased head weight with…
Market Leader in Golf Software Adds Golf Coaching Innovator to Business Portfolio Golf Genius Software announced that it has acquired Operation 36 Golf, developers of a beginner golf development program with a unique coaching model that is driving the goal of “1,000,000 Golfers Created”. Operation 36 provides a proprietary software platform and teaching curriculum now in use by nearly 600 golf facilities in 14 countries, and will operate as a division of Golf Genius. All employees of Operation 36 will join Golf Genius. PGA Professionals Ryan Dailey and Matt Reagan founded Operation 36 in 2010. In 2013 and 2014, they…
Taylormade Golf Company announces MyTaylormade+, An advanced digital service providing exclusive products, instruction, content & more Behind every Tour player there is a team, providing the support they need to continually compete and improve. They have access to the best equipment, expert advice, coaching, detailed stat tracking and more. Today, TaylorMade Golf Company announces MyTaylorMade+, a mobile subscription app inspired by the Tour experience, but designed for every golfer who is serious about playing better golf. Available on the App Store and Google Play starting January 18, MyTaylorMade+ brings the Tour experience to the palm of your hands with personalized…
London Golf Club is further enhancing the first-class benefits it offers to members after forming a new partnership with MindsetCaddy, a private golf-coaching service with a focus on high performance mindset. London Golf Club is further enhancing the first-class benefits it offers to members after forming a new partnership with MindsetCaddy, a private golf-coaching service with a focus on high performance mindset. This unique and pioneering partnership will look to pave the way in member benefit offerings for all golf clubs. As a service that is more commonly available to professionals and high-level athletes, London Golf Club members and visitors…
Market leading PowaKaddy makes two key senior hires to spearhead its Sales & Marketing strategy and drive international growth The world’s leading electronic golf trolley brand, PowaKaddy, has announced the appointments of James O’Shea as the company’s new Marketing Director, and Graeme Wigham as Sales Director. James and Graeme will be starting their new roles at PowaKaddy this month, as the company looks to broaden its senior leadership team, targeting ambitious future growth having enjoyed consistent success in recent years. James joins PowaKaddy with more than 20 years’ experience in marketing, with both market leader and challenger brands. He has…