SkyCaddie has pushed the boundaries of what is possible with a golf GPS rangefinder to new heights with the dazzling new SkyCaddie SX550, available now in the UK. SkyCaddie’s new top-of-the-range SX550 surpasses even the game-changing, multi-award-winning SX500 model which it replaces. “The new SkyCaddie SX550 with its 5.5 inch screen will change your view not only of the hole ahead, but also of what is now possible with a GPS device on the golf course” said James Holmes, SkyCaddie’s General Manager UK & Europe. “It is truly an eye-opener. Within seconds of seeing what it can do, we feel…
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.
One of the golf travel success stories of the last 12 months, the idyllic island destination of Madeira will be one of the star attractions when the 2021 International Golf Travel Market (IGTM) is held at the Celtic Manor Resort from October 18-21. Representatives from the islands’ tourist board, golf courses and hotels will head to Wales on the back of Madeira enjoying one of its busiest periods ever for golf in the last three months. Madeira’s nine-strong team is set for a busy time at this year’s IGTM with more than 100 appointments scheduled over the four days of…
Team TaylorMade’s Rory McIlroy becomes the 39th player to tally 20 PGA TOUR wins behind a final round 66 to win THE CJ CUP @ SUMMIT Rory McIlroy won his 20th PGA TOUR event at THE CJ CUP with the SIM2 driver and TP5x golf ball in his bag. Rory outran a crowded leaderboard highlighted by a 35-foot eagle putt from off the green on the 14th hole on Sunday to win by one stroke. With the Spider X in hand, Rory led the field in strokes gained putting. This is the first time he has led strokes gained putting…
Since weekly professional events hit TV screens, golf fans around the world have become accustomed to immaculate course presentation. But these events are at the elite level of the sport and aren’t always a true reflection of what golf course management can or should be considering the wide variety of landscapes, course types, and business models. Comparing apples with oranges when it comes to course management and presentation can also be unrealistic and unhelpful for those striving to improve biodiversity and conserve resources as part of a more sustainable approach. Finding the right balance between course presentation and other important…
EPA recognizes Toro for sixth consecutive year for efforts in promoting water efficiency and conservation The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today recognized The Toro Company with a 2021 WaterSense Excellence Award for its dedication to helping consumers and businesses save water, even with the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. Presented during the WaterSmart Innovations (WSI) Conference and Exposition in Las Vegas, The Toro Company was recognized for promoting WaterSense and water efficiency throughout 2020, along with 33 other utilities, manufacturers, builders, retailers, and other organizations that partner with WaterSense to promote water-efficient products, homes and programs. WaterSense is…
Increase of 45% Overnight Stays by Golfers in 2021; Visits from Eastern States More than Double. Upstate New York’s premier destination resort attracted nearly 50% more golfers this year, with a 45% increase in golfers booking overnight visits and traveling from 41 different states to experience the region and golf at Turning Stone. Visits to Turning Stone in 2021 from Mid-Atlantic golfers more than tripled, and visits from Southeast and Tri-State area golfers doubled. As the 2021 golf season wraps up, Turning Stone announced today that it has set a new record for the number of guests traveling to Upstate…
Driven by Increased Disposable Incomes – Technavio The market is fragmented, and the degree of fragmentation will accelerate during the forecast period. Amer Sports Corp., Bridgestone Golf, Inc., Callaway Golf Co., Cobra Golf, Evergreen Golf, Mizuno Corp., Nike Inc., PING Inc., Taylor Made Golf Company Inc., and YONEX Co. Ltd. are some of the major market participants. Although the increased disposable income and influence of social media will offer immense growth opportunities, the seasonality of sport, availability of counterfeit products, and rise of alternative sports and leisure activities will challenge the growth of the market participants. To make the most…
Excitement is continuing to build with the news that the top 60 players in the EuroPro Tour Order of Merit have now been confirmed for the season-ending Tour Championship at Slaley Hall next month. The Matchroom Tour Championship will take place on the popular Northumberland resort’s Hunting Course from October 20-22 as the top players attempt to secure a place on the Challenge Tour for 2022. Heading into the season’s finale, Mitch Waite leads by the large margin of £16,607.09 as the only repeat winner this year. But with £25,000 on offer for first prize, there is plenty of opportunity…
Leading underground soil monitoring specialists Soil Scout are delighted to announce a new and exciting strategic partnership with principal turf grow lighting supplier Turf Lightning Solutions (TLS). The partnership, which is effective immediately, comes at an exciting time for both companies who are experiencing significant worldwide growth and acclaim in the sports turf and golf course industries. Soil Scout’s VP of International Sales Adam Sedgwick and Mark Sinnett, Director of Business Development at TLS. The strategic partnership will see Soil Scout’s real-time soil monitoring data available via it’s open API on Turfpal – TLS’s flagship web based software. Developed with…