The QHotels Group is revolutionising the process of booking a UK golf break after launching a ground-breaking new state-of-the-art online platform that allows golfers to confirm all elements of their holiday in one quick visit. The first of its kind in the UK, the trail-blazing new system offers a one-stop shop for booking a golf break, helping customers to secure tee times, accommodation, and table reservations for lunch and dinner in just a single booking attempt. With users now able to make complete bookings in as little as two minutes, the new system is also available for use with both…
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.
Golfers and families are showing an increased urgency to buy property in a location that promotes a healthy outdoor lifestyle as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to one of Europe’s golf residential and real estate destinations. Las Colinas Golf & Country Club, which is nestled in a 330-hectare valley south of Alicante in Spain and has been the subject of major improvement projects in the past 12 months, has reported a heightened demand from clients eager to complete the quick purchase of a property in case there are further lockdowns in the future. As well as increased interest…
The recent U.S. Women’s Open Championship marked the 76th anniversary of the most prestigious event in women’s golf. It was the first women’s professional event contested at the historic Olympic Club, which has hosted ten USGA national championships, including five U.S. Opens. In planning for the event, Troy Flanagan, course superintendent at Olympic Golf Club and long-time friend of Rain Bird, approached Stuart Hackwell, Rain Bird Director of Golf, to talk about the idea of inviting more women to volunteer at the U.S. Women’s Open. After some discussion, Stuart Hackwell came up with the idea of Rain Bird covering the…
Arccos – the pioneer of big data and artificial intelligence for golf – today announced the official launch of its new app for Apple Watch, which allows Arccos Caddie players to record all of their shot data and access the game’s first A.I. rangefinder without having to carry a smartphone in play. Previously in beta, the Arccos Caddie app for Apple Watch has received a major upgrade that leverages the latest enhancement to Apple Watch OS. Optimized for use with Apple Watch 6 and SE models, the golfer experience now includes extended battery life, an intuitive interface, A.I. rangefinder and…
(L-R) Jonathan Smith, Executive Director and Founder, GEO Foundation and His Excellency Yasir O. Al-Rumayyan, Chairman of Golf Saudi and the Saudi Golf Federation. Golf Saudi has continued to demonstrate the strength of its commitment and leadership in sustainability, with combined announcements that will further accelerate action and results across a range of priority environmental and climate issues. By becoming an official signatory of the UN Sports for Climate Action Framework, the sports body joins a rapidly growing community of organisations, leagues, tours, tournaments and associated media across sport – building commitments and pathways towards The Paris Agreement’s ‘net zero’…
The current Club Car has been designed from the ground up for low-speed logistics and cargo services to fill the gap between full-sized trucks and small utility vehicles. Club Car®, a global leader in golf, consumer and utility vehicles, announced the launch of an all-new electric vehicle (EV), the Club Car Current in partnership with AYRO, Inc. The Current is a compact all-electric light-duty truck equipped with automotive features and comforts. The Club Car Current is ideal for low-speed logistics and cargo services, it has the agility and versatility that’s essential in a campus or urban environment, filling the gap…
Partnership with Foresight Sports to Bring Pro-Level Launch Monitor Technology to the Everyday Golfer In partnership with Foresight Sports, Bushnell Golf will be entering the domestic launch monitor market later this year with the Launch Pro, a personal launch monitor built on the industry’s best and most widely accepted technology. “Bushnell Golf is committed to innovation, technology advancements and supporting the golfing consumer as they build confidence in their game. The Launch Pro will offer our core consumer access to the best technology in ball striking measurement and analysis, which will support our consumers in their pursuit of improvement,” said…
Tagmarshal, the market leader in on-course optimization, reported its North American business has grown by over 60% at the end of its 2021 fiscal year (31 May), starting the new financial year much stronger than this time in 2020. The significant increase – achieved despite pandemic challenges – was led by a focus on providing exceptional value and building meaningful relationships with its partners, supported by an experienced and growing professional team. “Building a successful business is not just about revenue – it is about growing relationships with your partners, based on shared values, taking the time to understand their…
Matching technology successfully to a golf business isn’t always easy but Horton Park in Surrey feel they have found the perfect partner in Inrange Golf. The Epsom-based club has recently installed the interactive ball-tracking and entertainment technology into its 26-bay driving range. With a wide variety of visitors, not just comprising golfers, their need for a solution to broaden the opportunities to generate revenue lead them to embrace the benefits presented by Inrange golf technology. Matthew Stilwell, Chief Vision Officer said “We have a pretty diverse business at Horton Park attracting a broad spectrum of visitors from families that come…