The R&A has announced that The 155th Open will be played at St Andrews from 11-18 July 2027.The Championship will return to the home of golf for the first time since a record-breaking 290,000 fans attended The 150th Open in 2022, a historic occasion that culminated in Cameron Smith producing a remarkable final round 64 over the world-renowned Old Course to lift the famous Claret Jug.It will mark 100 years since legendary amateur Bobby Jones triumphed in The Open at St Andrews in 1927 when his six-shot margin of victory saw him successfully defend the title he won the previous year at…
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.
The Golf Trust is launching its 2025 fundraising campaign by introducing a Month of Inspiration. During the month of June, golf clubs across the country are being asked to support this exciting endeavour by holding a club competition in honour of The Golf Trust on any weekend that month. “Your involvement could make a tremendous difference,” comments founder of The Golf Trust Cae Menai-Davis. “All we are asking is that clubs donate the entry fee for a weekend event to our charity so that we can continue to bring the transformative benefits of golf to more people through all-terrain Paragolfer…
Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced its preliminary finding that Chinese producers have sold low-speed personal transportation vehicles (LSPTVs) into the United States at less than fair value, violating U.S. international trade laws. Commerce calculated affirmative antidumping duties ranging from 127.35% to 478.09%. The American Transportation Vehicle Manufacturers Coalition (Coalition) – a coalition of leading U.S. producers of LSPTVs, namely Club Car LLC and Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc., which manufacture E-Z-GO® and Cushman® vehicles – commends Commerce for its hard work on this investigation and for the agency’s decision to impose these duties, which are vital for the…
The 72nd PGA Show will expand to its largest size since 2009 hosting more golf companies and brands on a larger Show Floor and bringing together thousands of PGA of America Golf Professionals, industry executives, retailers and golf leaders from around the world in Orlando, Florida, January 21-24, 2025. Buoyed by strong recreational golf participation, the PGA Show will feature more than 1,000 golf companies within 1.1 million square feet of exhibit, demonstration and meeting space of the Orange County Convention Center. Marking the annual start of the new business year for the $102 billion golf industry, the PGA Show is an unparalleled platform to discover…
Twenty Twenty Five has started with a bang in the golf industry, with the launch of The Loop, a new full-service PR and marcomms agency that is being backed by bespoke golf accessories powerhouse, PRG Golf. The Loop will be headed up by former Golf Monthly Editor and Future Publishing Content Director Michael Harris, alongside joint partners Paul O’Hagan, Chris Barrett and Alex Narey. O’Hagan and Barrett will join the new venture later this month from Acushnet Europe, with the former currently serving as Marketing Manager EMEA for FootJoy, while Barrett has led the brand’s creative direction in the UK…
SpeakSport, a unique new venture in innovative AI-Voice Technology solutions for golf facilities, is excited to announce its participation in the highly anticipated 2025 PGA Show, taking place from January 22nd-24th at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. SpeakSport will unveil its cutting-edge AI-Voice Technology, designed to transform golf course operations, enhance customer engagement, and streamline efficiencies around the clock. SpeakSport’s proprietary AI-Voice Technology allows daily-fee, resort and private facilities alike to: SpeakSport is also proud to highlight its newly forged partnerships with industry-leading tee-sheet vendors, including Club Caddie and Sagacity Golf (with more very soon to officially…
Toptracer, the world’s number 1 range technology and official range technology of the PGA of America, is set to launch its largest activation to date at the 2025 PGA Show. At next week’s PGA Show in Orlando, Florida, Toptracer will showcase its entire suite of products in one space for the very first time. Via the largest booth on the show floor, Toptracer has built its own tech-enabled “golf club”, where PGA professionals, golf club operators, media, and golf enthusiasts alike can experience Toptracer Range and demo tools that accompany the system for maximum engagement to enhance their businesses. It…
The Hay, a nine-hole short course at Pebble Beach Resorts designed by Tiger Woods and TGR Design, is now offering players the opportunity to preserve their memorable shots on hole No. 9, appropriately named ‘Tiger Hole,’ as part of the ReelGOLF® Experience. ReelGOLF is an on-course video system that captures player shots on signature par 3 holes for easy social sharing using AI technology, and is now available to all players with tee times on The Hay during the beta testing phase. The Hay, a focal point of Pebble Beach Resorts, draws players of all ages and experience regardless of…
The PGA of America Industry Stage presented by CapTech at the 72nd PGA Show will offer a robust schedule of programming from the PGA of America in collaboration with leading golf organizations, expert business leaders and top coaches, January 22-24 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. The 72nd PGA Show will bring together thousands of PGA of America Golf Professionals, golf leaders, industry executives and retailers from around the world who will source new products from more than 1,000 golf and golf lifestyle brands, attend high-level industry presentations, participate in education and career workshops and connect in person with peers and…
In a world where mobility and convenience are essential, why let spills slow you down? Whether you are on the golf course, cycling to work, strolling through the park, or navigating life with your wheelchair, managing your favorite drink while staying hands-free can feel like a balancing act. The problem is that the current cup holders on the market are not able to hold a hot or cold drink, without rattling, tilting, slipping, bouncing, and spilling on all the bumps of travel. That is where the Anti-Spill Cup and Phone Holder comes in—a game-changer for anyone on the move, according…