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.

The U.S. Am Tour – the fastest growing and largest amateur golf tour in the country – is coming to the Portland area with the launch of the Tour’s 45th local chapter, offering amateur golfers of all ages and skill levels the opportunity to compete in local championship tournaments at premiere venues. The U.S. Am Tour – the fastest growing and largest amateur golf tour in the country – is coming to the Portland area with the launch of the Tour’s 45th local chapter, offering amateur golfers of all ages and skill levels the opportunity to compete in local championship…

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The time has come to discover a growing golf destination and create memorable experiences on and off the course in a safe, carefree environment Golf at Costa Navarino – the prime sustainable destination in the Mediterranean – is ready to swing into action with guests being welcomed for the new season from May 19th at The Westin Resort Costa Navarino and from May 23rd at The Romanos, a Luxury Collection Resort. Guests can once again enjoy the acclaimed The Bay and The Dunes courses, while a new experience awaits this autumn with golfers having the exclusive chance to play the…

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To help enhance its unique golfing experience through technology GolfNow Technology and Services Upgrade will Complement Recent Golf Course Renovations, Placing Brickyard Crossing at Forefront of Improved Customer Experience GolfNow today announced a strengthened partnership with Brickyard Crossing Golf Course, designed to enhance one of the world’s most original golfing experiences through GolfNow’s best-in-class technology and services. Brickyard Crossing’s unique course architecture offers golfers the thrill of playing four of its 18 holes inside the actual Indianapolis Motor Speedway racetrack, In order to complement the myriad renovation projects that have improved and transformed the golf course, the leadership team at…

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Proceeds from the special edition e6 ball will support efforts to introduce the game of golf to younger people. Bridgestone Golf announced today that a special First Tee edition e6 will be available exclusively through PGA TOUR Superstore. A portion of the proceeds will go directly to First Tee, a youth development organization that helps kids and teens build their strength of character through golf. “We’re very pleased to offer this special First Tee edition e6, exclusively at PGA TOUR Superstore,” said Dan Murphy, President and CEO, Bridgestone Golf. “For decades, First Tee has done very fine work, helping young…

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For the second time this month the stars of SkyCaddie’s 2021 GPS range have picked up prestigious golf magazine awards – and for the fifth successive year, the SkyTrak launch monitor & golf simulator has also picked up a prestigious media award. The SkyTrak has been awarded Editor’s Choice (Technology) in this year’s Golf Monthly Editor’s Choice awards – the second year in a row that SkyTrak has earnt this accolade. And SkyCaddie’s peerless LX5C Ceramic Bezel GPS Smart Watch was also awarded 2021 Editor’s Choice (GPS/Laser) in the latest issue of Golf Monthly, adding to the similar award it…

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Wearing Skechers GO GOLF footwear, Canada’s Top-Winning Golfer in History Earns 10th Career Pro Victory Dressed head to toe in Skechers, from her visor and apparel to Skechers GO GOLF shoes, elite golfer Brooke Henderson mounted an impressive win on Saturday at the Hugel-Air Premia LA Open at the Wilshire Country Club in Los Angeles. Henderson won by a single shot, finishing 16 under par to achieve her tenth LPGA title—expanding her record as Canada’s winningest golfer in the history of the LPGA and PGA Tours. “I love finding new ways to improve my game, and this tournament offered some…

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Three new block rotors provide advanced features at an excellent value In early 2020, Rain Bird’s Golf Division introduced its new 702/752 Series Electric and IC (Integrated Control) Rotors featuring faster, easier adjustments and fewer parts to simplify both maintenance and inventory. Now, Rain Bird Golf is expanding their rotor family with the 552, 702 and 752 block models. “Superintendents are loving the new 702/752 electric and IC rotors,” said Altan Tolan, product manager for Rain Bird Golf. “Now, the same popular features are available in block models. And with Rain Bird’s Timeless Compatibility™, the new internals fit in any…

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Chris Bibby went from the career high of fourth place at the 1998 Portugal Open on the European Tour, to the depths of contemplating taking his own life on a motorway bridge, as he was racked with constant pain and confined to a wheelchair. But after discovering the life-changing effects of Golfer’s CBD, the 42-year-old is now looking forward to a far brighter future and even has ambitions to reignite his competitive playing career. A European Tour player in 1998-1999, Bibby went into teaching before his diagnosis with Multiple Sclerosis in 2015 and became head professional at Whitefield Golf Club…

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Champions Retreat, a revered private golf club located just outside of Augusta, Ga. – and the only club in the world featuring three individually designed courses by Arnold Palmer, Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus – announces the resurfacing of all putting greens and collars across all three courses. With a commitment to excellence and just after hosting the first two rounds of the second Augusta National Women’s Amateur in championship condition, the property will undergo the greens renovation, replacing the bentgrass surfaces with Tif-Eagle bermudagrass during the summer of 2021. “While we’ve received phenomenal feedback on our courses during the…

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GreenClub has named a new captain’s pick with Ryder Cup experience to add to its wealth of management expertise. Mike Gray, formerly commercial director of the PGA and assistant Ryder Cup director, has been appointed as UK business manager for the company which builds partnerships with golf and leisure venues to generate their own energy from on-site solar installations. The added attraction is that there is no capital outlay for the installation process. Launched late last year, GreenClub is already in talks with more than 100 golf clubs and venues eager to reduce energy costs and generate vital new revenue…

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