The Earl Grey Golf Club Members in Canada, in partnership with TaylorMade Golf Company, have launched an inspiring initiative to support underprivileged youth golfers at the AFRIYEA Golf Academy in Uganda. The Global Golf Box Initiative is designed to empower the present and future generation of golfers from underserved communities, providing them with the tools they need to take their game to a different level and also be provided with the necessary skills and exposure to the world. Phase one of the Global Golf Box initiative aims to support 29 of AFRIYEA Golf Academy ’s top-tier junior golfers from disadvantaged…
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.
A sparkle of women – and men – came together at Foxhills on Thursday night to celebrate a year of incredible achievements by women in the golf industry at the 2024 Women in Golf Awards. Now in its third year, the awards showcase the work of women from across all sectors of the industry and provide an important platform that inspires more women to consider a career in golf. As part of its mission to promote women in golf, the awards organisers announced an exciting new collaboration with Colt McKenzie McNair and Bernhard Academy. All of the finalists and sponsors…
Emirates Golf Club is proud to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious European Tour Group Sustainability Award. This accolade recognises the club’s exceptional commitment to environmental sustainability and its innovative efforts in promoting eco-friendly practices during the Hero Dubai Desert Classic. The award was presented during the European Tour Group Sustainability Awards ceremony, at Jumeirah Golf Estates held ahead of the DP World Tour Championship. These awards celebrate venues and suppliers that demonstrate outstanding leadership and innovation in hosting sustainable golf events. Emirates Golf Club has implemented several pioneering initiatives that highlight its commitment to sustainability, including: Commenting…
Dubai Golf and Viya Golf enjoyed a triumphant evening at the prestigious World Golf Awards ceremony, held this year in Madeira, Portugal. Established in 2014 as part of the World Travel Awards, the World Golf Awards celebrates excellence in golf tourism and honours the industry leaders who set high standards within the sector. The event welcomed an impressive global gathering of key figures from across the golf tourism industry, recognising outstanding achievements across courses, clubs, hotels, and services worldwide. Karl Whitehead, Cluster Club Manager at Viya Golf, proudly accepted multiple accolades on behalf of Dubai Golf and Viya Golf, including:…
Whoosh, Inc., the leader in modern operations software, is excited to announce the expansion of its industry-leading platform, now offering advanced tools designed for public facilities with time-constrained bookings, loyalty and membership programs, and enhanced point-of-sale (POS) integration. This latest update marks a significant step in Whoosh’s continued mission to deliver solutions that streamline operations, optimize resources, and drive increased revenue across a wide array of recreational activities. “This market expansion continues the evolution of Whoosh to be more than just a golf company. Our software has evolved into a comprehensive platform that supports a wide variety of facility types,…
Zen Golf, whose moving floors are helping to revolutionise indoor golf worldwide, has appointed GolfSim Australia as representatives of the brand in Australia. Golf Sim Australia’s experienced team of specialists designs, builds and installs golf spaces nationwide. It is Australia’s largest, most experienced and longest-running specialist golf simulator company, renowned for its sophisticated designs and use of cutting-edge technology in hundreds of installations since being founded in 2010. “We met the GolfSim Australia team at the recent PGA Show in Orlando, and from very early on we felt that they would be great people to work with” said Andy Hiseman,…
Don Rea Jr. was elected to be the 44th president of the PGA of America on November 7 during the association’s 108th annual meeting, which took place in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Rea is slated to serve a two-year term in the post, succeeding John Lindert, the director of golf at the Country Club of Lansing in Michigan. Rea is the owner and operator of Augusta Ranch Golf Club, a public course in Mesa, Arizona. He has been a member of the PGA of America for 22 years and was elected as secretary for the association in 2020 and vice president…
The DP World Tour reaches its 44th and final event of the 2024 Race to Dubai season as the top 50 available players tee it up at Jumeirah Golf Estates for the DP World Tour Championship. Rory McIlroy arrives in Dubai in pole position to win his sixth Harry Vardon trophy for finishing top of the season-long rankings. This season he’s won once at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic in January, finished runner-up four times and recorded three further top five finishes. The latest of those came at last week’s Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship as he strengthened his position at…
In the world of golf course management, the implementation of new software systems is a pivotal moment that can either streamline operations or create massive headaches. For golf courses and country clubs making the transition to more modern systems, a smooth implementation process is crucial. However, what separates a mediocre software provider from an exceptional one is not just the initial setup, but the ongoing support and dedication they provide throughout the entire process. Let’s explore what an ideal software implementation process looks like, and how a hands-on approach from your provider through every stage of that process can be…
Serious golf aficionados who appreciate the finest things that the game has to offer are being invited to apply for the unique opportunity to sample life at one of the world’s most prestigious golf clubs with the launch of new ‘Once in a Lifetime’ experiences at Les Bordes in France’s Loire Valley. Normally reserved for members and residents, the exclusive 1,400-acre estate will grant exclusive access in 2025 on a limited basis, allowing invited guests to combine world-class golf with extensive lifestyle facilities, fine dining and luxury accommodation at the renowned 46-hole venue. Timed to coincide and celebrate the launch of the…