The R&A understands that nurturing talent from the grassroots level requires age-appropriate equipment, quality training methods and good training facilities, particularly in developing regions where golf is not traditionally played. To this end, The R&A have partnered with Mizuno and GolfWay and collaborated with the Uganda Golf Union, to donate appropriate equipment to the AFRIYEA Golf Academy and its programmes. The bulk of this equipment is light weight and durable specifically designed to be age-appropriate and easy to handle to help young players develop basic skills. It is also safe for training children and introducing them to the game in…
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 leading golf business events of the year – The Golf Inc. Summit – has just announced that they have a new partnership with Inrange® Golf for their October event.The focus this year is largely around the future of the game and industry, with select speakers and break out sessions that will discuss technology, AI, as well as the best practices when buying or building a golf facility. Inrange® will not only be sponsoring the event but are also presenting to industry leaders and professionals on the impact that technology (if used the right way) can shape a…
Chasing Aces, a sports entertainment complex that will combine golf with a fun, family atmosphere, have today announced that they will be partnering with Inrange® – the award winning ball-tracking and range technology business. The planned $25 million development will span 27 acres and will be home to a two-storey, 30 bay entertainment driving range, powered by Inrange® technology.The entertainment complex, located in Bossier City, will also feature a sports bar, upscale lounge, a nine-hole ‘Smart Course’ and an 18-hole putting course, designed in collaboration with BALANCED Media | Technology and Carlton Marshall Golf Design Team. On selecting Inrange, CEO…
London Golf Club has hailed an incredible few days of golf after some of the leading golfers with a disability descended on the Kent venue to compete for the inaugural London Golf Club G4D Shield. Held from August 6-8, the EDGA event – the first held at London Golf Club since 2021 – saw a field of 30 golfers from six nations compete over 36 holes on the prestigious International Course. Following a superb four-under opening round of 68, overnight leader Issa Nlareb’s second round 78 was enough in difficult conditions to finish one shot ahead of runner-up Jack McCrindle, and four…
For many, the emergence of AI was rapid and unpredictable. However, now that we’ve had some time to adjust, golf course operators everywhere are beginning to warm up to the idea that AI tools have the potential to enhance the experience at their property for golfers, and possibly, make things a little easier on staff. At Club Caddie, we’re golf operators by trade, so we look at this issue through the lens of how AI-driven tools can make day-to-day operations easier, why being ahead of the game is important, how we’re already using AI in day-to-day life and exactly what…
TGL presented by SoFi, the new team golf league backed by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s TMRW Sports, announced Toptracer as the Official Ball-Tracing Partner of TGL presented by SoFi. TGL consists of six teams of PGA TOUR superstars competing in a progressive, fast-paced form of team golf within the custom-built SoFi Center, a 250,000 square foot venue on the campus of Palm Beach State College in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. The league’s inaugural season begins Tuesday, Jan. 7 in prime time on ESPN and ESPN+ in the U.S. Today’s announcement was made by Scott Blevins, General Manager, Toptracer, and Andrew Macaulay, Chief Technology Officer, TMRW Sports. Toptracer’s ball-tracing capabilities…
Why is adapting to AI crucial for golf course management? JP: AI is becoming integral to both our personal and professional lives, influencing how we interact as consumers and how businesses operate. For golf courses, AI offers a unique opportunity to enhance revenue generation and streamline operations while simultaneously elevating the customer experience. It allows operators to achieve these goals more efficiently, ensuring that they can focus on delivering the best possible service to their members and guests. Most operators share these objectives. How is AI currently being used in the daily lives of golfers? JP: Golfers, like the general…
Gloria Golf Club’s vision to develop its world-class facilities has seen the pioneer of Turkish golf partner with leading putting coach Phil Kenyon to open mainland Europe’s first ‘Phil Kenyon Putting Academy’. Situated within the Gloria Golf Training Academy – the nation’s first facility of its kind – the Phil Kenyon Putting Academy is open to golfers of all abilities looking to improve their games on the green. Highly regarded as one of the world’s best putting coaches, Kenyon has worked with a number of the game’s best players, including major winners, amateurs, teams and organisations, and was hailed by Scottie Scheffler…
Golf Ireland has welcomed today’s announcement by the Irish Government in relation to the decision to further explore a bid to host The Open and AIG Women’s Open at Portmarnock Golf Club. The final decision to support the bid will be dependent on discussions between The R&A and Portmarnock Golf Club. Earlier this year Golf Ireland announced that it is developing a Major Events Legacy program. The aim of this is to capitalise on the major golf events that are being held in Ireland from 2024 to 2027. These events include The Open, The Ryder Cup, the Men’s and Women’s Irish…
The 2024 PGA Buying Summit brought together influential PGA of America Golf Professionals, industry buyers and 157 emerging and established golf and golf lifestyle brands at the Omni PGA Frisco Resort, July 29-31, 2024. Serving a $102 billion golf industry, the mid-season Summit combined full days of business meetings, product sourcing and educational programming with packed networking events across the Monument Realty PGA District each night. Nearly 1,000 golf industry professionals registering from 45 states and 7 countries brought more than $280 million in purchasing power and more than $500 million in retail sales to the event as they sourced Spring 2025…