UGolf International continues to embrace the latest technology after finalising a new partnership with SKIM Turf Management to enhance the experience being offered at Kigali Golf Resort & Villas, one of Africa’s fastest growing golf venues. The global branch of UGolf – the world’s sixth largest golf management company – has teamed up with the innovative turf IT experts to further improve the playing conditions being offered to members and guests at the golf club, which was the first to open in Rwanda in 2021. Starting from this month, SKIM will use its ground-breaking software to remotely provide the greenkeeping team at Kigali with…
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.
Sotogrande, renowned for its picturesque Andalusian coastline and prestigious facilities, has further solidified its status as Europe’s premier golf destination with the most recent Golf Digest World Top 100 ranking. The only two Spanish courses making the list are within the Sotogrande estate, with Real Club Valderrama securing 29th place, and neighbouring Real Club de Golf Sotogrande making an impressive debut in 74th place. Just seven golf courses within Continental Europe have made it into the recent Golf Digest World Top 100 rankings, further emphasising the quality of golf courses within Sotogrande, and cementing the SO/ Sotogrande Spa and Golf…
Rio Real Golf & Hotel, a premier golf destination in Southern Spain, has reported an impressive increase in footfall and turnover following the installation of Toptracer technology in thirty of their driving range bays. Rio Real installed Toptracer in 15 of their range bays on March 13, 2024, and in the intervening months Toptracer’s world-leading technology has transformed the customer experience and boosted revenue by over 150% – with every month of the year so far having seen a dramatic increase in foot traffic and revenue. Before adopting Toptracer, Rio Real felt the driving range was primarily used by golfers…
The PGA Show, organized by Reed Exhibitions (RX) in partnership with the PGA of America, is the most meaningful rallying point of the year for the business of golf and is the world’s doorway to the game’s future. PGA of America Golf Professionals and industry leaders form a dynamic international community to network and test the newest products, programs and ideas to inspire innovation, create solutions, and build business and passion for the game. By discovering all that is new, PGA Professionals and buyers drive more value to their facility, differentiate their shop from competitors and further their career. The PGA Show returns…
Lansdowne Resort has been named a 2024 Smart Stars Award winner in the Best Golf Resort category from Smart Meetings Magazine. The resort’s 45 holes of golf harmonize with its rolling Potomac River Valley setting on 500 acres in Loudon County. Golf is available exclusively to members and resort guests. The Robert Trent Jones, Jr. course is a 7,063-yard, par-72 where accurately judging the elevation changes is key to success. While friendly, the strategic layout demands golfers be at the top of their game. The second 18-hole layout is designed by the legendary Great White Shark—Greg Norman. The course incorporates the…
Shot Scope, the industry-leader in advanced GPS, rangefinder and shot tracking technology, has secured $8.5m in capital, accelerating its offering of technology and game improving data to over 60 million golfers worldwide. Led by Guinness Ventures, the company has raised the capital to continue strong investment into product development, specialist resource, and global brand marketing – as it continues to provide subscription free, game-enhancing technology to golfers. With GPS wearables, laser rangefinders, and shot tracking devices, Shot Scope is committed to offering a product for players of all skill levels. “This investment accelerates our mission to deliver game improvement technology…
The R&A has unveiled the world’s first ‘playable golf billboard’ at Edinburgh Waverley Station to allow fans to experience playing the par-3 8th hole of the iconic Old Course in St Andrews, host venue of this year’s AIG Women’s Open.As part of AIG Women’s Open new ‘Never Stop Playing’ campaign, the activation aims to elevate the excitement of golf for fans. This innovative billboard transforms into a golf simulator, offering an engaging opportunity for both new and longtime fans to connect with the Championship in a fun and interactive way.The R&A has created this playable billboard to re-imagine how golf…
Golf Marketing Services (GMS) is proud to announce its nomination for accolades at both the Lloyds Bank British Business Excellence Awards and Growing Business Awards 2024. These nominations highlight GMS’s exceptional growth and impactful contributions to its clients and the wider golf industry in 2023-24. The Growing Business Awards, now in their 27th year, are renowned as the most credible and highly valued recognition of exceptional growing businesses in the UK. GMS has been shortlisted as one of six finalists in the “B2B Business of the Year – Small” and one of 10 in the “Growing Business of the Year…
The PGA of America Coaching Center, powered by T-Mobile, stands as the Association’s premier, cutting-edge facility dedicated to golf coaching and training. Located in a sprawling 12,000-square-foot, two-story complex, this center is equipped with ten hitting bays and is designed to meet the diverse needs of golfers, from novices to elite players, in areas such as golf instruction, club fitting, and golf fitness. A Global Hub for Innovation This center serves as a global nexus for the PGA of America’s coaching philosophy, implementing the American Development Model (ADM). It fosters an organic connection to nearly 30,000 PGA of America Golf…
Zen Green Stage, the world’s leading provider of interactive golf platforms, is excited to announce a ground-breaking partnership with Fore Finance, a premier financial services provider, to offer tailored asset finance solutions for the UK golf industry. The initiative will make Zen’s cutting-edge moving floor golf technology available at a more accessible price for UK golf clubs, academies and golfers, fostering growth and innovation within the sport. Zen Green Stage and Fore Finance will in this way revolutionise how golf facilities across the UK can invest in Zen’s advanced technology, and install it into their facilities without high up-front costs.…