The PGA Show Education Program returns with expanded content and new learning experiences for every industry professional at the 2026 PGA Show, Jan. 20–23 in Orlando, Florida. The four-day education schedule features more than 80 sessions and workshops, including new Lunch & Learn Keynote Sessions and a Golf Industry Bootcamp, all designed to advance professional expertise and leadership across every sector of the golf industry. The complete education schedule and early registration savings, available through Nov. 11, can be found at PGAShow.com. Additional discounts are offered for PGA of America Golf Professionals, LPGA Professionals and International PGA Members. Professional Development Across Every Corner…
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 true icons of the game and one of the select band of golfers to have won more than 165 worldwide victories. He shares with Ben Hogan, Jack Nicklaus, Gene Sarazen, Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods the distinction of being one of only five golfers to have won the career Grand Slam, made up of all four Major Championships. Player also won nine Majors on the Senior Tour and the Senior Grand Slam. Turned professional in 1953 and has subsequently travelled more than 30 million kilometers while competing in tournaments all over the world. Won for the first…
The golf tourism landscape is evolving fast — powered by data, digital transformation, and immersive experiences.📍 IGTM Cannes🗓️ 21st October 2026A partnership between International Golf Travel Market (IGTM) and Golf Business Technology with Aboo T. moderating an exciting tech panel discussion.Join industry leaders and tech innovators as they explore how smart technologies, sustainability, and new experiential models are reshaping the future of golf travel and unlocking fresh revenue streams.🔹 Topics include:AI & data analytics in golf operationsDigital marketing and virtual engagementSustainability as a business driverNew experiential and partnership-based revenue models🎤 Don’t miss this forward-thinking discussion on how to blend technology…
Toptracer, the world’s number one range technology, has announced a new strategic partnership with The Professional Golfers’ Association of Great Britain and Ireland (The PGA GB&I)that is set to improve the way PGA Members learn, coach, and connect with golfers. The partnership will see Toptracer technology embedded throughout a PGA Member’s coaching journey. From the earliest stages of training, aspiring coaches will be introduced to advanced tools that build confidence, provide meaningful data insights, and enhance their ability to analyse and inspire players. Central to this is the integration of Toptracer technology into the PGA Member and Trainee experience to…
GolfNow, the world’s leading online tee-time booking platform, is delighted to announce that La Cala Resort – one of Europe’s premier golf destinations – is now available to book directly through its website and app. Nestled between the Sierra de Mijas mountains and the Mediterranean Sea, just 30 minutes from Málaga International Airport, La Cala Resort offers three award-winning 18-hole golf courses: Campo América, Campo Asia and Campo Europa. Known for its championship-level layouts, year-round sunshine and outstanding hospitality, La Cala was named Spain’s Golf Resort of the Year 2024. Through this new partnership, golfers from Spain and around the…
Finca Cortesin, host venue of the 2023 Solheim Cup, has announced the addition of a new putting green to its world-class practice facilities. Strategically located at the first hole, the new green will act as both an additional space for putting practice while also serving as the White Tee Box for advanced golfers and tournament play. The upgrades are also set against the sublime backdrop of hole 4, which was played as the opening hole during the Solheim Cup – a driveable par-4 that encourages players to reach the green with their tee shots, accompanied with a large lake along…
Lofoten Links is offering travelling golfers the rare opportunity to combine a world-class golf experience with one of nature’s most extraordinary displays: the Aurora Borealis. Located in Norway’s Lofoten Islands above the Arctic Circle, Lofoten Links is widely regarded as one of the most scenic and unique golf courses in the world. Ranked among GOLF.com’s Global Top 100 courses, it is celebrated for its dramatic coastal setting and untouched landscape. In addition to its reputation as a premier golf destination, the region draws visitors from around the globe eager to witness its natural wonders, from tee times under the midnight…
A wide range of experts and stakeholders from golf and sport gathered at The K Club last week to discuss how sport can drive sustainability and positive change. The event showcased Golf Ireland’s commitment to sustainability, outlining where the organisation began, its progress to date, and ambitious plans for the future. This being embodied in Golf Ireland’s multi-year ‘Drive the Green’ strategy, through which the organisation will lead, support and promote sustainability. The Forum explored key themes relating to golf, environment and communities, including biodiversity, water, energy and climate change. Data and technology featured prominently, as did the special role of sustainable…
The number of golf entertainment venues in urban areas will double in the coming years – and green grass courses need to ‘bridge the gap’ through closer connections or investing in their own simulators. That’s the view of Jay Karen, CEO of the National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA), speaking exclusively to Syngenta Golf’s latest Changing the Business of Golf podcast. “We’ve got millions of people trying golf by hitting into screens,” says Karen. “We’ve got to create connective tissue somehow. “We’re at 2,300 facilities right now, and it’s foreseeable that in ten to 15 years’ time it could be double that.”…
In celebration of the 400th anniversary of the historic Castle Stuart, Cabot Highlands is proudly unveiling the official Cabot Highlands Tartan, a bespoke design that commemorates centuries of Highland heritage and marks a bold new chapter with its brand-new golf course, Old Petty, now open for preview play. Perched along the Moray Firth, Castle Stuart was completed in 1625 by James Stuart, 1st Earl of Moray. Once a symbol of forgotten grandeur, the castle now stands as the centrepiece of Cabot Highlands, where tradition meets innovation and history is woven into every experience. The launch of the new Old Petty…