All eyes will be on the picturesque islands of Madeira this November when the Portuguese archipelago hosts the illustrious World Golf Awards and World Travel Awards in the same week. Uniting leading industry figures from across the world, the showpiece event of the global golfing calendar will take place from November 21-22, culminating in a grand prize-giving evening at Savoy Palace from Savoy Signature. One of the most exciting weeks in Madeira tourism will continue with the grand final of the World Travel Awards on November 24. Celebrating the very best of travel and tourism, nominees include bucket-list destinations as well as household names from…
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.
We have announced today that Colin Mayes has informed the Board of his intention to step down from his role as Group Chief Executive Officer by March 31st, 2025, after 19 years in the role. Through his tenure as CEO, Colin has overseen the transformation of BGL into one of the most successful golf and leisure businesses in the UK. During this time the Guinness family-owned BGL business has grown from eight golf facilities in 2006 to 29 outlets today, with a further two to be opened later this year. Colin is highly respected by many as a progressive leader…
Foremost, the UK’s largest golf retail and marketing services group, is delighted to announce a new three-year partnership with the fast-growing premium performance sportswear brand, Castore. Castore will be joining Foremost as an approved Elite Marketing Programme (EMP) supplier, enabling Foremost members to benefit from the full support of the golf retail industry’s leading digital marketing programme. The new EMP partnership with Castore will launch in Spring and Summer 2025 and run through until the end of 2027. Founded in 2015 by former youth professional footballer Tom Beahon and former semi-professional cricketer Phillip Beahon, the brand has since partnered with leading…
The National Golf Sales Representative Association (NGSA), the Association of Golf Merchandisers (AGM), and RepSpark have joined forces to introduce the Certified Golf Sales Representative Program. This comprehensive initiative is tailored for golf sales representatives aiming to enhance relationships with retailers, effectively represent golf brands, and help sales reps achieve their sales targets. The Certified Golf Sales Representative Program is a 6-part online course designed for sales reps to complete at their own pace. The course covers essential topics such as technology hacks for sales mastery, relationship building, event sales, strategic social media and email marketing, buyer insights, and retail…
Golf industry service expert Terrance Mohamed’s career has turned full circle after he was appointed as Al Zorah Golf Club’s new golf course superintendent – nine years after he first held the position at the prestigious Middle East venue. Terrance returned to the Ajman club, one of the premier golf and lifestyle destinations in the United Arab Emirates, at the start of June and will work closely alongside Al Zorah’s general manager Phil Henderson and golf operations manager Stephen Payne shaping the Troon experience for members and guests in his new role. The 51-year-old was named as Al Zorah’s first golf course…
Dubai Golf continues to bolster its sustainability efforts, partnering with the Emirates Marine Environmental Group (EMEG) to safeguard the Emirati coastline, by planting ecologically-beneficial mangroves and releasing critically endangered Hawksbill Turtle hatchlings. Led by the Emirates Marine Environmental Group, team members from Dubai Golf, Topgolf Dubai, Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club, Emirates Golf Club and Jumeirah Golf Estates gathered at the Jebel Ali Marine Reserve to plant new mangrove plants. The reserve is used as a base to develop and organise educational camps for schools, community members, and corporate groups in an effort to increase awareness and understanding of…
D3 Sports Tech, developer of the first legal wagering wallet for golf apps and simulators, has partnered with Oneder Inc. to supply technology and compliance services to support their Oneder Shot Global Golf Competition with an astounding $10,000,000 prize pool.Unlike traditional on-course golf, Oneder Shot hosts continuous tournaments on golf simulators, giving players instant access to compete against golfers worldwide at thousands of locations. The Oneder Mobile App allowsplayers to connect and compete in real-time, view their rankings, and earn prizes and coaching along the way. Oneder recently announced their Fall 2024 Global Golf Competition, a new event open to…
Global sports agency, Performance54, is adopting a new brand strategy and identity, representing its passion for pushing the edges of conventional wisdom through creativity and innovation. The rebrand to ‘54’ reflects both the bold founding principles of the company and asserts its mission to be a catalyst for positive change across sport. 54 symbolises the attitude and philosophy of the business, which is underpinned by a never-say-die approach in pursuit of perfection*. Since inception in 2015, 54’s services have been in high demand, resulting in its naming among the fastest growing companies in Europe (4th and 12th in Sunday Times…
This summer sees Tewkesbury Park celebrate an impressive 10-year transformation into one of the UK’s top golf resorts. The recent improvements, which culminated in the tenth anniversary year of the McIntosh family’s purchase of the Gloucestershire hotel and golf course, offer golf lovers a chance to come and sample a truly international-class golfing experience. This claim was put beyond question when The Sunday Times named Tewkesbury Park as one of the UK’s Top 100 Hotels – one of only four golf resorts to make the list. So how has a family-run 93-bedroom hotel near to a medieval English market town,…
Marco Simone Golf Club, renowned for its scenic landscape and prestigious events, is proud to announce the appointment of Marco Aquilino as its new general manager. The appointment comes as Marco Simone Golf Club continues to build on its reputation as a premier golfing destination, following extensive upgrades and preparations for the 2023 Ryder Cup. Marco Aquilino joins the team from Royal Park I Roveri, bringing a wealth of experience in golf management and operations. Aquilino has an impressive track record, having held significant roles at Royal Park I Roveri, one of Italy’s top golf clubs. His expertise in managing…