The Hero Dubai Desert Classic (HDDC) has become GEO Certified® for the second consecutive year, highlighting the event’s dedication to environmental responsibility and position as a leader in sustainable golf events. The HDDC has announced GEO certification to mark World Environment Day, as countries, organisations and individuals come together in the effort to protect and restore the Earth. GEO Certified®, the widely regarded, credible distinction for responsible golf events is overseen by the international non-profit organisation GEO Foundation for Sustainable Golf, dedicated to support and recognition for sustainability and climate action in golf. Criteria cover aspects of event staging as…
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.
Gloria Hotels & Resorts is set to welcome amateurs from across the globe after being selected to play host to the final of the world’s largest corporate golf event. Held throughout the year, the Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup – a worldwide event that promotes Turkish hospitality – sees 8,000 players compete in 117 qualifying tournaments across 73 different countries. The top players from each qualifying event will then be flown business class to compete in the Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup Grand Final, which will this year be held at Gloria Golf Club, Belek, in December. Located just 30km away from Antalya…
Golf Genius, the leading provider of cloud-hosted golf software solutions, has announced the appointment of Simon Barratt as its new Sales Manager for Midlands, South of England and Wales. With over 20 years of experience in golf software, Barratt has previously held roles across support, training, implementation, account management, and new business sales. This includes working closely with The R&A to supply World Handicapping System (WHS) services to golf clubs in more than 15 countries. Beginning with immediate effect, Barratt will work closely with golf facilities across these regions to provide them with the most appropriate solutions for addressing their current and…
Robert Trent Jones II Golf Course Architects (RTJ II) has been awarded the commission to design a new golf course for Cotton Bay Club on the island of Eleuthera in The Bahamas. The original Cotton Bay Golf Club was part of Pan Am founder Juan Trippe’s ambitious Cotton Bay Club. In 1959, Robert Trent Jones Sr. and Trippe created a new golf destination on a remote stretch of pristine sand and sea on the island’s southern shore. Very quickly, the club was a hit, becoming a favorite for golf in the islands and hosting “Shell’s Wonderful World of Golf.” The…
Tagmarshal—the market leader in optimizing on-course operations and pace-of-play management through data-driven software—has partnered with tee-sheet provider Club Caddie, known for innovative tee-sheet solutions. Working together, Tagmarshal and Club Caddie will focus on daily-fee courses and country clubs, strengthening their mutual commitments to streamlining operations and elevating the golf experience for facilities and players alike. Club Caddie is the latest golf technology management company to partner with Tagmarshal, the acknowledged leader in pace-of-play and on-course operations data technology. Tagmarshal’s vision is to help course partners unlock the exponential power of their data via integration. Once data is incorporated into Tagmarshal’s…
In the final round of the 2024 Charles Schwab Challenge, Davis Riley carded an even-par 70 en route to a five-stroke win over the field, claiming his second win of his PGA TOUR career and his first solo victory. The PGA TOUR returns to Colonial Country Club this week for the Charles Schwab Challenge – the longest-running TOUR event among non-majors held annually at the same site. This is the 78th edition, but it’s the first time it’s being presented after its huge restoration over the past year. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler will be in the field this week.…
The Scandinavian Turfgrass and Environment Research Foundation (STERF), The R&A, the United States Golf Association (USGA) have launched the International Turfgrass Research Initiative to further the advancement of sustainable approaches to golf course and turfgrass management. The International Turfgrass Research Initiative is a legacy of the 14th International Turfgrass Research Conference (ITRC) hosted by STERF in collaboration with the International Turfgrass Society (ITS) in Copenhagen, Denmark in 2022. Development and sustainability were the themes of the conference and STERF and ITS agreed that investing in international turfgrass research would be the most appropriate legacy from ITRC 2022. Beginning later this year, multi-year research…
The world’s leading electronic trolley brand, PowaKaddy International Ltd, has announced the appointment of Scott Anderson as the company’s new Managing Director. Scott, who brings extensive experience in premium consumer brands, joins PowaKaddy from Bang & Olufsen, where he was brought in as Managing Director to lead the UK & Ireland team to transform the business performance. Scott had previously accrued substantial experience with tech giants Logitech and Sony, building a wealth of knowledge and skills. This included leading sports partnerships and marketing, as well as driving growth through strong retail and trade relationships. These will prove invaluable in his…
The R&A and Fanatics, a global digital sports platform, have announced an exclusive, long-term omnichannel retail and merchandising partnership to revolutionise the fan experience for millions of golf fans worldwide across The Open and AIG Women’s Open. The long-term deal, which covers eCommerce, event and physical retail, as well as memorabilia and licensing rights, will offer fans the widest assortment of Open and AIG Women’s Open merchandise ever assembled, including headwear, apparel, lifestyle wear and limited-edition collections. In addition, Fanatics also has the rights to manufacture, market and sell official Open supporter apparel and accessories. Under the terms of the partnership, Fanatics…
Portmarnock Resort has completed the multi-million-euro renovation of its rebranded Jameson Golf Links, an exciting two-year project which has seen numerous holes remodelled on the championship golf course. The opening of the reimagined 17th hole – previously a challenging par three but now a thrilling risk-and-reward par four – brings to an end work which has created one of Ireland’s most exciting and picturesque links courses. Formerly known as Portmarnock Hotel and Golf Links, various modifications have been made to Bernhard Langer’s original 1995 design, including the elevation of many tee boxes and greens to bring the sea closer to the course and…