Basingstoke Golf Club has outlined plans for a phased opening period that will begin in June, as the Hampshire venue tees off on its journey to a full reopening following a £15million redevelopment project. The club, which first opened for play in 1907, relocated to a new site in the village of Dummer in 2021 – acquiring the land that was home to Dummer Golf Club on the outskirts of the town – before development on a new 18-hole championship course began last year. The previous layout at Dummer Golf Club has been totally redesigned by Weller Designs, with the…
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Aboo Tayub
Aboo Tayub is the publisher of Golf Business Technology and has worked in the business & technology publishing sector for over a decade.
Playsport Golf Range, one of the UK’s biggest driving ranges, has reported record business growth in 2023 following the installation of Toptracer Technology. Located on the outskirts of Glasgow, the multi-floor driving range boasts 56 premium bays – and a thriving membership base of approximately 500 golfers – and in 2022 made a strategic decision to embrace Toptracer Technology following a plateau in traffic over the previous year. In the first 12 months post-implementation, Toptracer has made a significant impact, as the number of range balls hit soared by over 2.3 million, a remarkable 52% increase on the pre-Toptracer era.…
The Vale of Glamorgan Golf Club has partnered with a charity to give disabled people in South Wales the opportunity to try golf. The Paragolfer is an all-terrain wheelchair that raises the user into a standing position, allowing a safe and conventional golf swing. The sponsored machine was introduced to local disabled people at a special event hosted by The Golf Trust at The Vale of Glamorgan Golf Club. It was supported by the new captain of the Vale of Glamorgan Golf Club, Richard Jones, thanks to his role as Chief Executive Officer of Cardiff-headquartered design, build, fit-out and refurbishment specialist,…
Complimentary event registration is now open at PGA BuyingSummit.com for PGA of America Golf Professionals and golf buyers attending the 2024 PGA Buying Summit at the Omni PGA Frisco Resort (Texas) and the Home of the PGA of America, July 29 – 31. More than 150 curated golf brands will showcase Spring 2025 apparel collections, accessories and golf products to influential buyers and PGA of America Golf Professionals during three packed event days, which feature open ballroom exhibits, ONE2ONE buying appointments, extensive educational programming, and nighttime golf experiential and networking events across the spectacular PGA Frisco campus. Attendance at the 2024 PGA Buying Summit is exclusive to…
PlayMoreGolf, the leading online golf membership platform, and Zest.Golf, the innovative channel manager for golf courses, have announced a strategic partnership to support the international expansion of PlayMoreGolf and the adoption of Zest.Golf as a booking facilitator. The partnership will enable Oxfordshire-based PlayMoreGolf to access new markets and offer its flexible membership model to more golfers around the world. Zest.Golf will assist PlayMoreGolf in connecting with golf courses and managing the availability and pricing of tee times. Zest.Golf will also benefit from the increased exposure and demand generated by PlayMoreGolf’s growing customer base. Both parties share a vision of making golf more accessible, affordable, and enjoyable for…
In today’s fast paced world of technology and start-ups, the backstory of how one entrepreneur created a virtual instruction app has never been shared. After the loss of a family member, Keith Scioli, Founder of GOLF LIVE, developed a deep connection to the game of golf that lead to the creation of an innovative solution for instructors and students alike. Growing up, Keith’s dad would take him and his brothers out golfing. Keith wasn’t too interested in golf, however, his younger brother, Anthony, absolutely loved the game. Keith’s perception of golf changed after his brother passed away due to a…
Highlights of the final round from the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club.
Since its official launch in August 2023, the BAL.ON Smart Kit, Continental’s first high-tech golf training aid, has seen PGA Professionals, Tour Pros, and amateur golfers in awe about its technology, functionality, and wide variety of use-cases in practice and play. Today, BAL.ON announces the signing of Alex Fitzpatrick, Esther Henseleit, and Matti Schmid as global brand ambassadors. The trio represents what BAL.ON stands for: a continuous drive for improvement, finding the very own perfect swing, and inspiring golfers around the globe. A Wake Forest alumni and former Walker Cup player, Fitzpatrick has quickly and confidently made his way onto…
Thornbury Golf Centre, owned and operated by Burhill Group Limited (BGL), has announced the appointment of Caroline Williams as its new General Manager. The appointment comes as the club looks to build on an extensive investment programme and facility enhancements in 2023, including a major £400k state-of-the-art driving range revamp. Williams arrives at the club – located just five miles north of Bristol – with a wealth of experience, having built her career in a variety of roles across several sports, including a spell at Glamorgan County Cricket Club when they hosted the Ashes series back in 2009. Williams also…
Madaëf Golfs is Morocco’s largest golf management company with 9 properties in their portfolio. All these properties have integrated with the Zest.Golf B2B Channel Manager. This gives Zest a good base to onboard more golf courses in this upcoming golf destination. Morocco has a rich golf history with the Royal Family at the core of every golf initiative in the Kingdom. The Hassan II Trophy, started in 1971 and the Lalla Meryem Cup have been long standing professional tour events. This year, Ricardo Gonzales won the PGA Champions Trophy beating the likes of Bjorn, Jimenez, Yang, Cejka and others in…