Streamsong Golf Resort—the exceptional golf resort with three top-100 courses in central Florida—has chosen to use the latest software from Tagmarshal to optimize its on-course operations. The innovative technology will be fully operational this Spring. Streamsong is owned and managed by KemperSports, which has already implemented Tagmarshal at other leading resorts it manages, including Bandon Dunes and Sand Valley. Like those properties, the Streamsong courses range over large, open tracts of land filled with sand dunes, dramatic contours, and vast expanses that can make it hard to track and service hundreds of golfers every day. “It’s our goal to create…
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.
Pitch, the modern golf club designed for players of all skill levels, has extended its partnership with adidas to promote the game to women in and around London with the launch of its Women’s Beginner Golf Academy 2024. As golf continues to ride its post-Covid participation wave, recent studies point to a younger demographic taking up the game, with larger increases in off-course engagement (indoor golf clubs, driving ranges) wooing city dwellers to the game. The golf boom hasn’t gone unnoticed with A-list celebrities either, with the likes of Eva Longoria, Nicole Kidman, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Cameron Diaz and Jennifer Lopez…
All three Dubai Golf operated golf clubs in Dubai; Emirates Golf Club, Jumeirah Golf Estates, and Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club, have been recognised with Gold Flag Destination status at the 59club Middle East & Africa Service Excellence awards. Marking a landmark evening for Dubai Golf, the team at Jumeirah Golf Estates, led by Director of Golf, Franco Botha, also won the award for Golf Operations Team of the Year while the team at Emirates Golf Club, headed up by Club Manager, Dean Nelson, won the award for Ultimate Service Excellence. Gold Flag Destination status is a coveted symbol…
Trump Turnberry has reinforced its status as a world-renowned golf experience resort by acquiring the services of CADDIEMASTER as part of a new partnership. The partnership will see the iconic Ayrshire resort and the premier caddie management company work alongside each other, providing members and guests with the opportunity to sample an enhanced golf experience when they tackle the world-famous Ailsa course and stunning King Robert the Bruce. For more than 30 years, CADDIEMASTER has provided the finest turnkey caddie management services and solutions to some of the world’s most prestigious resorts and private clubs – and Trump Turnberry are thrilled…
Every single shot from Scottie Scheffler’s final round. #themasters Since 1934, the Masters Tournament has been home to some of golf’s greatest moments. Amidst blooming azaleas, towering pines and flowering dogwoods, the first full week of April ushers in a stage unique to golf and to sport. Over four days and 72 holes, the smallest field in major championship golf competes for a chance to capture the Green Jacket and a place in Masters history.
Troon®, the leader in providing golf and club-related leisure and hospitality services, has announced that it has been selected to manage LaoLao Bay Golf & Resort in Saipan. Troon International will oversee golf operations, agronomy and marketing for the resort’s two beautiful 18-hole golf courses. The picturesque golf club, nestled away on the cliffs of Saipan, boasts breathtaking Greg Norman designs that encompass spectacular ocean and mountain views across both the East and West Course, offering challenging and unique experiences. The stunning coastal escape at LaoLao Bay is further enriched by amenities such as a clubhouse with authentic Korean cuisine,…
Forthview Golf Range, in Airth, Falkirk, has experienced a colossal 600% growth since the implementation of Toptracer technology five years ago. Toptracer, the #1 range technology in golf, was initially installed at Forthview Golf Range in 2019, and the technology was an instant success – elevating the range’s customer experience and enabling Forthview to undergo a remarkable transformation into a technologically-charged, connected venue for golfers of all abilities. Stewart Craig, owner of Forthview Golf Range, commenting on the venue’s transformation, said: “We were in a position four-and-a-half years ago where we were thinking that we aren’t sure we can afford…
Flogas have become Golf Ireland’s new sustainability partner, building on their sponsorship of some of the main amateur events on the island of Ireland where they recently added the Flogas Irish Boys’ Amateur Open Championship, and extending their offering to providing energy saving solutions to Golf Ireland and the wider Irish golfing community. Flogas partnered with Golf Ireland for the first time in 2016, and their portfolio grew to sponsorship for the Flogas Irish Men’s Amateur Open Championship, the Flogas Irish Women’s Amateur Open Championship and the Flogas Irish Girls’ Amateur Open Championship. For their recent project at the Golf…
Fripp Island Golf & Beach Resort today announced plans to implement a multi-million dollar renovation initiative for its Ocean Point golf course, an award-winning design by famed architect, George Cobb.The Resort has contracted with the Dye Designs Group (DDG) to oversee the project, which is scheduled to begin in June 2024. The DDG was selected for its experience designing world-class courses, innovative approach, and commitment to sustainability. The planned renovations will modernize the classic Ocean Point layout to elevate the overall playing experience for golfers of all skill levels while paying tribute to the course’s original designer. A key objective of the project…
Albatross is delighted to announce a partnership with The Golf Foundation for the “Unleash Your Drive” campaign. Chosen for their digital expertise, Albatross will support the Foundation in bringing this campaign to golf enthusiasts across the UK and Ireland. Brendon, CEO of The Golf Foundation, commented, “In our quest to digitally amplify the ‘Unleash Your Drive’ competition, Albatross.digital stood out for their innovative approach and track record in social media and digital excellence”. James Wilkinson of Albatross.digital stated, “Having personally come from a charitable background, The Golf Foundation is a dream client. The partnership allows our team to leverage our…