Following another year of sustained growth, PING has announced its line of Autumn/Winter apparel for the 2024 season – a range that features technology-driven waterproofs and seasonal garments perfect for the winter months. The Taran 3L Jacket leads the range as the ultimate in waterproof protection and is engineered for optimal playability in wet weather. Constructed in a three-layer stretch woven fabric, to provide superior waterproof (20,000mm) and breathability (20,000 g/m2), it embodies what a waterproof jacket should be: protective, breathable and built with the golfer in mind. Crafted from a single panel, the new innovative seam-free construction to the…
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.
Golf Genius, the leading provider of cloud-based golf software solutions, has become the latest service provider for the International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO), in its mission to support tour operators with a digitally enhanced golf trip offering. As a service provider, Golf Genius will empower IAGTO members to provide golfers with an enhanced golf trip experience through its flagship product – Tournament Management. The software company already works with numerous tour operators including Connoisseur Golf, Golfing Days and Sullivan Golf Travel. “Tour Operators are a very important part of the golf ecosystem, helping to drive player participation and…
The Grove, one of the UK’s premier hotel and golf resorts, has announced the promotion of existing Head of Golf Sales, Joel Westwell, to the role of Director of Golf. Having been part of the team for over six years, Westwell steps into the new leadership role with a rich history at The Grove, bringing a wealth of experience and deep understanding of the resort’s intricate golf operations. He replaces Brad Gould, who leaves The Grove after 17 years to begin a new position as Managing Director at The National Golf Centre at Woodhall Spa. As Director of Golf, Westwell aims to leverage…
Dubai Creek Resort has been named as one of the world’s best golf resorts, placing at #43 as a new entry in the Golf World Top 100 World Resorts ranking in 2023. The announcement comes as the resort recently played host to the DP World Tour’s action-packed Dubai Invitational which saw Tommy Fleetwood claim victory over Rory McIlroy in a dramatic Sunday shootout. Following a recent merger, the Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club, with its iconic sail-shaped clubhouse, sits within the Dubai Creek Resort alongside the luxurious Park Hyatt Dubai. This recent ranking positions Dubai Creek Resort as the…
Golf Genius, the leading provider of cloud-based golf software solutions, has announced the Faldo Series as a new customer, effective immediately. Faldo Series will utilise Golf Genius Tournament Management to elevate the end-to-end golfer experience across its three tours – Elite, Junior, and Futures – with elements such as Series Calendars, WHS Handicapping, Online Registration, Payment Processing, Live Scoring and Golfer Communications. “The Faldo family have contributed significantly to the development of golf, in particular junior golf, so we are delighted to be helping them grow the series even further by enhancing their golfer’s enjoyment through our technology,” commented Craig…
Foresight Sports, the leading developer of professional-grade launch monitors and a Vista Outdoor Inc. (NYSE: VSTO) brand, announced today that it will unveil the QuadMAX, the newest and by far most powerful iteration of Foresight’s award-winning launch monitor technology, at the 2024 PGA Show in Orlando, Florida. Built on the same advanced four-camera photometric data capture system found in its predecessor, the GCQuad, the QuadMAX packs even more features into its compact, ruggedized form factor. Starting from the top, the QuadMAX contains a touchscreen display for easier usability, while a new software feature called MyTiles allows users to customize the…
Today, Blast Motion, the leader in swing analysis, player development, and performance insights announced a new AI powered player development & coaching experience called Blast 2.0. Blast 2.0 features a redesigned mobile app experience, tiered services, and several new innovations designed to personalize, simplify, and accelerate a player’s improvement journey based on their skillset, swing performance, and level of play. By expanding the power of Blast iQ™, both players and coaches gain the benefit of a personalized AI learning engine that automatically assesses every swing and compares it against the Blast database of 325+ million swings to provide real-time performance…
SO/ Sotogrande Spa and Golf Resort Hotel has unveiled a selection of new stay and play packages designed to offer guests an incredible golfing experience on Spanish and European Top 100 golf courses, in one of the continents most revered destinations, while enjoying winter sunshine in the Mediterranean. The headline act of the new collection of packages is the Sotogrande Golf Tour Classic – designed for golfers seeking the ultimate golfing experience. Guests will experience a tee time at three legendary courses, former Ryder Cup, current LIV Golf host and #1 course in Spain, Real Club Valderrama; #2 course in Spain and…
Six years after engineering its award-winning launch monitor technology into a best-selling simulation-focused model called “GCHawk”, Foresight Sports, the leading developer of professional-grade launch monitors and a Vista Outdoor Inc. (NYSE: VSTO) brand, has announced the 2024 release of its much-anticipated evolution, the Foresight Falcon. Built on the same photometric technology found in the GCHawk, the Falcon’s design includes a full complement of cutting-edge simulation capabilities in a more powerful form factor roughly half the size of its predecessor. According to Foresight Sports Co-President, Jon Watters, the Falcon is a direct response to the ever-growing simulation technologies that have appeared in…
In the third round of the 2024 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, Wyndham Clark shot a 12-under, career-low 60, setting a new Pebble Beach course record. Clark climbed up to 17-under overall and takes a one-shot lead into Sunday. The PGA TOUR continues up the California coast this week for the first mainland Signature Event of the season as Pebble Beach Golf Links hosts the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Rory McIlroy is making his 2024 debut on TOUR this week. The Northern Irishman has had a strong start to 2024 by finishing runner-up in the Dubai Invitational and then claiming victory…