From Michael Block’s magical hole in one at Oak Hill to remarkable shots from the future of the game at the PGA Jr. League Championship, 2023 was full of shots to remember during PGA of America Championships. The PGA of America is one of the world’s largest sports organizations, composed of PGA Professionals who work daily to grow interest and participation in the game of golf.
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.
Trolem, the French pioneer and leader in electric golf carts, marks the beginning of a new era of excellence and diversification in the golf cart industry. Founded over 40 years ago by the visionary Xavier Bataille, Trolem continues to maintain its leadership position in France while consistently setting new standards in this dynamic industry.Over the course of more than four decades, Trolem has introduced numerous innovative products, with the launch of electric golf carts 26 years ago marking the start of an exceptional journey. Trolem’s innovation journey continued with milestones such as the invention of the first foldable electric cart…
ECCO® GOLF ambassador, Lydia Ko, delivered a stellar performance this week at Tiburon Golf Club, as she and her playing partner triumphed at the inaugural Grant Thornton Invitational. The tournament was the first co-sanctioned PGA Tour and LPGA Tour event since 1999, and saw players from each tour team up in pairs over three rounds. Wearing her signature edition ECCO BIOM® G5, Ko and her playing partner went into the final round knowing they would need to go low to come out on top, and duly delivered as they combined to shoot a six-under-par 66 on Sunday. The win, which…
Virsona (www.Virsona.co), the first-of-its kind upscale social video gaming and entertainment destination, announced that Puttshack President and Chief Operating Officer Logan Powell has invested in the company and will join its Board of Advisors. Virsona is a brand-new experiential retail concept creating an upscale, technology- and video gaming-infused social living room experience. Designed in partnership with the renowned firm Gensler, Virsona venues embody forward-thinking design and groundbreaking digital technology to create a social video gaming and entertainment experience that makes gaming with friends an exciting night out. Powell joins Virsona to provide key insight and guidance as founders Grant Kimmerling…
Sotogrande®, Europe’s leading residential, lifestyle, and acclaimed golf destination, continues to celebrate its diamond anniversary with the unveiling of NIWA, an architectural masterpiece and the ultimate golf course property. Priced at €22,500,000, NIWA is located in Sotogrande’s most exclusive enclave, The Seven at La Reserva Club and overlooks the sun-kissed fairways of the golf course at La Reserva Club. The Seven is a fully private community that houses the most spectacular home plots, with breath-taking views over the golf course at La Reserva Club, the Mediterranean Sea, and the north coast of Africa. The home covers a 4,321 m2 build,…
Thousands of PGA of America Golf Professionals will test the latest equipment and technology from top golf companies during PGA Show Demo Day, the world’s largest professional outdoor demo day and the annual kickoff of PGA Show Week, on January 23, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. For more than 20 years, Demo Day has attracted golf industry professionals from around the world for hands-on testing of the latest golf innovations by more than 70 top golf companies at the expansive circular range and 42-acre practice facility at Orange County National Golf Center (OCN). The immersive day-long event also features extensive product education, coaching workshops, club…
SKIM Turf Management announced today plans to exhibit at the 2024 PGA Show, Jan. 23-26, in Orlando, Fla. SKIM Turf Management will present its software SKIM Turf Management as a world premier during the show. Visitors can come to booth 2773 to enjoy live demos and discuss with software’s founders. It’s the opportunity to discover for the first time how this AI-breakthrough born from three years of R&D helps golf courses to optimize turf care management. “We are very pleased to join the PGA Show in January 2024. We have chosen the biggest event for the business of golf to…
The DP World Tour heads to Mauritius this week for the seventh edition of the AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open as La Réserve Golf Links makes its international championship debut. Antoine Rozner returns this week to defend his title. His 2022 five-stroke triumph at the Mont Choisy Le Golf Course was the largest margin of victory in the tournament’s history. The Frenchman will be looking to build on his 11T finish at the DP World Tour Championship and his 15T finish at the Alfred Dunhill Championship last week. Marcel Siem will also be teeing it up at the DP World Tour’s…
Second Chance Ltd, a leading sporting goods distributor specialising in golf, cycling, football, fishing and connected sports technology, are thrilled to announce the opening of its new EU trading business, and limited GmbH company, SC Distribution Europe. Located in the heart of Europe, the Rhein-Main-metropolitan area, and the city of Wiesbaden. Just outside Frankfurt and a stone’s throw away from the major transport hub of Frankfurt Airport. Second Chance’s new fully staffed office, showroom and warehouse complements the company’s existing distribution centres in the UK, USA, and China. The decision to establish a full Limited (GmbH) in Germany was driven…
Golfzon Range by Leadbetter, a new concept in indoor golf training from Golfzon and David Leadbetter, announced it will open a second location in Westbury, NY in early 2024. The announcement was made during a special coaching event hosted by David Leadbetter at Golfzon Range in Little Ferry NJ, to celebrate one year since opening. Golfzon Range by Leadbetter in Westbury, NY will feature 18 GDR+ simulators, a Puttview interactive slopped putting green and instruction from Leadbetter accredited instructors. Every detail of the facility has been designed to help a golfer learn and improve more efficiently. “I’m proud to announce the opening of…