Golfers with disabilities are being invited to take part in a new academic study aimed at gathering insights into the sport’s effect on quality of life and life satisfaction. Abertay University in Dundee, Scotland has partnered with EDGA to launch the international survey for golfers with a disability, which will be distributed to golfing and disability support organisations across the globe. EDGA is the leading association for golfers with a disability, providing advice, guidance and standards to major golfing bodies including: The IGF, The R&A, the European Tour Group and the EGA. Its membership of 39 national federations has grown beyond those in Europe…
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.
Not all shots are created equal and when you’re facing different lies, whether from the fairway or the rough, you need to know how to adjust your approach for the best possible results. In this video, Titleist staff member Cameron McCormick shares some of his keys (and a great drill to practice) for how you can hit your pitch shots closers no matter the lie. Explore even more tips and drills from some of the best instructors in the game at https://www.titleist.com/instruction.
GolfStatus, the leading technology platform for nonprofit and charity golf fundraisers, is teaming up with its giving partners at Dormie Network and Dormie Network Foundation for the Play It Forward campaign to give back to organizations that are using golf to drive impact. Now in its third year, the campaign is a unique opportunity to “play” it forward. Individuals nominate a charity or nonprofit using golf to raise money to receive a $10,000 donation to its golf fundraiser, and get the chance to win a one-year honorary membership to Dormie Network, a national network of private golf clubs, plus a $10,000 credit toward…
Toptracer, the #1 Range Technology in Golf, announced today the launch of Toptracer Coach™, a ground-breaking tool designed to help teaching professionals better connect with their students. Toptracer Coach is a web-enabled platform that allows PGA Professionals to create assignments, access data from Toptracer Range sessions, and optimise their coaching sessions by providing objective instruction to their students. As an official range technology partner of the PGA of America, Toptracer consulted with certified PGA Professionals throughout the development of its coaching platform. As a result of this collaboration, Toptracer Coach addresses two of the biggest pain points in coaching: creating…
SeatGeek, the high-growth technology platform transforming the live event experience for fans, teams and venues, today announced an exclusive partnership with the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA). SeatGeek is the first-ever tour-wide ticketing partner for U.S.-based tournaments on the LPGA Tour. The partnership kicks off this summer in preparation for the 2024 season, with tickets to the 2024 Solheim Cup available on May 31, 2023. “This partnership will be transformative for the relationship between the LPGA and our fans, giving us the ability to connect all of our tournaments in a meaningful way and create new paths for fan engagement,”…
-Drive Shack Inc. (OTCQX: DSHK) today announced changes in its executive leadership team. With the departure of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Hana Khouri this week, the company is initiating a search for a new CEO and Mike Compton, a seasoned executive who has been working closely with the executive team for the past six months, has been appointed to serve as CEO in the interim. Drive Shack Inc. Chairman Wes Edens said: “As we continue to build our leading golf-related leisure and entertainment venues, we are delighted to have Mike lead us through this transition with his wealth of investment management…
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Grand Hyatt La Manga Club Golf & Spa – the first Grand Hyatt hotel to open in Spain and the fourth operating under the luxury brand in Europe To capitalize on the hotel’s prime position within the prestigious La Manga Club Resort in Murcia, southeast Spain, the property has undergone extensive refurbishment. Explaining the strategic significance of the opening, Javier Águila, group president EAME, Hyatt, said, “Scaling our luxury, lifestyle and leisure portfolio is central to Hyatt’s plan to grow our brand presence across Europe. We are grateful for our continued…
Technology in the game of golf has become increasingly popular in the past few years. Driving ranges and golf courses are adding tech to their facilities across the country. Nancy White, Power Tee operator and owner of Mulligans Driving Range said it best, “If you don’t bring technology to your range, you will get left behind”. This movement has opened a new and surprising revenue source for driving ranges all across the world. Lakeside Golf Center is just one of the many recent Power Tee customers to come on board. With over 100 locations in the U.S, Power Tee is…
Five Iron Golf, the nation’s leading urban golf experience, is excited to unveil its franchising program, opening up new avenues for expansion and growth both domestically and internationally. Renowned for its authentic, accessible, and dynamic golf and entertainment experiences, the six-year-old company is now offering franchise opportunities for both single unit and multi-unit development. To date, Five Iron Golf has owned and operated all 18 of its U.S. locations across 11 cities. “Independent data supports our position that the future is very bright for modern, non-traditional golf experiences,” says Jared Solomon, CEO and co-founder of Five Iron Golf. “According to…
The University of St Andrews has formed a new partnership with internationally renowned golf brand PING, who will be the Official Golf Kit Partner of the University’s Golf Programme – Saints Golf – for the next three years. Starting this coming academic year (2023-2024) and running through to 2026, PING will be supplying golf apparel and equipment to the University, with all Saints Golf teams and athletes, including the national championship winning performance squad, competing in PING’s technical golf clothing. Through the partnership, the new University of St Andrews PING golf range will also be available to students, staff, alumni, and…