Author: Aboo Tayub

Did you know that golf courses are one of the most dangerous places to have a serious heart problem, and less than 25% of golf venues have the right equipment to deal with one? An annual report produced by accountancy experts Hillier Hopkins found that nearly two-thirds of golf club members in the UK are over the age of 50, with a third over 61. Given that two-thirds of people who suffer sudden cardiac arrest occur in those aged 64 or older, the likelihood of a golfer suffering a cardiac arrest while playing is higher than almost every other sport…

Safe to say folks tuned in for the final round of the Masters. Jon Rahm’s four-stroke win and his second major championship was the most-watched golf broadcast in the past five years on any network, CBS reported. It averaged 12.058 million viewers, peaking at 15.021 from 7-7:15 p.m. ET. The numbers are up 19 percent from last year’s final round. The presentation on CBS totaled 16.251 million viewers in combined average viewership for the conclusion of the third and final rounds. Additionally, it also became the most-streamed round of golf ever on Paramount+, whilerecording double-digit year-over-year growth across households, minutes, and average minute audience (AMA)…

In 2021, Arizona’s golf industry produced $6 billion in economic activity while only using 2% of daily statewide water to serve 16.6 million golf rounds. This supported nearly 66,200 jobs, provided $2.3 billion in wages and generated $518 million in state and local tax revenues.

Despite winning his three Majors between 2007 and 2008, Padraig Harrington is loving his golf now more than ever. It is the twilight years of his professional career but with his right knee holding up he is determined to stay active on the DP World Tour and PGA Tour at 51. His sensational form on the PGA Tour Champions might suggest he will focus his efforts there but he can still compete against the very best and winning against the young guns is a delightful carrot.  “I am actually probably loving it more than ever,” said Harrington. “I went through…

The new SkyTrak+ is a game changer in the world of golf launch monitors, offering tour level accuracy and performance at a price that makes it attainable to golfers all over the globe. The new device builds on the success of the original SkyTrak Launch Monitor, which has become the #1 selling consumer launch monitor in the world. The new SkyTrak+ brings a new dual Doppler radar system that delivers useful club data, including: Club Head Speed, Smash Factor, Club Path and Face Angle. Additionally, applying proprietary machine-learning algorithms to that data delivers precision at a level matched only by…

Check out the best shots of the day from Round 4 of the 2023 AT&T Byron Nelson, featuring Adam Scott, Scottie Scheffler and Jason Day who claimed his 13th win of his PGA TOUR career and first victory in 1,835 days. SUBSCRIBE to PGA TOUR now: http://pgat.us/vBxcZSh This week, the PGA TOUR returns to TPC Craig Ranch for the AT&T Byron Nelson. Reigning champion K.H. Lee will be returning to defend his back-to-back titles after making history last year, joining the likes of Sam Snead, Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson as the only players to win the tournament two years…

Uganda’s Afriyea Golf Academy illuminated the power of golf during the recent Golf Club Talk UK Golf Day held at Gaudet Luce Golf Club in Worcestershire. The Academy is devoted to advancing the sport’s legacy and values among underprivileged children in Uganda, with a focus on golf education, the environment, and empowering young people to become their best selves. The inaugural golf event hosted by Golf Club Talk UK aimed to raise funds for the Afriyea Golf Academy, which provides access to education, skill development, and increased confidence for children from disadvantaged backgrounds. By employing golf as a tool, the…

Audubon International – the environmentally focused non-profit organization offering members numerous certifications and conservation initiatives to protect the areas where we all live, work, and play – announces that following its recent partnership with Australian software and sustainability company epar, six Australian golf clubs have committed to pilot a new cloud-based approach that will provide richer and faster sustainability insights into their golf course operations. The clubs are: These clubs will be the first in the world to utilize the epar Connect 2.0 Audubon Certification program and create a positive social and environmental impact across their golf course operations. “When we…

PING have announced their continued support of the 2023 PING Junior Solheim Cup, as the official apparel and bag supplier for both competing teams in this historic championship event. Once again, PING will be supplying team apparel and golf bags for both teams as part of their continued commitment to supporting some of the future stars within the game. Lisa Lovatt, Managing Director of PING Europe, commented: “Supporting junior golf, and the Junior Solheim Cup in particular, is something we are incredibly passionate about. Our team has worked hard to provide both teams with the uniforms they need to look…