PowaKaddy, the world’s leading electric trolley manufacturer, will sponsor the Robert Rock Junior Golf Tour this year, providing prize vouchers for the winners of events on the tour as the company supports young golfers in their pursuit of excellence. The Robert Rock Junior Golf Tour, founded by professional golfer Robert Rock, is a prestigious junior golf tour that aims to provide a platform for talented young golfers to showcase their skills and gain valuable experience in competitive golf. The tour consists of a series of events held at renowned golf courses across the country such as The London Golf Club,…
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.
The world’s first and most powerful independent channel manager for the global golf industry, Zest.Golf Technologies formally announces the addition of respected industry expert, Jon Schauder, to its advisory board. Schauder is widely known from his 20+ years with global management company, Troon, and looks to bring his first-hand knowledge of golf destination and business operations to support Zest.Golf’s mission of connecting more travelling golfers to golf courses. “Jon and I crossed paths when he was a senior executive at Troon International and I’m delighted to bring that depth of expertise onto our advisory board,” said Oliver Dury, co-founder and CEO, Zest.Golf…
What is a Certified Golf Tournament Consultant A Golf Tournament Consultant is one who helps others with their events. Through direction, advice and offering anything that they need to produce a successful event. The ideal Consultant will offer: Consulting, Event Planning, Merchandise, Services, Golf Course booking, Auctions, Travel Packages, Educational Materials, Seminars and Training. What are the Benefits? Own your own business in golf, unlimited income Creditability, Advancement, Big Projects, Knowledge, Earning Potential, Commitment, Image, Confidence, Networking, Promotion, Ongoing training What does the GTAA Offer: Ø Complete Training in consulting, selling and giving seminars. Ø Golf Tournament Leads in your…
TMRW Sports, which is focused on building progressive approaches to sports, media, and entertainment today formally announced a multi-year partnership with CapTech Ventures, Inc. (CapTech), an award-winning technology consulting firm, in support of TGL, a primetime, tech-forward golf league and the first project of TMRW Sports. CapTech is building a custom solution to aggregate all league competition data and game play technologies, including a golf simulator, launch monitors, motion capture, biometric data, and fan-driven experiences. CapTech will also organize data for real-time analysis and decision making by the golfers, including a custom-built app that they will use during the competition. Additionally,…
In the final round of the 2023 Wells Fargo Championship, Wyndham Clark turned in a 3-under 68, finishing at 19-under for the tournament, four clear of the field for the first win of his PGA TOUR career. This season’s Wells Fargo Championship heads back to Quail Hollow Club after a one-year detour to TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm, as the usual Charlotte host club was preparing for the Presidents Cup last season. Max Homa is looking to become the first player to defend his Wells Fargo Championship title after a two-shot victory in 2022. He also won the tournament in 2019 and will be full of…
Talented golfers with disabilities from across the world will come together at Woburn (10 – 12 May) for the inaugural G4D Open. The championship, held in partnership with The R&A and the DP World Tour and supported by EDGA (formerly the European Disabled Golf Association), will be one of the most inclusive ever staged, featuring nine sports classes across multiple impairment groups. A field of 80 male and female players will assemble to compete over the Duchess Course at Woburn, representing 19 countries including the USA, Australia, Canada, Slovenia, Denmark and Turkey. Fourteen of the top 20 players from the…
The winners of last weekend’s PGA Tour and PGA Tour Champions tournaments both used N.S.PRO MODUS³ shafts in their winning clubs. The 27-year-old former Illinois star (with N.S.PRO MODUS³ Hybrid in his utility iron) paired with his friend from Alabama to win the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, where the two-man team shot a tournament record total 30-under par in fourball and alternate shot formats. It was the first PGA Tour win for both players. They shot 64-66-63-65—258 at TPC Louisiana in Avondale and earned $1.24 million each. Meanwhile, the 51-year-old native Australian and former John Deere Classic champion won his first event on…
Premium outdoor apparel brand Abacus Sportwear has got the bases covered when it comes to kitting out golfers for playing in all conditions, with its premium range of performance-driven outerwear designed to protect against rain, wind and cold, while also keeping the wearer cool and comfortable when the sun comes out. And while Abacus knows that it is important to keep your top-half protected against the elements, and has a variety of jackets, wind vests, gilets and midlayers to do just that, it also understands that keeping the bottom half dry, while still offering complete freedom of movement, is just…
Golf Genius, the leading provider of cloud-based golf software solutions, has announced a new partnership with Wales Golf, providing the digital tools to elevate their championship schedule across the season. The partnership will see the two organisations work together to deliver engaging, digitally enhanced golf events to a variety of high-calibre tournaments throughout the year. Wales Golf becomes the third national golf association within the UK – joining England Golf and Golf Ireland – to adopt Golf Genius’ market-leading Tournament Management software and to also benefit from the company’s significant digital expertise, support and development resource. Craig Higgs, Managing Director…
Troon® Executive Vice President Mark Chapleski will retire at the end of July, following 24 years with the golf and club management leader. Chapleski has led the Troon International division since 2017, growing the company’s international portfolio to 40-plus facilities in 20 countries. “In leading our international efforts, Mark has certainly left his fingerprints across the globe, growing the sport and the locations where golf can be enjoyed,” said Bruce Glasco, Troon’s Chief Operating Officer. “Mark’s passion for the game is surpassed only by his compassion for people and those providing first-class service to our many members and guests. While…