The last two Olympic Gold Medalists, Justin Rose (2016 Rio) and Xander Schauffele (2020 Tokyo) announced their commitment to TGL, joining Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Justin Thomas, Jon Rahm, Adam Scott, Collin Morikawa, Matt Fitzpatrick, Max Homa, and Billy Horschel. TGL is a new primetime golf league in partnership with the PGA TOUR that will begin play in 2024 and has announced 11 of the 18 players, who will fill out the rosters of the six teams. This announcement was made by TMRW Sports co-founders Woods, McIlroy, and founder and CEO Mike McCarley. “As the two past Olympic Gold Medalists, it was fitting to announce Justin’s and Xander’s commitment to play in TGL as they tee up…
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.
PowaKaddy, the world’s leading electric golf trolley manufacturer, is proud to announce the launch of the RX Remote Range, that includes the world’s first touchscreen remote controlled GPS trolley. The RX1 and the RX1 GPS feature a range of premium technologies, evolving PowaKaddy’s 2023 offering to new levels of design and innovation, and allowing golfers to take charge of their PowaKaddy trolley with more ease than ever before. The RX1 and RX1 GPS boast a slimline remote-control handset that has a powerful 50 metre range, giving golfers complete wireless control of their electric trolley from the palm of their hand.…
Foremost Golf has announced a new leadership structure in key areas of the business to better develop its array of industry-leading support services. Under the revised structure, the Supplier Partnerships, Membership Services, Retail Marketing, and IT departments will each be led by an experienced Foremost team member, promoted to the Head of Department role. With a combined 38 years of service to the group, the newly appointed heads of department – and the wider Foremost team – deliver upon the group’s promise of providing outstanding support and service to its membership of more than 950 golf professionals in the UK. Managing…
The global Sports Technology Awards has shortlisted OCEANTEE in the highly contested Start-Up category. Recognized as the leading, international mark of excellence, The Sports Technology Awards celebrates tech-led innovation in sports and this year’s awards shortlist includes 37 sports across five continents. “To see our name amongst this stellar line up of brands all of whom are pioneering innovation in their respective sports is almost unbelievable,” comments Ed Sandison Founder of OCEANTEE. “When you are focussed on delivering what is often ground-breaking work, you can lose sight of the impact your business is having on the sector you work in. …
Second Chance Ltd are delighted to be the exclusive distributor in the EMEA for Samsung’s new golf watch, the Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Golf Edition. By partnering with Second Chance, the technology giant signals its intent to give golfers the ultimate smartwatch experience on and off the course. Dan Brizell, Samsung Head of Sales for UK & Ireland said: “We’re looking forward to partnering with Second Chance again to help launch this exciting new part of our hugely successful Watch5 family of products. Their wealth of knowledge, experience, relationships, and insight in the golf market is second to none and I…
ECCO® GOLF ambassador, Lydia Ko, delivered a trademark weekend performance in Saudi Arabia, as she secured her second Saudi Ladies International title at the Royal Greens Golf and Country Club. Ko, who was returning to tournament golf for the first time this season, continued the form that saw her return to World Number 1 at the end of 2022, carding four rounds in the 60s that included an opening round 64. Wearing her own signature edition ECCO BIOM® G5, Ko once again showed why she is the world’s best player as she calmly produced a final round four-under-par 68 to triumph by one shot.…
Situated on Europe’s most westerly point, Cascais presents seven memorable and unique golf experiences, exceptional gastronomy, and a calm way of life. Showcasing its natural beauty of the Sintra Mountains and the panoramic Atlantic Ocean, Cascais poses a calming yet eccentric environment with a dedication to exceptional customer service and experiences. Cascais is unlike any other golfing destination in Europe, so we welcome you to play Bernardo Correa de Barros, President Visit Cascais says: “Cascais is the BEST PLACE TO LIVE FOR A DAY OR A LIFETIME, and as President of Visit Cascais, it is my goal to make Cascais the GO TO…
BallenIsles Country Club in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. unveiled its newly renovated East Course at a grand opening ceremony held on Monday, January 30, 2023. Led by Nicklaus Design, the 9-month, multi-million-dollar renovation project has modernized the club’s famed East Course as well as its Practice Grounds. Renovation work began on the East Course in April 2022 and focused on updating the course’s design, including bunkering, greens complexes and strategy, a complete re-grassing of the course and improvements to playing options for members and tournament players alike. The newly reimaged Practice Grounds incorporates an all-new 65-bay two-sided 12-acre Long Game area,…
The DP World Tour today announces an extension to its long-standing agreement with Club Car, which will see the world’s largest manufacturer of small-wheel, zero-emission electric vehicles retain its Official Supplier status. The new agreement will extend the current relationship, which began in 1999, through to the end of the 2023 season. Club Car’s vehicles are crucial to the staging of DP World Tour events around the globe, assisting numerous aspects of tournament logistics from rules to television production. As well as supplying golf cars to the DP World Tour, Club Car has also been an Official Supplier at every…