Golf Industry Retailers Gain Access to Leading B2B eCommerce Platform Elastic Suite, a global leader in B2B ecommerce technology and subsidiary of Emerald Holding, Inc. (NYSE:EEX), today announced a major partnership agreement with the Association of Golf Merchandisers (AGM). The agreement provides AGM member retailers with access to Elastic’s wealth of experience in digital merchandising, large network of major global brand partners and the company’s expertise for helping retailers benefit from a more strategic and streamlined wholesale purchasing process. The new partnership names Elastic Suite as the Presenting Diamond Level Sponsor of AGM’s Certified Retail Management Program, one of the…
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.
Golf Zondeka Co., Ltd. , a global golf rangefinder company, announced on the 10th that it will launch the ultra-compact high-end laser rangefinder “GOLFBUDDY aim QUANTUM,” which will revolutionize the golf rangefinder market. Opened crowdfunding on Makuake. The next funding will proceed from August 10th (Wednesday) to the end of September, and the products will be delivered sequentially from the beginning of October. A 25% discount will be offered to super early bird return participants limited to the first 300 units, and a 20% discount will be offered to early bird return participants limited to the first 500 units. In…
Innovative content-delivery solution among the nation’s fastest-growing privately held companies Inc. Magazine today revealed that Edison Interactive (EI) is ranked 1105 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, a prestigious compilation of the fastest-growing private companies. EI’s growth of 588 percent from 2018 to 2021 earned the company a spot on the list for the second consecutive year. “We are thrilled to be announced to the Inc. 5000 list for the second straight year. It’s an honor to be recognized alongside other innovative and disruptive companies that are changing the game in their space. The strong adoption of our Content Management…
Toptracer was initially founded as a technology designed to track the flight of a golf ball using a new kind of camera with specialist sensors that could detect the ball as it flew through the air. Toptracer’s founder, Daniel Forsgren, initially named the company Protracer, and became a household name as the world’s biggest golf broadcasters began adopting the technology for their TV coverage. In 2012, Protracer launched its first range technology prototype, and as they say; the rest is history. The system itself uses the exact same technology as consumers see on TV, and could be installed at driving…
The iGoSports team are former professional athletes helping to make newer technologies and advanced sports equipment accessible to golfers worldwide. Innovation in golf is forever evolving, iGoSports helps golfers find and embrace new products that help them perform better or enjoy their round more. Technology in golf has become so advanced in only a few decades; from smart watches that track your health to specially designed clothing that helps you recover faster, to world-class PGA level coaching at the touch of your fingertips. iGo know that no matter what stage of your golf career you’re at, whether you are a…
Keen paddle surfer Rodrigo Ulrich is on the crest of a wave after being named as the director of golf at Terras da Comporta and handed the task of delivering Europe’s most exciting new golf course project. Ulrich took up his new role in Portugal this spring and is relishing the responsibility of putting the finishing touches to the David McLay-Kidd-designed Dunas Golf Course at Terras da Comporta ahead of its eagerly anticipated opening next summer. Situated on the coast one hour south of Lisbon in a secluded setting on the edge of the Sado Estuary Nature Reserve, The Dunas…
FootJoy highlights significant brand momentum in H1 as the latest Golf Datatech figures report market share gains across footwear and apparel categories in the UK. FJ’s leading and diverse range provides the foundations for its UK’s growth as the brand solidifies its market-leading position with a 48 per cent* share of the market (closest competitor 13 per cent*) and moves up 4pts versus 2021. Highlighting the brand’s dimension, FJ occupies six of the top 10 best-selling footwear models, including all top five positions. The game-changing, performance spikeless Pro|SL continues its dominance as the best-selling model and is supported by the…
Toro veteran honored for years of contribution to golf industry John Lawrence, Director of Strategic Golf, was recently named the recipient of the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA) Donald Ross Award. This award is given annually to an individual who has made a significant contribution to the game of golf and the profession of golf course architecture. Lawrence began his career at Toro Distributor E. J. Smith and Sons Company, serving both North and South Carolina. When the distributor reinvented itself as Smith Turf and Irrigation, Lawrence took the opportunity to increase his focus and knowledge of professional…
TurfCloud is rolling out at major golf courses this year Husqvarna and GreenSight Inc. have entered into a strategic partnership to combine their unique technologies and create a comprehensive solution that empowers turf managers to heighten the quality of turf care, use less natural resources, and greatly reduce costs in their overall management practices. The solution, TurfCloud combined with Husqvarna Automower?, will initially serve large scale outdoor facilities such as golf courses and sports turf facilities. Numerous trials have yielded impressive results that have created new efficiencies and reduced labor needs. Husqvarna, a global leader in outdoor equipment design and…
DuckPond Technologies, Inc. (DuckPond/DPT), a startup tech firm with a primary focus on developing enterprise software and Hip-Hop infused sports gaming apps, is announcing the opening of its Series Seed-1 Preferred Stock capital raise of $1.5 million on a $50 Million post-money valuation. This follows an initial convertible debt round of $1 million. The Series Seed-1 Preferred Stock capital raise is being led by Mr. James Moore of Prairieville, LA, with an initial investment of $250,000. An exceptional businessman, savvy investor, and advisor, Mr. Moore brings a timely capital injection and wise counsel to DPT. “DuckPond Technologies is a rare…