The National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA) Canada is pleased to announce a new partnership with Golfmanager, welcoming the company to the Golfmax Purchasing Program as its Official Golf Management Software Partner. As golf facilities continue to modernize their operations, NGCOA Canada recognized a growing demand from members for a best-in-class golf management platform that could deliver greater innovation without sacrificing the industry-best payment processing rates available through the association’s Moneris program. “We’re excited to welcome Golfmanager to the Golfmax Purchasing Program and introduce our members to a platform that has achieved tremendous success in golf markets around the world.…
Author: Jane Turner
Jane Turner
Jane Turner is the Editor of Golf Business Technology and has worked in the Education and Consulting sector for over two decades.
Frilford Heath Golf Club, Oxfordshire’s 54-hole championship golf estate, welcomed some of the world’s top amateur golfers last week as it played host to The R&A Women’s and Men’s Senior Amateur Championships. Played across the Club’s acclaimed Red and Blue Courses, the championships showcased Frilford Heath’s classic heathland golf experience – and was widely praised by competitors, including both winners who had travelled from the United States. Men’s Senior Amateur Champion Bryan Hoops, who shot 10-under-par for four rounds, including a blistering final round of six-under-par 66, said: “Frilford Heath has been a fantastic venue for these championships. The course…
AVA Golf™, the first platform designed to transform golf performance data into a personalized improvement plan, officially launched today with the debut of its new website and the onboarding of eligible members from its growing waitlist. The launch comes as golfers increasingly embrace technology to better understand their games. According to the National Golf Foundation, approximately 40% of regular golfers now use a golf app, giving players unprecedented access to performance data. Yet despite this explosion of information, many golfers still struggle to answer one simple question: What should I work on next? AVA Golf was built to answer that…
Blue Tees Golf has unveiled Rainmaker, its first launch monitor, a portable Doppler radar-based device designed to deliver performance data in a simple, user-friendly format for practice at home, on the range, or on the course. Rainmaker represents a strategic expansion of the Blue Tees ecosystem, taking the brand’s connected approach beyond on-course tools and into practice, training, and performance analysis. Designed to deliver data without the complexity, cost, or permanent setup associated with traditional launch monitors, Rainmaker gives golfers the freedom to practice effectively wherever they play. “Rainmaker is a natural next step for us,” said Brandon Francisco, Chief…
The endless quest for perfection continues at The Amundi Evian Championship as the world’s leading players compete for major glory from Thursday 9 to Sunday 12 July. Rolex Testimonees Lydia Ko and Jeeno Thitikul will be among those making an eagerly anticipated return to the picturesque Evian Resort Golf Club in France for the 32nd edition of the event. It promises to be another enthralling showcase for women’s golf, where the quality of the action on the course is matched by the magnificent surroundings of Lake Geneva. For Thitikul, it is another chance to win a coveted first major title…
The Zen Green Stage, purchased through the Women’s Golf Legacy Fund, will support player performance, women’s and junior golf, inclusive participation and future health-led initiatives in Wales. Celtic Manor Resort has acquired a ZEN Golf Green Stage through the Women’s Golf Legacy Fund, marking the start of what ZEN Golf believes could become a first-of-its-kind global partnership model for activating golf technology beyond conventional coaching. The Women’s Golf Legacy Fund was established to ensure the AIG Women’s Open in Wales delivers long-term benefits, helping address barriers faced by women and girls in golf through more inclusive, family-friendly and gender-equal facilities.…
New Coach Certification programme will combine major-winning performance principles with ZEN Golf’s Active Terrain Technology to help coaches create practice that feels—and performs—more like the real game. Much of the reaction to Ryan Fox’s Open Championship victory has focused on the ways in which the New Zealander differs from the conventional image of a modern high-performance athlete. ZEN Golf and leading performance coach Karl Morris believe the more important story is not what Fox looks like, but how he sees, decides and performs. Fox’s victory at Royal Birkdale provided a compelling demonstration of the principles Morris has developed during seven…
European Tour Destinations, the global network of world-class golf clubs and resorts, attended the event with representatives from five of its venues: Costa Navarino in Greece, Spanish resorts La Hacienda Links Golf Resort and 2031 Ryder Cup host venue Camiral, and the Algarve’s Palmares Ocean Living & Golf and Quinta do Lago. The annual event, which took place in Mexico’s Riviera Maya this year, is widely regarded as one of the most influential golf tourism trade events in the world, giving the destinations new commercial opportunities with key buyers and travel specialists. Ian Knox, Head of European Tour Destinations, said:…
Heritage Resorts & Golf, Mauritius, has launched an elite Golf & Wellness calendar, designed to provide an integrated lifestyle experience in the Indian Ocean. This new programme follows the recent recognition of La Réserve Golf Links as a World Top 30 Course*, further establishing the region’s only 45-hole resort as a premier destination for both golf and holistic well-being. The calendar integrates masterclasses from leading PGA professionals with bespoke holistic retreats led by international wellness experts. The golf programme aims at enhancing guest performance and consistency. Elite coaching professionals confirmed for 2026 include: ● Lewis Wallace: French-British PGA Professional and Heritage Resorts & Golf…
Private Palm Beach destination continues investment in course conditioning, aesthetics and club privacy Dutchman’s Pipe Club, the exclusive private golf club in Palm Beach designed by golf legend Jack Nicklaus, has announced a new series of course and infrastructure enhancements aimed at further elevating the member experience and preserving the club’s exceptional playing conditions. The planned improvements reflect Dutchman’s Pipe Club’s continued investment in the golf experience, building upon the club’s reputation for exceptional course conditions, premier instruction and understated hospitality. Among the enhancements scheduled for completion are the reconstruction of two revetted bunkers on Holes 9 and 15. Strategically…