Renowned golf course photographer Jacob Sjöman showcases the contrasting character of the courses at the Mauritian Top 25 World Golf Resort, as La Réserve Golf Links earns its place among the Top 30 international courses outside the US Spectacular new images from world-renowned golf course photographer Jacob Sjöman have been released by Heritage Resorts & Golf, Mauritius, capturing the striking landscapes and contrasting character of its two championship courses, La Réserve Golf Links and Le Château Golf Course. The curated selection features images showcasing the dramatic coastal setting of La Réserve Golf Links, recently ranked 28th in Golfweek’s Best Top 100 International Courses (outside the United States) for…
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.
Europe’s golf industry is taking a new step toward sustainability — by giving discarded fishing nets a second life on the fairway. Golf clubs are increasingly exploring ways to reduce environmental impact, including the use of recycled materials in course infrastructure. One emerging solution is the repurposing of discarded fishing nets into high quality netting for driving ranges and training facilities, offering a circular alternative to products traditionally made from virgin plastic. Significantly Lower Greenhouse Gas Emissions The Norwegian recycling company Nofir collects end-of-life fishing gear from fisheries and the aquaculture industry and transforms the material into durable netting designed…
Fore Group and ProAgenda have announced a new partnership, bringing a purpose-built coaching and booking operations platform to both green grass and indoor golf facilities across the UK and Europe. As coaching programs expand and simulator usage increases, many facilities are feeling the operational strain behind the scenes. Lesson packages are difficult to track, coach calendars don’t always align with bay or simulator availability, and revenue reporting can become fragmented across systems. What should be a seamless booking journey often turns into manual coordination and unnecessary admin. ProAgenda has been developed specifically to address these challenges. Designed for golf coaches,…
In the run up to Earth Day, Frilford Heath Golf Club has hosted a Water & Sustainability Summit, bringing together leaders from across the UK golf industry to help the club plan a water strategy for a dramatically changing climate. Water usage and conservation have become critical issues for golf clubs across the UK; with recent government and Water UK estimates suggesting that £60 billion is required nationwide for reservoir investment to prevent significant water shortages by 2035. The water summit at FHGC served as a landmark occasion to examine how the 450-acre estate near Oxford, which is GEO-certified, can lead the…
Younger customers, experiential living and value over cost were among the real estate insights on the agenda at the Fine & Country Annual Conference, where European Tour Destinations exhibited to property professionals from around the world. The event, held at The Belfry, celebrated excellence, shared insights and marked a milestone 25th anniversary for the global network of luxury real estate agents. European Tour Destinations real estate consultant Sandra Ruttle was present to promote the wide range of residences at network venues, along with representatives from INFINITUM Resort in Spain and Palmares Ocean Living & Golf in Portugal – two of…
ParOne has partnered with top 100 golf teaching professionals to contribute to the company’s soon-to-be-released AVA Golf intelligence platform that transforms how golfers analyze and improve their games through data and personalized videos. Many within the instructor network are actively filming content for AVA Golf. At launch, golfers will benefit from the expertise of five high-profile instructors with others to follow. They are: The first of its kind, AVA Golf gives golfers a complete picture of their performances by aggregating data from simulators, launch monitors and on-course play, and translating it into personalized video prescriptions that evolve as their games…
Golf has always been a game of moments. A pure tee shot in the morning light. A long putt that drops on the final hole. A conversation between friends walking down the fairway. These are the moments golfers remember. But behind every great golf experience is a Pro Shop working hard to keep everything moving. And in most golf courses, that Pro Shop is under constant pressure. The phone rings all day. Staff are handling bookings, cancellations, price enquiries, member questions, society bookings, event calls, and last-minute changes. At the same time, they are trying to serve the golfers standing…
With just over four weeks to go, the final preparations are underway for the return of the Golf Business Technology Conference (GBTC) 2026. Taking place from May 5–7 at the iconic Merchant Hotel, this year’s event is set to be the most influential gathering of golf industry innovators and operators in the B2B calendar. As the industry stands on the precipice of a technological revolution, GBTC 2026 provides the definitive platform for exploring AI-driven management, sustainable agronomy, and the future of “golf entertainment.” Agenda Highlights & Key Panel Topics The 2026 agenda is packed with high-impact sessions designed to provide actionable ROI for club owners…
Cumberwell Park is the latest golf club to take delivery of an all‑terrain Paragolfer, strengthening its position as a forward‑thinking, inclusive golf destination. The introduction of the Paragolfer, which has been spearheaded by Golf Trust beneficiary Jason Matthews, reflects growing demand for adaptive equipment and aligns with wider sector priorities around participation, community engagement, and inclusive facility development. Jason Matthews who lives with limb girdle muscular dystrophy, a progressive muscle‑wasting condition, played social golf for many years, but as his condition worsened and he began to fall. Eventually Jason had to give up the game more than a decade ago.…
AM GOLF will continue as the official event management and scoring platform of the Vegas Baby Spring Shootout, March 29 to April 1, as part of the “world’s largest Pro-Am.” The Vegas Baby Spring Shootout is a secondary event from its companion fall event that hosts up to 600 golfers over three rounds across award-winning golf courses in metro Las Vegas. The Spring event held over the popular March Madness season, will be contested at the Paiute Golf Resort (three layouts designed by Pete Dye), Spanish Trail (Robert Trent Jones, Jr.) and Reflection Bay (Nicklaus Design Team) AM GOLF technology…