This new ranking affirms its status as Africa and the Indian Ocean’s most exceptional golf experience La Réserve Golf Links, the flagship course of Heritage Resorts & Golf in Mauritius, has ranked 28th in Golfweek’s Best Top 100 International Courses (outside the US) for 2026. Recognising the finest golf courses beyond the United States, these prestigious rankings place the Mauritian course ahead of renowned venues in traditional golfing heartlands, firmly cementing its status as the premier golf destination across Africa as well as the Indian Ocean, and a true must-play for discerning golfers worldwide. As the first and only contemporary links course in the region, La Réserve…
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.
PROTOCONCEPT GOLF has teamed up with the luxury golf bag brand Vessel to develop both an innovative tour stand bag and a distinguished tour staff bag. PROTOCONCEPT GOLF, a distinguished Japanese golf club manufacturer, has officially announced its latest collaboration: the Vessel x PROTOCONCEPT 2026 Golf Bag Collection. As PROTOCONCEPT continues to expand its presence across major golf tours globally, the brand has gained recognition as a tour-focused company. The two collaborative golf bags exemplify and reinforce the company’s distinct identity. Marcy Kamoda, CEO of PROTOCONCEPT GOLF, said, “We are excited about the new Vessel x PROTOCONCEPT Golf Bag Collection, which combines our…
European golf legend Colin Montgomerie to headline new event in Sicily Verdura Resort will host the inaugural Sir Rocco Forte Captain’s Trophy from September 10-13, introducing an exclusive new event that brings together world-class golf, culture and conversation at one of Europe’s leading golf destinations. The event will be headlined by Colin Montgomerie, one of the most accomplished players in golfing history. The eight-time European Tour Order of Merit winner and Ryder Cup legend will deliver a special driving range exhibition, offering guests a closer look at the techniques and approach that shaped one of the game’s most illustrious careers. Set across the Sicilian…
Meticulous and careful upgrade by in-house agronomy team offers a more beautiful and consistent play The Ridge Course at The Els Club Desaru Coast has reopened today (April 1) following a comprehensive 12-month enhancement programme carried out entirely by the club’s agronomy team. The work on the Ridge Course, one of three nines at the Ernie Els Signature Design Ocean Course, reflects the venue’s commitment in delivering an exceptional golf experience while maintaining the integrity of its original design. The Els Club Desaru Coast is managed by Troon with the work supported Troon’s international division. Fairways have been carefully regrassed to deliver…
Steeped in history and tradition, the Masters Tournament is the first of the year’s four men’s major golf championships. The world’s best players will arrive in Georgia, USA, and venture down Magnolia Lane – the prestigious entrance drive to Augusta National Golf Club – to begin their quest for the winner’s Green Jacket. From Thursday 9 to Sunday 12 April, the 90th edition of this revered sporting event will be contested on the azalea-lined fairways and immaculate greens, once again supported by Rolex as Tournament Partner, a role it has fulfilled since 1999. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler is one…
The Digital Fairway: Mapping the Future of the Golf Industry The golf industry is currently standing at a technological crossroads. From AI-driven agronomy and cloud-based club management to the surge in off-course participation via high-tech simulators, the “traditional” game is being redefined by digital innovation. But as the pace of change accelerates, a critical question remains: Is the industry keeping up, or is it getting lost in the rough? To find the answer, Golf Business Technology has launched the Big Tech Survey, a comprehensive study designed to capture a snapshot of the industry’s digital health in 2026. This isn’t just…
Lightspeed’s Fraser Marriott Unveils Data-Driven Vision for Golf Operations at 2026 PGA Show ORLANDO, FL (April 1, 2026) — Speaking exclusively from the floor of the 2026 PGA Show in Orlando, Fraser Marriott, Head of Golf at Lightspeed Commerce (NYSE: LSPD), outlined a transformative roadmap for the golf industry, emphasizing operational efficiency and measurable growth through data-driven innovation. Marriott, who oversees Lightspeed’s golf go-to-market teams and product initiatives, shared insights into the brand’s record-breaking year. Under his leadership, the division has successfully doubled its EBITDA margin while achieving an unprecedented 125% team-wide attainment. These results underscore Lightspeed’s commitment to not…
Burhill Group Limited (BGL) has unveiled a new company purpose and values as part of a major conference bringing team members together from across the business to align behind its strategy for 2026 and beyond. The company’s inaugural BGL Conference marked a significant milestone for the organisation under CEO Simon Thompson, who joined the business in 2025. Senior leaders used the conference to outline BGL’s strategic direction while introducing a new balanced scorecard process to track against key objectives. The conference formed part of a wider BGL Awards Week, which also saw the company host two celebration evenings recognising outstanding…
Your Golf Travel, the world’s largest golf travel business, is raising the stakes again ahead of golf’s first Major of the season after reviving its Augusta promotion which last year triggered more than £1 million in free golf holiday credit for customers after Rory’s win at Augusta. The UK’s boldest golf travel brand is once again putting its golf customers first this month after launching its new innovative “Back-to-Back Payback” campaign. Under the terms of the enterprising promotion, golfers making a new qualifying booking between now and March 31, 2026, will receive the value of their trip back as a…
European Tour Destinations has reinforced its status as one of the world’s leading golf venue networks at this year’s IAGTO Asia Golf Tourism Convention, held in Pattaya, Thailand. Widely regarded as the most important golf tourism sales event in the Asia Pacific calendar, the convention brought together more than 180 tour operators and venue representatives to forge partnerships and explore commercial opportunities in one of the industry’s fastest-growing markets. European Tour Destinations venues engaged with leading operators throughout the event, generating significant interest in the network’s portfolio of world-class venues. The conversations underlined the broader buoyancy of the sector, with…