All-electric greens roller redefines productivity for golf course maintenance Toro is excited to introduce the GreensPro® e1700 greens roller at the 2026 GCSAA Conference and Trade Show in Orlando, Florida. This heavy-duty, all-electric greens roller is engineered to deliver exceptionally smooth, consistent golf greens while boosting operator efficiency and productivity. Powered by Toro’s advanced HyperCell® Lithium-ion battery technology, the GreensPro e1700 delivers reliable power and performance. The GreensPro e1700 is designed for maximum coverage and consistency. An impressive 69-inch (175 cm) rolling width allows teams to cover significantly more surface area in a single pass. Operator comfort and control are…
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.
Prestigious Buckinghamshire venue builds on successful visitor campaign with new LinkedIn and account-based marketing approach for 2026 Stoke Park has expanded its partnership with golf digital marketing specialists Albatross Digital for 2026, following a successful first year working together on the club’s visitor green fee campaigns. The 2025 partnership focused on a performance-based approach, allowing Stoke Park to track return on investment from their paid social campaigns and attribute bookings directly to marketing activity. This data-driven model gave the club clear visibility on campaign effectiveness and enabled continuous optimisation throughout the year. Building on this foundation, the 2026 partnership will…
The Ladies European Tour (LET) has today announced The R&A Sustainable Agronomy Service has been appointed as the Official Agronomist of the Tour. It will advise the LET on sustainable golf course maintenance operations and environmentally responsible agronomy practices for 20 venues and three events in 2026. Working collaboratively with the golf courses and the LET, The R&A Sustainable Agronomy Service will provide expertise for the effective management of courses and use of best practice in sustainability to provide high performance playing surfaces in an environmentally responsible way. This will allow courses to reach their optimal course conditioning for world-class…
FAIRWAYiQ the premium provider of GPS-based golf course automation platforms across North America, today announced a limited-time contract buyout program for courses ready to eliminate GPS drift from their legacy cart geofencing operations. The announcement follows validation of precision GPS technology at last week’s PGAMerchandise Show in Orlando, where a major OEM manufacturer introduced precisionpositioning capability – confirming the technology shift FAIRWAYiQ pioneered as the firstcompany to launch precision GPS for golf carts in Q3 2025. FAIRWAYiQ’s precision GPS technology delivers centimeter-level positioning accuracy versusthe 5-15 meter drift that undermines geofencing reliability across legacy golf cart trackingsystems. “The PGA Show…
The Blade Trio from BIG MAX sets a new benchmark for compact, durable stability in push carts. At just 71 x 59 x 21 cm (HxWxD) the Blade Trio is the most compact push cart BIG MAX has ever produced and is packed with features that make it the perfect addition to any walking golfer’s game. Combining Flat-Fold technology with the brand’s most simple folding mechanism, the Trio unfolds in seconds. The mechanism has such an intuitive fold, it’s actually fun to fold down, when it’s packed away the Blade Trio is unrivalled for storage, transporting and getting ready for…
The Buckinghamshire reaffirmed its commitment to women’s golf by hosting the official launch of the 2026 Ladies European Tour season, celebrating a long-standing partnership. Headquarters of the LET since 2008, The Buckinghamshire provided the perfect location and host venue for around 80 partners and stakeholders from across the women’s game to kick off the new campaign, many of whom had arrived from Heathrow airport, just 10 miles away, or made the short journey from central London. Sanjay Arora, President of The Buckinghamshire and CEO of the Arora Group, said: “We are incredibly proud of our relationship with the Ladies European Tour. This is built…
Synthetic bunker edge pioneers EcoBunker have appointed Charlie Taylor to the position of Technical Sales Manager in a move that is set to strengthen the relationship between the brand and its customers. Taylor began his career at Gillingham Golf Club where he qualified as a greenkeeper. After 3 years at Gillingham, he moved into generalist grounds care before starting his own grounds maintenance business. Having undertaken a number of projects in collaboration with EcoBunker, when the opportunity to join the business arose, Taylor could not turn down the opportunity. “It was obviously a tough decision to close my business, but…
Course conditioning at acclaimed Ayrshire venue recognised by both players and staff as best on Ladies’ European Tour Dundonald Links’ status as a firm favourite among the world’s best golfers has been further enhanced with award success at the Ladies’ European Tour (LET) 2026 season launch. The acclaimed Ayrshire venue – home to the ISPS HANDA Women’s Scottish Open – was presented with the coveted ‘Best Course Condition’ award in recognition for its exceptional course condition during last July’s event. Voted for by both players and staff of the LET, the award recognises the work and effort from the dedicated greenkeeping team at…
Iconic Algarve resort to undergo six-month upgrade to further elevate golf experience Monte Rei Golf & Country Club is set to undergo a defined six-month course and facility improvement programme from this spring designed to safeguard its legacy and elevate the experience at one of Portugal’s most highly regarded golf destinations. Details – Hospitality, Sports, Leisure, the asset management company of Arrow Global in Portugal and Monte Rei’s new management company, has unveiled a period of fresh investment for the iconic European course to protect and preserve the Algarve resort’s renowned reputation for quality, sustainability and resilience for the long-term future.…
Le Château Golf Course at Heritage Golf Club, Mauritius, has been awarded GEO Certification by the GEO Foundation for Sustainable Golf – the world’s most respected and credible recognition for environmental and social responsibility in golf. This achievement highlights Heritage Golf Club’s unwavering commitment to preserving and enhancing Mauritius’ unique biodiversity, transforming the game of golf into an immersive experience rooted in nature. Located within the Bel Ombre territory in the southwest of the island, which is part of UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere Programme, Le Château Golf Course actively contributes to the conservation of this unique environment, playing a vital role in safeguarding…