New figures across Viya portfolio highlight continued growth in participation and demand ahead of season-ending events in Abu Dhabi and Dubai Preparations are underway in the UAE for the season-ending DP World Tour Play-Offs, withnew figures from across the Viya portfolio highlightingthe continued growth and strength of golf across the destination. Tournament build and preparations have begun ahead of two of the biggest events on the international golf calendar, with the Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship set to take place at Yas Links Abu Dhabi from 5–8 November, followed by the DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates from 12–15…
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.
Ball collection and bunker raking are essential jobs on any golf facility, but both are repetitive and time-consuming. Wayrobo’s WayPick and WayRake 9 are designed to take care of these daily tasks, giving teams more time for other work around the course. WayPick Robotic Golf Ball Picker WayPick offers two options for different driving range requirements. WayPick 2 is more compact and agile, making it suitable for ranges that require greater flexibility and manoeuvrability. WayPick 6 is designed for larger, more open and relatively flat driving ranges, with six picking units for wider collection. Both models are built around the…
Golf Ireland are delighted to announce the launch of the 2027 Club Volunteer Awards, returning for their fifth year with five categories to celebrate the vital role of volunteers in golf clubs across the island of Ireland. The awards shine a spotlight on the passion, dedication, and generosity of individuals who volunteer their time to help their clubs and communities. This year’s categories are the Women in Golf Award, Disability & Inclusion Award, Sustainability Award, Junior Development Award, and the Excellence in Volunteering Award. Nominations are open and can be submitted online by clubs or individuals, and multiple nominations are…
The countdown to nominate the most outstanding women in golf is on, as nominations for the Women in Golf Awards 2026 close at midnight this Sunday – 18th October. Nominations are open for any woman doing incredible work in the industry, or a person or organisation working for the benefit of women in the following categories: With just days to go, Nicole Wheatley, founder of the awards said, “Now is not the time to be shy! We want the very best initiatives, people and brands represented at the awards, but that won’t happen if they are not nominated. Please don’t…
Viya has welcomed Anna Darnell as Emirates Golf Club’s new General Manager, marking an exciting new chapter for one of the world’s most iconic golf and lifestyle destinations. Bringing more than 20 years of leadership experience across championship golf venues and luxury hospitality, Darnell joins Viya with a proven track record of delivering exceptional member and guest experiences, building high-performing teams and driving operational excellence. Working alongside the wider Viya leadership team, Darnell will oversee all aspects of Emirates Golf Club’s operations, helping shape the club’s next phase of growth while continuing to enhance the world-class experience enjoyed by members,…
2 Gunny’s Golf announced today plans to exhibit at the 2027 PGA Show, January 26 – 29, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. 2 Gunny’s Golf, llc will be participating in the New Innovator’s Section. Featuring the exclusive launch of the Pitch-n-Putt Pro. We will be offering exhibit/buyer engagement plans. Todd Blue, GySgt, USMC ret. says, – 2 Gunny’s Golf is honored and excited to be featured in the New Innovators section at the 2027 PGA Show in Orlando. We look forward to introducing the Pitch-n-Putt Pro to the golf world and showcasing how this innovative accessory…
Recognition comes less than six months after the restaurant’s relaunch, celebrating its Nikkei cuisine and the team behind the renewed concept. Nami by Bernardus has been awarded a Michelin star at the MICHELIN Guide Netherlands 2026 ceremony, held on 5 October at MECC Maastricht. The award comes less than six months after its transformation from Noble Kitchen, building on the restaurant’s previous Michelin recognition and marking a new chapter as Nami by Bernardus. Set within the Bernardus estate in Cromvoirt, near the historic city of ’s-Hertogenbosch, Nami brings together Japanese precision and South American vibrancy through its Nikkei cuisine. Led…
The JOLF Nurture Project, a programme designed to develop confidence, wellbeing and belonging through golf has reached the incredible milestone of engaging with 2300 children since its inception in January 2026. Funded by the Kate & Justin Rose Foundation, the project has combined free sessions delivered in 44 schools across the Mid-Sussex region and 10 JOLF in the Park sessions over the school summer holiday. “To reach so many children has long been a goal of ours and I can’t thank the Kate & Justin Rose Foundation enough for making it possible,” commented Neil Plimmer, founder of JOLF. “We created…
Five-night, four-round premium women’s golf break includes a guaranteed round on the legendary Old Course The Experience Golf, the leading provider of luxury golf tours across Great Britain & Ireland, has launched The 1867 Club, an exclusive women’s golf experience combining world-class links golf, five-star hospitality and a highly curated stay in St Andrews, culminating in a guaranteed round on the legendary Old Course. New for 2027, The 1867 Club takes place from 12-17 June and is strictly limited to just 16 guests, creating an intimate and highly personalised experience for women seeking to play some of Scotland’s most iconic…
Sir Nick Faldo-designed course in Siem Reap prepares for November reopening with a focus on international tourism, operational excellence and the guest experience The acclaimed Sir Nick Faldo-designed championship golf course in Siem Reap, Cambodia, has appointed the global leader in golf and club-related leisure services, as a strategic advisor ahead of the resort’s planned reopening in early November. The partnership will see Angkor Golf Resort utilise Troon International, the international division of Troon, with the team providing strategic support across golf operations, agronomy, sales and marketing, finance, procurement, learning and development and international golf tourism. Opened in 2007, Angkor Golf…