Amanda Dorans recognised in Leadership category for outstanding contribution to sustainability and equality. Dundonald Links assistant superintendent Amanda Dorans’ influence as one of UK golf’s most respected voices has received key recognition after she was named as a finalist in the Leadership category at the Women in Golf Awards 2025. A respected leader and advocate for sustainability and inclusion, Dorans has built a distinguished career defined by technical expertise and a people-first approach to leadership. She began her career at Dundonald Links in 2003, staying for 18 years before enjoying sustainability roles at The Gleneagles Hotel and Loch Lomond Golf Club.…
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.
Viya has strengthened its long standing relationship with European Tour Destinations with the addition of Yas Links Abu Dhabi and Saadiyat Beach Golf Club to the network. The partnership already included three of Viya and Dubai’s most recognised golf venues Emirates Golf Club, Dubai Creek Resort and Jumeirah Golf Estates and now extends across the United Arab Emirates through Viya’s two championship venues in Abu Dhabi. Host to the DP World Tour’s Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, Yas Links Abu Dhabi is a World Top 100 course and the home of links golf in the Middle East. It combines world-class design,…
Precision irrigation software helps superintendents reduce time and cost Toro is proud to announce the availability of Spatial Adjust, a first-of-its-kind software tool that provides streamlined, precision irrigation control for golf courses. Now available for order, this innovative irrigation software was developed through an exclusive partnership with TerraRad and integrates exclusively with the Toro Lynx® Central Control platform. Spatial Adjust is a game-changer for golf course irrigation, eliminating the need for manual labor in moisture monitoring and sprinkler adjustments. The software uses turfRad smart sensors, which are installed on Toro equipment to map soil moisture levels in real time as…
The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush generated more than £280 million in economic benefit for Northern Ireland according to independent research commissioned by The R&A and Tourism Northern Ireland. Staging The 153rd Open provided a total economic impact of £89.2 million to Northern Ireland, which has been calculated by an economic impact study conducted by the Sports Industry Research Centre at Sheffield Hallam University. Of this, £43.7 million was specifically within Causeway Coast and Glens. Furthermore, global exposure of the Championship — through linear television, digital platforms and online media – produced £191 million in destination marketing benefit based on research…
The end of the PGA Tour season is here, and all eyes are on St. Simons Island for the RSM Classic, hosted by Davis Love III. This seventh and final FedEx Fall event brings a 156-player field to Sea Island Resort, where careers and exemptions hang in the balance. Stakes Higher Than Ever With full exempt status on the line, making the cut for weekend play on the Seaside Course is essential. Starting in 2026, only the top 100 players in the FedEx Cup standings will be fully exempt. Those finishing 101st–125th will earn conditional status, leaving their schedules uncertain in…
FedExCup Champion and World Number Four Tommy Fleetwood has committed to the 2026 Hero Dubai Desert Classic, adding further star power to the prestigious event set to take place at Emirates Golf Club from 22-25 January 2026. The Dubai resident will join his European Ryder Cup teammates – defending champion Tyrrell Hatton and reigning Masters Champion Rory McIlroy – as an elite field gathers for the first Rolex Series event of the 2026 Race to Dubai. Fleetwood enjoyed a stellar 2025 season, claiming the FedExCup title in the US after a dramatic victory at the Tour Championship on the PGA…
Collaboration chosen as ‘Best Visual Storytelling Using Data & Insight’ for coverage of The Open The innovative broadcast partnership between PLATFORM Golf and Sky Sports Golf has been recognised on one of sport media’s biggest stages, with coverage of The 153rd Open Championship named ‘Best Visual Story Telling Using Data & Insight’ at the 2025 Broadcast Sport Awards. The winning entry saw Sky Sports Golf integrate a custom version of PLATFORM Golf’s TrueSlope™ technology into the Open Zone, transforming shot analysis of key moments with unprecedented realism. By replicating genuine slopes, lies and putting contours from Royal Portrush and combining them with advanced…
Six months on from welcoming her son Levi, Alison Lee has made just a handful of competitive starts – but the time away has only sharpened her determination. Motherhood may have offered a new perspective, yet the drive that has defined her career remains unwavering. Now back competing on the world stage and chasing her ambitions with renewed purpose, the 30-year-old has returned with a deeper well of resilience and focus. Reflecting on the journey so far, Lee spoke openly about the realities of welcoming her first child while continuing to pursue the dream of both motherhood and elite performance,…
IX.Golf, a premium flexible membership platform, has officially launchedwith a mission to support elite golf clubs and attract golfers who valuequality, exclusivity, and modern flexibility.Designed for clubs with a strong heritage and premium reputation, IX.Golfintroduces a points-based membership category that protects prestigewhile engaging the next generation of committed golfers.The model is tailored to time-poor professionals, families, and thoseseeking high-quality playing opportunities without committing to a fullannual subscription. The focus is firmly on quality over quantity – ensuringclubs retain control of pricing, brand position, and tee-sheet access at alltimes.A commission-only commercial structure removes financial risk for clubs,while the platform’s design increases…
New 18-hole championship course to open on Dalaman Coast next summer, heralding new era for Turkish golf The Hilton Dalaman Sarıgerme Resort & Spa has partnered with global golf, tourism and lifestyle PR and marketing experts Azalea at the birth of a new international golf destination on Turkey’s breathtaking Dalaman Coast. The exclusive luxury resort will work closely with Azalea, leveraging the company’s extensive expertise in the golf, leisure and travel sectors to promote the new golf club and its 18-hole championship course to key international audiences. Located just a 20-minute drive from Dalaman International Airport and managed by Hilton Dalaman Sarıgerme Resort & Spa, the…