TGL presented by SoFi, the primetime, team golf league in partnership with the PGA TOUR, today announced the first round of enhancements to create more entertainment and drama for fans, and reinforce TGL’s unique competition in advance of Season 2. The second season of TGL tees off on Sunday, Dec. 28 at 3 p.m. ET, marking the league’s broadcast network debut on ABC in a rematch of Season 1’s thrilling Finals between New York Golf Club and defending champion Atlanta Drive GC. Based on data, analytics and player feedback from Season 1, enhancements include: “After a successful inaugural season,…
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.
PGA Aroeira No.2 relaunches after four-month renovation programme The transformation of PGA Aroeira Lisboa into one of Portugal’s premier golf destinations has moved a step closer with the relaunch of its popular course, PGA Aroeira No.2, following a major renovation. A year after the 36-hole resort – the only PGA National in Portugal – completed a comprehensive overhaul of PGA Aroeira No.1, its younger sibling has undergone a similar makeover, with Donald Steel’s classic design reopening last month. PGA Aroeira No.2 has reopened following a major four-month refurbishment programme and is the latest upgrade to be unveiled by the resort, with further investment set…
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 and is unrivalled for straightforward practicality when storing, transporting and getting ready for the course. Whether keeping in a locker, sharing a car trunk with virtually any golf bag,…
Apprenticeships, local recruitment & inclusive growth at the heart of new workforce strategy BGL (Burhill Group Limited) is placing people at the centre of its growth plans, having fully invested its apprenticeship levy for several years into current and future employees across the organisation. From upskilling greenkeepers to building inclusive management programmes, the group’s comprehensive campaign is taking bold steps to drive diversity and offer opportunities to local communities. Janice Moore, BGL’s Learning and Development Manager, commented: “The apprenticeship levy continues to be a helpful resource for colleague development, with 38 completed apprenticeships to-date, and 31 colleagues currently part-way through their studies. The majority of these have been in greenkeeping and food and beverage, but it is exciting that we…
The Singapore Island Country Club (SICC), officially re-opened the full 18 holes of its The Island Course last week, unveiling an extensive re-development that features world-class design, eco-conscious technologies and tournament-ready infrastructure. The project was a commitment to the heritage of the Peter Robertson designed course that dates back nearly 100 years. But with one eye on history and one eye on the future, the team at SICC had to choose the right technologies to embed sustainability into the design and operation while preserving the original DNA of the course. “Sustainability has been at the heart of The Island Course…
Close House Golf Club is proud to announce it has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Members Club of the Year 2025 category at The Golf Course Awards. This recognition follows the club’s success as winners of Junior Golf Programme of the Year 2024, further underlining its commitment to members, innovation, and the next generation of golfers With more than 800 members, Close House has become a thriving hub for golf in the North East, delivering over 50 exclusive members’ events annually and investing heavily in facilities. Recent developments include a £500,000 driving range extension and a forthcoming bunker refurbishment programme, both…
The Women in Golf Awards and 59club have announced a landmark five-year collaboration designed to capture and share data-led insights into what it means to be a woman working in the golf industry. This groundbreaking global initiative will track women’s journeys throughout their careers — highlighting pivotal moments both in real-time and through long-term reflection. The partnership reflects a shared passion for recruiting, retaining, and celebrating talented women across the golf industry. “This project builds on the central questions that have driven the Women in Golf Awards since their inception. How do we encourage more women to work in golf?…
For the first time since 2008, “The Skins Game,” one of golf’s most celebrated television franchises, will officially return on Black Friday with Prime Video set to exclusively broadcast the special event globally, produced by Pro Shop and Propagate Content in coordination with PGA TOUR Studios. Slated to compete in the relaunched “The Skins Game” are 2025 FedExCup Champion, 2025 Ryder Cup points leader and seven-time DP World Tour champion Tommy Fleetwood, 16-time PGA TOUR winner Justin Thomas, two-time major champion Xander Schauffele and eight-time PGA TOUR winner Keegan Bradley. The foursome —which has combined to win 34 career PGA…
➔ GolfQube, the UK’s new state-of-the-art indoor golfing destination, has chosen Golfmanager as its exclusive technology partner for club and facility management ➔ The partnership ensures a fully digital, user-friendly experience for players, from online bookings and payments to lesson scheduling and event management Golfmanager, the all-in-one software designed to digitalize the daily operations of golf clubs fully, and GolfQube, the revolutionary new indoor golfing concept in the UK, have announced a strategic partnership set to redefine the player experience. Through this landmark collaboration, GolfQube will fully adopt Golfmanager’s cutting-edge digital platform, starting with its flagship venue in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire,…
James Durkin promoted to director of golf at Vattanac Golf Resort Vattanac Golf Resort in Cambodia has announced the promotion of James Durkin to director of golf – marking another success story in Troon International’s global leadership pipeline and commitment to nurturing top talent across its international portfolio. Durkin has been a valued part of the Troon network for nearly a decade, which included senior retail roles across several prestigious clubs in the Middle East and golf operations at Troon facilities in the UAE. Since joining Vattanac Golf Resort in 2022, Durkin has been instrumental in elevating operations and enhancing guest experiences, strengthening…