Appointments – Golf Business Technology https://www.golfbusinesstechnology.com Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:53:11 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://www.golfbusinesstechnology.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/cropped-image-square-32x32.gif Appointments – Golf Business Technology https://www.golfbusinesstechnology.com 32 32 Viya welcomes Anna Darnell as General Manager https://www.golfbusinesstechnology.com/viya-welcomes-anna-darnell-as-general-manager/ Thu, 22 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.golfbusinesstechnology.com/?p=80690 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 [...]

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]]> Angkor Golf Resort Set for New Chapter with Appointment of Troon International https://www.golfbusinesstechnology.com/angkor-golf-resort-set-for-new-chapter-with-appointment-of-troon-international/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.golfbusinesstechnology.com/?p=80647 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 [...]

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]]> BGL Group COO Stephen Brown Brings Fresh Approach to Golf Management https://www.golfbusinesstechnology.com/bgl-group-coo-stephen-brown-brings-fresh-approach-to-golf-management/ Thu, 17 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.golfbusinesstechnology.com/?p=79359 Experienced leisure operator already bringing an exciting new perspective to BGL Golf as the group looks to challenge convention and reach new audiences. Burhill Group Limited (BGL), one of the UK’s leading golf and leisure operators, is looking to challenge convention and bring fresh thinking to golf as Group Chief Operating Officer Stephen Brown expands [...]

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]]> Firefly Appoints Renowned PGA of America Teacher and Coach of the Year Joe Hallett as Director of Golf Instruction to its Private Club Community Outside of Nashville https://www.golfbusinesstechnology.com/firefly-appoints-renowned-pga-of-america-teacher-and-coach-of-the-year-joe-hallett-as-director-of-golf-instruction-to-its-private-club-community-outside-of-nashville/ Wed, 19 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.golfbusinesstechnology.com/?p=79164 One of Only Six Two-Time National PGA Award Winners Brings Decades of Experience Coaching Golfers from Beginners to Tour Professionals Firefly, a new 700-acre luxury golf community located 30 minutes south of Nashville developed by Storied Development in partnership with Wheelock Street Capital, announces Joe Hallett, PGA, as Director of Golf Instruction. Hallett will lead [...]

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]]> Golf Genius appoints Sean Dainty as Managing Director – International https://www.golfbusinesstechnology.com/golf-genius-appoints-sean-dainty-as-managing-director-international/ Wed, 12 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.golfbusinesstechnology.com/?p=79126 Leadership transition marks part of planned succession as Craig Higgs moves into a strategic business development role Golf Genius has appointed Sean Dainty as Managing Director – International as the company continues to accelerate its growth across global golf markets. Dainty joins Golf Genius at a pivotal time for the business, which today supports more [...]

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]]> Mid Ocean Club Bermuda appoints Jody Addison as Director of Golf https://www.golfbusinesstechnology.com/mid-ocean-club-bermuda-appoints-jody-addison-as-director-of-golf/ Thu, 06 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.golfbusinesstechnology.com/?p=79074 PGA Professional from Scotland brings two decades’ global experience to Bermuda’s premier private club Mid Ocean Club, Bermuda, has appointed leading PGA Professional Jody Addison as its new Director of Golf. The internationally recognized Club recently announced the restoration of its historic Charles Blair Macdonald designed golf course to be overseen by world-renowned architect Gil Hanse, [...]

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]]> The Toro Company Elects President and Chief Operating Officer Edric C. Funk to Succeed Richard M. Olson as Chief Executive Officer as Part of Planned Succession https://www.golfbusinesstechnology.com/the-toro-company-elects-president-and-chief-operating-officer-edric-c-funk-to-succeed-richard-m-olson-as-chief-executive-officer-as-part-of-planned-succession/ Thu, 30 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.golfbusinesstechnology.com/?p=79040 The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC), a leading global provider of solutions for the outdoor environment, today announced a leadership transition as part of its long-term, succession planning process. On July 21, 2026, the company’s board of directors elected president and chief operating officer Edric C. Funk to the position of president and chief executive officer, effective November 1, 2026. He [...]

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]]> PGA Pro Heath Wassem Joins The Golf Performance Academy’s Connecticut Campus as Director of Golf https://www.golfbusinesstechnology.com/pga-pro-heath-wassem-joins-the-golf-performance-academys-connecticut-campus-as-director-of-golf/ Thu, 02 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.golfbusinesstechnology.com/?p=78693 New hire strengthens school’s multi-campus training model focused on elite athlete development The Golf Performance Academy (GPA) added Heath Wassem to its coaching team in Connecticut during its Spring 2026 semester. Wassem brings extensive coaching, instruction, and player development experience to the role as the golf boarding school grows its footprint in Ridgefield, Connecticut and [...]

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]]> Shura Links Strengthens Golf Operations with New Superintendent Appointments https://www.golfbusinesstechnology.com/shura-links-strengthens-golf-operations-with-new-superintendent-appointments/ Fri, 19 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.golfbusinesstechnology.com/?p=78624 Shura Links has enhanced its agronomy leadership team with the appointments of Harry Wells and Pat Samonte, who bring more than three decades of international experience from preparing venues for DP World Tour events as well as overseeing elite courses in the UK, Dubai, Oman and Bermuda. The arrival of Wells as Golf Course Superintendent [...]

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]]> GMS Agency Appoints Adam Smith as Head of Communications https://www.golfbusinesstechnology.com/gms-agency-appoints-adam-smith-as-head-of-communications/ Fri, 19 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.golfbusinesstechnology.com/?p=78648 GMS Agency, ‘Agency of the Year’ at the 2025 Sports Business Awards, is pleased to announce the appointment of Adam Smith as Head of Communications, further strengthening its leadership team and global communications offering across its growing portfolio of clients. Smith joins GMS with more than a decade of experience across sports journalism, PR, integrated marketing and client [...]

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