Golf Genius Software has appointed Michael Pask as an advisory member of the company. This hire is part of Golf Genius' international expansion plans. Pask joins the team with a host of experience in the golf industry, having…
The R&A has renewed and expanded its long-standing partnership with IMG to create and invest in new commercial opportunities that drive long-term growth and support its wider strategy. Starting January 2023, the new long-term agreement will see Endeavor-owned…
As we prepare for Christmas, IMG acquired the Mutua Madrid Open tennis tournament and the Acciona Open de España golf tournament. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2022, subject to ATP / WTA and regulatory approvals.…
Probably you remember that Scotland won last year the right of hosting The 2019 Solheim Cup. The tournament will be held at The Gleneagles Hotel. It seems like that Scotland does not leave the success to chance. VisitScotland on…
Martin Kaymer and his Management Team are joining forces with worldwide management and marketing company, IMG. As part of the agreement, IMG will work together with manager Philip Kaymer, coach Gunter Kessler and PR-agent Dirk Schimmel to manage…
Early this year the golf media was loud because of the Open Championship deal (worth at least £75m) with Sky Sports. Now, I can herald another golf media deal. The Ladies' Golf Union and IMG announced today that the Ricoh Women’s…
On Thursday IMG announced the acquisition of golf talent agency Icon Sports Management. Icon's president and CEO R.J. Nemer, the agency's founder will continue in the golf division at WME | IMG. R.J. Nemer will become IMG’s Senior Vice…
The world's No. 16 Japanese golf Hideki Matsuyama has just signed a contract with IMG for for worldwide management and marketing representation. Hideki Matsuyama turned pro in 2013 (before turning pro he was the No. 1 on the World…
I wonder and stare, how Bulgaria is emerging on the global golf map from almost nothing. Currently 8 golf courses are operating in Bulgaria, where 3 of them on the Black Sea cost (Black Sea Rama, Thracian Cliffs Golf…
Arrow Global, a leading European vertically integrated asset manager, acquired three Vilamoura hotels – Dom Pedro Portobelo, Dom Pedro Marina, and Dom Pedro Vilamoura – along with five flagship Vilamoura golf courses – Old Course, Pinhal, Laguna, Millennium,…
Titleist has unveiled the new Titleist Pro V1, Pro V1x, and Pro V1x Left Dash golf balls featuring Enhanced Alignment, providing a performance-oriented alignment design. The new Enhanced Alignment aid is an extended alignment sidestamp designed for more…
2024 Architecture is marked by a focus on sustainability, adaptability, and human well-being. Today, sustainability is no longer an afterthought when designing but a fundamental consideration in every stage of the architectural process. AQUA is being launched at…
Puma Golf knows that golf is more than just a game—it's a lifestyle. Through its collections, we have already become accustomed to unconventional—at least in golf—apparel. This was the first thing that came to mind when I saw…
Transport accounts for nearly one-quarter of global energy-related CO2 emissions. The top three carbon footprint creators are cruise ships, short-haul flights, and diesel cars. I found a study that claims "Tourism is responsible for roughly 8% of the world’s carbon…
Just a few years before installing Toptracer technology, Gloucester Golf Club had been on the brink of closure, but thanks to a dedicated stable of staff and members, the club stayed afloat. In 2022, while looking for opportunities…
A recent TaylorMade research showed that UDI usage skews towards the better player, but many mid-handicappers still play utility irons. The majority of DHY™ players ranged from 6 handicaps to 18 handicaps. Another finding of this research was…
In 2021, the Swedish Bluewater made an incredible impact by enabling the AIG Women's Open to avoid using 123,000 single-use plastic bottles. At the 2024 Volvo China Open at the Hidden Grace Golf Club (Shenzen), Bluewater technology helped…
Shortly after opening its regional office, 59club secured its first German client, Golf Club St. Leon-Rot, located in Southwest Germany, near Mannheim and Heidelberg. Golf Club St. Leon-Rot was famously founded on one man’s vision of creating a…
PowaKaddy has recently solidified its dominant position as the leading player in the UK electric trolley market. According to Golf Datatech*, PowaKaddy's share of the total UK electric trolley market for Q1 2024 exceeded 52% by both units…
Did you know that NetJets has teamed up with the R&A to become the official private jet provider for The Open? The multiyear agreement allows NetJets to extend invitations to the prestigious event to their Owners – the…