MPower Golf Technology Hub Launched

MSL Solutions Ltd is excited to announce the launch of MPower Golf Technology Hub (MPower GTH), an initiative to drive golf technology and service excellence for the benefit of the golf industry.

As part of this initiative an Advisory Board has been established by MSL Solutions to provide a forum to test golf technology ideas and solutions for the benefit of the industry.

MPower GTH will also leverage MSL Solutions internal collective golf industry and technology specialists (MSL has over 30 staff specialists in golf); MSL MPower Software Partners; MPower Industry Partners and MPower User Groups.

The Advisory Board will consist of technology leaders, decision makers & influencers from all segments of the Australian golf industry and will contribute market driven initiatives utilising MPower’s golf technology platform across handicapping, club systems, tournaments, events, travel and media.

Craig Kinross MD and CEO of MSL says that MPower GTH will provide a platform to ensure the continued growth of the golf marketplace through better technology solutions.

“At MSL we want to contribute to a stronger, more profitable industry.  We will engage, support and contribute to the golf community whilst continuing to develop better technical and service-oriented solutions that will assist in driving both participation and technology outcomes for the industry.

We are Australian owned and operated, and want to create a benchmark for golf operations of the future.

We are very pleased to announce that Richard Hattersley, Simon Brookhouse, Andrew Davies and  Grace Letizia have agreed to join the Advisory Board.”

Richard Hattersley brings a wealth of experience from both golf and the business world.

Richard is a member and former President and Captain of the Royal Sydney Golf Club, a member of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews and a former Director of Hattersley Lloyd and Co, Private Investment Managers and Advisors. Richard is a Director of Royal Far West, a Manly based charity which has cared for the health of NSW country children for more than ninety years. He has recently retired after eight years as a Ministerial Appointment to Charles Sturt University Council and as Chairman of the University Investment Committee.

Simon Brookhouse is the CEO of Golf Victoria and also the chairman of the South East Australian Basketball League. Simon has lead significant change and innovation in the Victorian golf industry including transforming the Victorian Open into a world class event.

Andrew Davies is the CEO of Quick 18 Australia, a cloud-based tee sheet and online bookings platform. Andrew is also a Director of Golf Business Forum and is the owner of Eagle Ridge Golf Course on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula.

Grace Letizia was formerly Regional Manager for a Tier 3 system operator, providing IT solutions to over 400 clubs across Australia. Grace is a qualified accountant with experience working for KPMG Perth and has more recently worked as Partnerships Manager for an ASX50 finance and trustee company. Grace has over 15 years experience in the golf industry having served on the Women’s Golf WA Board, Golf WA Board and the Golf Australia National Handicapping Sub Committee.

We will announce additional members in coming weeks.

The Advisory Board at inception will consist of up to 10 members from a diverse range of golf industry segments including golf clubs, industry associations, media, technology providers, service providers and players.

MPower GTH will be facilitated by MSL Solutions Executives Adrian Logue (CIO Golf for MSL) and Nick Thornton (General Manager of Golf Link). The Advisory Board will meet in person twice a year and the outcomes of these meetings will be communicated to the industry.