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Record numbers now playing golf, new R&A survey says

POSTED ON December 15, 2021 @ 5:09 pm

New research figures revealed by The R&A and Sports Marketing Surveys (SMS) show golf has enjoyed a significant increase in popularity worldwide since 2016 with over five-and-a-half million additional golfers taking up the sport. The number of total golfers globally has increased from 61 million …

Callaway Golf Company Announces New $50 Million Stock Repurchase Program

POSTED ON December 14, 2021 @ 8:07 pm

Callaway announced today that the Board of Directors has authorized the Company to repurchase up to $50 million of the Company’s common stock in open market or in private transactions. This new repurchase authorization replaces the pre-pandemic repurchase program, which has been terminated by the …

Troon acquires Peter Burwash International (PBI)

POSTED ON December 3, 2021 @ 11:07 am

Troon®, the leader in providing golf and club-related leisure and hospitality services, is pleased to announce it has acquired Peter Burwash International (PBI), a leading tennis management company whose portfolio includes over 30 properties globally. Founded in 1975, Peter Burwash International specializes in tennis instruction, …

New R&A report highlights golf growth in Europe

POSTED ON December 1, 2021 @ 7:37 am

A new research report has shown that golf participation is on the rise in Europe with over 10 million golfers now enjoying the sport. The second edition of the European Golf Participation Report, published by The R&A and the European Golf Association (EGA) using research …

Gary Player Design Launches Global Strategic Alliance with Nicklaus Design

POSTED ON November 20, 2021 @ 8:49 am

Golfing legend and designer of over 135 courses around the world, Gary Player, has enlisted the world’s leading course design firm Nicklaus Design to help him launch a revitalized Gary Player Design business. This is  part of the recent restructuring of his business ventures and …

Dates Set for CMAA World Conference and Club Business Expo

POSTED ON November 3, 2021 @ 6:30 pm

The Club Management Association of America’s (CMAA) World Conference and Club Business Expo will return to its in-person format in 2022. The CMAA said the objectives of the five-day gathering (February 19-23) ‘are to maximise networking, present stellar business and industry experts, foster interactive forums …

Troon-Affiliated Courses Win Big At World Golf Awards

POSTED ON November 3, 2021 @ 6:22 pm

Troon, the leader in golf course management, development and marketing, congratulates 18 of its international properties that were named in the 2021 World Golf Awards. Categories that awards were won in, include: World’s Best New Golf Course, World’s Best Golf Clubhouse, World’s Best 9 Hole …