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PGA unveils initial findings of ‘Golf For All’ research project

POSTED ON September 9, 2023 @ 11:07 am

The PGA has embarked on a groundbreaking research initiative which aims to define the future of golf by uncovering the evolving dynamics of golf participation and challenging traditional perceptions of the game. The Golf For All research project, which is being carried out in collaboration …

DJ Flanders moves into new role as Troon International’s Executive Vice President

POSTED ON August 30, 2023 @ 8:25 am

Troon®, the leader in providing golf and club-related leisure and hospitality services, has appointed DJ Flanders as Executive Vice President of its Troon International division. Flanders moves from his position as Senior Vice President and takes over for Mark Chapleski, who retired from the company …

Proctor Honoured at Women in Golf Awards

POSTED ON August 13, 2023 @ 12:18 pm

Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) Secretary Karen Proctor has been named International Woman of the Year in the second annual Women in Golf Awards. “It’s a great honour to receive this accolade,” said Proctor, who has been based in Singapore since late 2019, acting as …

New State-of-the-art Facility Golf It! To open In Glasgow

POSTED ON August 5, 2023 @ 6:32 am

A hotly anticipated community-based golf and entertainment facility will open its doors this Saturday, 5 August on the south bank of Hogganfield Loch in Glasgow. Golf It!, a brand new concept from The R&A, is set to revolutionise the sport, making it more accessible and …

R&A Report: Golf participation continues to surge worldwide

POSTED ON August 3, 2023 @ 10:22 am

2 August 2023, St Andrews, Scotland: The R&A today announced new global participation figures that show an additional ten million adult golfers are playing the sport worldwide since 2016. According to new research undertaken by the governing body, there are now 39.6 million on-course golfers (9 …

Troon and Invited Forge Strategic Relationship

POSTED ON July 6, 2023 @ 10:08 am

Troon Acquires 18 Invited Club Management And Consulting Agreements DALLAS and SCOTTSDALE (July 5, 2023) – Today, officials at Invited and Troon, two leaders in the golf and club hospitality industry, announced a landmark strategic relationship designed to help shape the future of membership hospitality and …

R&A tees up ‘The VR Open’

POSTED ON July 1, 2023 @ 12:27 pm

The R&A and Golf 5 have joined forces to unveil a groundbreaking partnership that will bring golf’s original Major to the Metaverse. The VR Open at Royal Liverpool, Hoylake, launches in the Metaverse on July 15. Neil Armit, Chief Commercial Officer at The R&A, said, …

Greg Nathan Named NGF President, COO

POSTED ON June 25, 2023 @ 10:38 am

The National Golf Foundation, the only trade association that serves every sector of the golf business, has promoted Greg Nathan to the position of President and Chief Operating Officer. The move is effective June 19, 2023. Joe Beditz, who has filled the role of President …