Costantino Rocco Joins Antognolla As Official Ambassador
Costantino Rocca, one of Italian golf’s most influential figures, is joining forces with Antognolla Resort and Residences, the worldclass.golf destination renowned for being as spectacular as it is challenging. Ryder Cup legend Rocca, who famously overcame Tiger Woods in the 1997 Ryder Cup singles in Valderrama, has officially joined Antognolla Resort and Residences as an ambassador, and will play a big part in the club’s continued ascent among Europe’s best courses.
New Appointments Elevate Food And Hospitality At London Golf Club
The London Golf Club has moved to strengthen and evolve its hospitality offering with the appointment of two industry-leading talents. The Kent club celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, having built a reputation in that time as one of the UK’s most welcoming clubs, mixing world-class golf with a friendly atmosphere and superb food. The food and hospitality offering at the golf club has now been taken to a new level with the appointments of Ralph Jones and Beth McGuane.
Club Car Opens New Factory To Meet Increasing Demand
Club Car, global industry-leading manufacturer of small-wheel, zero-emissions electric vehicles, has opened a new 3,300sqm factory in Poland to meet increasing demand for its electric vehicles. The state-of-the-art Club Car Manufacturing Facility located in Mielec, Poland triples European production lines and increases capacity for Club Car to supply a growing and diverse customer base.
New Golf Booking Platform Gives Santo Da Serra Added Zest
With pristine fairways, smooth-rolling greens and a spectacular location, there’s so much to recommend about a visit to Clube de Golf Santo da Serra in Madeira, and playing the course has never been easier thanks to a new partnership with leading online booking platform Zest.com. The popular 27-hole venue is offering all its members and guests the opportunity to book real-time tee times from the comfort of their own homes or mobile devices using Zest’s innovative Channel Manager software, with all green-fee revenues paid directly to the club.
Karl Hepple Appointed CEO Of Norman Garon Trust
Karl Hepple has joined the Norman Garon Trust as their chief executive officer, previously holding the role of director of golf & leisure for five years at the Stoke-by-Nayland Resort. The Norman Garon Trust was established in 1982 and focuses on the provision of sporting and recreational facilities in Southend, Essex. The organisation has been involved in the provision of multiple sports facilities at Garon Park, on Eastern Avenue in Southend, including cricket, football, netball and padel tennis.
Sicily’s Verdura Resort Unveils Upgraded Academy
Golfers at Verdura Resort, a Rocco Forte hotel, can enjoy an enhanced luxury experience from this spring with the acclaimed Sicilian venue having undertaken a further upgrade of its award-winning golf facilities, including a major new investment in its golf academy. A new fitting and coaching centre with advanced technology is at the forefront of an array of improvements that the Rocco Forte resort has made in 2024 as part of an overall investment of more than €1 million in its golf offering.
EcoBunker Delivers Links Experience At London’s Newest Course
With an investment of more than £700,000 for 65+ bunkers and over 600 square metres of bunker face, it’s fair to say that inspired wedge play could be an important factor when navigating London’s newest golf course. But while visitors to the Inspiration Club might have to sharpen up their short game, the course that is Inspired by the best links from around the world will provide a fair test for every level of golfer.
59club Launches New Region in Germany Serving DACH Region
Following a bout of recent openings across continental Europe, 59club has announced its latest division will serve Central & Eastern Europe, with a dedicated local office based in Germany. Under the expert guise of James Jewell — newly appointed director of 59club Central & East — the local club community will reap the benefits of improved customer service standards and elevated sales performance, as other 59club regions have enjoyed before them, some for as many as 13 years.
Camiral Golf & Wellness Invests €1million In Golf Facility Upgrades
Camiral Golf & Wellness (formerly PGA Catalunya) has invested €1million in golf facility upgrades to further elevate its award-winning customer experience. As the destination celebrates its 25th anniversary year, it completes the implementation of Trackman Range technology at its Golf Hub, making it the first venue in the Catalan region to offer the tour-proven golf ball tracking solution, and only the second in Spain to feature its courses on the industry’s leading virtual golf software.
Get Golfing Partners With Obbi To Prioritise Safety & Compliance
In a bid to fortify safety measures, streamline compliance procedures, and elevate training standards across its network of venues, Get Golfing, a pioneering charity established in 2018 to support struggling English golf facilities, has forged a strategic partnership with Obbi. With a shared commitment to delivering unparalleled customer experiences, this collaboration signifies a pivotal moment in the journey towards enhancing golfing operations.
Troon International Selected To Manage LaoLao Bay Golf & Resort
Troon has announced that it has been selected to manage LaoLao Bay Golf & Resort in Saipan. Troon International will oversee golf operations, agronomy and marketing for the resort’s two beautiful 18-hole golf courses. The picturesque golf club, nestled away on the cliffs of Saipan, boasts breathtaking Greg Norman designs that encompass spectacular ocean and mountain views across both the East and West Course, offering challenging and unique experiences.
Aqua Aid Has Produced Scientific Proof Of Substantial Water Savings
Together with their US partners, Aqua Aid Europe continues to set new standards in the turfgrass and horticulture industry by being the first company to have peer-reviewed research published, affirming a proven water saving of over 35 per cent using new patented technology in any type of growing media. This study verifies the initial research to quantify a reduction in irrigation water use and irrigation frequency with turfgrass treated with patented soil surfactant technology. This peer-reviewed Penn State University research study is published in the Journal of Environmental Horticulture — March 2024.
Obbi Golf Publishes Crisis Management eBook
Obbi Golf has announced the publication of a new eBook entitled ‘Club Crisis Management: A Response Guide to Major Incidents’ aimed at golf club managers and operators wishing to avoid potential pitfalls. Published in collaboration with Fieldfisher, the eBook outlines essential procedures and policies to mitigate risks and manage crises effectively.
DETAILS To Spearhead Development Of New-Look Vilamoura
DETAILS, a newly established, independent sports and hospitality management platform, has assumed control of some of golf’s most famous real estate in Vilamoura, Portugal, with a vision of elevating the destination to the very best in Europe. It will oversee the assets within the Dom Pedro Hotels and Golf Collection, which have made the Algarve the hottest spot for visiting golfers on the continent, including the famous Vilamoura Old Course.