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From tee to leaderboard: AMPTour elevates florida golf with AM GOLF technology

Miklos Breitner — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:31:46 +0000

AM GOLF has been chosen to power the AMPTour, bringing advanced live scoring and leaderboard capabilities to multiple, two-day tournaments across Florida in 2026. Through the AM GOLF app, elite competitors can track their performance in real time, hole by hole, while monitoring their rankings in the AMPTour standings. Beyond scoring, the app provides live […]

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How Caddi Club is pioneering England’s indoor golf revolution?

Miklos Breitner — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:31:54 +0000

Indoor golf simulators have become one of the fastest-growing segments of the UK golf and leisure industry. Combining advanced tracking technology with the social atmosphere of modern urban clubs, simulator venues are changing how golfers practise, compete, and socialise — particularly in major cities such as London. Within this emerging market, Caddi Club has established […]

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How La Cala Resort redefined guest experience and earned 59club recognition?

Miklos Breitner — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:24:40 +0000

At the 2026 59club Europe Service Excellence Awards, the jury recognised La Cala Resort with a Bronze Flag — a distinction that celebrates not only the quality of facilities but significant year‑on‑year improvements in guest experience and service delivery. 📈 Key developments considered significant by the 59club jury While the 59club organisation doesn’t publish a […]

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What did Redbourn Golf Club achieve to win the Sustainability Project of the Year at the 2026 England Golf Awards?

Miklos Breitner — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:12:43 +0000

Redbourn Golf Club‘s sustainability performance serves as a notable benchmark in the golf industry, particularly when compared with the typical environmental footprint of golf course operations. From a sustainability management perspective, the club’s achievements stand out for three key reasons: Long-term, independently verified sustainability progress One of the most impressive aspects of Redbourn Golf Club’s recognition […]

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Revolution on the Range: GolfPod Brings Toptracer Innovation to the UK

Miklos Breitner — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:17:21 +0000

GolfPod, the world’s most compact technology-led driving range, is set to open its first facility at Cranham Golf Course in Upminster on Monday, March 9. The new range marks the beginning of a national rollout that will redefine how the modern driving range experience can be delivered to both traditional golf-oriented facilities and urban areas. […]

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What made Husqvarna’s golf sponsorship stand out in 2025?

Miklos Breitner — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:11:31 +0000

Husqvarna and The R&A have received a notable honor by being nominated for two prestigious sports industry awards for their innovative autonomous mowing activation at the AIG Women’s Open at Royal Porthcawl. Their forward-thinking partnership is a finalist in the Best Use of Cutting-Edge Technology category at the 2026 European Sponsorship Association Awards and the […]

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Are the new Srixon Q-Star Series Golf Balls an evolution or a revolution?

Miklos Breitner — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:23:16 +0000

With the 2026 generation of the Q-STAR TOUR Series, Srixon continues its mission of delivering tour-level performance for moderate swing-speed golfers. The latest version refines the formula with a biomass-based urethane cover, improved greenside spin, and enhanced visual technology in the Divide models, while maintaining the distance and feel characteristics that made the series popular. […]

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Ponta do Pargo rising: The next big magnet for golf tourism in Madeira

Miklos Breitner — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:00:28 +0000

Last year, while planning my February holiday in Madeira, I decided to look into the construction of the Ponta do Pargo golf course. What began as simple curiosity quickly turned into a rare opportunity. Faldo Design responded with remarkable openness and generosity to my request, and soon after, Simon Jones (Managing Director of Faldo Enterprises) […]

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Empowering Women, Growing Business: American Golf’s Strategic Initiative with Women in Sport

Miklos Breitner — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:24:11 +0000

Women’s golf in the UK is experiencing a remarkable boom, with equipment and apparel sales rising sharply over the past five years, driven by increasing female participation and growing retail initiatives. Leading the charge is American Golf, the UK’s largest golf retailer, which has recently announced a new partnership with the charity Women in Sport […]

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How wholesale brands scale without inventory risk or middlemen?

Miklos Breitner — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 21:43:13 +0000

Spring tournaments. Member events. Trunk shows. Corporate gifting. Retailer promotions. Wholesale brands invest heavily in these moments because they generate demand, strengthen relationships, and put product directly in front of motivated buyers. Yet too often, the operational execution undermines the opportunity. Do any of these issues sound familiar to your brand? Manual order capture. Limited […]

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