The Drift Renews With Toro In Dual Deal With Sister Club
Over the last five years, The Drift in Surrey has invested over £2 million to bring in new facilities and improve the course in preparation for its 50th anniversary in 2025 and a key element of that process was the signing of a fleet lease deal with Toro and Reesink Turfcare. Tom Parrish, General Manager at The Drift, provides an update on the works and what’s next for the impressive 18-hole championship course, as the club signs for another five years, in a dual deal with its sister club, Badgemore Park in Oxfordshire. “The Drift and Badgemore Park have been in very similar situations in the last five years,” explains Parrish.
Links Kennedy Bay Re-opens With EcoBunker Technology
One of Australia’s leading golf courses, Links Kennedy Bay, has fully re-opened following an 18 hole re-design that includes the addition of over 100 pot bunkers featuring synthetic revetted faces from UK bunker specialists EcoBunker. The ambitious project was led by former Tour professional and acclaimed course architect Graham Marsh, working alongside Western Australian industry leader Trevor Strachan. With the original back nine sold for development, the redesign required a brand-new back nine as well as the rerouting of holes five to nine. The changes gave Marsh a rare blank canvas to elevate playing conditions while safeguarding the long-term integrity of the course.
Obbi Announces Avalon Yacht Club Partnership And Strategic Rebrand
Obbi, the award-winning compliance, operations, safety and training platform for clubs, has announced a major strategic evolution in its brand and market positioning. Formerly known as Obbi Golf, the company will now expand to Obbi Club, reflecting its growing role in supporting a broader range of clubs - including yacht, leisure, city, and country clubs — worldwide. The announcement coincides with a new partnership with the Avalon Yacht Club in New Jersey, USA — led by Joseph A. Mendez, CCM, CCE, General Manager — who has chosen Obbi Club to support the club’s ongoing commitment to operational excellence, safety, and member experience.
First Premium Sustainable Agronomy Venue In Central Europe Announced
The R&A has welcomed Golfclub Breitenloo in Switzerland as the first club in Central Europe to work with The R&A Sustainable Agronomy Service under a R&A Sustainable Agronomy ‘Venue’ premium support agreement. Becoming an R&A Sustainable Agronomy Venue means the club will receive tailored agronomic expertise and the highest level of support communicating and showcasing best practice in course management and sustainability. The R&A Sustainable Agronomy Service supports clubs worldwide with independent, science-led expertise, helping them to deliver long-term sustainability alongside outstanding course conditioning and playing performance.
Laguna Golf Phuket Strengthens Team With Two Key Appointments
Laguna Golf Phuket is pleased to announce two key appointments as part of its ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional golf and leisure experiences. Stephen Chick has been appointed as General Manager, while Asmitha Sathish has joined the team of PGA Professionals as Assistant PGA Professional. Chick brings over 15 years of international golf management experience, having worked in the UK, the Middle East, China, Thailand and Myanmar. Most recently, he served as General Manager at Pun Hlaing Golf Club in Yangon, where he led operations to achieve record growth and established the club as Myanmar’s leading golf destination.
Royal Palm Marrakech Appoints Enzo Lucian As New Director Of Golf
Fairmont Royal Palm Marrakech has announced the appointment of Enzo Lucian as Director of Golf. With over twelve years of experience in managing international golf clubs and developing academies, Lucian brings to Fairmont Royal Palm a recognised expertise and a vision firmly focused on innovation and excellence. A PGA France and Luxembourg certified professional since 2011, Lucian has built an impressive international career through roles at prestigious venues such as The Oitavos Dunes (Portugal), Pestovo Yacht & Golf Club (Russia), and Club Med Golf Academies (Portugal and Spain), where he was co-founder and Head Pro.
Al Hamra Reopens All 18 Holes Following Enhancement Project
Al Hamra Golf Club, one of the Middle East’s premier championship golf courses and multiple DP World Tour host venue, fully reopened all 18 holes today following a comprehensive renovation project designed to elevate the playing experience while preserving the course’s distinct character. The 90-day project, initiated by Al Hamra Golf Club which oversaw the design changes with the original course architect Peter Harradine and his team at Harradine Golf, included the complete redesign of holes 15, 16 and 17, as well as modifications to the sixth and eighth holes.
Tommy Fleetwood Academy Launches At Yas Links Abu Dhabi
As the world’s top golfers descend on Yas Links for the DP World Tour’s Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, the iconic venue today announces the launch of the Tommy Fleetwood Academy (TFA) — marking a new era for player development in the UAE capital. Following the recent significant upgrade of its state-of-the-art training facilities, the academy will now operate fully under the Tommy Fleetwood Academy brand, expanding the partnership between Viya and one of the sport’s most admired figures. The launch cements Yas Links Abu Dhabi’s position as a centre of excellence for golf performance and education in the region.
Wilson Golf Announces Corporate Partnership With Centurion Club
Wilson Golf has announced a new multi-year corporate partnership with Centurion Club. Under the agreement, Wilson Golf will receive full membership privileges and establish Centurion Club as an additional brand headquarters for activities that reinforce the brand’s ongoing commitment to innovation and performance. The partnership will also position Centurion Club as the centre of Wilson Golf’s UK operations, offering a strategically located base for sales meetings, product showcases and corporate events.
Portmarnock Resort Debuts International Membership
Portmarnock Resort, home of the acclaimed and recently redeveloped Jameson Golf Links, has launched an international membership offering for the first time. Exclusively available for golfers living permanently outside of the island of Ireland, the membership includes access to the highly praised design, originally laid out by Bernhard Langer in 1995. A multi-million-pound project to further elevate the course, including the elevation of tee boxes and greens to create even more dramatic ocean views, was completed in 2024.
Elevate Golf 2025 Applauded As The Industry’s Unmissable Showcase
Elevate Golf is looking back on a remarkable second year as it fast establishes itself as the golf and tourism industry’s premium event. From October 26-31, almost 600 delegates — representing more than 200 suppliers and 70 tour operators — took part in Elevate Golf 2025, which began with tour operators gathering in Liverpool to enjoy golf and hospitality on England’s Golf Coast, before being joined by suppliers in St Andrews for the main meetings programme.
Royal Dornoch And Its Toro Total Solution For The Future
In the highlands of Scotland Royal Dornoch is celebrating the handover of a £1.5 million Toro irrigation system for the Struie Course and the arrival of a fleet of all-electric ride-on Toro Greensmaster mowers and Workman utility vehicles. Termed a ‘Toro Total Solutions’ customer when both Toro irrigation and machinery are selected for the complete care of the course, Royal Dornoch has been a loyal Toro customer of both for decades.
Pula Golf Resort Celebrates 30 Years Of Mallorca Magic
Pula Golf Resort, one of Mallorca’s most acclaimed and enduring venues, is celebrating a major milestone in November as the club and hotel marks three decades since opening. The family-run venue was founded in November 1995 and quickly established itself as a must-visit location for golfers visiting the island, a reputation that was only enhanced when legendary Masters champion José María Olazábal completely redesigned the resort’s charming course early in the 21st century.
The R&A Agronomy Supports Emirates Golf Club
The R&A worked with the Emirates Golf Club Greenkeeping team in Dubai to provide championship agronomy support during the 2025 Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship, played last week on the Majlis Course. Created in February 2009 as a joint initiative to grow the game by the Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation (APGC), The Masters Tournament and The R&A, the championship is recognised as one of the most prestigious amateur events in the world.