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Tech revolution on golf courses in Spain: Oliva Nova Beach installed 10 “Toptracers”

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Oliva Nova Beach and Golf Resort incorporated Toptracer technology by installing 10 devices for players to accurately track and visualise their golf shots.

Technology is part of virtually every aspect of our lives, and golf is no exception. From tracking devices to the most diverse mobile applications, golf is experiencing a technological revolution unthinkable years ago, changing how players practice this exciting sport. That is why Toptracer technology recently revolutionises golf at Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort in Spain.

For this reason, the best golf courses in Spain are in continuous improvement and seek to stay at the forefront. And the Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort is one of them. Considered one of the best golf courses on the Costa Blanca, this course is a Severiano Ballesteros design (three-time winner of the Open Championship and twice of the Masters in Augusta).

Each new year, it offers better services to travellers and golfers looking for the best Spanish golf breaks. It has incorporated Toptracer technology by installing 10 devices into its driving range. The club has a practice area with 25 mats and space for up to 40 golfers to practice in a teeing area with grass under the gaze of renowned professionals Kiko Bolufer and Nigel Elder.

The toptracer technology in Oliva Nova Beach

What is Toptracer? This advanced technology is widely used today, allowing golf players to accurately track and visualise the golf ball’s trajectory in real time. This device has become very popular on golf courses and in the main training centres in Spain and Portugal.

With more than 1.2 million annual visitors, Spain is the favourite destination of European golfers, who are increasingly interested in using the best golf apps to improve their game. And to enjoy the hospitality, gastronomy, and all the good things that Spanish golf destinations offer in their tourist paradises.

The Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort has everything you need to enjoy a perfect experience. It is in a privileged location facing the Mediterranean Sea, in a unique sun, sea and mountain environment. Just 93 kilometres away from Valencia Airport and 110 kilometres from Alicante Airport.

The golf opportunities in the Iberian Peninsula are endless, and Oliva Nova is one of the best options. Undoubtedly, the arrival of the Toptracer will motivate more golfers to have a unique Costa Blanca golf experience and improve their game in a dream destination.

La Dehesa Golf Implements AI

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La Dehesa Golf Implements AI

La Dehesa Golf Implements AI
Since November, the Madrid Golf Club La Dehesa Golf has been employing the capabilities of Maya, which is an artificial intelligence system, to supervise the maintenance of its eighteen-hole course.

Additionally, in addition to ground probes, the club has already created a meteorological station through its efforts. The Maya project can obtain vital information from this equipment, which enables it to gain insights into the current state of the topic that is being investigated. Using this information and the feedback provided by the greenkeeper, it is feasible to construct prediction models that are capable of anticipating potential dangers, such as illnesses or pests, up to three days in advance.

It has been reported that Abel Jiménez, the manager of La Dehesa Golf Club, has stated that “it is essential for us to leverage technology to remain at the forefront of efficient and sustainable resource management.” As a result of Maya’s capabilities, through which she supplies us with the necessary data and analysis, we can recognise potential obstacles that may arise in the future.

One of the goals that Maya has set for herself in the not-too-distant future is to be able to offer tailored guidance for certain golf courses. For this purpose, the information that is obtained from integrated sensors as well as the knowledge of greenkeepers will be utilised. Through the process of streamlining operations, improving efficiency, and lowering total expenditures, Maya, who is widely referred to as “the greenkeeper’s helper,” plays a vital role in the process.

In December of this year, La Dehesa Golf Club, along with nine other golf courses, will be a symbol of the leading edge of Spanish facilities for their adoption of digital transformation and artificial intelligence in golf course management. This will be the case since these golf clubs maintain their courses using these technologies. As a direct result of the combined efforts of all of these individuals, the golf industry is currently transforming both operational efficiency and sustainability.

Modern Greens for Los Lagos Golf Club

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Modern Green Los Lagos Golf Club

Modern Greend for Los Lagos Golf Club
The nine-hole course that Vidaor, Sardá & Saenger developed for the Los Lagos Golf Club in Zaragoza, which was initially named “Prados del Rey,” was shown to the public for the first time in 1997. During the year 2000, it underwent a name change and became known as the Los Lagos Golf Club. By the year 2002, Ramón Espinosa’s course had grown to include eighteen holes and was entirely open to the public.

Just recently, the administration of the club decided to begin a modernization journey by electing to upgrade the club’s irrigation system with cutting-edge CirrusPro technology and Rain Bird independent control, focusing on golf sustainability. At the moment, Green Natur has implemented this system in two of the holes, and they intend to implement it across the entire course by March 2024.

Daniel Sanchez, who is the golf sales manager for Rain Bird’s Iberian Peninsula division, is overjoyed. He says, “The Los Lagos Golf Club’s dedication to innovation, water conservation, and energy efficiency with CirrusPro and IC technology truly elevates its course quality.”

On the subject of the benefits that Rain Bird’s Integrated Control System (IC System) offers, Daniel provides further explanation by stating, “In today’s landscape, efficiency is key.” Through the provision of precise control and a wide range of benefits that extend beyond irrigation, the IC System improves operational efficiency. He then goes on to explain the capabilities of the system, pointing out how a greenkeeper may remotely monitor and handle individual components by utilising a variety of different devices. “The Integrated Control Interface Plus (ICI+) and IC CONNECT enhance flexibility, facilitating comprehensive management,” according to what he continues to explain.

Daniel places a strong emphasis on the streamlined architecture of the system, which simplifies installation, reduces cable usage by 90 percent, removes the need for splicing by fifty percent, and eliminates the requirement for additional equipment such as satellites and decoders. He concludes with the statement, “This efficient design not only ensures system reliability but also optimises labour costs, making expansions straightforward by integrating components wherever a MAXI cable is present.”