Chiba, Japan: Travis Smyth’s dream run continued when he made an eagle putt on the par-five 18th to sensationally win the International Series Japan by one shot.

North Carolina, United States: Envu has released the Fairway Protection Playbook, a free guide to help course superintendents manage diseases, insects, and weeds across warm and cool-season turfgrass.

Johor, Malaysia: The Ridge Course at The Els Club Desaru Coast has re-opened following a comprehensive 12-month enhancement programme carried out by the club’s agronomy team.

Hong Kong SAR, China: Mark Thomson has joined the team at Centaur Asia Pacific, Hong Kong in the position of Division Manager (Turf Products).