ASIAN GOLF INDUSTRY FEDERATION

Category: Association/Federation

Honours Handed Out at SGA Gala and Awards

Honours Handed Out at SGA Gala and Awards

January 22, 2026

Singapore: Members of Singapore’s golf community, including players and key stakeholders, have been recognised at the Singapore Golf Association Annual Gala and Awards Dinner.

APGC Welcomes New Board Member

APGC Welcomes New Board Member

January 20, 2026

Singapore: Japan Golf Association committee member Akira Wakabayashi has been appointed to the Board of the Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation.

GCSAA Names Robbins as Senior Director

GCSAA Names Robbins as Senior Director

January 12, 2026

Kansas, United States: Shelly Robbins has been named Senior Director, Foundation, Corporate Sales and Events for the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.

Sprague Steps Down as PGA of America CEO

Sprague Steps Down as PGA of America CEO

January 9, 2026

Texas, United States: Derek Sprague will step down from his role as Chief Executive Officer of the PGA of America to return to New York and support his family.

Park In-bee Elected to IGF Board

Park In-bee Elected to IGF Board

January 6, 2026

Lausanne, Switzerland: Park In-bee and Caroline Huyskes have been elected to the Board of the International Golf Federation.

Gray Re-Elected as AGIF President

Gray Re-Elected as AGIF President

December 30, 2025

Singapore: Chris Gray has been unanimously re-elected to the post of President of the Asian Golf Industry Federation for a third term (2026-2027).

PGA of GB&I Names New Excel Awardees

PGA of GB&I Names New Excel Awardees

December 15, 2025

Birmingham, England: The PGA of Great Britain & Ireland (GB&I) has announced the final PGA Excel awardees for 2025, with Tim Rouse and Chris White earning Master status.

Defining Milestone for Golf in Australia

Defining Milestone for Golf in Australia

December 3, 2025

Melbourne, Australia: Golf participation in Australia continues its unprecedented rise, surpassing four million adult players in 2024/25 – the highest total ever recorded.

Hammer Nominated as USGA President

Hammer Nominated as USGA President

December 1, 2025

New Jersey, United States: The United States Golf Association (USGA) has announced that Kevin Hammer has been nominated to serve as the Association’s 68th President.

Leadership Changes at PGA of America

Leadership Changes at PGA of America

November 21, 2025

Texas, United States: The PGA of America has announced key leadership appointments, including the addition of Vanessa Vogler as Chief Administrative Officer.