ASIAN GOLF INDUSTRY FEDERATION

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Hammer Elected 68th President of USGA

Hammer Elected 68th President of USGA

March 2, 2026

New Jersey, United States: The United States Golf Association (USGA) has elected Kevin Hammer as its 68th President at the Association’s Annual Meeting.

Boost for Junior Golf Development in HK

Boost for Junior Golf Development in HK

February 19, 2026

Hong Kong SAR, China: AIA Alta and the Golf Association of Hong Kong, China have entered into a three-year partnership to nurture the city’s next generation of golfers.

PGA of GB&I Celebrates 125th Anniversary

PGA of GB&I Celebrates 125th Anniversary

February 8, 2026

Birmingham, England: The PGA of Great Britain & Ireland (GB&I) is celebrating a historic milestone in 2026, following 125 years of PGA Members supporting and shaping the game of golf worldwide.

PGA of America Appoints Clark as CEO

PGA of America Appoints Clark as CEO

February 7, 2026

Texas, United States: The PGA of America has announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Terry Clark as Chief Executive Officer, effective March 2.

USGA Honours Outstanding Trio

USGA Honours Outstanding Trio

February 2, 2026

New Jersey, United States: The USGA has announced the recipients of its Annual Awards, honouring three individuals for their significant contributions for the good of the game.  

Growing BIGGA … and Better!

Growing BIGGA … and Better!

January 31, 2026

Yorkshire, England: The British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association announced a series of new initiatives during its annual education conference and trade show.

Refreshed Look for a Modern Industry

Refreshed Look for a Modern Industry

January 30, 2026

Florida, United States: Reflecting the evolution of the game and its business, the 2026 PGA Show debuted a refreshed brand identity aligned with the PGA of America’s modern brand direction.

PGA Show Delivers Powerful Statement

PGA Show Delivers Powerful Statement

January 29, 2026

Florida, United States: The 73rd PGA Show delivered a powerful statement on the strength, scale and future of the global golf industry, welcoming more than 34,000 industry professionals from 90 countries.

APGC Unveils 2026 Championship Schedule

APGC Unveils 2026 Championship Schedule

January 27, 2026

Singapore: Male and female players of all ages will have the chance to showcase their talent in Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation (APGC) events across the region in 2026. 

Delay in Golf Ball ‘Rollback’ Timeline

Delay in Golf Ball ‘Rollback’ Timeline

January 27, 2026

St Andrews, Scotland and New Jersey, United States: The planned rollback on the distances golfers can hit the golf ball looks set to be delayed by up to two years.

USGA Reports Record Participation in 2025

USGA Reports Record Participation in 2025

January 25, 2026

New Jersey, United States: The USGA has unveiled the 2025 Golf Scorecard, a report that uses information from scores under the World Handicap System to highlight golf participation trends in the US.

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.