Singapore: Richard Walne is to stand down as President of the Asian Golf Industry Federation. Having served in the post for four years, Walne has opted against staying on for a further two-year term.
Saudi Arabia: Educational pathways are being put in place by Golf Saudi to ensure the thousands of jobs that will be created in the coming years will be filled with Saudi national talent.
Saudi Arabia: In the latest AGIF webinar we talk to Ed Edwards, Golf Saudi’s COO, about how golf is being integrated into modern Saudi culture and introduced to 300,000 children in a five-year period.
Florida, United States: The PGA of America is inviting local talent from under-represented backgrounds to register for PGA JobMatch and be considered for positions that support the PGA’s 2022 Major championships.
Birmingham, England: The PGA of Great Britain & Ireland has launched a new series of tournaments open to all PGA Members in the United Kingdom, Ireland and overseas.
Melbourne, Australia: In a first for the Australian Amateur and Australian Junior, 2022 will see players competing for prize money.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Golf Saudi’s ‘Power of the Game’ podcast has been shortlisted alongside some of the top names in the sports podcasting world ahead of this year’s Sports Podcast Awards.
New Jersey, United States: The USGA and ProMedica have announced a long-term partnership that includes presenting partner rights for the US Women’s Open, notably elevating the championship through a US$10 million purse.
Florida, United States: The PGA of America has announced a partnership with GOLF+, an emerging virtual reality golf platform, to help build a more traditional and iconic golf gaming experience.
Florida, United States: The PGA of America has announced a strategic partnership agreement with Legends, a global premium experiences company specialising in data-intelligence fuelled holistic solutions for sports organisations and venues.
Hong Kong: The Clearwater Bay Golf & Country Club hosted the Hong Kong Golf Association’s latest grow-the-game initiative, a golfing clinic for 100 female beginners.
Kansas, United States: Bob Farren Jr, Director of Golf Course and Grounds Management at Pinehurst Resort, will be honoured with the 2022 Colonel John Morley Award from the GCSAA.