ASIAN GOLF INDUSTRY FEDERATION

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Superintendent Honoured for Advocacy Efforts

Superintendent Honoured for Advocacy Efforts

February 25, 2021

Kansas, United States: Marc Weston, Course Superintendent at Indian Hill Country Club, has been named a Grassroots Ambassador Leadership Award winner from the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.

The R&A and USGA Modernise Amateur Status Rules

The R&A and USGA Modernise Amateur Status Rules

February 23, 2021

St Andrews, Scotland and New Jersey, United States: The R&A and the USGA have announced proposals for significant changes to the Rules of Amateur Status that govern the game worldwide.

USGA Names Mike Whan as its New Chief Executive

USGA Names Mike Whan as its New Chief Executive

February 18, 2021

New Jersey, United States: Mike Whan will become the eighth top executive in the history of the United States Golf Association when he assumes the post as Chief Executive Officer this summer.

PGA of America and Rolex Sign Landmark Deal

PGA of America and Rolex Sign Landmark Deal

February 16, 2021

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States: The PGA of America has announced an expansive agreement with Swiss watch manufacturer Rolex, whose roots as a long-term supporter of the game of golf date back to 1967.

Placing Sustainable Golf in the Spotlight

Placing Sustainable Golf in the Spotlight

February 12, 2021

Singapore: Chris Gray will highlight some of the most pressing matters facing golf in the 21st century when the Asian Golf Industry Federation’s Sustainability Series resumes this month.

PGA of America Permits Distance Measuring Devices

PGA of America Permits Distance Measuring Devices

February 11, 2021

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States: The PGA of America is to allow players the use of distance-measuring devices during competition rounds at its three annual Major championships.

AGIF Appoints Malaysian Senior Advisor

AGIF Appoints Malaysian Senior Advisor

February 1, 2021

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Zainal Mohammad Shah, a veteran figure in golf in Southeast Asia, has been appointed as a Senior Advisor to the Asian Golf Industry Federation.

CMAA Solicits Feedback on Proposed Club Industry Metrics

CMAA Solicits Feedback on Proposed Club Industry Metrics

January 25, 2021

Virginia, United States: The Club Management Association of America is soliciting public comments for its Universal Key Club Performance Indicators White Paper which outlines a core set of metrics that the club industry can use to determine the financial and operational health of their club.