Birmingham, England: With the United Kingdom and Ireland under lockdown, the PGA of Great Britain and Ireland has increased the support available for PGA Members, golf clubs and their management teams during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Palm Beach Gardens, United States: The PGA of America Board of Directors has voted to exercise its right to terminate the agreement to play the 2022 PGA Championship at Trump Bedminster.
Singapore: The terms of all Board members of the Asian Golf Industry Federation have been extended by one year ‘due to the special circumstances and to ensure continuity in the Covid-19 period’.
Daytona Beach, Florida, United States: After completing his 11th year as LPGA Commissioner, Mike Whan has notified the LPGA Board of Directors that he will transition out of the LPGA in 2021.
Kansas, United States: Chris Cook, Golf Course Superintendent at Bailey Ranch Golf Club, has been named a Grassroots Ambassador Leadership Award winner from the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.
Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, United States: The PGA Tour has announced that the 16th Presidents Cup will be held at the renowned Medinah Country Club outside of Chicago in 2026.
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: With a star-studded line-up set for the 2021 Saudi International, Golf Saudi is looking to continue its efforts to increase interest and participation in golf in the Kingdom.
Melbourne, Australia: The body that provides guidance to Golf Australia’s Vision 2025: the Future of Women and Girls in Golf strategy has been restructured.
Kansas, United States: Mike Kriz, retired equipment manager of Arrowhead Country Club in South Dakota, is the winner of the 2020 Edwin Budding Award from the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.
Singapore: Presenting his report to members at the Asian Golf Industry Federation’s Annual General Meeting, President Richard Walne outlined a variety of new initiatives introduced by the not-for-profit organisation during 2020 and struck an optimistic tone for the future.
Auckland, New Zealand: New Zealand Golf has updated its name and visual identity. With immediate effect, the organisation will be known as Golf New Zealand, a move that reflects its primary focus being on the game of golf.
Virginia, United States: The Club Management Association of America has announced the opening of registration for its 2021 World Conference and Club Business Expo.