Category: Association/Federation

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Ben Stimson has successfully completed The PGA of Great Britain & Ireland’s Director of Golf qualification.

Brisbane, Australia: Indigo Specialty Products, a business focused on production and supply of plant protection, pest control, plant nutrition, soil, water management and biological products, has joined the Asian Golf Industry Federation.

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: His Excellency Yasir O. Al-Rumayyan, Chairman of Golf Saudi and the Saudi Golf Federation, kicked-off the inaugural Aramco Saudi Ladies International, a historic occasion for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Singapore: Coinciding with the commencement of its second decade as a force for good in golf, the Asian Golf Industry Federation has published an updated Strategic Plan.

London, England: Sports Marketing Surveys, a sports specialist market research consultancy with global reach and 35 years’ experience, has joined the Asian Golf Industry Federation.

Arizona, United States: Jim Richerson, Troon’s Senior Vice President of Operations, has been sworn-in as the 42nd President of the PGA of America.

Singapore: Fred Yelverton, a global authority on turfgrass science, will share his wisdom in next week’s edition of the Asian Golf Industry Federation’s webinar Sustainability Series.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Golf Saudi has been honoured for its strategic contribution to the game, winning the Vision Award at the 2020 World Golf Awards.

Hainan Island, China: Yalong Bay Golf Club, one of China’s best-known and most prolific tournament venues, has joined the Asian Golf Industry Federation.

New Jersey, United States: The United States Golf Association has announced that late four-time US Women’s Open champion Mickey Wright has bequeathed her estate and possessions to the USGA.

Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: World number one Dustin Johnson, 2020 US Open champion Bryson DeChambeau and defending champion Graeme McDowell have confirmed their participation in the third edition of the Saudi International.

Georgia, United States: Second generation Asian-American Ashley Yen has been named a recipient of the 2020 USGA-AJGA Presidents’ Leadership Award.