ASIAN GOLF INDUSTRY FEDERATION

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Royal Selangor Golf Club Signs Up with Asian Golf Industry Federation

Royal Selangor Golf Club Signs Up with Asian Golf Industry Federation

June 14, 2020

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: The Royal Selangor Golf Club (RSGC), one of Asia’s most historic golfing establishments, has joined the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF). Established in 1893, this private members’ club is centrally located in a prime area of the Golden Triangle of Kuala Lumpur, boasting spectacular views of the iconic Twin Towers and the […]

Golf Takes the Lead as Sporting Activities Return

Golf Takes the Lead as Sporting Activities Return

June 13, 2020

Singapore: Underscoring its reputation as a safe and healthy activity, golf has been at the forefront of sport’s return as Covid-19 lockdown measures ease up. While restrictions remain for most contact sports, golfers have been allowed to return to golf courses around the region to enjoy a welcome combination of fresh air and exercise. “It’s […]

AGIF’s Certificate in Greenkeeping Pledge

AGIF’s Certificate in Greenkeeping Pledge

June 12, 2020

Singapore: The Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) has confirmed the continuation of its acclaimed Certificate in Greenkeeping (CIG) educational programme. In partnership with the New Zealand Sports Turf Institute (NZSTI) and with backing from The R&A, the CIG was launched with the specific aim of improving the professional knowledge of greenkeeping staff and providing an […]

Japan Golf Association Cancels 2020 Amateur Championships

Japan Golf Association Cancels 2020 Amateur Championships

June 9, 2020

Tokyo, Japan: The Japan Golf Association (JGA) has cancelled its remaining 2020 amateur championships. In the wake of the continued threat from the Covid-19 pandemic, the JGA opted to call off more than a dozen events originally scheduled for the second half of the year. “It’s an unfortunate and unprecedented situation,” said Andy Yamanaka, the […]

R&A Launches Open Championship Podcast

R&A Launches Open Championship Podcast

June 7, 2020

St Andrews, Scotland: The Open Conversation is a brand new podcast bringing you exclusive stories of golf’s original championship as told by the world’s greatest golfers. Regular host George Harper Jnr and guest presenter Iain Carter are joined by a series of Champion Golfers, including Tom Watson, Padraig Harrington, Shane Lowry, Louis Oosthuizen, Francesco Molinari […]

Golf Will Weather Covid-19 Crisis, Says AGIF Chief Executive

Golf Will Weather Covid-19 Crisis, Says AGIF Chief Executive

June 5, 2020

Singapore: Golf is better suited than many industries to be able to weather the Covid-19 crisis and succeed, according to Eric Lynge, Chief Executive Officer of the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF). “Every industry will have some successes – and less than successes and some failures. In golf, there are some inherent strengths which will […]

LinksAsia Connects with Asian Golf Industry Federation

LinksAsia Connects with Asian Golf Industry Federation

June 4, 2020

Hong Kong: LinksAsia, an interactive digital platform which provides the golf industry with content that focuses on the business of golf, has joined the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF). Launched last month, LinksAsia offers insights from industry leaders, direct networking opportunities and education on the current market via a series of interactive webinars with business […]

Tour Adopting Fresh Approach to Engaging Sponsors

Tour Adopting Fresh Approach to Engaging Sponsors

June 3, 2020

Singapore: Engaging sponsors with the possibility of three-day tournaments, new formats and mixed events with women are among the new opportunities under consideration by the Asian Tour as it seeks to build a brave and robust future. Cho Min Thant, Chief Executive Officer and Commissioner of the Asian Tour, acknowledged that a fresh approach to […]

Women’s Golf Day Receives R&A Support

Women’s Golf Day Receives R&A Support

June 2, 2020

West Palm Beach, Florida, United States: Women’s Golf Day (WGD) has announced that The R&A will be supporting the campaign as part of its commitment to encourage more women and girls to play golf. Now in its fifth year, Women’s Golf Day is being celebrated virtually today with entertaining videos from across the world of […]

Sports Turf Solutions Prepares for 15th Anniversary Celebrations

Sports Turf Solutions Prepares for 15th Anniversary Celebrations

June 1, 2020

Bangkok, Thailand: Approaching its 15th anniversary, Sports Turf Solutions (STS) continues to enhance its reputation in providing a wide range of support to golf course turf managers around the region. Inaugurated in 2006 and with more than 150 staff based at offices in Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam, STS acts as a distributor, supplier […]

Saudi Golf Courses Primed to Resume Play

Saudi Golf Courses Primed to Resume Play

May 31, 2020

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Following Government guidance, the Saudi Golf Federation (SGF) has confirmed that all of the country’s domestic golf courses will re-open this week, starting today. After more than two months of controlled movement and closures, the Saudi Government this week set out a specific timetable to lift current restrictions in three phases.  All golf […]

Golf Industry Debuts ‘Golf and Social Distancing’ PSAs

Golf Industry Debuts ‘Golf and Social Distancing’ PSAs

May 31, 2020

St Augustine, Florida, United States: As America gets ‘Back2Golf’, a new 30-second PSA, ‘Golf and Social Distancing’ starring NBA superstar Steph Curry, nine-time PGA Tour winner Matt Kuchar and three-time LPGA Tour winner Nelly Korda, will guide golfers on responsible ways to play the game. Back2Golf is an industry-wide collaboration to provide operational guidelines, designed […]