ASIAN GOLF INDUSTRY FEDERATION

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Asian Golf Industry Federation Launches Individual Membership Category

Asian Golf Industry Federation Launches Individual Membership Category

May 4, 2020

Singapore: The Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) is introducing an Individual Membership category in a new initiative aimed at offering another option for those interested in joining the Federation and gaining access to its benefits and community. “We offer a Facility Membership, which continues to be a great option for an operation to provide AGIF […]

Qualifying for Tokyo Olympic Golf Competition Extended

Qualifying for Tokyo Olympic Golf Competition Extended

May 2, 2020

Lausanne, Switzerland: The International Golf Federation (IGF) and International Olympic Committee (IOC) have announced an adjustment to the qualifying system for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games to accommodate the new dates of competition in 2021. In light of the one-year delay, athletes now will accumulate Olympic Golf Rankings (OGR) points through a period ending on […]

Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation Exploring Rescheduling Possibilities

Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation Exploring Rescheduling Possibilities

April 30, 2020

Singapore: Health and safety will be the over-riding factors as Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation (APGC) officials explore the possibilities of resurrecting a tournament schedule that has been decimated by the Coronavirus outbreak that has brought the sporting world to a standstill. Instead of representing the APGC at Spain’s La Manga Club last week in the Bonallack […]

Asian Golf Industry Federation Launches Job Postings Service

Asian Golf Industry Federation Launches Job Postings Service

April 28, 2020

Singapore: The Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) has launched a new initiative aimed at serving the industry’s staffing needs. This week saw the commencement of a Job Postings segment within the new-look AGIF website at www.agif.asia  Eric Lynge, the AGIF’s Chief Executive Officer, said: “There’s no doubt that the time is right for an undertaking […]

Asian Golf Industry Federation Expands Online Educational Offerings

Asian Golf Industry Federation Expands Online Educational Offerings

April 25, 2020

Singapore: Representatives of Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) member companies are being presented with free learning opportunities during the Covid-19 pandemic. The educational offerings, along with other exclusive content, are part of an extensive AGIF initiative to conduct an increasing number of activities on-line. Eric Lynge, the AGIF’s Chief Executive Officer, said: “In lieu of […]

Mimosa Plus Golf Course Signs Up with Asian Golf Industry Federation

Mimosa Plus Golf Course Signs Up with Asian Golf Industry Federation

April 24, 2020

Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga, Philippines: One of the jewels in the crown of golf in the Philippines, Mimosa Plus Golf Course has signed up with the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF). Set against stunning foothill mountains and luscious greens of plants and trees, the 36-hole venue is managed by Chroma Hospitality, owned by the Filinvest […]

PGA of America Pledges US$5 Million to Covid-19 Crisis Fund

PGA of America Pledges US$5 Million to Covid-19 Crisis Fund

April 19, 2020

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States: The PGA of America has pledged US$5 million to start a fund to offer financial assistance to golf industry workers who are suffering hardship during the Coronavirus pandemic. “The golf industry is in an unprecedented crisis and our friends, colleagues and their families need our help right away,” said […]

Avoid Price War on Green Fees, Cautions AGIF Vice-President

Avoid Price War on Green Fees, Cautions AGIF Vice-President

April 18, 2020

Bangkok, Thailand: Asian Golf Industry Federation Vice-President David Townend has called on golf clubs in the region to avoid becoming embroiled in a price war on green fees when courses are re-opened in the weeks and months ahead. “If I look into a crystal ball, I hope that everybody who is a golfer is anxious […]

Architects Honour Pioneering Powell with Ross Award

Architects Honour Pioneering Powell with Ross Award

April 18, 2020

Ohio, United States: Since the end of World War II, making golf available to minorities has been the family business for the Powell family. Started in 1946 by family patriarch Bill Powell, a World War II veteran and entrepreneur, Clearview Golf Club in East Canton, Ohio, is the country’s first golf course built and owned […]

Amata Spring’s Positive Spin on Temporary Shutdown

Amata Spring’s Positive Spin on Temporary Shutdown

April 17, 2020

Bangkok, Thailand: Amata Spring Country Club is taking advantage of a current enforced shutdown by carrying out upgrading work on its award-winning golf course and looking to the future. “We’d love to be open and we’d love to be operating, but that’s not possible in Thailand at the moment,” said David Townend, General Manager at […]

Helpline Service Delivering Support for PGA of GB&I Members

Helpline Service Delivering Support for PGA of GB&I Members

April 16, 2020

Birmingham, England: The PGA Helpline service set up within a week of the Coronavirus crisis gripping the nation has offered support to more than 5,800 members and over 1,500 golf clubs and facilities. A team of more than 60 staff at The Professional Golfers’ Association of Great Britain and Ireland were switched to manning the […]

USGA App Launches on Amazon Fire TV with Expanded VOD Programming

USGA App Launches on Amazon Fire TV with Expanded VOD Programming

April 16, 2020

Liberty Corner, New Jersey, United States: The United States Golf Association (USGA) has announced the expansion of its Over-The-Top (OTT) digital streaming offerings with the launch of the USGA app on Amazon’s Fire TV.  The free USGA streaming app, which features more than 250 hours of USGA championship final-round broadcasts, films, highlights and more, is […]