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Clubs Should Position Themselves as ‘Home-Away-From-Home’

Clubs Should Position Themselves as ‘Home-Away-From-Home’

April 30, 2020

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Golf clubs have an opportunity to reinvent themselves as a home-away-from-home in the post-Coronavirus era. Steven Thielke, Chief Executive Officer at TPC Kuala Lumpur, believes clubs around the region may be best served in the uncertain months ahead by reconsidering their standard operating procedures. “In the club business, we often talk about […]

Prepare for a New Way of Golfing, Says Thielke

Prepare for a New Way of Golfing, Says Thielke

April 29, 2020

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Club members and their guests must brace themselves for a new way of golfing when they return to the region’s courses. Given the likelihood of more stringent rules being laid down by Governments in relation to accepted behaviour in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, Steven Thielke says the onus is on […]

Re-Opening of Golf Courses ‘Not Just a Case of Turning on the Lights’

Re-Opening of Golf Courses ‘Not Just a Case of Turning on the Lights’

April 26, 2020

Bangkok, Thailand: Setting out a strategic road map for re-opening is of paramount importance for golf clubs that are primed to recommence operations in the coming weeks. Although approval for golf courses in and around Bangkok to proceed with their operations had been expected to be given in May, according to various reports the lockdown […]

Need for Golf Clubs to Become More Efficient and Streamlined, Says Shippey

Need for Golf Clubs to Become More Efficient and Streamlined, Says Shippey

April 25, 2020

Bangkok, Thailand: Golf facilities across Asia are being forced to re-evaluate the ways in which they conduct their business in the wake of the Coronavirus outbreak. “This Covid-19 situation that we all find ourselves in will make owners, general managers and directors of golf really look at the operations at their clubs and second guess […]

Royal Addition to IMG Prestige Network

Royal Addition to IMG Prestige Network

January 24, 2020

Norwich, England: Royal Norwich Golf Club has joined the IMG Prestige global reciprocal network. The new Royal Norwich course at Weston Estate opened recently with Ryder Cup stalwart Ian Poulter playing the inaugural round to mark the completion of the 10-year vision to create a world-class sporting venue in the region and recognise the first time […]

Golf Fitness, Wellness and Instruction Programme Released

Golf Fitness, Wellness and Instruction Programme Released

January 8, 2020

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Orlando, United States: The Golf Fitness, Wellness & Instruction area of the PGA Show Floor, presented in partnership with TPI, will feature a full schedule of complimentary education sessions and more than 75 related exhibits during the 2020 PGA Merchandise Show (January 22-24).[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”16555″ img_size=”large”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Three days of fitness, medical, health, wellness and instructional […]

Strong Support for SMBC Singapore Open Superintendent Volunteer Programme

Strong Support for SMBC Singapore Open Superintendent Volunteer Programme

January 8, 2020

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Singapore: Turf industry professionals from around the region will once more join forces in support of the SMBC Singapore Open’s Superintendent Volunteer Programme. “As well as helping in the tournament preparations at the Serapong Course, it’s a great opportunity for participants to network, to meet old friends … and make many more new friends,” […]

Recognition for IMG-Managed Golf Clubs

Recognition for IMG-Managed Golf Clubs

November 1, 2019

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Seven IMG-managed properties were honoured at the sixth World Golf Awards. As well seeing Michlifen Golf & Country Club named as Morocco’s Best Golf Hotel, six clubs within the IMG network were bestowed with the honour of Best Golf Course in their respective countries. “We’re extremely proud of all IMG […]