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Category: Golf Course Design

Tiger Tasked with Redesigning Pebble Beach Par-Three Course

Tiger Tasked with Redesigning Pebble Beach Par-Three Course

January 27, 2020

Pebble Beach, United States: As its Centennial celebration winds down, Pebble Beach Company is looking to the future, announcing a partnership with Tiger Woods and his TGR Design firm to design a new short course on the former site of Peter Hay Golf Course. “Pebble Beach has always been a special place to me,” said Woods. […]

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 […]

Golfplan’s Role in South Korea’s Public Golf Revolution

Golfplan’s Role in South Korea’s Public Golf Revolution

August 5, 2019

Daegu, South Korea: Having designed the first public facility here in 1982 and led the country’s second wave of public golf development during the 1990s, the course architects at Golfplan-Dale & Ramsey are today spearheading Stage III with one stand-alone, public project newly opened and another three in various stages of development. The first to […]

Sir Nick Bestows Signature Design Status on Laguna Golf Lăng Cô

Sir Nick Bestows Signature Design Status on Laguna Golf Lăng Cô

May 17, 2019

Lăng Cô, Vietnam: Laguna Golf Lăng Cô, the award-winning golf component at the Laguna Lăng Cô integrated project in Central Vietnam, has become the first fully operational course in the world to be elevated into a new elite category by its designer Sir Nick Faldo. The British legend, a six-time Major winner and prolific course […]

Els’ Decade-Old Hoakalei Country Club Hailed

Els’ Decade-Old Hoakalei Country Club Hailed

April 24, 2019

Oahu, Hawaii: It is 10 years since the Ernie Els-designed Hoakalei Country Club in Hawaii officially opened for play. Straight away it was recognised by Links magazine in the United States, whose panel of experts voted it best new golf course of 2009. “That was one of our first awards at Ernie Els Design and it […]

Ernie Els’ Par-Three Design in the Frame

Ernie Els’ Par-Three Design in the Frame

April 19, 2019

Hanoi, Vietnam: The Els Performance Golf Academy (EPGA), one of Asia’s top practice facilities and home to the Vietnam National Golf Team, has been shortlisted in the category of ‘World’s Best Par-3 Course’ at this year’s World Golf Awards. The World Golf Awards serve to celebrate and reward excellence in golf tourism through an annual […]

Tiger Purrs at Pacific Links International’s Hawaiian Development

Tiger Purrs at Pacific Links International’s Hawaiian Development

April 4, 2019

Toronto, Canada: Tiger Woods and his TGR Design company have been unveiled as lead architects for one of two spectacular golfing layouts to be created at Mākaha Valley Resort, Hawaii, a project commissioned by Pacific Links International, the world’s premier golfing network. Inspired by the pristine setting on Oahu’s Leeward Coast, TGR Design will lead […]

‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ Style Par-Three Course Unveiled

‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ Style Par-Three Course Unveiled

March 10, 2019

Queenstown, New Zealand: Amid celebrations for the 100th staging of the New Zealand Open was the official opening of a unique par-three course. Designed by Darius Oliver and known as ‘The Farm’, the course at The Hills Golf Club was christened with the playing of a 140-person ‘Champions Day’ nine-hole tournament. Club founder Sir Michael Hill, […]

Dominican Republic Project for Greg Norman Golf Course Design

Dominican Republic Project for Greg Norman Golf Course Design

February 27, 2019

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic: Greg Norman Golf Course Design (GNGCD) has announced a new design project in Santo Domingo slated for completion in late 2019. Vistas del Pedregal Golf & Country Club broke ground in fall 2018 and at completion will encompass an 18-hole, par-72, 7,225-yard course, world-class learning centre and short game complex. Located […]

Dr. Yasmin Rasyid

Sime Darby Property
Sustainability Scientist / General Manager
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Topic : Maintaining Sustainability Practices at KLGCC
Yasmin is a sustainability scientist with over 26 years’ experience in environmental management and community development. Founder of EcoKnights and now with Sime Darby Property, she drives sustainable township development, decarbonization, and high-impact community initiatives.

Her expertise in sustainability, leadership, and community development, drives impactful decarbonization and social initiatives at Sime Darby Property. She’s also a mentor, creative soul, and passionate volunteer who finds peace in nature.

Chris Geraghty

59 Club Asia
General Manager
Phuket, Thailand
Topic : How Europe Measures the Member/ Visitor Experience
Chris Geraghty, Managing Partner & General Manager of 59club Asia is a seasoned operator having experience in hotel, resort, F&B, and golf contexts. Chris held General Manager positions for Troon Golf at world class facilities in North Africa, The GCC, and Southeast Asia.

Chris has a wealth of experience with 59club tools and resources having been a customer of 59club for many years prior to joining the Company at the end of 2024. Chris has achieved five gold flags as a customer of 59club and was recognized as Golf Manager of the Year for Asia in 2023, perfectly positioning Chris to support client venues throughout the region to maximize the value of working with 59club.