ASIAN GOLF INDUSTRY FEDERATION

Category: Golf Course Superintendents

USGA Award for Pioneering Agronomist

USGA Award for Pioneering Agronomist

March 2, 2025

New Jersey, United States: Celebrating a game-changing career in golf course management, Rodney Lingle has been named as the winner of the 2025 USGA Green Section Award.

Taylor’s Mental Health Awareness Initiative

Taylor’s Mental Health Awareness Initiative

February 25, 2025

Bangkok, Thailand: Nigel Taylor has taken the lead in raising awareness about mental health in the sports turf industry, breaking the stigma surrounding depression and burnout.

BIGGA Outlines Refined Strategy

BIGGA Outlines Refined Strategy

February 2, 2025

Yorkshire, England: BIGGA signed off from its annual education conference and trade show with news of a refined strategy that will shape the association’s direction for years to come.

Envu’s Assistance for Superintendents

Envu’s Assistance for Superintendents

January 8, 2025

North Carolina, United States: Envu will send up to 10 GCSAA members to the annual Conference and Trade Show through the Envu Superintendent Grant Programme.

Uplifting Tale of ‘Small Girl with Big Heart’

Uplifting Tale of ‘Small Girl with Big Heart’

December 25, 2024

Bangkok, Thailand: Sports Turf Solutions consists of a team of trained agronomists, irrigation experts, and equipment technicians who offer helpful advice to assist turf managers in Asia.

Blossoming of Indian CIG Cohort

Blossoming of Indian CIG Cohort

December 10, 2024

Pune, India: India’s first Certificate in Greenkeeping cohort completed their journey in fine style with all 24 students graduating at Oxford Golf Resort.

R&A Seeks Greenkeeper Feedback

R&A Seeks Greenkeeper Feedback

November 19, 2024

St Andrews, Scotland: Greenkeepers can influence The R&A’s Golf Course 2030 programme through a survey designed to identify needs for future sustainable turf management. 

Vietnam’s Second CIG Cohort Excels

Vietnam’s Second CIG Cohort Excels

November 5, 2024

Nha Trang, Vietnam: Conditioning of Vietnam’s world-class golf courses is set to improve further following completion of the latest Certificate in Greenkeeping Confirmation Course.

Sustainable Recognition for Taipei Club

Sustainable Recognition for Taipei Club

September 23, 2024

Kansas, United States: Four golf course superintendents have been selected as recipients of the 2024 Environmental Leaders in Golf Awards by the GCSAA.

EcoBunker Offers Thanks to Greenkeepers

EcoBunker Offers Thanks to Greenkeepers

September 12, 2024

Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales: Bunker solution experts EcoBunker has extended its thanks to the thousands of greenkeepers across the world who ensure their course is the best it can be.

Retirement of GCSAA Stalwart

Retirement of GCSAA Stalwart

August 30, 2024

Kansas, United States: Mark Johnson, Director, Environmental Programmes for the GCSAA, who has spent 19 years with the association, has announced his retirement.

GCSAA Celebrates Ambassador Anniversary

GCSAA Celebrates Ambassador Anniversary

August 24, 2024

Kansas, United States: The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America’s Grassroots Ambassador Programme has celebrated its 10th anniversary this month.