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Junior Golf Development Initiative Praised

Junior Golf Development Initiative Praised

April 12, 2026

Jakarta, Indonesia: Erick Thohir, Indonesia’s Minister of Youth and Sports, has hailed the Ciputra Golfpreneur Foundation for its commitment to developing young golfers.

Launch of ‘Road to The Opens’ Initiative

Launch of ‘Road to The Opens’ Initiative

April 1, 2026

Manchester, England: The R&A, the Golf Foundation, England Golf and The PGA of Great Britain & Ireland have announced the launch of an initiative entitled ‘Road to The Opens’.

Boost for Junior Golf Development in HK

Boost for Junior Golf Development in HK

February 19, 2026

Hong Kong SAR, China: AIA Alta and the Golf Association of Hong Kong, China have entered into a three-year partnership to nurture the city’s next generation of golfers.

Riyadh Ready for ‘Festival of Sport’

Riyadh Ready for ‘Festival of Sport’

February 2, 2026

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: With a star-studded field and a US$5 million purse, the PIF Saudi Ladies International is primed to open the 2026 Ladies European Tour schedule in style.

Shift Toward Sustainable Revenue Model

Shift Toward Sustainable Revenue Model

January 23, 2026

Florida, United States: Conversations at the 2026 PGA Show revealed a clear theme among golf course operators with leaders focused on how to sustain revenue as growth inevitably stabilises.

R&A Foundation’s Magical India Commitment

R&A Foundation’s Magical India Commitment

January 8, 2026

St Andrews, Scotland: The R&A Foundation has partnered with Magic Bus India Foundation to create new pathways for young girls in Delhi by providing access to golf.

Defining Milestone for Golf in Australia

Defining Milestone for Golf in Australia

December 3, 2025

Melbourne, Australia: Golf participation in Australia continues its unprecedented rise, surpassing four million adult players in 2024/25 – the highest total ever recorded.

Building the Golf Vietnam Brand

Building the Golf Vietnam Brand

November 3, 2025

Hue City, Vietnam: 54 Group CEO Jed Moore believes ‘golf is the spearhead for a national sports strategy capable of reshaping the economy, elevating Vietnam’s global image, and inspiring future generations’.

Excited Rory Relishing Delhi Debut

Excited Rory Relishing Delhi Debut

October 16, 2025

Delhi, India: Five-time Major champion Rory McIlroy’s appearance in this week’s DP World India Championship is ‘a big step forward for golf in the country’.

Vision for ‘Golf Silicon Valley’ in Danang

Vision for ‘Golf Silicon Valley’ in Danang

September 29, 2025

Danang, Vietnam: Dr Aylwin Tai, an influential figure in Asian golf for more than four decades, has outlined an ambitious vision for establishing a ‘Golf Silicon Valley’ in Danang.

Golf Saudi Delivers Texan Treats

Golf Saudi Delivers Texan Treats

September 28, 2025

Texas, United States: Hundreds of local fans and newcomers to the game were treated to a week to remember by tournament organiser Golf Saudi at the Aramco Houston Championship.

54 Strengthens Strategic VGA Alliance

54 Strengthens Strategic VGA Alliance

September 10, 2025

Hanoi, Vietnam: 54 and the Vietnam Golf Association have partnered to co-develop a national golf strategy and support next month’s inaugural Vietnam Golf Course Owners Summit.