ASIAN GOLF INDUSTRY FEDERATION

Category: Grow the Game

WAAP Academy to Nurture Future Talent

WAAP Academy to Nurture Future Talent

February 19, 2025

Danang, Vietnam: The R&A and Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation have launched the Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific Academy. The initiative is funded by Samsung and The R&A Foundation.

Troon Supports Municipal Golf Study

Troon Supports Municipal Golf Study

January 24, 2025

Arizona, United States: Troon will join Greenlight Advisors and the National Golf Course Owners Association to support the association’s 2024 Municipal Golf Study.

WGD Celebrates 10th Anniversary

WGD Celebrates 10th Anniversary

January 23, 2025

Florida, United States: Women’s Golf Day will mark the 10th anniversary of the movement this year with organisers anticipating a record turnout for the 2025 celebration.  

Record Golf Participation in Australia

Record Golf Participation in Australia

January 2, 2025

Melbourne, Australia: Golf in Australia is riding a wave of unprecedented growth, celebrating its fifth consecutive year of club membership growth and a record amount of people playing golf.

Building Culture of Respect for Rules of Golf

Building Culture of Respect for Rules of Golf

December 23, 2024

Hanoi, Vietnam: The rapid growth in the number of certified golf referees and individuals with rules certifications is a key factor in the strong development of Vietnamese golf.

Opening Doors for Golfers with Disability

Opening Doors for Golfers with Disability

November 23, 2024

Hong Kong SAR, China: Kipp Popert has spent his life breaking down barriers. During the Link Hong Kong Open, the Englishman showed why he is such an inspiration.

Roblox Initiative Launches in Jakarta

Roblox Initiative Launches in Jakarta

November 16, 2024

Jakarta, Indonesia: The R&A is helping connect the digital and physical golf worlds though a new Active Play event on gaming platform Roblox, exclusively for Indonesian players.

Golf Saudi Highlights ‘Landmark Moments’

Golf Saudi Highlights ‘Landmark Moments’

November 3, 2024

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: While Charley Hull ended a two-year victory drought, the Aramco Team Series presented by PIF – Riyadh was notable also for having its strongest ever Saudi representation.

Golf Joins Dubai Fitness Challenge

Golf Joins Dubai Fitness Challenge

October 18, 2024

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Golf organisations will come together to offer golf activities as part of this year’s Dubai Fitness Challenge, a month-long celebration of fitness and wellness.

Vietnam’s Golfing Emergence Hailed

Vietnam’s Golfing Emergence Hailed

October 14, 2024

Hai Phong, Vietnam: Vietnam’s emergence as a growing golfing force will be underlined this week when it hosts the 30th edition of the Asia-Pacific Amateur Golf Team Championships.

Golf and the New Well-Being Economy

Golf and the New Well-Being Economy

October 10, 2024

Basel, Switzerland: Syngenta’s new multi-media feature questions whether the emergence of a new ‘Well-Being Economy’ enables golf course businesses to reflect their true value.