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KLGCC Backing for Talented Durisic

KLGCC Backing for Talented Durisic

June 5, 2026

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: In line with its commitment to nurturing Malaysian golf talent, Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club (KLGCC) has appointed Liyana Durisic as a Golf Ambassador.

GCSAA Chief Executive to Stand Down

GCSAA Chief Executive to Stand Down

June 4, 2026

Kansas, United States: Rhett Evans will conclude his tenure as Chief Executive Officer of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) in September 2027.

WGD ‘Uniting People Through Golf’

WGD ‘Uniting People Through Golf’

June 4, 2026

Florida, United States: Women’s Golf Day (WGD) has concluded its 2026 worldwide week of events with thousands of women and girls having participated in activities spanning five continents.

Syngenta Confirms Key Appointments

Syngenta Confirms Key Appointments

June 3, 2026

Basel, Switzerland: Syngenta Professional Solutions (SPS) has announced two key leadership appointments that took effect at the start of June.

Upswing in Shorter Golfing Formats

Upswing in Shorter Golfing Formats

June 3, 2026

Melbourne, Australia: Shorter formats are reshaping how Australians play golf, with new data revealing a significant surge in nine-hole rounds across the country.

SMARTSCORE Secures Critical Milestone

SMARTSCORE Secures Critical Milestone

June 2, 2026

Seoul, Korea: SMARTSCORE has obtained ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 certifications – internationally recognised standards for information security and privacy information management systems.

Golf Equipment Market’s Growth Trajectory

Golf Equipment Market’s Growth Trajectory

June 1, 2026

Pune, India: The global golf equipment market is expected to be valued at US$8.9 billion in 2026 and projected to reach US$12.9 billion by 2033 with the Asia-Pacific region being a prime driver.

More Individual Joy for Joaquin in Korea

More Individual Joy for Joaquin in Korea

May 31, 2026

Busan, Korea: Torque GC Captain Joaquin Niemann, LIV Golf’s most successful individual golfer, added to his record total at LIV Golf Korea 2026, winning a play-off at the first extra hole.

Golf Course 2030 Water Portal Update

Golf Course 2030 Water Portal Update

May 31, 2026

St Andrews, Scotland: The R&A has updated its Golf Course 2030 Water Portal to offer golf course operators the latest guidance, data and practical solutions to address sustainable water management.

‘The Women’s Game, By The Numbers’

‘The Women’s Game, By The Numbers’

May 30, 2026

Edinburgh, Scotland: Shot Scope, an industry leader in golf technology and performance data, has launched The Women’s Game, By The Numbers, an eBook dedicated to female golfers.