London, England: Demand for golf has increased globally – and with it, membership. However, what members want has changed – and venues need to respond to earn loyalty and retain valuable customers for the long term.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Keita Nakajima became the third player from Japan to win the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship, defeating Hong Kong’s Taichi Kho on the second hole of a thrilling play-off.
West Palm Beach and New York, United States: LIV Golf Investments, the new entity established to make strategic investments in golf, has appointed Sean Bratches as Chief Commercial Officer and Ron Cross as Chief Events Officer.
London, England: European Golf Design, the golf course design company of the European Tour, aims to become a carbon-neutral design company, underlining the company’s commitment to sustainability and climate action.
Zhangjiagang Island, China: Zhao Zhimeng claimed her maiden win at the Zhangjiagang Shuangshan Challenge. The Shanxi native went wire-to-wire for a four-shot victory in Jiangsu Province.
Phnom Penh, Cambodia: Troon-managed Vattanac Golf Resort has been named the winner in two categories at the 2021 World Golf Awards.
Carlsbad, United States: TaylorMade Golf has acquired Korean-based golf ball manufacturing company Nassau Golf Co Ltd as the company seeks to integrate its global golf ball operations.
Kansas, United States: Members of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America and others can now register for next year’s Golf Conference and Trade Show at the San Diego Convention Centre.
Gimcheon City, South Korea: For the first time ever, members of the Korea Professional Golfers Association hit the fairways for a night-time tournament, made possible by a new state-of-the-art sports lighting system from Musco Lighting.
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: Royal Greens Golf & Country Club has taken delivery of the latest generation of Starting New At Golf equipment, as part of Golf Saudi’s plans to attract juniors to the game.
San Diego, United States: The Club Management Association of America’s World Conference and Club Business Expo will return to its in-person format in 2022.
Powell, Ohio, United States: Designed by Arthur Hills and opened in 2004, the Kinsale Golf and Fitness Club has turned to Capillary Bunkers to solve its bunker drainage issues.