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Troon Opens Chicago Corporate Office

Troon Opens Chicago Corporate Office

February 27, 2021

Illinois, United States: To accommodate regional growth interests and opportunities, Troon has expanded and opened a new corporate office in Chicago.

USGA Internship Initiative Celebrates 30 Years

USGA Internship Initiative Celebrates 30 Years

February 27, 2021

New Jersey, United States: As part of its efforts to provide a pathway for people to pursue a career in golf, the USGA has fully funded more than 130 paid internships for the 2021 season.

The R&A’s Designs on New Golf Facility in Glasgow

The R&A’s Designs on New Golf Facility in Glasgow

February 26, 2021

St Andrews, Scotland: The R&A is submitting a planning application to Glasgow City Council for the construction of a new community golf facility that it is hoped will open in the summer of 2022.

Superintendent Honoured for Advocacy Efforts

Superintendent Honoured for Advocacy Efforts

February 25, 2021

Kansas, United States: Marc Weston, Course Superintendent at Indian Hill Country Club, has been named a Grassroots Ambassador Leadership Award winner from the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.

Laguna National to Host Queen Sirikit Cup

Laguna National to Host Queen Sirikit Cup

February 24, 2021

Singapore: The 42nd edition of the Queen Sirikit Cup will make a welcome return to the golfing calendar at Singapore’s Laguna National Golf & Country Club in 2021.

SPORTFIVE Launches New Global Golf Strategy

SPORTFIVE Launches New Global Golf Strategy

February 24, 2021

New York, United States: SPORTFIVE, the global sports business agency, has launched a new global golf strategy that places the sport alongside the key strategic pillars for the agency’s business.

Singapore and Saudi Stopovers for Aramco Team Series

Singapore and Saudi Stopovers for Aramco Team Series

February 23, 2021

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia’s presence on the global sporting stage as host to exciting new events will continue with the announcement of four fully-sanctioned Ladies European Tour tournaments.

The R&A and USGA Modernise Amateur Status Rules

The R&A and USGA Modernise Amateur Status Rules

February 23, 2021

St Andrews, Scotland and New Jersey, United States: The R&A and the USGA have announced proposals for significant changes to the Rules of Amateur Status that govern the game worldwide.

John Deere Crowns Collegiate Turf Bowl Winner

John Deere Crowns Collegiate Turf Bowl Winner

February 22, 2021

North Carolina, United States: John Deere and the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America named Purdue University as the winner of the 27th annual Collegiate Turf Bowl.

Golf Genius Software Partners with SchedulePop

Golf Genius Software Partners with SchedulePop

February 20, 2021

Pennsylvania, United States: Golf Genius Software and SchedulePop have announced a partnership to help golf professionals streamline staff scheduling, control labour expenses, and improve team communication.

R&A Launches Referee Qualification Programme

R&A Launches Referee Qualification Programme

February 17, 2021

St Andrews, Scotland: The R&A is launching an official refereeing qualification to spearhead a new and enhanced rules education programme which will be piloted around the world in 2021.