Singapore: The golf industry across Asia is facing varied challenges that are being presented by the Coronavirus outbreak. “If you take a look at the economics of a lot of golf clubs around Asia, especially resort courses, I’m afraid the effects of the virus are starting to bite,” said Eric Lynge, the Asian Golf Industry […]
Liberty Corner, New Jersey, United States: Given the recent CDC guidance and the evolving dynamics of the Coronavirus pandemic, the United States Golf Association (USGA) has announced that it is cancelling its first two 2020 championships. The US Women’s Amateur Four-Ball, originally scheduled for April 25-29 at Quail Creek Country Club in Naples, Florida, and […]
London, England: Customer service analysts and training provider firm 59club is offering complimentary use of its proprietary survey tools amid the current COVID-19 crisis. Golf clubs and other hospitality venues may use the survey tools to communicate directly to their membership and identify member and guest needs for free through May 31. “Obviously, the tourism […]
London, England: A petition started by the United Kingdom Golf Federation to Keep Golf Open during the current virus outbreak has already been signed by nearly 12,000 people – but far more signatures are needed if it is to have any effect. With golf clubs nationwide taking virus-protection measures to enable them to keep their […]
Lawrence, Kansas, United States: For more than a decade, the Bayer Superintendent Grant Programme has offered members of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) the opportunity to attend the annual Golf Industry Show. For the 2020 GIS, Bayer focused on advocating and supporting diversity and inclusion among applicants. They increased their support by […]
St Andrews, Scotland: The R&A says it is closely monitoring the constantly-moving situation in the COVID-19 pandemic and carefully following the advice issued by the United Kingdom Government, relevant health authorities and its own medical consultants. The decision has been taken to cancel two international amateur events – The R&A Student Tour Series Final at […]
Berkshire, England: The quality of raw materials is one of the most important elements of a liquid feed. The extremely soluble raw materials used in the manufacture of Fusion Bio-Green liquids ensure a formulation which provides optimal nutrient uptake to plants. Indigrow, a Full Business Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation, says seaweed (from […]
Singapore: The Asian Tour will consider extending the 2020 season into next year. “As all of you are aware by now, most international sporting events scheduled for March, April and May have either been cancelled or postponed,” said Cho Minn Thant, Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of the Asian Tour, a Full Business Member of […]
Lawrence, Kansas, United States: Out of an abundance of caution in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) will modify its operations for the foreseeable future to assist in reducing the spread of the disease. The transition is effective immediately. While no member of the GCSAA team has […]
Paris, France: Paul Armitage will drive 59club’s expansion into Western Europe and North Africa. Armitage, General Manager at La Golf National, has assumed the role as Managing Partner of 59club Western Europe & North Africa, the latest addition to the customer service specialists that currently operate across the United Kingdom, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, […]
Washington DC, United States: The National Club Association (NCA) has compiled a Club Coronavirus Preparedness Primer with industry-specific information, sample communications, guidelines, best practices and links to important resources. These include: Housekeeping and Facility Sanitation Anti-Epidemic Member Interactions Club Staff Cindy Vizza, the NCA’s Vice President of Communications, was interviewed on March 11 and discussed […]
London, England: Guidance on dealing with the Coronavirus health emergency is being circulated to golf clubs across the United Kingdom and their professional workforce in a joint statement from the British and International Golf Greenkeeping Association (BIGGA), The PGA of Great Britain and Ireland, and the Golf Club Managers Association (GCMA). The three organisations, supported […]