Bangkok, Thailand: Absolute Golf Services (AGS), one of Asia’s premier golf club management companies, has joined the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF). With its headquarters in Bangkok, the focus of the company is in five key areas of golf course development and management: Club Management Services Project Management and Development Consulting Management Services Sales and […]
Hokota, Japan: Home favourite Yuka Yasuda, leading a tournament in the final round for the first time, provided a masterclass in front-running as she left the field in her wake and won the second Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific championship (WAAP) by eight shots. The 18-year-old from Kobe started the final round at The Royal Golf Club […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Asian Golf Industry Federation Golf Course Facility Members TPC Kuala Lumpur, Kota Permai Golf & Country Club and The Els Club Malaysia were among the big winners in the fourth edition of the ParGolf People’s Choice Awards. The awards are based on golfers’ selections via an online poll which ran from February […]
Haikou, Hainan, China: Liu Wenbo and Du Mohan, two of the China LPGA Tour’s rising stars, are testing their mettle against the men at this week’s Shenzhou Peninsula Open, a China Tour event in Hainan Island. The Beijing teenagers, both of whom turned pro last year after helping the China women to a team bronze […]
Danang, Vietnam: One of Asia’s most compelling golf destinations will return to the spotlight in September when the fifth AccorHotels Vietnam World Masters takes place in Danang. Sponsored by AccorHotels, the tournament – from September 8-14 – will showcase the various elements that have made the city and its surrounding area such a hub for those who […]
San Diego, United States: The facility enhancement most desired by golfers at both public and private courses is a course renovation, so say golf course superintendents and general managers. That is just one result of the ‘Golf Facility Market Trend Watch’ report, commissioned by the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA) and conducted by […]
Hokota, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan: Defending champion Atthaya Thitikul of Thailand and local favourite Yuka Yasuda spearhead a strong field in the second edition of the Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific (WAAP) championship. The first round of the elite event in the women’s World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) will tee-off at the Royal Golf Club on April 25. In addition […]
Bangkok, Thailand: 59club Asia is the latest company to align itself with the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF). Last year’s establishment of 59club Asia represented the first foray outside of Europe and the Middle East for the United Kingdom’s 59club which, over the last 10 years, has emerged as the market leader in providing bespoke […]
Liberty Corner, New Jersey, United States: Following an extensive search, the United States Golf Association (USGA) has appointed long-time PGA Tour player and four-time US Open competitor Jason Gore as its first Senior Director, Player Relations. The appointment launches a comprehensive programme aimed at sharing information and strengthening engagement with players in areas of importance […]
Macclesfield, Cheshire, England: Practical machinery demonstrations, environmental management and cylinder grinding will feature prominently at Campey Turf Care Systems’ forthcoming golf demonstration days. The gatherings at Clitheroe Golf Club (April 30) and Prestbury Golf Club (May 2) will also include an introduction to Consolidate Turf. Campey machines will be joined by Trimax Mowing Systems, Walker Mowers, Dennis […]
Siem Reap, Cambodia: Cambodia is poised to become a genuine twin-centre golf destination as a result of two announcements made during the eighth Asia Golf Tourism Convention. The event, held by the global golf tourism organisation IAGTO in Siem Reap, the gateway city to Cambodia’s ancient Angkor temples, was attended by 420 IAGTO member delegates […]
Rancho Mirage, United States: Asia is celebrating another Major women’s golfing triumph. Korean Ko Jin-young posted a gutsy two-under-par in the final round of the ANA Inspiration to claim her maiden Major title and with it become the new world number one. The 23-year-old started the day one shot ahead and was never caught, her […]