Scottsdale, Arizona, United States: Troon has acquired Cliff Drysdale Management (CDM), the largest tennis management company in the United States. The acquisition, completed in early July, brings together two influential sports management companies that have been excelling at locations around the world for more than two decades. CDM joins Troon’s portfolio of companies that includes […]
Chaska, Minnesota, United States: The PGA of America has announced that Hazeltine National Golf Club will host the 47th Ryder Cup in 2028. Site of the US Ryder Cup Team’s 17-11 victory in 2016, Hazeltine will become the first American venue to host a second Ryder Cup. Four English courses have hosted multiple Ryder Cups: […]
Canby, Oregon, United States: Award-winning golf course architect Cynthia Dye attended the recent Pure Seed field day to share her experience using seeded paspalum. Presenting to attendees from 12 countries, the Dye Designs Group designer described her selection of Pure Dynasty Seeded Paspalum and its success at Exclusiv Golf Deva in New Caledonia. As a […]
Ho Chih Minh City, Vietnam: Hanako Kawasaki will be aiming to continue her recent mastery of Nguyen Thao My when the duo lock horns once more in the 11th edition of the Faldo Series Vietnam Championship. Although she lies more than 1,000 places below her compatriot in The R&A World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR), scratch-handicapper […]
Multan, Pakistan: Sir Nick Faldo and his Faldo Design firm has signed an agreement with the Defence Housing Authority (DHA) Multan to deliver a signature golf course on the property of a high-end residential community. Described as a significant milestone in Pakistan’s sporting history, the Sir Nick Faldo Signature Golf Course will represent the first […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Two under-privileged homes have received a Raya donation of RM10,088 (about US$2,500) from TPC Kuala Lumpur. The homes that are part of the club’s Rising Star Juniors golf programme are Pertubuhan Kebajikan Anak Yatim dan Miskin Klang (PEYAKIN) and Shelter Home for Children. The donation was derived from this year’s TPC Kuala […]
Moscow, Russia: Football fields can suffer severe stress during a match, especially when players slide over the surface. However, the maintenance activities on a field can also cause stress to the turf, with both the footprint produced by the operator and from equipment they operate. Traditionally a groundsman uses a tractor to carry out many […]
Chicago, United States: Tournament hosts Republic of Korea, spearheaded by Park In-bee and Ryu So-yeon, have earned the number one seeding for the 2018 UL International Crown. Defending champions, Team USA, were seeded second when the final field of 32 players was confirmed via the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings. Korea will be represented at […]
Haikou, China: Aided by an opening-round hole-in-one, Fu Yekai soared to victory in the 13th Faldo Series China Championship. Boosted by the first ‘ace’ of his fledgling career, 15-year-old Fu went on to take top spot in the second leg of the 2018-19 Faldo Series Asia season, claiming the notable scalp of Chen Guxin in […]
Singapore: Performance54, a global specialist golf sales and marketing organisation, has joined forces with the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF). Trusted by some of the world’s best-known brands, Performance54 offers a comprehensive service solution, designed to direct brands to increased revenue performance from golf. Drawing on its team of dedicated industry experts, the organisation offers […]
Guanacaste, Costa Rica: Peninsula Papagayo, Latin America’s acclaimed residential and resort destination, has signed Ernie Els as a Global Brand Ambassador. “This is a really exciting partnership for me,” said Els. “Peninsula Papagayo is one of the world’s ultimate eco-adventure playgrounds. It offers a unique mix of luxury hoteliers, world class amenities and extraordinary oceanfront […]
Weihai, China: China’s world number six Feng Shanshan was upstaged by Korean Kim Ji-hyun in the RMB4.15 million Asiana Airlines Open. Overnight leader ‘Kim Ji-hyun 2’, as she is known on the LPGA Tour of Korea circuit, made a pivotal birdie at the penultimate hole en route to a closing three-under 69 at Weihai Point […]