Bangkok, Thailand: Dusit International, one of Thailand’s foremost hotel and property development companies, has appointed Eric Piatti as General Manager of Dusit Thani Laguna Singapore, the first Dusit-branded property within the country, scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2019. Piatti is responsible for overseeing the pre-opening and on-going operations of the new resort, […]
Liberty Corner, New Jersey, United States: As part of its on-going efforts to grow the game within local golf communities, the United States Golf Association (USGA) has announced plans to celebrate the fifth year of its successful PLAY9 programme. Since its debut in 2014, PLAY9 has focused on encouraging more people to play more golf, […]
New Jersey, United States: Environmental Science, a business unit of the Crop Science division of Bayer, has announced that Will MacMurdo’s appointment as Head of the US Turf and Ornamentals business. In this role, MacMurdo will lead strategic planning and commercial operations for the Turf and Ornamentals business, advancing the goal of providing industry-leading solutions […]
Nakhon Pathom, Thailand: Pavit Tangkamolprasert bounced back from a wrist injury to close with a three-under-par 69 and claim a record sixth Asian Development Tour (ADT) title at the ฿3 million (about US$96,000) Betagro Championship. The 29-year-old Thai, who held a three-shot advantage heading into the final round thanks to a sparkling third round 62, […]
Ibaraki, Japan: Shota Akiyoshi, Michael Hendry, Masahiro Kawamura and Masanori Kobayashi secured their places in The 147th Open after qualifying at the Gateway to The Open Mizuno Open at The Royal Golf Club. The tournament is sanctioned by the Japan Golf Tour Organisation and was the fourth event in The Open Qualifying Series, which gives […]
London, England: A little over 12 months after the official unveiling of the renovated West Course, an Ernie Els Design-led project, the world of golf has never been richer in its praise for the iconic course. The four-time Major winner, World Golf Hall of Famer and chief architect of the long-term renovation and modernisation of […]
Beijing, China: Shi Yuting successfully defended her Le Coq Sportif Beijing Ladies Classic title when the Chinese pro sank a 15-foot birdie putt at the second hole of a play-off to defeat New Zealand’s Munchin Keh. While Shi carded her second consecutive round of 66 over the Beijing Orient Pearl Golf Club, Keh closed with […]
St Andrews, Scotland: The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews has announced that Chris Hilton will serve as Captain in 2018/19. Hilton has been nominated as Captain by the past Captains of the Club and will begin his year in office with the traditional driving-in ceremony on the first tee of the Old […]
Siem Reap, Cambodia: The Angkor Amateur Open Golf Championship is preparing to celebrate its 10th anniversary in fitting fashion. “We always look forward to the Open and expect this year’s event to be extra special,” said David Baron, Director of Golf at the award-winning Angkor Golf Resort, a Golf Course Facility Member of the Asian […]
Tokyo, Japan: Mackenzie & Ebert Ltd have been appointed by Hirono Golf Club to advise on the restoration of the original design characteristics of their Charles Hugh Alison-designed golf course as well as making sympathetic adjustments to provide a suitable challenge to the best golfers. Martin Ebert, the partner in charge of the work, said: […]
Johor Bahru, Malaysia: The award-winning Els Club Malaysia has announced new package offerings during the month of Ramadhan, inviting golfers to enjoy the picturesque golf courses and dine together through May and June. The Els Club Desaru Coast ‘Nine and Dine’ invites golfers who are fasting through Ramadhan to come together and enjoy golf on […]
London, England: Homes within golf resorts are worth 19% more on average than equivalent properties outside resorts, a new study has revealed. The most valued properties within golf resorts are those with golf course views, which benefit from a 9.5% price premium compared to properties without course views. The study was conducted by European Tour […]