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Executive Director Post for Calderwood

Executive Director Post for Calderwood

October 10, 2017

Etobicoke, Ontario: Jeff Calderwood has been appointed as Executive Director of the Canadian Golf Superintendents Association (CGSA). Calderwood is well known in the golf industry for his 25 years in the post of Chief Executive Officer of the National Golf Course Owners Association Canada (NGCOA Canada), which he will continue. Jim Flett, CGSA President, said: […]

Agronomy Gurus Primed for AGIF’s Malaysian Turfgrass Management Seminar

Agronomy Gurus Primed for AGIF’s Malaysian Turfgrass Management Seminar

October 9, 2017

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Agronomy experts Bruce Williams and Jordan Fairweather head the line-up of speakers for the third Golf Course Superintendents Association of Malaysia (GCSAM) and Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) Turfgrass Management Seminar. Organised under the auspices of the Malaysian Golf Association (MGA), the October 25 seminar and field day at the award-winning TPC Kuala […]

Sandhu 'Amazed' at Maiden Triumph

Sandhu 'Amazed' at Maiden Triumph

October 8, 2017

Taipei, Taiwan: Ajeetesh Sandhu fired a two-under-par 70 to claim a dream victory at the US$500,000 Yeangder Tournament Players Championship (TPC). The 28-year-old Indian posted a four-day total of 12-under-par 276 to defeat American Johannes Veerman (71) by one shot at the Linkou International Golf and Country Club. Local star Lu Wei-chih signed for a […]

History-Maker Grace Aims for Presidential Showing at TPC Kuala Lumpur

History-Maker Grace Aims for Presidential Showing at TPC Kuala Lumpur

October 8, 2017

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: History-maker Branden Grace aims to make it third time lucky when he tees up at next week’s US$7 million CIMB Classic at TPC Kuala Lumpur. The 29-year-old South African is among 10 Presidents Cup team members headlining the only official PGA Tour FedEx Cup tournament in Southeast Asia. He finished tied 17th […]

Snyder Savours Sarawak Success

Snyder Savours Sarawak Success

October 7, 2017

Sarawak, Malaysia: Blake Snyder was rewarded for his patience when he closed with a four-under-par 68 to win by two shots for his second Asian Development Tour (ADT) title at the PGM MNRB Championship. The 25-year-old American, who held a one-shot advantage heading into the final round, fired five birdies against one bogey for a […]

New Perspective on Sentosa Golf Club

New Perspective on Sentosa Golf Club

October 7, 2017

Singapore: Sentosa Golf Club has released a unique insight into life at the multi award-winning golf club. The video captures the essence of the Club and provides never before seen vistas of both The Serapong and the recently opened New Tanjong golf course. “We wanted to showcase the property in all its glory and give […]

Campey Turf Care Systems Prepares All-Star Saltex Line-Up

Campey Turf Care Systems Prepares All-Star Saltex Line-Up

October 6, 2017

Birmingham, England: Campey Turf Care Systems will bring an all-star line-up of machines to the National Exhibition Centre for next month’s Saltex 2017, including the introduction of the new Koro FIELD TOPMAKER model. The new 1.6-metre model of the Koro FIELDTOPMAKER will be at the centre of the Campey stand (D117) on November 1-2, and […]

Farrell Focused on Fuelling Growth of Women’s Golf

Farrell Focused on Fuelling Growth of Women’s Golf

October 6, 2017

Palm Beach Gardens, United States: The Executive Women’s Golf Association (EWGA) has named Lauren Farrell as the organisation’s first Vice President of Development. Farrell will lead the association’s outreach to new and existing female players while simultaneously championing the role local EWGA chapters play in golf communities across the globe. With nearly 12,000 EWGA members […]

Jacobsen Equipment Chosen to Maintain Vietnam’s Newest Course

Jacobsen Equipment Chosen to Maintain Vietnam’s Newest Course

October 5, 2017

Hanoi, Vietnam: Jacobsen equipment has been chosen to maintain Yen Dung Resort and Golf Club, a newly constructed golf course in Bac Giang Province, 50 kilometres northeast of Hanoi. The course has been designed by Albanese & Lutzke Inc and the first 18 holes opened in late August. The club will expand to 36 holes […]

World Golf Foundation Names Cramer as Publicity Chief

World Golf Foundation Names Cramer as Publicity Chief

October 5, 2017

St Augustine, United States: World Golf Foundation (WGF) – golf’s non-profit organisation that unites the industry in support of initiatives that enhance growth and access to the game worldwide – has announced the appointment of James Cramer as Vice President of Communications. Cramer brings nearly 30 years of public relations experience to the WGF. He […]

John Deere Delivers the Goods at Close House

John Deere Delivers the Goods at Close House

October 4, 2017

Northumberland, England: John Deere course maintenance equipment helped to prepare the Lee Westwood Colt Course at Close House for last week’s British Masters – the first time the north-east venue had welcomed a European Tour event. Supported by Sky Sports, the tournament was hosted by Westwood, the club’s attached Tour professional, who originally opened the […]

Island of the Gods Braced for Return of Professional Golf

Island of the Gods Braced for Return of Professional Golf

October 4, 2017

Bali, Indonesia: Professional golf will return to the Island of the Gods this month. New Kuta Golf Club has been confirmed as the venue for the second edition of The Players Championship on the Asian Development Tour (ADT) from October 11-14. The 72-hole stroke play event is title-sponsored by Combiphar, one of Indonesia’s leading consumer […]