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New Ladies Event to ‘Grow Game in Thailand’

New Ladies Event to ‘Grow Game in Thailand’

June 16, 2017

Pattaya, Thailand: Following the example of its male counterparts, the Ladies European Tour (LET) continues to expand its footprint in Asia. In addition to three tournaments in China and one each in India and Japan, the LET has confirmed its return to Thailand after a 12-year absence. The inaugural edition of the Ladies European Thailand […]

Olympic Games Extension Boost for Golf

Olympic Games Extension Boost for Golf

June 15, 2017

Lausanne, Switzerland: The International Golf Federation (IGF) has welcomed the news that golf is set to remain in the Olympic Games through at least 2024. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board has approved that all 28 sports from the 2016 Rio Games will return in 2024. A statement released by the IGF said: “The […]

Island of the Gods Welcoming Visiting Golfers

Island of the Gods Welcoming Visiting Golfers

June 15, 2017

Bali, Indonesia: The Island of the Gods is welcoming visitors for a month-long celebration of Bali’s golfing facilities. One of the initiatives of the newly-formed Play Golf Bali partnership, the four-week Bali Golf Festival (that runs until June 24) is aimed at enticing golfers to the idyllic Indonesian getaway from all over the world. Play […]

New Club Car Fleet ‘Elevates Customer Experience’

New Club Car Fleet ‘Elevates Customer Experience’

June 14, 2017

Algarve, Portugal: Amendoeira Golf Resort, one of Europe’s most luxurious golf destinations, has enhanced its outstanding service provision for visiting golfers, with the addition of a new fleet of golf cars from Club Car. The award-winning resort, home to championship courses designed by Sir Nick Faldo and Christy O’Connor Jnr, has taken delivery of 80 […]

Bayer Backing for Course Superintendents

Bayer Backing for Course Superintendents

June 14, 2017

Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada: Bayer Environmental Science will be the presenting sponsor of the inaugural Can Am Cup, the upcoming Canada versus United States golf competition between golf course superintendents. The point-quota competition will be held in New Jersey from October 22-24, at two championship golf clubs: Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield and Canoe Brook Country […]

Family is Key to Growing Golf, Says Study

Family is Key to Growing Golf, Says Study

June 13, 2017

London, England: An independent study has revealed the importance of family to growing the game of golf. The comprehensive research, carried out by Sports Marketing Surveys Inc for the Golf Foundation, involved quantitative surveys during which parents and guardians, junior golfers, club officials and coaches were surveyed across England and Wales. The results highlighted the […]

Tough Links Test for Amateur Aces

Tough Links Test for Amateur Aces

June 13, 2017

St Andrews, Scotland: More than 400 of the world’s leading men’s and women’s amateur golfers will tee-it-up in two of the game’s most prestigious championships this month, The 114th Ladies’ British Open Amateur Championship and The 122nd Amateur Championship. The Ladies’ British Open Amateur Championship gets under way today at Pyle & Kenfig in South […]

Troon Adds to Middle East Golf Portfolio

Troon Adds to Middle East Golf Portfolio

June 12, 2017

Muscat, Oman: Troon is to provide golf course management services to the new golf course at Jebel Sifah, a 6.2 million square metre beachfront development. The venue on the outskirts of Muscat will utilise Troon and its industry-leading expertise to provide a consistent quality offering to guests who visit the golf course. “Golf in Jebel […]

New Events for PGA Fashion & Demo Experience

New Events for PGA Fashion & Demo Experience

June 12, 2017

Palm Beach Gardens, United States: The 2017 PGA Fashion & Demo Experience is introducing a new industry networking and product testing event at Topgolf Las Vegas and moving the popular Pro-Pro Tournament to TPC Las Vegas. Additionally, enhancements are being planned for the education and exhibition events returning to the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas […]

Supamas Succeeds at Hong Kong Golf Club

Supamas Succeeds at Hong Kong Golf Club

June 11, 2017

Hong Kong: Supamas Sangchan survived an erratic finish to eke out a tense one-shot victory in the EFG Hong Kong Ladies Open. Holding a two-stroke lead through 15 holes, the Bangkok native had a bogey-birdie-bogey finish over the Hong Kong Golf Club’s Old Course. Her closing one-under 71 gave her a three-day aggregate of 10-under […]

USGA Elevating Digital Fan Experience at 117th US Open

USGA Elevating Digital Fan Experience at 117th US Open

June 11, 2017

Erin, Wisconsin, United States: The United States Golf Association (USGA) has released a comprehensive suite of digital offerings designed to enhance the fan experience at this week’s 117th US Open Championship. The USGA is providing fans with a variety of touchpoints to experience the championship and all it has to offer, whether they are on […]

One Round of Golf 'as Healthy as Exercising for a Week'

One Round of Golf 'as Healthy as Exercising for a Week'

June 10, 2017

London, England: One round of golf could be as good for you as a week’s worth of exercise. That’s the view of the United Kingdom’s leading source of cancer care, Macmillan Cancer Support. According to a report in The Golf Business, the charity said the health benefits of golf are being overlooked. It said that […]