ASIAN GOLF INDUSTRY FEDERATION

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Changing Retail Landscape Puts Trade Show on Hold

Changing Retail Landscape Puts Trade Show on Hold

March 21, 2016

Harrogate, England: The Golf Trade Show, which has been Europe’s largest golf retail and education event for the last six years, will not take place in 2016. The show has been held at the Harrogate International Centre in October since the inaugural event was staged in 2010. In a report carried by Golf Business News, […]

Heroic Chawrasia Ends Indian Open Jinx

Heroic Chawrasia Ends Indian Open Jinx

March 21, 2016

Delhi, India: SSP Chawrasia birdied the last hole for a one-under-par 71 to claim a popular two-shot victory over Anirban Lahiri and Wang Jeung-hun at the US$1.66 million Hero Indian Open. Chawrasia, a runner-up in the tournament on four occasions, was delighted to hold on to his overnight lead and cross the finishing line with a […]

Troon Earns Steelwood Management Contract

Troon Earns Steelwood Management Contract

March 20, 2016

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States: Asian Golf Industry Federation Executive Member Troon has been selected to manage Alabama’s Steelwood Country Club. “Steelwood Country Club is a very special place. Its unparalleled amenities and secluded surroundings provide a unique private club experience unlike any other in the state,” said Jim McLaughlin, Senior Vice President, Troon Prive Operations. […]

Conference to Study Golf in 21st Century

Conference to Study Golf in 21st Century

March 20, 2016

Belfast, Northern Ireland: The European Institute of Golf Course Architects [EIGCA] Conference will investigate technology and how it is impacting on golf, on the way it’s played and on the way golf courses are being designed, built and maintained. To be held at Belfast’s Hastings Stormont Hotel on April 15, the conference will bring together […]

Player Predicts Bright Future for Golf in Vietnam

Player Predicts Bright Future for Golf in Vietnam

March 19, 2016

Hanoi, Vietnam: Global golf icon Gary Player believes Vietnam will become a major player in the emerging golf market of Asia. According to the South African great, ‘golf is now more than ever a global sport, and the Asian community has embraced this as many players from the surrounding areas are having excellent professional success’. […]

Mission Hills Wins National Geographic World Legacy Award

Mission Hills Wins National Geographic World Legacy Award

March 19, 2016

Berlin, Germany: Mission Hills China has been named as the global winner in the Earth Changers Category of the 2016 National Geographic World Legacy Awards at the ITB Berlin Convention, the world’s largest travel industry gathering. Costas Christ, Editor-at-Large for National Geographic Traveler magazine and Chairman of the World Legacy Awards, said: “Mission Hills has […]

Kreafle Primed for AGIF Business Management Institute Course

Kreafle Primed for AGIF Business Management Institute Course

March 18, 2016

Singapore: Club Managers Association of America [CMAA] member Jeffrey Kreafle will deliver ‘the write stuff’ to attendees at next month’s Business Management Institute [BMI] course in Singapore. Kreafle, General Manager at Congressional Country Club, will be one of the main presenters at the Asian Golf Industry Federation [AGIF]-organised event from April 5-9 at Orchid Country […]

Ambitious Outlook for New-Look Thai Course

Ambitious Outlook for New-Look Thai Course

March 18, 2016

Sikhio, Thailand: Mountain Creek Golf Course is setting its sights on becoming the number one golf resort in Thailand’s Khao Yai region. Under the guidance of GLS Asia, Mountain Creek’s golf management consultancy, the past six months have been spent on improving the playability of the course and enhancing the service standards. Stacey Walton, Managing […]

FootJoy Introduces Luxurious New VersaLuxe Category

FootJoy Introduces Luxurious New VersaLuxe Category

March 17, 2016

Fairhaven, United States: FootJoy has unveiled the new VersaLuxe footwear category, the embodiment of versatility and loaded with high-end luxurious materials and details. VersaLuxe shoes were designed to provide luxurious comfort on and off the golf course by utilising golf’s finest leathers, stunning details and a fashionable yet versatile spikeless outsole. From the rich, super-soft […]

Winning Feeling Once More for Nike Golf Athlete Schwartzel

Winning Feeling Once More for Nike Golf Athlete Schwartzel

March 17, 2016

Innisbrook, United States: Nike athlete Charl Schwartzel overcame a five-stroke deficit to win the Valspar Championship. The South Africa native forced a play-off and quickly beat the competition on the very first hole to secure his second win this year. “I thought I played really well on the weekend,” Schwartzel said. “I just kept telling […]

Asian Golf Industry Federation Turfgrass Management Expo Proves a Big Hit

Asian Golf Industry Federation Turfgrass Management Expo Proves a Big Hit

March 16, 2016

Pattaya, Thailand: The fourth Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) Turfgrass Management Exposition proved a big hit with exhibitors and attendees. The Expo was part of a three-day gathering in the Central Thai beach resort that also included the eighth Asian Turfgrass Field Day and a conference on Sustainable Turfgrass Management in Asia. Almost 290 course superintendents […]

Increase in Number of Rounds Played in 2015

Increase in Number of Rounds Played in 2015

March 16, 2016

Florida, United States: Fortuitous weather, especially during the second half of last year, helped increase rounds played activity in America in 2015, resulting in the industry’s first year-over-year growth in rounds played since 2012. According to the National Rounds Played Coalition, (comprised of course-reported rounds played submitted to Golf Datatech, the National Golf Foundation, PGA […]