Minneapolis, United States: Asian Golf Industry Federation Executive Member Toro has introduced the innovative and convenient Lynx Smart Hub as part of the Lynx GDC 2-wire control system. The Lynx Smart Hub is a new type of field controller that adds security, programmability and sensing to the benefits and simplicity of a two-wire system to […]
Shah Alam, Malaysia: Gavin Green claimed his maiden professional victory on the Asian Development Tour (ADT) after closing with a five-under-par 67 at the RM200,000 (about US$46,600) PGM Northport Glenmarie Championship. The 22-year-old Malaysian, who started the final round with a one-shot advantage, showed great resolve in getting the job done when he fired six birdies […]
San Diego, United States: Southeast Asian dealers were recognised for their excellence at Jacobsen’s 2016 Awards Ceremony during the Golf Industry Show. The premier award of the evening, the APAC Dealer of the Year award, was presented to Shriro Trading Vietnam Company Ltd by Chuck Greif, Jacobsen’s APAC Managing Director. Prior to handing over the […]
Singapore: Hilton Worldwide, a Full Business Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation, has extended its relationship with the Asian Tour as its Official Hotel Partner for 2016. Initiated in September 2015, the partnership with the Asian Tour provides support to professional golfers playing on Tour, which complements the golf partnership also established by Hilton […]
Singapore: Ai Miyazato and Melissa Reid will join the elite field for next week’s US$1.5 million HSBC Women’s Champions at Sentosa Golf Club, a Golf Facility Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation [AGIF]. The pair will take their place in the 63-player field on account of their continued commitment and contribution to the game, […]
Shenzhen, China: Seven years may have elapsed since he last raised aloft the Faldo Series Asia trophy, but Rashid Khan’s memories of his back-to-back triumphs remain vividly etched in his mind. To this day, the Indian is still the only player to have had the distinction of claiming victory over the Faldo Course at Mission […]
London, England: Jacobsen has launched the all-new HR700 wide-area rotary mower. Featuring an industry-first 14-foot wide cutting width, the HR700 has the ability to cut up to 25% more grass than traditional 11-foot rotary mowers. “The HR700 is distinctly different than any other wide-area rotary on the market because of its unique size,” said Ben […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: In a symphony of banging drums, gongs and leaping lions, Kota Permai Golf and Country Club ushered in the Year of Monkey with a thrilling acrobatic and lion dance performance that attracted crowds of all ages. Members, guests and visitors to the Asian Golf Industry Federation Golf Facility Member were dazzled by […]
Palm Beach Gardens, United States: Asian Golf Industry Federation Executive Member IMG has renewed its agreement with the PGA of America to distribute international broadcast rights for the PGA Championship and the Senior PGA Championship until 2021. The new agreement, which officially begins in 2017, extends the relationship between IMG and the PGA to 35 […]
St Andrews, Scotland: The Ladies’ Golf Union (LGU) and The R&A are to proceed with a merger of the two organisations. Following an extensive consultation exercise, agreement has been reached on the merger of the two St Andrews-based bodies with the process due to be completed in the coming months. The LGU organises a series of […]
Nevada, United States: Rudy Anderson has taken over as President of Pacific Links International, a Full Business Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation [AGIF]. In his new role, industry veteran Anderson is responsible for global development initiatives and all company operating activities outside of China. One of the planned initiatives for 2016 includes a […]
California, United States: Being patient. Not getting too high or too low. Focusing only on the things that one can control. These are axioms that athletes across all sports rely on, but perhaps in no sport is the mental game as important as it is in the high-pressure world of tournament golf. Just ask Titleist golf […]