Augusta, United States: Gold medallists in the Olympic Games will receive a one-year exemption into golf’s Major championships. The men’s champion in Rio will be exempt into the Masters, US Open, Open Championship and US PGA Championship in 2017, while the women’s exemption begins with the 2016 Evian Championship and includes the ANA Inspiration, Women’s […]
London, England: Toro has joined The PGA’s Official Supplier programme – a network of leading companies in the golf industry. The innovative turf machinery and irrigation product manufacturer has signed a three-year agreement which offers an opportunity for Toro to strengthen its already strong foundations with golf facilities across the world. PGA Members will also […]
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, United States: The Faldo Series, the global circuit of junior events created by six-time Major winner Sir Nick Faldo, has appointed the International Junior Golf Academy (IJGA) as its Official Golf Academy Partner. Rory McIlroy and fellow multiple Major champion Tseng Ya-ni are among past winners on the Faldo Series, […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Asian Golf Industry Federation Golf Facility members sprang to the fore at the inaugural ParGolf People’s Choice Awards in Malaysia. Kota Permai Golf and Country Club, Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club [KLGCC] and The Els Club Teluk Datai were all among the big winners, announced at a prize-giving ceremony in the […]
Singapore: Legal Issues in Employment will be one of the topics on the agenda at this week’s Business Management Institute [BMI] course in Singapore. Vernon Voon and Ian Li from RHT Law Taylor Wessing LLP will address a wide range of legal issues during their presentations at the Asian Golf Industry Federation [AGIF]-organised event at […]
Singapore: Six-time Major champion Sir Nick Faldo has pledged to continue his drive to grow the Faldo Series Asia. Ahead of the 11th season of the junior series that will be made up of a minimum of 21 events in 17 countries including, for the first time, two qualifiers in Thailand, Faldo said he is […]
Miaoli, Chinese Taipei: Thai hotshot Pavit Tangkamolprasert held off local hero Lin Wen-tang on the fourth play-off hole to claim his fifth Asian Development Tour (ADT) title at the US$150,000 Charming Yeangder ADT. The 26-year-old Pavit carded a five-under-par 67 after closing with three straight birdies to force extra time with Lin, who returned with […]
London, England: A debate is to take place in the House of Commons on the value of golf to the United Kingdom economy. The Adjournment Debate, which will take place in the Commons Chamber on the evening of April 13, was applied for by Lincoln MP and Chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Golf Group Karl […]
Beaverton, United States: Over a decade of research and insight from some of the world’s greatest golfers, including Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, prompted Nike engineers to embark on a new putter design that minimises distractions. David Franklin, Nike Golf Master Modelmaker, said: “When we design a putter, our entire goal is to make the putter […]
St Augustine, Florida, United States: The World Golf Hall of Fame and Museum has announced that 18-time Major winner Jack Nicklaus will join fellow Hall of Fame members Nancy Lopez, Gary Player and Annika Sorenstam as Co-Chairs of the Selection Commission for the World Golf Hall of Fame. The Selection Commission will elect the Class […]
Phuket, Thailand: Laguna Golf Phuket, a Golf Facility Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation, is stepping up its commitment to junior golfers. Named Thailand’s Best Golf Course at the 2015 World Golf Awards, Laguna Golf Phuket has initiated a junior golf membership, open to golf enthusiasts under the age of 18. As well as having […]
Kansas, United States: Peter Grass is the newly-elected President of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA). A certified golf course superintendent, Grass has been employed at Hilands Golf Club, a private nine-hole facility, for 40 years, with the last 25 years as superintendent. He has been a member of the GCSAA Board of […]