Kansas, United States: For Jonathan Gruber, persistence has paid off. Gruber, 39, golf course superintendent at Alabama’s Hampton Cover Golf Course, has wanted to attend the annual Golf Industry Show (GIS) since entering the golf course management profession 18 years ago, but financially was unable to make the trip. Next week, he will finally get […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Shunya Takeyasu edged luckless Namchok Tantipokhakul to win his first career title at the PGM UMW Championship. The 23-year-old Japanese closed with a five-under-par 67 to triumph in the Asian Development Tour (ADT) event with a winning total of 16-under 272 at Templer Park Country Club. Thai Namchok settled for second place after his […]
Singapore: Leading golf footwear innovator, ECCO Golf, has announced that Global Marketing Manager Jesper Thuen has been promoted to the position of Head of ECCO Golf, Asia. Thuen, a former touring professional, has worked for ECCO Golf as a marketer for more than a decade, having started his relationship with the brand as a sales representative […]
North Carolina, United States: Now available, the new John Deere 9009A TerrainCut Rough Mower is the latest addition to John Deere’s award-winning A Model Family of Fairway, Rough and Trim & Surrounds Mowers. Until now, using a larger deck mower in the rough meant compromising the quality of the cut. With the 9009A, turf managers […]
London, England: A new award has been launched to recognise golf destinations across the world which are collectively committed to protecting nature, using resources efficiently and providing value to the community. The Sustainable Golf Destination of the Year Award aims to encourage destinations to work together to embed sustainable practices for the benefit of their […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: FootJoy has introduced a radically new category of golf shoes, called FreeStyle, highlighted by unique technology specifically designed to deliver exceptional traction, mobility and comfort. FreeStyle shoes help generate maximum power by providing greater freedom of movement throughout the golf swing. Through internal testing it has been determined that some players can […]
Shenzhen, China: The innovative World Ladies Championship is poised to cement its position as one of the game’s premier tournaments in 2016. As well as announcing a 33 per cent increase in the prize purse to US$800,000, organisers have confirmed other notable developments that will elevate the status of the event. For 2016, the championship […]
Augusta, United States: As the US commercial UTV market leader, Club Car offers the largest line-up of commercial vehicles in the hospitality industry. The Asian Golf Industry Federation Executive Member’s 2016 Bank on Carryall sales event makes it easier than ever for hotels and resorts to purchase the vehicles they need. The event allows qualified […]
Tenerife, Spain: The 2016 edition of the International Golf Travel Market (IGTM) will be hosted on the Mediterranean island of Mallorca. The largest of Spain’s Balearic Islands, Mallorca will welcome IGTM 2016, organised by Reed Travel Exhibitions, to the Palau de Congressos in Palma, the island’s capital city, November 14-17. The popular holiday island, which […]
Hong Kong: OneAsia embarks on its eighth season this year, showcasing a strong backbone of lucrative tournaments across the region. A total of nine events, each offering more than US$1 million in prize money, are planned for 2016, starting with the Volvo China Open at Topwin Golf & Country Club from April 28-May 1. Korea’s […]
Orlando, United States: The 63rd PGA Merchandise Show, the industry’s self-proclaimed annual ‘Major of Golf Business’, successfully marked the kick-off to the PGA of America’s Centennial Celebration and welcomed more than 42,000 golf industry professionals from 91 countries around the world. PGA Professionals and buyers uncovered the newest products, trends and technology from more than […]
Singapore: Korean Song Young-han survived a ‘crazy’ sleepless night by fending off the spirited challenge of world number one Jordan Spieth to win the US$1 million SMBC Singapore Open by one shot. Inclement weather had caused multiple delays during the week, forcing the Singapore showpiece into a Monday finish at the Sentosa Golf Club’s Serapong […]