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Award for Veteran USGA Leader

Award for Veteran USGA Leader

October 1, 2015

San Diego, United States: The Golf Course Builders Association of America (GCBAA) has announced James (Jim) Moore as its recipient of the prestigious Don A. Rossi Award. Over the course of the last three decades, Moore has worked for the United States Golf Association (USGA) in a variety of roles aimed at refining and improving […]

Thongchai Triumphs with New Titleist 716 AP2 Prototype Irons

Thongchai Triumphs with New Titleist 716 AP2 Prototype Irons

October 1, 2015

Munich, Germany: Titleist Brand Ambassador Thongchai Jaidee relied upon the Pro V1x golf ball and a full bag of Titleist club equipment, including new 716 AP2 prototype irons, to capture a one-stroke victory at the Porsche European Open. Leading by one shot on the final hole, Thongchai chipped up to eight feet and holed the […]

All Systems Go at ASPGI Turf Management Seminar

All Systems Go at ASPGI Turf Management Seminar

September 30, 2015

Jakarta, Indonesia: Water and turf, design and renovation and pest control are all featuring on the agenda at the 16th ASPGI (Asosiasi Superintendent Padang Golf) Turf Management Seminar. Hosted by Klub Golf Bogor Raya, the event is, for the first time, being staged in collaboration with the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF). The three-day seminar […]

More Joy for Titleist Brand Ambassador Jordan

More Joy for Titleist Brand Ambassador Jordan

September 30, 2015

Ponte Vedra Beach, United States: An amazing year was capped off last weekend as Titleist Brand Ambassador Jordan Spieth put together another stellar performance for the final act of the 2014-15 PGA Tour season as he went on to claim the Tour Championship and the FedEx Cup title. With challenging conditions on an unrelenting layout, Spieth maintained […]

New Era as Slumbers Eases Into R&A Hot Seat

New Era as Slumbers Eases Into R&A Hot Seat

September 29, 2015

St Andrews, Scotland: Martin Slumbers has begun his tenure as Chief Executive of The R&A and Secretary of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews. Slumbers joined The R&A as Chief Executive-designate in March and succeeds Peter Dawson, who retired on Friday, September 25, after leading the organisation for the past 16 years. “I […]

Captains Clarke and Singh Ready to Lock Horns

Captains Clarke and Singh Ready to Lock Horns

September 29, 2015

Shah Alam, Malaysia: Darren Clarke and Jeev Milkha Singh have been named as non-playing captains of the European and Asian teams for next year’s EurAsia Cup. Clarke and Singh have been friends for as long as they can remember, and they are relishing the opportunity to lead their continents to what would be a first […]

‘Angel’ Durriyah Aims to Soar

‘Angel’ Durriyah Aims to Soar

September 29, 2015

Selangor, Malaysia: Malaysian ‘Angel’ Nur Durriyah Damian will be aiming to fly high once more when the 10th edition of the Faldo Series Malaysia Championship tees-off. Overall winner in 2012 and Girls’ champion for the past two years, Durriyah is expected to be to the fore at Danau Golf Club in the 54-hole World Amateur […]

Special Success for Thai Thongchai

Special Success for Thai Thongchai

September 28, 2015

Munich, Germany: Thongchai Jaidee won his seventh European Tour title with a flawless final round showing at the Porsche European Open. The Thai star led by one overnight, and ground down those chasing him with a steady four-under-par 67. Graeme Storm maintained the most substantial challenge, but found water off the 17th tee and, although […]

Mission Hills Mall Lifestyle Complex Unveiled

Mission Hills Mall Lifestyle Complex Unveiled

September 28, 2015

Shenzhen, China: One of China’s most anticipated retail openings of the year, The MH Mall in Shenzhen’s Mission Hills Centreville welcomed shoppers with a series of celebratory promotions and activities at its soft opening. An integrated ‘Retail-tainment’ complex which assembles an exciting line-up of recreation, shopping, dining, entertainment, leisure and cultural experiences under one roof, […]

Asia Pacific Amateur Aces Eyeing Augusta Prize

Asia Pacific Amateur Aces Eyeing Augusta Prize

September 28, 2015

Hong Kong: Hong Kong will play host to the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship (AAC) for the first time this week as the best amateur golfers from around the region gather at Clearwater Bay Golf & Country Club to compete for a coveted invitation to the 2016 Masters Tournament. The AAC, taking place from October 1-4, is […]

In-Form Kim Sparkles at Asia-Pacific Open

In-Form Kim Sparkles at Asia-Pacific Open

September 27, 2015

Tokyo, Japan: Kim Kyung-tae won his fourth title this year when he claimed a three-shot victory at the Asia-Pacific Open Mitsubishi Diamond Cup. The 29-year-old Korean holed a 10-foot birdie on the last hole to finish on two-under-par 68 for a winning total of nine-under 271 at the Y150 million (about US$1.2 million) event sanctioned by […]

Thammanoon Toasts Taiwanese Triumph

Thammanoon Toasts Taiwanese Triumph

September 27, 2015

Miaoli, Chinese Taipei: Thammanoon Sriroj lifted the Ballantine’s Taiwan Championship trophy after defeating local prospect Wang Wei-lun on the second hole of a sudden-death play-off at the US$110,000 Asian Development Tour (ADT) event. The 46-year-old Thai hit a 15-yard chip shot from greenside and holed a three-foot par putt on the 18th green at the second […]