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HSBC Renews Patron Agreement With Open Championship

HSBC Renews Patron Agreement With Open Championship

July 17, 2015

St Andrews, Scotland: HSBC has renewed its agreement as a Patron of The Open and will continue as the Official Banking Partner of the Championship. The new five-year agreement was announced at the 144th Open. Peter Dawson, Chief Executive of The R&A, said: “We are delighted that HSBC has renewed its agreement and will continue as a […]

Rain Bird Expands '25 Ways' Water Conservation Website

Rain Bird Expands '25 Ways' Water Conservation Website

July 17, 2015

Azusa, California, United States: In honour of Smart Irrigation Month, Rain Bird has expanded its 25 Ways to Save 25 programme with additional water-saving tips and resources for residential and commercial irrigation sites, as well as golf courses and agricultural operations. Rain Bird launched the educational programme in May in response to California’s on-going drought and water […]

New Study of Millennials' Participation and Perceptions of Golf

New Study of Millennials' Participation and Perceptions of Golf

July 16, 2015

Jupiter, Florida, United States: The National Golf Foundation’s [NGF] Golf and the Millennial Generation, a comprehensive examination of 18 to 34-year-old golfers and non-golfers, details the attitudes, behaviour and perceptions of this age group’s relationship with golf. The report looks deeply into the assumptions that millennials’ progressive lifestyles, preferences and stressed finances are misaligned with […]

World Golf Hall of Fame Inducts 2015 Class

World Golf Hall of Fame Inducts 2015 Class

July 16, 2015

St Andrews, Scotland: As the golf world converged on historic St Andrews for the playing of the 144th Open Championship, the World Golf Hall of Fame and Museum enshrined its 2015 Induction Class at the University of St Andrews. Bringing the total number of members to 150, the new members include Dame Laura Davies, David Graham, […]

Kiradech Aiming to Cut it With the Best

Kiradech Aiming to Cut it With the Best

July 15, 2015

St Andrews, Scotland: Avoiding a hat-trick of missed Open Championship cuts is the initial target for Thailand’s Kiradech Aphibarnrat at St Andrews this week. The 2013 Asian Tour Order of Merit champion received a late exemption to the world’s eldest Major by virtue of his top-five ranking on the European Tour’s Race to Dubai after […]

Spieth and Fowler Lead Six-Win Week for Titleist Golf Ball Players

Spieth and Fowler Lead Six-Win Week for Titleist Golf Ball Players

July 15, 2015

Fairhaven, United States: Trailing by four shots with six holes to play, Titleist Brand Ambassador Jordan Spieth (Pro V1x) rallied to win his second John Deere Classic in three years, this time with a par on the second hole of a sudden-death play-off with fellow Titleist Brand Ambassador Tom Gillis (Pro V1). Spieth took a two-shot lead into the finale […]

Teenager Liu Lands Top Prize

Teenager Liu Lands Top Prize

July 14, 2015

Dongguan, China: Liu Ziwei produced a spectacular final-round birdie blitz to claim victory in the Faldo Series China Championship. Two strokes off the pace heading into the final round over the Greg Norman Course at Mission Hills Golf Club, Liu found his range with a sparkling performance that left his rivals trailing in his wake. […]

Woods and Fellow Nike Athletes Battle Old Course with New Style

Woods and Fellow Nike Athletes Battle Old Course with New Style

July 14, 2015

St Andrews, Scotland: Nike Golf athletes will debut versatile fabrics with hidden innovation at this week’s Open Championship. New Nike Golf apparel juxtaposes tradition and innovation at The Open Championship, the third Major championship this year and the oldest major championship in professional golf. The new apparel, which will debut on Tiger Woods and eight […]

Vietnam's The Bluffs Rocks With New Academy

Vietnam's The Bluffs Rocks With New Academy

July 14, 2015

Ho Tram, Vietnam: Two-time European Tour winner Robert Rock has launched The Robert Rock Golf Academy at The Bluffs Ho Tram Strip, a Golf Facility Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation. The Englishman’s academy officially opened last month with the commencement of a 10-week junior golf programme led by Australian Patrick Kelly, the course’s […]

Ryder Cup Hosts Install New Toro Irrigation System

Ryder Cup Hosts Install New Toro Irrigation System

July 13, 2015

Paris, France: Le Golf National will soon become a leader in water conservation practices with a completely new drainage and irrigation system featuring Toro products. As the host venue for the French Open and the 2018 Ryder Cup, the prestigious course is an important stop on the European Tour and a key site for the […]

St Andrews and Shanghai Sharing Sir Nick's Thoughts

St Andrews and Shanghai Sharing Sir Nick's Thoughts

July 13, 2015

Shanghai, China: The Faldo Series Shanghai Championship will feature prominently in what promises to be an emotional week for Sir Nick Faldo. While six-time Major champion Sir Nick is making his farewell appearance at the ancestral Home of Golf in the 144th edition of the Open Championship, more than 50 youngsters will be vying for […]

Maiden Pro Win for Nike Golf Athlete Ancer

Maiden Pro Win for Nike Golf Athlete Ancer

July 12, 2015

Beaverton, United States: Entering the final round of the Nova Scotia Open in a six-way tie at 12-under, Nike Golf athlete Abraham Ancer forced his way to a tie for first then quickly sealed his victory in one hole of the post-round play-off. The win marks his first on the Web.com Tour and first as […]