Texas, United States: Titleist Brand Ambassador Jordan Spieth has warned his rivals that he won’t be resting on his laurels. The 21-year-old American has set the golfing world alight this year, following up his victory in April’s US Masters at Augusta National by winning last month’s US Open at Chambers Bay. He is the sixth […]
Shanghai, China: Martin Slumbers will be among the headline speakers at the 2015 HSBC Golf Business Forum. Slumbers, who is due to take over from Peter Dawson as The R&A’s Chief Executive, has confirmed his participation in the event at the Pudong Shangri La Hotel in downtown Shanghai from November 1-4. Also on the speaker […]
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States: Asian Golf Industry Federation Executive Member Troon has been selected to manage King Kamehameha Golf Club in Maui, Hawaii. Known as Maui’s only private 18-hole course, King Kamehameha Golf Club is a historic property featuring bi-coastal ocean views of both the north and south shores of the island and a historic […]
Shenzhen, China: Birthday boy Edison Luan Chen stole the show as FootGolf fever continued to gather pace in China. The talented professional footballer lived up to his top billing as he led his team to victory in the second round of the Mission Hills Footgolf Championship on the day of his 33rd birthday. A total […]
Far Hills, New Jersey, United States: Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer have been named honorary co-chairmen of the 116th US Open Championship, to be contested at Oakmont Country Club from June 16-19. The duo made golf history at the Pittsburgh area course in 1962, when Nicklaus, 22, defeated Palmer in an 18-hole play-off to win […]
St Andrews, Scotland: Champion golfers whose victories span 60 years of Open history will take part in the Champion Golfers’ Challenge at St Andrews ahead of the 144th Open. The draw for next Wednesday’s historic contest, which will see 28 ‘champion golfers’ with a combined 45 victories in golf’s oldest Championship taking part, was published today. Peter […]
Illinois, United States: Asian Golf Industry Federation Executive Member John Deere will continue as a title sponsor of professional golf through 2023 as a result of a seven-year extension announced by Deere & Company, the PGA Tour and the John Deere Classic. The agreement includes sponsorship of the John Deere Classic and multiple designations for […]
Beaverton, United States: The game of golf has evolved. So have the players, the clubs, the courses and the style. Its history, however, will never change, says Nike Golf, a Full Business Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation. The latest edition of the Nike Golf Club Collection, a tribute to golf’s heritage, has been […]
Phuket, Thailand: Asian Tour Order of Merit leader and world number 45 Anirban Lahiri has praised Laguna Phuket Golf Club’s renovated course and practice facilities. During a recent visit to the Asian Golf Industry Federation Golf Course Facility member, the Indian star stayed at the internationally renowned resort Banyan Tree Phuket and practiced at the Phuket […]
Bintan, Indonesia: On your marks; get set … go! The Race to Ria Bintan is about to get under way. The opening leg of the 12-month series is scheduled to take place at the award-winning course on July 30. Winners of each of the 12 legs will qualify for the Grand Tournament in July, 2016 […]
Fairhaven, United States: Trailing by three shots entering the final round of the Alstom Open de France, Titleist Brand Ambassador Bernd Wiesberger (Pro V1x) closed with a six-under-par 65 en route to a three-shot victory over Titleist golf ball loyalist James Morrison (Pro V1x) at the Alstom Open de France. Wiesberger’s 13-under-par 271 victory total was punctuated by a […]
Birmingham, England: Bernhard and Company – manufacturer of Bernhard Grinders, the globally respected blade-sharpening systems for turf mowing machines – has partnered with Ohio-based distributor Shearer Equipment. A full-line John Deere dealer, Shearer will educate golf courses and sports facilities across northeast Ohio, northwest Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia about the benefits of Bernhard’s trademark […]