Haikou, China: Josh Geary savoured the biggest victory of his career when he captured the Buick Open at Mission Hills Haikou. The 30-year-old New Zealander – four off the lead at the start of play – leapt from the chasing pack with five birdies on the front nine and held on as the challenge of […]
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States: Asian Golf Industry Federation Executive Member Troon is celebrating the company’s 25-year anniversary in 2015. Since its beginnings in 1990 with the management of the iconic Troon North Golf Club, the company has grown to become the industry leader with more than 250 managed courses in 36 states and 27 countries […]
Haikou, China: In its on-going commitment to sustainable tourism leadership, Mission Hills Haikou, one of the world’s largest golf resorts, has achieved the international sustainability award, GEO Certified, recognising their outstanding efforts to protect the environment, provide a range of value to people and effectively manage natural resources. Mission Hills Haikou is the biggest single-site […]
Pattaya, Thailand: Exhibitors and attendees have hailed the Asian Golf Industry Federation’s (AGIF) 2015 Turfgrass Management Exposition as ‘the best yet’. More than 260 course superintendents from almost 20 countries attended the third edition of the event at Laem Chabang International Country Club last month, held under the auspices of the Thai Golf Course Superintendents’ […]
Singapore: The LPGA has extended its long-term relationship with IMG. As such, the world’s largest independent distributor of sports programming will exclusively distribute the Tour’s international television broadcasts through 2019. The partnership between the LPGA Tour and IMG began with distribution of tournaments to six countries in 1996. Today, every event on the LPGA schedule […]
Ho Tram, Vietnam: Five months after celebrating its highly anticipated grand opening with an exhibition match featuring Robert Rock, The Bluffs Ho Tram Strip has signed a three-year partnership agreement with the two-time European Tour winner to become its brand ambassador and touring professional. The deal between the acclaimed Greg Norman-designed links course on Vietnam’s […]
Gurgaon, India: Gary Player hosted an intimate group of guests during the unveiling of his new course at DLF Golf and Country Club. The 18-hole Signature course by Gary Player Design will open in the coming weeks and is tipped to leave a favourable impression on members and guests from around the world. “I have […]
Texas, United States: Jacobsen, a Textron Inc company and manufacturer of high-quality turf maintenance equipment, has recognised its top-performing dealers and sales people. During the recent Golf Industry Show, PT Sahabat Agritama, based in Jakarta, received the top award, namely APAC Distributor of the Year. They were presented with their trophy by David Withers, President […]
Miaoli, Taiwan: Hsieh Chi-hsien stood firm to claim victory in the US$150,000 Charming Yeangder ADT. The Taiwanese triumphed at the fourth extra hole in a four-way play-off. Hsieh closed with a fourth consecutive 70 and was forced into extra time with compatriot and overnight leader Lin Chien-bing, Australian Jake Stirling and American Greg Moss. The quartet ended […]
Kansas, United States: When American writer Mark Twain pronounced that a round of golf was ‘a good walk spoiled’, he clearly didn’t have all the facts. Today, we know that walking a round of golf can burn more than 2,000 calories. We also see golf as a sport for a lifetime, and one that can […]
Beaverton, United States: The desire of golfers to express themselves on and off the golf course is the ethos behind the new Nike Golf Club apparel collection ‘for the modern golf athlete’. “There’s nothing wrong with all the wonderful traditions around golf, but for so long we let rules dictate what people should wear,” said […]
Shenzhen, China: Sir Nick Faldo has predicted it’s just a matter of time before Chinese male golfers become a force in the professional game. Speaking in the wake of a spectacular performance by rising teenage star Cao Sen at last week’s ninth Faldo Series Asia Grand Final, Faldo said he was encouraged by the progress […]