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Attacking Nadeem Succeeds at Defence Raya

Attacking Nadeem Succeeds at Defence Raya

September 25, 2014

Lahore, Pakistan: Nadeem Aslam defeated M. Minhaj Maqsood Warraich in a tense play-off to claim the most notable win of his career and bring an end to the dominant Faldo Series Pakistan Championship reign of Mubariz Ahmad. Bidding for a fourth successive triumph in the World Amateur Golf Ranking event that is among the highlights […]

Syngenta Releases Youth Participation Report

Syngenta Releases Youth Participation Report

September 24, 2014

London, England: A special Syngenta report sheds light on the important role of family and schools in introducing young people to golf, and how factors such as affordable equipment rentals, shorter courses, fast-track learning, relaxed dress codes and friendly, social environments could help clubs recruit and retain young players. Entitled The Opportunity to Grow Golf: […]

Indonesian Capital Launches Enjoy Jakarta Golf Promotion

Indonesian Capital Launches Enjoy Jakarta Golf Promotion

September 24, 2014

Jakarta, Indonesia: Indonesia has launched its first co-ordinated golf tourism promotion with a campaign aimed at key markets. Announcing the start of the campaign, Hari Wibowo, Manager of International Promotion for Enjoy Jakarta, said: “There are some 30 golf courses in and around Jakarta and we know, after two years of working with this lucrative […]

Daeng Delivers the Goods at A'Famosa

Daeng Delivers the Goods at A'Famosa

September 23, 2014

Melaka, Malaysia: Daeng Abdul Rahman Abd Aziz enhanced his reputation as one of his country’s rising golfing stars with an accomplished victory in the ninth edition of the Faldo Series Malaysia Championship. Continuing a good run of recent form, the 14-year-old from the southern Malaysian State of Johor proved too strong for his rivals at […]

Concern Over Proposed ‘Waters of the US’ Regulation

Concern Over Proposed ‘Waters of the US’ Regulation

September 23, 2014

Kansas, United States: The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) has joined with more than 35 other national associations and organisations to be part of the Waters Advocacy Coalition (WAC) to voice concern about the proposed ‘Waters of the US’ regulation. The coalition, which includes golf industry groups such as PGA of America, Club […]

Junior Golfers Boosted by Troon Initiative

Junior Golfers Boosted by Troon Initiative

September 22, 2014

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States: Asian Golf Industry Federation Executive Member Troon has announced the unveiling of the Troon Junior Club. This new initiative builds upon the success of the popular Troon Family Golf programme by creating a membership-based club that provides even greater access to Troon facilities for junior golfers. Currently available at 40 Troon […]

Ireland to Host World Amateur Team Championships in 2018

Ireland to Host World Amateur Team Championships in 2018

September 22, 2014

Karuizawa, Japan: Ireland has been selected as the site of the 2018 World Amateur Team Championships. The Montgomerie and O’Meara courses at Carton House, in Maynooth near Dublin, will be used for the championships. These championships will be hosted by the Golfing Union of Ireland (GUI) and the Irish Ladies Golf Union (ILGU). The 28th women’s […]

Chapchai Ends Five-Year Victory Drought

Chapchai Ends Five-Year Victory Drought

September 21, 2014

Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia: Thai Chapchai Nirat calmly holed a four-foot par putt to beat Filipino veteran Antonio Lascuna at the first play-off hole in the Worldwide Holdings Selangor Masters. Big-hitting Chapchai held his nerve at the Seri Selangor Golf Club to secure his fourth Asian Tour victory, ending a five-year title drought in the RM1.3 […]

Campey’s Tribute to Retiring Company Secretary

Campey’s Tribute to Retiring Company Secretary

September 21, 2014

Cheshire, England: Jane Middleton, Company Secretary at Campey Turf Care Systems, has retired after 25 years loyal service. Middleton also had responsibility for sales ordering and processing. She will be replaced by Julia Campey as Company Secretary and a new member of staff Sharon Postill, appointed to take over sales ordering and administration. Middleton joined […]

Wong’s Happy Voyage of Discovery

Wong’s Happy Voyage of Discovery

September 21, 2014

Hong Kong: Michael Regan Wong became the first local golfer for four years to win the Hong Kong Open Amateur Championship – and with it a start in next month’s Hong Kong Open – thanks to a flawless display at Discovery Bay Golf Club. Wong, 17, fired a bogey-free final-round 69 to finish on a three-day […]

Architects Lay Out Pace-of-Play Initiative

Architects Lay Out Pace-of-Play Initiative

September 20, 2014

Wisconsin, United States: The American Society of Golf Course Architects [ASGCA] has produced ‘Pace of Play: Checklist and Tips for Working with your Course Architect’. The one-page flyer – created in co-operation with the United States Golf Association – illustrates the numerous ways ASGCA members assist in positively impacting pace of play at golf facilities […]

Danang Celebrates Five Years of Golf

Danang Celebrates Five Years of Golf

September 20, 2014

Danang, Vietnam: What does it take for a region to become a successful, sought-after international golf tourism destination? Great courses, attractive prices, easy access, an inviting climate, high quality accommodation, beaches, mountains and scenery, a safe environment, interesting local food, culture and history and friendly people are all part of the perfect formula. But few […]