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Faldo Series Asia Grand Final Glory for Japan’s Kamasu

Faldo Series Asia Grand Final Glory for Japan’s Kamasu

March 21, 2015

Shenzhen, China: Keeping his cool in the heat of battle, Yuki Kamasu continued Japan’s recent domination of the Faldo Series Asia Grand Final with an assured final-round display at Mission Hills. The 21-year-old underlined his potential with a polished performance over the Nick Faldo-designed Faldo Course at Mission Hills Shenzhen, edging Czech Republic’s Simon Zach […]

New Appointments at Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club

New Appointments at Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club

March 20, 2015

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Asian Golf Industry Federation Golf Facility Member Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club (KLGCC) has made two key appointments to further enhance the club’s role in delivering world class service to its members and guests. Farroul Hossey has assumed the role of Club Manager after serving over three years managing KLGCC’s Golf […]

Asian Golf Tourism 'Needs Overhaul'

Asian Golf Tourism 'Needs Overhaul'

March 19, 2015

Bangkok, Thailand: Asia’s multi-billion-dollar inbound golf tourism industry needs an overhaul if it is to continue growing at the same pace as during the past decade. That is the view of Mark Siegel, owner of Bangkok-based Golfasian, one of the region’s leading dedicated inbound golf tour operators. Siegel, who has played a major role in […]

Newly Appointed South African Campey Dealer Showcases Air2G2

Newly Appointed South African Campey Dealer Showcases Air2G2

March 19, 2015

Cape Town, South Africa: Campey Turf Care Systems has taken the GT Air2G2 Air Inject to South Africa to show how effectively it tackles problem greens. Assisted by Campey’s newly appointed South African dealer Nanquip, based at Mossel Bay in the Eastern Cape, the Air 2G2 has been showcased at a number of demonstrations, the […]

Campaign to 'Thank a Golf Course Superintendent'

Campaign to 'Thank a Golf Course Superintendent'

March 18, 2015

Kansas, United States: Since the days of Old Tom Morris, golf course superintendents have been giving golfers a reason to love their great game. Now, some of the best players in golf – from Jack Nicklaus to Rory McIlroy – are taking part in a promotional campaign to ‘thank a golf course superintendent’. The tagline […]

Wiblishauser Joins Grigg Brothers

Wiblishauser Joins Grigg Brothers

March 18, 2015

Idaho, United States: Grigg Brothers, a leading specialty fertiliser development and research company that serves the golf and sports turf industries, has announced that John Wiblishauser has joined the company as Technical Sales Representative for the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic US. Wiblishauser’s responsibilities include sales and business development, agronomic and technical support, and interfacing with supply […]

Flagstick in Full Swing at FLC Samson Golf Links

Flagstick in Full Swing at FLC Samson Golf Links

March 17, 2015

Hanoi, Vietnam: Located in Thanh Hoa province, FLC Samson Golf Links is rapidly progressing with shaping, irrigation and drainage installation under way on numerous holes. The Flagstick team is working hard at the site – about 170 kilometres south of Hanoi – to prepare the first nine holes for grassing by the end of April. […]

Bubba Brings Star Power to Shenzhen

Bubba Brings Star Power to Shenzhen

March 17, 2015

Shenzhen, China: World number two Bubba Watson will headline next month’s inaugural US$2.5 million Shenzhen International. The two-time Major champion will be the star attraction in the European Tour-sanctioned tournament at Genzon Golf Club from April 16–19. Watson is no stranger to competing in China having won in Shanghai in dramatic style at the end […]

Maredo Unveils GT 250 CountRo Sweeper

Maredo Unveils GT 250 CountRo Sweeper

March 16, 2015

Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Asian Golf Industry Federation Associate Member Maredo BV has unveiled the GT 250 CountRo Sweeper, a unique counter rotating sweeper that fits the triplex greensmower. Equipped with a gearbox that reduces and reverses the rotation speed, it works very efficiently because it counter rotates. Furthermore, because it runs at a lower speed, […]

Future Stars Set to Sparkle in 9th Faldo Series Asia Grand Final

Future Stars Set to Sparkle in 9th Faldo Series Asia Grand Final

March 16, 2015

Shenzhen, China: Many of the region’s brightest golfing prospects will lock horns in this week’s ninth Faldo Series Asia Grand Final. To be contested over the acclaimed Nick Faldo-designed Faldo Course at Mission Hills China, the R&A World Amateur Golf Ranking event will showcase an array of talented young male and female players who are […]

Ryu Relishes Haikou Success Over Best Friend Park

Ryu Relishes Haikou Success Over Best Friend Park

March 15, 2015

Haikou, China: Friendship was put to one side as Ryu So-yeon came from one stroke behind fellow South Korean Park In-bee to capture her first World Ladies Championship title at Mission Hills Haikou. With rounds of 72, 73, 65 and 69 on the par-73 Blackstone Course, the world number eight from Seoul ended on 13-under-par, one […]

Stars Show That Golf Can be Child’s Play

Stars Show That Golf Can be Child’s Play

March 15, 2015

Haikou, China: A group of local youngsters were treated to an inspiring look at the game of golf by some of the Ladies European Tour’s leading professionals as they gathered on the sidelines of the US$600,000 World Ladies Championship. Sophie Walker, Florentyna Parker, Amy Boulden, Caroline Martens, Ann-Kathrin Lindner and Carin Koch were on hand […]