Kansas, United States: The first phase of the 2014 Rounds 4 Research fund-raising programme for turfgrass studies, run by the Environmental Institute for Golf (EIFG), sold more than 600 rounds and yielded US$115,500 in the June online auction. The total was a seven per cent increase over a year ago. The EIFG is the philanthropic […]
Far Hills, New Jersey, United States: The Hong Kong Golf Association (HKGA) has adopted the United States Golf Association’s (USGA) Golf Handicap and Information Network (GHIN) for its more than 15,000 subscribers. Formed in 1968 with a mission to govern and promote the game in Hong Kong, the HKGA’s responsibilities include selecting Hong Kong national teams, […]
Liverpool, England: Nike athlete Rory McIlroy delivered a spectacular performance at The Open Championship to claim the Claret Jug and become the seventh player in history to win the famous trophy in wire-to-wire fashion. McIlroy is an impressive three-quarters of the way to winning the career Grand Slam at the age of 25 – the […]
Liverpool, England: Korean An Byeong-hun upstaged his better known rivals from Japan and Thailand to claim the distinction of finishing as the leading Asian at the 143rd Open Championship. The son of table tennis medallists at the 1988 Olympic Games, the 22-year-old signed for a final-round of even-par 72 at Royal Liverpool Golf Club. That […]
Hua Hin, Thailand: Rising star Gunn Charoenkul shot a closing 68 to win the Singha Panasonic Hua Hin Open, his third title of the season and fourth overall on the ASEAN PGA Tour. The Thai triumphed by one stroke after a ding-dong battle with his more experienced countryman Chapchai Nirat, who led by one shot […]
Liverpool, England: This week’s Open Championship at Royal Liverpool Golf Club has seen Titleist continue its remarkable success story, being the overwhelming golf ball of choice at golf’s eldest Major championship since records have been kept. Alongside this, Titleist golf balls have been proven as the number one ball of choice across all levels of […]
Arizona, United States: To say that Troon Golf management veteran Ken Kosak has been a world traveller would be an understatement. In less than 14 years, Kosak’s career has spanned three continents, with stops along the way in Malaysia, United Arab Emirates, South Africa and Puerto Rico. Now, he returns to the United States as […]
Jakarta, Indonesia: Niall Turner of Ireland survived a bumpy final round to win his first Asian Development Tour (ADT) title after posting a one-over-par 73 at the US$60,000 Linc Group Jakarta Classic. The 30-year-old Turner held a five-shot lead heading into the last day but had to fend off a strong challenge from Englishman Peter […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: In conjunction with the holy month of Ramadhan, Kota Permai Golf and Country Club organised a breaking of fast dinner for under-privileged children. Hari Raya goodies were presented to the children from Rumah Amal YPIN in Klang and also ‘duit raya’. The children and the caretakers were treated to a spread of […]
Liverpool, England: As the Open Championship is in full swing at the Royal Liverpool Golf Club, Toro equipment is working seamlessly behind the scenes to help the grounds crew create the best course conditions – with support from Toro distributor, Lely UK. The 18-hole Hoylake course has been an exclusive Toro customer for the past […]
London, England: Stephen Bernhard has been installed as Master of The Worshipful Company of Gardeners, one of the 110 Livery Companies of the City of London dating back to 1345. The honour was bestowed upon the Executive Chairman of Bernhard & Co Ltd by His Royal Highness The Earl of Wessex, Prince Edward, during the […]
Liverpool, England: KJ Choi has reunited with former caddie Andy Prodger for the Open Championship as he plots for a long-awaited Major triumph at Royal Liverpool this week. The 44-year-old Korean, an eight-time PGA Tour winner and Asian Tour honorary member, coaxed the experienced Englishman out of retirement and hopes the decision will pay off […]