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Schmidt-Curley Design’s Bali Hai Retains ‘Best Course’ Title

Schmidt-Curley Design’s Bali Hai Retains ‘Best Course’ Title

May 20, 2014

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States: For the sixth year in succession, Schmidt-Curley Design’s Bali Hai Golf Club has been named Best Golf Course in Las Vegas. The honour was bestowed upon the Asian Golf Industry Federation stalwarts by members of the Southern Nevada Hotel Concierge Association (SNHCA) at the annual Concierge Choice Awards Gala at […]

New OpenTee Platform Seeks to Revolutionise Tee-Time Digital Sales

New OpenTee Platform Seeks to Revolutionise Tee-Time Digital Sales

May 19, 2014

Dublin, Ireland: OpenTee has acquired GolfSwitch, the pioneer in on-line tee-time sales. Using GolfSwitch’s interface-technology course operators will have the ability to present their tee-time inventory on the new OpenTee platform. This union combines proven effective technology with far-reaching database marketing to put the control back in the hands of the golf course operators. GolfSwitch […]

Kim Seung-hyuk Flies High at Sky72

Kim Seung-hyuk Flies High at Sky72

May 18, 2014

Incheon, South Korea: Journeyman Kim Seung-hyuk birdied the last for a two-under-par 70 to win OneAsia’s SK Telecom Open by one shot from Lee Tae-hee (69) and Kim Kyung-tae (71) at Sky72 Golf Club, west of Seoul. The 28-year-old Korean finished at 11-under-par around the 7,241-yard Ocean Course to claim his first professional title in a […]

Technical Sales Roles for Former Ransomes Jacobsen Demonstrators

Technical Sales Roles for Former Ransomes Jacobsen Demonstrators

May 17, 2014

London, England: Harvey Doughty and Robert Hayward, both former Product Demonstrators at Ransomes Jacobsen, have been promoted to the role of Technical Sales Manager. The creation of these new roles reflects the company’s recent review of sales strategy in the United Kingdom and Ireland and the creation of dedicated sales channels for golf and municipal. […]

Asian Games Ambassadorial Role for Korean Great Choi

Asian Games Ambassadorial Role for Korean Great Choi

May 16, 2014

Seoul, South Korea: Choi Kyung-ju has been named as the Goodwill Ambassador for this year’s Asian Games. Held every four years, the 2014 Asiad will take place from September 19-October 4 in Incheon, Korea. “It’s a great personal honour to be named an honorary ambassador for the Asian Games at home,” said 43-year-old Choi, the […]

Titleist Extends Long-Standing Relationship with European Tour

Titleist Extends Long-Standing Relationship with European Tour

May 16, 2014

London, England: Titleist has extended its long-standing partnership with the European Tour and will remain an Official Partner until 2018. The relationship has gone from strength to strength since it began more than 25 years ago, with both parties benefiting from Titleist’s standing as the golf ball of choice for the overwhelming majority of players […]

FJ Spectrum Offers Colourful Options

FJ Spectrum Offers Colourful Options

May 15, 2014

Fairhaven, United States: Vibrant colours abound with the new FJ Spectrum glove. A soft cabretta leather palm with FiberSof microfibre backing provides premium feel with maximum breathability and flexibility. FootJoy Spectrum gloves feature soft cabretta leather specially tanned to resist water and perspiration while retaining a soft comfortable feel and being colourfast and fade resistant. […]

Prestigious Presidential Appointment for Schmidt

Prestigious Presidential Appointment for Schmidt

May 14, 2014

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States: Asian Golf Industry Federation member Lee Schmidt has been appointed to the prestigious role of President of the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA). Founded in 1946 by Donald Ross, Robert Trent Jones and 12 other distinguished golf course architects, the ASGCA is the oldest professional organisation of golf course designers […]

Pacific Links International Retains Signature Group to Accelerate US Growth

Pacific Links International Retains Signature Group to Accelerate US Growth

May 14, 2014

Toronto, Canada: Pacific Links International, one of the world’s foremost owners of high-end golf courses with a robust golf club affiliate programme, has retained Signature Group to assist with the growth of the Pacific Links Golf Network (PLGN). Pacific Links International provides golfers with a premium golf experience through an innovative membership structure that offers […]

Long Hitters Tipped to Thrive at SK Telecom Open

Long Hitters Tipped to Thrive at SK Telecom Open

May 13, 2014

Seoul, South Korea: OneAsia’s big hitters get the chance to shine this week when the one billion won (about US$1 million) SK Telecom Open returns to Sky72 Golf Club for the first time since Bae Sang-moon claimed the title in 2010. Held on Jeju Island for the past three years, the tournament heads back to […]

Journeyman Park Jun-won Wins 33rd GS Caltex Maekyung Open

Journeyman Park Jun-won Wins 33rd GS Caltex Maekyung Open

May 11, 2014

Seoul, Korea: Unheralded Park Jun-won fired a flawless five-under-par 67 on Sunday to win the one million won (about US$1 million) GS Caltex Maekyung Open by three shots at Namseoul Country Club on the outskirts of the Korean capital. The 27-year-old shared the third round lead with Park Sang-hyun (70), but eased away from his namesake […]

FootJoy Unveils Stylish FJ City Shoe Collection

FootJoy Unveils Stylish FJ City Shoe Collection

May 11, 2014

Fairhaven, United States: FootJoy has announced the debut of FJ City, a new shoe collection offering men a stylish and functional option on the golf course. FJ City is inspired by popular street styles and features trendy designs made of high-quality, full-grain waterproof leather uppers and a durable, cleated outsole. The line, which is available […]