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Swan Golf Designs Appointed at Stirling Golf Club

Swan Golf Designs Appointed at Stirling Golf Club

March 3, 2014

Edinburgh, Scotland: Swan Golf Designs (SGD) has been appointed at Stirling Golf Club to carry out a comprehensive review of their course, following in the footsteps of Old Tom Morris, Willie Fernie, James Braid and Sir Henry Cotton in making an input into its design. Situated in Kings Park in the shadow of the historically […]

IAGTO Predicts Third Consecutive Year of Growth for Global Golf Tourism

IAGTO Predicts Third Consecutive Year of Growth for Global Golf Tourism

March 2, 2014

Los Cabos, Mexico: IAGTO’s ground-breaking global golf travel survey published last year showed that golf tourism grew by an average of 9.3% in 2012. According to the global golf tourism industry organisation, golf travel grew strongly once again last year and all the indications are that this trend will continue in 2014, which will then […]

Another Year of Double-Digit Sales Growth for Jacobsen

Another Year of Double-Digit Sales Growth for Jacobsen

March 1, 2014

London, England: Jacobsen has announced that it increased global sales of its full line of quality turf equipment by 13.7 per cent in 2013. This marks the second straight year the company saw double-digit sales growth. In addition to global sales being up nearly 14 per cent, 68 per cent of Jacobsen’s North American sales […]

Profile Products Hires Chinese Sales Manager

Profile Products Hires Chinese Sales Manager

February 28, 2014

Illinois, United States: Profile Products has appointed Jia Hu to the role of Sales Manager in China. Jia obtained her Bachelor Degree of Science from MSU-China Turf Program, Michigan State’s international undergraduate turf program in China, in 2010. She also has a Bachelor Degree of Agriculture from Sichuan Agricultural University. Jia’s professional background includes golf course […]

AGIF and Sentosa Agronomy Education Programme Hailed a Success

AGIF and Sentosa Agronomy Education Programme Hailed a Success

February 28, 2014

Singapore: While the world’s leading female golfers are showcasing their skills in this week’s HSBC Women’s Champions, the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) has been doing its bit to raise agronomic standards on the region’s courses. Held in conjunction with the HSBC Women’s Champions (February 27-March 2) at Singapore’s award-winning Sentosa Golf Club, the AGIF […]

Myanmar Milestone For Schmidt-Curley Design

Myanmar Milestone For Schmidt-Curley Design

February 27, 2014

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States: Award-winning Schmidt-Curley Design – one of the world’s most active and innovative design firms – has broken new ground with the signing of its first golf course design in Myanmar. Mandalay Myotha Golf Club will be located southwest of Mandalay, the last Royal capital of Myanmar and considered the centre of […]

Club Car Reveals ‘Home of Golf’ Growth Plans

Club Car Reveals ‘Home of Golf’ Growth Plans

February 26, 2014

Edinburgh, Scotland: Club Car, the world’s largest manufacturer of small-wheel, zero-emissions electric vehicles, and Official Supplier to The 2014 Ryder Cup at Gleneagles, Scotland, has announced important plans to grow its business in ‘The Home of Golf’. Widening the role of its northern England business partner, MTS Golf & Utility, to include Scotland, Club Car […]

Araluen Addition to Troon’s Australian Portfolio

Araluen Addition to Troon’s Australian Portfolio

February 25, 2014

Perth, Australia: Troon has added an all-new property to its extensive international portfolio with the announcement it has been chosen to manage Araluen Golf Resort. Already retained at five venues on Australia’s East Coast, the signing of the prestigious resort in Western Australia demonstrates the diversity of Troon-managed facilities in the country and reiterates another […]

John Deere Sponsors Ex-Masters Champion Zach Johnson

John Deere Sponsors Ex-Masters Champion Zach Johnson

February 24, 2014

Orlando, United States (February 24): John Deere has announced it has become a corporate sponsor for professional golfer Zach Johnson, the seventh-ranked player in the Official World Golf Ranking. The arrangement further strengthens Deere’s commitment to golf by building on its role as a title sponsor of a PGA Tour event and as the Tour’s […]

Bernhard & Co Appoints International Sales Manager

Bernhard & Co Appoints International Sales Manager

February 23, 2014

London, England (February 23, 2014): Stephen Bernhard, Executive Chairman of Bernhard and Company, has announced that Steve Nixon is to become International Sales Manager. Bernhard said: “Growing sales and focus on customer support demands that our sales management be reinforced and centred in Rugby, England. I’m delighted to announce that, with immediate effect, Steve Nixon […]

HSBC Golf Business Community Announces Innovation Award

HSBC Golf Business Community Announces Innovation Award

February 22, 2014

London, England (February 22): The HSBC Golf Business Community will recognise the industry’s most creative and dynamic individuals, companies and initiatives by presenting an award for innovation at the annual HSBC Golf Business Forum. The objective of the award, to be handed out at The Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa in Abu Dhabi […]

Troon Riding Wave of Positive Momentum

Troon Riding Wave of Positive Momentum

February 21, 2014

Arizona, United States (February 21, 2014): Troon, a leader in upscale golf course management, development and marketing, has announced a positive start to the first quarter of 2014, completing eight new contracts in just six weeks. Troon’s global portfolio continues to grow, now representing properties in 33 states and 27 countries with the addition of […]