Scottsdale, Arizona, United States: Troon has announced the launch of its 2018 Troon Cards. Offering preferred Troon Card golf fees of up to 50 per cent at participating Troon facilities around the world, Troon Cards are the best way to play Troon’s top courses at preferred rates. Troon Cards are available as TwoSome Cards and […]
Etobicoke, Ontario: Jeff Calderwood has been appointed as Executive Director of the Canadian Golf Superintendents Association (CGSA). Calderwood is well known in the golf industry for his 25 years in the post of Chief Executive Officer of the National Golf Course Owners Association Canada (NGCOA Canada), which he will continue. Jim Flett, CGSA President, said: […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Agronomy experts Bruce Williams and Jordan Fairweather head the line-up of speakers for the third Golf Course Superintendents Association of Malaysia (GCSAM) and Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) Turfgrass Management Seminar. Organised under the auspices of the Malaysian Golf Association (MGA), the October 25 seminar and field day at the award-winning TPC Kuala […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: History-maker Branden Grace aims to make it third time lucky when he tees up at next week’s US$7 million CIMB Classic at TPC Kuala Lumpur. The 29-year-old South African is among 10 Presidents Cup team members headlining the only official PGA Tour FedEx Cup tournament in Southeast Asia. He finished tied 17th […]
Singapore: Sentosa Golf Club has released a unique insight into life at the multi award-winning golf club. The video captures the essence of the Club and provides never before seen vistas of both The Serapong and the recently opened New Tanjong golf course. “We wanted to showcase the property in all its glory and give […]
Birmingham, England: Campey Turf Care Systems will bring an all-star line-up of machines to the National Exhibition Centre for next month’s Saltex 2017, including the introduction of the new Koro FIELD TOPMAKER model. The new 1.6-metre model of the Koro FIELDTOPMAKER will be at the centre of the Campey stand (D117) on November 1-2, and […]
Palm Beach Gardens, United States: The Executive Women’s Golf Association (EWGA) has named Lauren Farrell as the organisation’s first Vice President of Development. Farrell will lead the association’s outreach to new and existing female players while simultaneously championing the role local EWGA chapters play in golf communities across the globe. With nearly 12,000 EWGA members […]
Hanoi, Vietnam: Jacobsen equipment has been chosen to maintain Yen Dung Resort and Golf Club, a newly constructed golf course in Bac Giang Province, 50 kilometres northeast of Hanoi. The course has been designed by Albanese & Lutzke Inc and the first 18 holes opened in late August. The club will expand to 36 holes […]
St Augustine, United States: World Golf Foundation (WGF) – golf’s non-profit organisation that unites the industry in support of initiatives that enhance growth and access to the game worldwide – has announced the appointment of James Cramer as Vice President of Communications. Cramer brings nearly 30 years of public relations experience to the WGF. He […]
Northumberland, England: John Deere course maintenance equipment helped to prepare the Lee Westwood Colt Course at Close House for last week’s British Masters – the first time the north-east venue had welcomed a European Tour event. Supported by Sky Sports, the tournament was hosted by Westwood, the club’s attached Tour professional, who originally opened the […]
Bali, Indonesia: Professional golf will return to the Island of the Gods this month. New Kuta Golf Club has been confirmed as the venue for the second edition of The Players Championship on the Asian Development Tour (ADT) from October 11-14. The 72-hole stroke play event is title-sponsored by Combiphar, one of Indonesia’s leading consumer […]
Singapore: South African Louis Oosthuizen, hungry for victory following so many near finishes, will compete in next year’s SMBC Singapore Open, organisers announced today. The 2010 Open Championship winner, runner-up when he last played in Singapore and with a record haul of second placings in Major championships, is the latest star golfer to confirm for […]