ASIAN GOLF INDUSTRY FEDERATION

Category: Press Releases

Forum Focus Falls on Futureproofing Plant Protection

Forum Focus Falls on Futureproofing Plant Protection

September 16, 2017

Burton-on-Trent, England: Delegates at next month’s Amenity Forum will hear how an integrated approach to weed, pest and disease management is key to the future of the sector, due to the increased regulatory pressure on plant protection products. Speaking at the event on October 12, Dr Colin Mumford, Bayer Technical Manager, will explain the importance […]

Capillary Concrete Signs Up with Asian Golf Industry Federation

Capillary Concrete Signs Up with Asian Golf Industry Federation

September 15, 2017

Singapore: Capillary Concrete, the world leader in solving bunker drainage problems, has joined the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF). Capillary Concrete is an international company that is part-owned by Swedish golfing great Annika Sörenstam and Martin Sternberg, CGCS, an active golf course superintendent for more than 30 years, multi-course owner and PGA member. The team […]

Thailand Tee-Off for China LPGA Tour

Thailand Tee-Off for China LPGA Tour

September 15, 2017

Bangkok, Thailand: The China LPGA Tour has expanded into new territory with this week’s PTT Thailand LPGA Masters at Panya Indra Golf Club in the Thai capital. For the first time, the fifth edition of the four million baht (about US$120,000) tournament is being tri-sanctioned by the China LPGA Tour, the Australian LPGA and the […]

Spotlight Returns to Saujana’s Palm Course

Spotlight Returns to Saujana’s Palm Course

September 14, 2017

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: The US$3 million Maybank Championship will return to Saujana Golf & Country Club’s Palm Course for the second year running. To be staged from February 1-4, 2018, the third edition of the event will once again be co-sanctioned by the Asian Tour and European Tour. A total of 156 players will vie for […]

Troon International Releases New App and Website

Troon International Releases New App and Website

September 13, 2017

Arizona, United States: Troon International has launched a new tee time booking app aimed at ensuring the company continues to set the benchmark for standards and service across its portfolio of venues. The app will initially concentrate on offering opportunities to secure rounds at Troon International venues within the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Egypt and […]

Live Coverage for World Golf Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Live Coverage for World Golf Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

September 13, 2017

St Augustine, United States: The World Golf Hall of Fame & Museum’s 2017 Induction Ceremony is to be staged at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City the week of the Presidents Cup. The event on September 26 will be emceed by Golf Channel host Cara Robinson. The Induction Ceremony will be televised live on […]

CareerBuilder Challenge Looks to Lagardère Sports

CareerBuilder Challenge Looks to Lagardère Sports

September 12, 2017

La Quinta, United States: Desert Classic Charities, the charitable entity that has operated the Coachella Valley’s PGA Tour event since its inception in 1960, has reached an agreement with the PGA Tour and Lagardère Sports for the global sports agency to manage all aspects of the CareerBuilder Challenge PGA Tour event. The Board of Directors […]

TPC Kuala Lumpur Renovation Features Celebration Bermudagrass

TPC Kuala Lumpur Renovation Features Celebration Bermudagrass

September 11, 2017

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: For championship golf facilities such as the TPC Kuala Lumpur (TPC KL), the selection of a new turfgrass is serious business. For the upcoming renovation of its acclaimed West Course, TPC KL has chosen Celebration Bermudagrass from Atlas Turf International, A Full Business Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF). TPC […]

Air2G2 Assists in Hurricane Harvey Recovery

Air2G2 Assists in Hurricane Harvey Recovery

September 10, 2017

Ponte Vedra Beach, United States: Just as Hurricane Irma was bearing down on Northeast Florida, GT AirInject, Inc was planning to ship four new, state-of-the-art Air2G2 aerification machines to Texas golf courses and athletic fields in the wake of Hurricane Harvey to aid in the on-going recovery of those facilities. Based in Jacksonville, Florida, GT […]

Extensive Feedback on Proposed New Rules of Golf

Extensive Feedback on Proposed New Rules of Golf

September 9, 2017

St Andrews, Scotland and Far Hills, United States: The R&A and the USGA have received comments on the proposed new Rules from more than 22,000 golfers in 102 countries, as well as representatives of golf organisations throughout the world, providing valuable feedback as the organisations work toward their implementation on January 1, 2019. With the […]

Makeover for TPC Kuala Lumpur’s Flagship West Course

Makeover for TPC Kuala Lumpur’s Flagship West Course

September 8, 2017

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: A 10-month renovation project is to be undertaken at TPC Kuala Lumpur’s flagship West Course – host to the PGA Tour’s CIMB Classic and the Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia. The upgrades are planned to ensure the best standards for facilities and services are delivered to members and guests, in keeping with the […]

Lahiri Handed Chance of Redemption at Presidents Cup

Lahiri Handed Chance of Redemption at Presidents Cup

September 8, 2017

New York, United States: Anirban Lahiri will make his second appearance at the Presidents Cup this month after International Team Captain Nick Price named the Indian as his captain’s selection. Lahiri, the 2015 Asian Tour number one, will look for redemption when he represents Team International at the Liberty National Golf Club in New York […]