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Category: Press Releases

USGA Commits US$1.9 Million to Golf Course Sustainability Research Grants

USGA Commits US$1.9 Million to Golf Course Sustainability Research Grants

February 28, 2020

Liberty Corner, New Jersey, United States: Continuing its 100-year commitment to providing scientific innovations for the golf industry, the United States Golf Association (USGA) will fund 73 separate research grants totalling nearly US$2 million in 2020 as part of its annual investment in helping courses to improve the golfer experience while reducing the consumption of […]

PGA of America Forms Strategic Alliance in Mexico

PGA of America Forms Strategic Alliance in Mexico

February 27, 2020

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States: The PGA of America has formed a strategic alliance in Mexico with Bahia Principe, a tourism group of golf courses, hotels and residences, tour operations and other destination services owned by Spain’s Grupo Piñero. The partnership will provide PGA-branding opportunities to Bahia Principe properties in Riviera Maya – a […]

Asian Tour Bridging the Gap on the River Kwai

Asian Tour Bridging the Gap on the River Kwai

February 26, 2020

Kanchanaburi, Thailand: The Asian Tour will make its maiden visit to Kanchanaburi for next month’s inaugural Royal’s Cup 2020. While Kanchanaburi is steeped in World War II history, the Royal’s Cup 2020, which offers a prize purse of US$400,000, is ready to chart its first chapter at the Grand Prix Golf Club in the western […]

GEO Recognition for Foshan Open

GEO Recognition for Foshan Open

February 26, 2020

Foshan, China: The 2019 Foshan Open has become the first GEO Certified Tournament in the Asia Pacific region. The award is an internationally recognised certification for sustainability in golf, administered by Scotland-based GEO Foundation (GEO). Foshan Golf Club, in China’s Guangdong Province, has hosted the tournament annually since the first edition in 2013. Since then, the […]

Rain Bird Renews Contract with National Golf Course Owners Association

Rain Bird Renews Contract with National Golf Course Owners Association

February 25, 2020

Charleston, South Carolina, United States: The National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA) has renewed its annual corporate partnership agreement with Rain Bird Corporation, a leading global manufacturer and provider of irrigation products and services. Through this continued relationship, Rain Bird will continue as the exclusive irrigation provider in the NGCOA Smart Buy Marketplace purchasing programme’s […]

Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific Championship Rescheduled for October

Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific Championship Rescheduled for October

February 25, 2020

Pattaya, Thailand: The Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific (WAAP) championship has been rescheduled to take place from October 7-10 at the Siam Country Club’s Waterside Course.  The championship was postponed due to issues related to the Coronavirus and to ensure the safety and welfare of all players, officials and others attending the championship. The R&A and the Asia-Pacific Golf […]

Golf Can Be Vehicle for Equality, Says Golf Saudi CEO

Golf Can Be Vehicle for Equality, Says Golf Saudi CEO

February 24, 2020

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: With four weeks to go until the conclusion of the inaugural Saudi Ladies International, preparations are well underway for this watershed moment. The first professional women’s golf tournament in the Kingdom, the Ladies European Tour (LET) event will mark the first time that professional female golfers have played competitively in the country, […]

Stonier Assumes Asian Beat with Campey Turf Care Systems

Stonier Assumes Asian Beat with Campey Turf Care Systems

February 24, 2020

Macclesfield, England: Campey Turf Care Systems has expanded the role of Product Demonstrator Dave Stonier to include Asia and the Middle East. Stonier has been with the company since 2015, having gained eight years of mechanical knowledge in his previous role and has worked as a Product Demonstrator throughout his five years at Campey. During […]

Third Time Lucky as Zimbabwean Tops Class at Q-School

Third Time Lucky as Zimbabwean Tops Class at Q-School

February 23, 2020

Hua Hin, Thailand: Zimbabwean Benjamin Follett-Smith closed with a one-under-par 70 to finish top of the class with a one-shot victory at the Final Stage of the 2020 Asian Tour Qualifying School. Playing in his third straight Qualifying School following two failures, the 23-year-old led the gruelling 90-hole battle from the second round. On the […]

Profile Products Expands Product Line with HydroStraw Acquisition

Profile Products Expands Product Line with HydroStraw Acquisition

February 23, 2020

Buffalo Grove, Illinois, United States: Profile Products LLC, a provider of environmentally friendly soil, water and vegetation management solutions, has announced the acquisition of the erosion control and seed businesses of HydroStraw, LLC. The transaction includes all HydroStraw erosion control and seed product lines, as well as the company’s Rockford, Washington, production plant/distribution centre and […]

Norman Unveils Oceanfront Mexican Masterpiece

Norman Unveils Oceanfront Mexican Masterpiece

February 23, 2020

Los Cabos, Mexico: Greg Norman Golf Course Design (GNGCD) has announced the Grand Opening of Rancho San Lucas Golf Club.  Inspired by the native terrain and featuring near-endless panoramic views, Rancho San Lucas Golf Club is a 7,210-yard, par-72, championship-calibre course backdropped by the rolling waves of the Pacific Ocean. Spanning three different eco-systems, the […]

Golf Genius Software Gains International Momentum

Golf Genius Software Gains International Momentum

February 22, 2020

London, England: Golf Genius Software, a leading provider of cloud-based golf tournament management systems, has announced further investment into its international division following continued success in 2019. The international subsidiary has achieved substantial year-on-year growth and furthered Golf Genius’ presence into more than 45 countries worldwide, while signing up notable new clients including associations such […]