Rotterdam, Holland: Hundreds of turf grass professionals around Europe benefitted from Campey Turf Care Systems’ seven-week Renovation Tour. An average of 60 groundsmen and greenkeepers attended each of the events, which focused on educating turf professionals on renovation best practise. Throughout the Tour, cutting edge technology was used to demonstrate the difference a well-executed renovation […]
Southport, England: A group of 42 amateur men and women golfers competed in the first R&A Nine-Hole Championship Final at Royal Birkdale. The group participated in a handicap pairs competition at the famous Southport links just five days before The 146th Open gets under way, playing the 10th to 18th holes. Following a successful pilot […]
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States: Troon has named Jim Richerson as Senior Vice President of Business Development. In his new role, Richerson will join the team responsible for growing Troon’s portfolio of managed facilities throughout the company’s related brands, including: Troon Golf, Honours Golf, Troon Privé (the private club operating division of Troon) and Troon International. […]
Ayrshire, Scotland: For many years the Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open has been a leading event in the European Tour’s GreenDrive programme, by showing commitment to providing social and environmental value. This year, the tournament at Dundonald Links is taking a step further and becoming the first tournament in Europe to achieve the new voluntary […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: The Els Club Malaysia has unveiled a comprehensive new programme of membership, offering golfers a world-class golfing experience. Among many benefits, The Els Club Malaysia’s membership options provide access to its three golf courses: the Ocean Course and Valley Course in Desaru Coast, and the Rainforest Course in Langkawi. The Els Club […]
Sydney, Australia: World number three Jordan Spieth will be a star attraction at this year’s Emirates Australian Open. Fresh off his 10th career US PGA Tour victory, the 23-year-old American has confirmed his participation in the event, to be held at The Australian Golf Club in Sydney from November 23-26. The Texan won Australia’s national […]
Bogor, Indonesia: A combination of courage, perseverance and a sound education are pre-requisites for making the grade in any profession. And so it is with club management. Just ask Wee Peng Siong, General Manager at Indonesia’s acclaimed Riverside Golf Club and a Board Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF). Furthermore, he has the […]
Leeds, England: The storied Moortown Golf Club has completed the installation of a new irrigation system, replacing a failing 35-year-old system. Moortown, which was the first British club to host the Ryder Cup, in 1929, chose a Hunter irrigation system installed by Knaresborough-based contractor Full Circle Irrigation. Irrigation engineers Irriplan provided design and project management […]
Sunshine Coast, Australia: Maredo made its mark at the 33rd annual Australian Golf Course Superintendents’ Association (AGCSA) Australian Turfgrass Conference and Trade Exhibition. The Dutch company took the opportunity to introduce its MT200 Flex-Verticutter and the MT210 VibeSpike-Aerator in Australia for the first time. “There was a lot of interest in the products,” said Marinus […]
Phuket, Thailand: Octogenarian and nine-time Major winner Gary Player delighted junior golfers with a clinic during a visit to Laguna Phuket. On a personal trip during which he experienced the world-class facilities at Laguna Phuket – Asia’s first integrated destination resort – the South African golfing great spent time at Laguna Golf Phuket, a Golf […]
Singapore: The PGA of America, the largest working sports organisation in the world, has become an Executive Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF). Founded in 1916, the PGA of America is comprised of more than 28,000 golf professionals working in more than 35 countries around the world. “The PGA of America is one […]
Phoenix, United States: Louise Solheim, wife of PING Founder Karsten Solheim, has passed away at the age of 99. “Today we lost a very special woman who touched and improved the lives of so many,” said John A. Solheim, Karsten and Louise’s youngest son and PING’s Chairman & CEO. “Our mother was a blessing to […]