Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, England: With aeration being one of the most important practices carried out by greenkeepers, Woodhall Spa Golf Club has acquired an Air2G2 from Campey Turf Care Systems, via the dealer Burdens. The sprawling 36-hole complex on the Lincolnshire heathland includes the world renowned Hotchkin Course and is home to England’s National Golf […]
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: The 2017 MENA (Middle East and North Africa) Tour champion will be invited to compete in next year’s DEAN & DELUCA Invitational, a PGA Tour event that enjoys rich tradition and history dating back to 1946 when the great Ben Hogan won the inaugural edition. Held at Colonial Country Club in […]
Johor Bahru, Malaysia: The Els Club Desaru Coast – Valley Course has celebrated its official opening, marking another milestone for The Els Club Malaysia portfolio. One of the golfing world’s most-anticipated openings, the Valley Course was created in partnership between golfing comrades and fellow Major champions Ernie Els and Vijay Singh, and puts a seal […]
Singapore: The strategic partnership between the China Golf Association (CGA) and Asian Tour will boost the growth and development of professional golf in the region. That’s the view of senior Asian Tour members. Under the new collaboration, golfers will enjoy increased playing opportunities with the CGA and Asian Tour planning to stage up to four […]
Augusta, United States: Textron Specialised Vehicles Inc, a Textron Inc company, has acquired TKVGPS, a provider of GPS-based fleet management solutions and GPS technologies to enhance the on-course experience for golfers. Going forward, TKVGPS’ business will operate as part of Textron Specialised Vehicles’ Golf business, which offers an extensive product line of E-Z-GO golf cars, […]
Bali, Indonesia: Enhancing Bali’s reputation as one of the world’s most exotic golfing destinations is the aim of a new partnership of golf clubs on the Island of the Gods. Internationally known for its forested volcanic mountains, iconic rice paddies, beaches and coral reefs, Bali is now ready also to establish itself as a bona […]
Jacobsen, a Textron Specialised Vehicles brand, has announced the renewal of its long-standing global partnership to advance sustainability across golf with the Golf Environment Organisation (GEO). GEO, the international not-for-profit organisation dedicated to sustainability in golf, provides practical tools and expert support to help golf unlock and celebrate its social and environmental value. “As a […]
Shanghai, China: PGA Junior League Golf, the PGA of America’s signature youth golf programme, will expand to Asia, starting with China this summer. The popular team approach to golf for boys and girls aged 13 and under will debut in Asia for the first time through a new joint licensing agreement with NLN, LLC. The […]
Phuket, Thailand: Asian Golf Industry Federation Golf Course Facility Member Laguna Golf Phuket has upgraded its academy. The training facility now features three dedicated swing rooms, fully equipped with the latest video analysis and training equipment, complemented by a team of experienced PGA instructors. Paul Wilson, Assistant Vice President/Group Golf Director of Laguna Golf, said: […]
London, England: Women’s golf has received a boost with The R&A agreeing to increase its funding for the Ladies European Tour (LET) and its development circuit, the LET Access Series, for 2017. The R&A, which completed its merger with the Ladies’ Golf Union (LGU) at the start of the year, has supported the LET for […]
Johor Bahru, Malaysia: Desaru Coast is poised to become one of the region’s most comprehensive golf destinations. Public play is set to begin on the The Els Club Desaru Coast – Valley Course this week. The 18-hole golf course neighbours the Ocean Course, which boasts 27 holes and opened last September. With the added appeal […]
Bloomington, Minneapolis, United States: With recent innovations to the Sand Pro product family, Toro is offering a comprehensive mechanical bunker grooming solution for any application, large or small. This includes a complete range of attachments to increase the overall versatility of the Sand Pro line. The newest attachment for the Toro Sand Pro 3040 and 5040 […]