Oakland, United States: A mobile golf technology start-up has unveiled findings from a KRC Research commissioned study* about the current state of golf participation. The results revealed tremendous opportunities to attract non-golfers and Millennials/Generation Z to the game through mobile technology and unconventional play. “We all know that participation in golf has been waning over […]
Orlando, United States: Arnold Palmer’s huge contribution to The Open is being celebrated this week with the iconic Claret Jug trophy going on display at the first playing of the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard since he passed away last September. Palmer was Champion Golfer of the Year on two occasions, winning The Open […]
Pattaya, Thailand: A new venue and a revised format were deemed an overwhelming success at the Asian Golf Industry Federation’s (AGIF) 2017 Turfgrass Management Exposition. More than 250 course superintendents, club managers and industry representatives from 21 countries attended the fifth edition of the event that showcased the very latest in golf course equipment and […]
New Delhi, India: Relying upon the New Pro V1x golf ball, Shiv Shankar Prasad (SSP) Chawrasia made European Tour history with a convincing seven-shot victory over his nearest competitor, successfully defending his title at the Hero Indian Open. The victory continued Chawrasia’s remarkable record at his national Open where he was runner-up four times before […]
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States: Troon has promoted three experienced executives to division presidents. Mark Chapleski is the new President of Troon International and Mitch Harrell is the new President of Troon Golf. These announcements follow the recent promotion of Ryan Walls, who was named President of Troon Privé last fall. The Chapleski and Harrell appointments […]
Siem Reap: Designed to test the technical skill and mental mettle of top amateurs, Angkor Golf Resort has announced the launch of the Faldo Tee Challenge. To be held from June 2-4, the event will see players teeing-off from the Black tees at the award-winning Faldo Design layout that is a Golf Course Facility Member […]
Riverside, California, United States: Toro has announced that the all-new INFINITY STEALTH Series Kit, the newest addition to its feature-rich INFINITY Series golf sprinkler is now shipping. The STEALTH Series Kit offers an innovative solution that improves playing conditions by enabling turfgrass to grow above the sprinkler head, creating a seamless and continuous area of […]
London, England: The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) recently released a new global report illustrating how credible, third-party sustainability standards and certification systems can help companies, and whole industries, deliver against the new United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The report highlighted the credibility and value of golf’s own third-party sustainability standard and certification system, developed […]
Edinburgh, Scotland: Scotland’s pioneering golf course architects and the lasting impact they have had on the game across the world have been celebrated. ‘Design Masters: The Scottish International Golf Course Architects Conference’ featured an international line-up of speakers. Events began with a tour of the University of the Highlands and Islands’ campus in Dornoch which […]
Norwalk, Connecticut, United States: Ed Several, formerly Senior Vice President and General Manager of PGA Worldwide Golf Exhibitions, has been tapped for a new role as Senior Vice President, Integration & Commercial Optimisation – Reed Exhibitions Americas. In his new role, Several will report directly to Hervé Sedky, President of Reed Exhibitions Americas. Meanwhile, Yancy […]
London, England: Club Car has expanded the territories of two of its most trusted and successful European distributors. Club Car’s current supplier in Sweden, Epton Trading AB, will extend its networks into Norway, while Cart Care Company, the German distributors of the world’s largest manufacturer of small-wheel electric vehicles, will take on responsibility for Denmark. […]
Jakarta, Indonesia: Disappointment has turned to delight for rising Indonesian star Naraadjie Emerald Ramadhan. The 16-year-old produced one of the finest performances of his fledgling career in last month’s Faldo Series Indonesia Championship when he fired a stunning final round of nine-under-par 63 at Damai Indah Golf’s BSD Course in West Java. However, despite sharing […]