St Andrews, Scotland: Hosting The 145th Open at Royal Troon delivered more than £110 million worth of benefit to Scotland, according to an independent study announced by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. The Open, which attracted 173,000 spectators to the Ayrshire coastline in 2016, delivered an economic impact of more than £64 million according to the […]
New Jersey, United States: Aquatrols has selected Buffalo.Agency to create and execute a golf-focused marketing programme for the world’s largest manufacturer of cutting-edge soil surfactants and related technologies. Through a mix of branding, public relations, content development and website optimisation, Buffalo aims to drive top-of-the-funnel awareness and sales of Aquatrols’ products. The popular Revolution, Dispatch […]
Bangkok, Thailand: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has appointed golfing sisters Ariya and Moriya Jutanugarn as ‘Thailand Golf Ambassadors’. The move to engage the LPGA Tour stars is part of a plan to enhance the international awareness of Thailand as a world-class golf destination that offers an amazing range of outstanding courses and facilities. […]
Perth, Australia: Around the globe, the winning ways continued for Titleist as Titleist Brand Ambassadors and golf ball loyalists combined for three titles across the worldwide professional Tours. Titleist Brand Ambassador Brett Rumford led the trio of champions last week with his impressive win on the European Tour. Trusting a Pro V1x golf ball and […]
Sydney, Australia: More club-based players than basketball, netball, Australian football and even cricket, golf is Australia’s second most popular sport played in a club by adults and children and the most popular just for adults. The Australian Sports Commission’s (ASC) first AusPlay survey revealed that more than 685,000 Australians played club-based golf in 2016 (upto […]
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States: John Easterbrook Jr, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Troon, has been named the first Chief Membership Officer of the PGA of America. Easterbrook, a 30-year member of the PGA of America, will be based at PGA Headquarters in Palm Beach Gardens and will report to PGA […]
Washington, United States: The United States Golf Association (USGA) will present its highest honour, the Bob Jones Award, to long-time Oakmont Country Club professional Bob Ford in a ceremony during the week of June’s 117th US Open Championship. Presented annually since 1955, the Bob Jones Award recognises an individual who demonstrates the spirit, personal character […]
St Andrews, Scotland: Bridget Jackson and José María Olazábal have accepted invitations to become Honorary Members of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews. During a notable amateur career, Jackson played in the Curtis Cup for Great Britain and Ireland on three occasions and was selected as an England international nine times. She […]
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Dubai’s commitment to golf has been underlined through the establishment of a new entity called Falcon Golf which will serve to optimise the benefits the sport brings to the emirate. Falcon Golf will convene all relevant parties in the industry to enhance Dubai’s golf efforts – including driving greater golf tourism, […]
Hanoi, Vietnam: Award-winning BRG Legend Hill Golf Resort will play host to the 2017 Vietnam Turfgrass Management Seminar and Field Day. Organised by the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF), the event will be held on April 27-28. Officials said they’re hopeful of surpassing last year’s turnout which saw the attendance of more than 70 superintendents, […]
Bloomington, Minneapolis, United States: Toro has upgraded the proven ExcelaRate control software that regulates the spraying application for the Multi Pro 5800 and Multi Pro 5800 with GeoLink. The enhancements to the control software are focused on providing more options for the operator. Specifically, operators can now take advantage of either a three-boom, two-boom or […]
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States: Troon has named Mike Ryan and Bruce Glasco as Co-Chief Operating Officers and Executive Vice Presidents. Both Ryan and Glasco will be charged with directing domestic and international operations for Troon and its 270-plus golf courses worldwide. Current Troon Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, John Easterbrook, has been appointed […]