ASIAN GOLF INDUSTRY FEDERATION

Category: Press Releases

Major Duo Aiming for Saujana Masterclass

Major Duo Aiming for Saujana Masterclass

December 24, 2016

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Two US Masters champions will grace the fairways of the Saujana Golf and Country Club at the US$3 million Maybank Championship 2017. Joining reigning Masters champion Danny Willett at the tournament from February 9-12 will be Charl Schwartzel, who claimed his first Major at Augusta National Golf Club in 2011. The award-winning […]

Bringing Golf Industry Together at Singapore Mini Summit

Bringing Golf Industry Together at Singapore Mini Summit

December 23, 2016

Singapore: The staging of a Club Management Mini Summit will add a new dimension to next month’s SMBC Singapore Open. The three-day gathering (January 20-22) is organised by the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) in partnership with Lagardere Sports, the Club Managers Association of America (CMAA), Sentosa Golf Club and The Els Club Malaysia. Club […]

Troon International Facilities Recognised at Middle East Golf Awards

Troon International Facilities Recognised at Middle East Golf Awards

December 23, 2016

Dubai: Troon was at the centre of the Middle East Golf Awards (MEGA), with its network of properties receiving eight accolades. The global management organisation – an Executive Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation – manages 10 properties in the region, each of which are regarded as leaders in service, quality and hospitality. Now […]

The Dalat at 1200 Joins Asian Golf Industry Federation

The Dalat at 1200 Joins Asian Golf Industry Federation

December 22, 2016

Dalat, Vietnam: The Dalat at 1200, one of the region’s most exciting new golfing and residential ventures, has joined the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) as a Golf Course Facility member. The Dalat at 1200, named for its altitude above sea level, is situated close to the Colonial French Hill Station and Alpine city of […]

Trio of Redesign Grand Openings for Greg Norman Golf Course Design

Trio of Redesign Grand Openings for Greg Norman Golf Course Design

December 21, 2016

West Palm Beach, United States: Greg Norman Golf Course Design (GNGCD) has announced a trio of redesign grand openings, continuing to establish itself as a leader in international restoration and remastering. Tiburon Golf Club’s Gold Course, an original GNGCD design, recently opened after a complete renovation in time to host both the LPGA’s season-ending tournament […]

Support for Golf Course Superintendents

Support for Golf Course Superintendents

December 21, 2016

Kansas, United States: The PGA of America has announced it will contribute US$100,000 over the next three years to the Environmental Institute for Golf (EIFG) to support the work of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA). “We believe in the good work that golf course superintendents are doing every day to establish quality, […]

Food & Beverage Focus for Singapore BMI Course

Food & Beverage Focus for Singapore BMI Course

December 20, 2016

Singapore: Sentosa Golf Club will be the centre of world golfing attention next month. Not only will the award-winning club be the venue for the star-studded SMBC Singapore Open, but also it will play host to the latest course to be offered under the Business Management Institute [BMI] Asia Pacific education programme. To be staged […]

Merger is 'Progressive Step for Development of Women’s Golf'

Merger is 'Progressive Step for Development of Women’s Golf'

December 20, 2016

St Andrews, Scotland: The merger of the Ladies’ Golf Union (LGU) and The R&A has been finalised and will come into effect from January 1, 2017. The Heads of Agreement between the two organisations was signed in June leading to the integration of the LGU’s business operations and its members of staff into The R&A […]

Festival of Golf and Music Returns to Sentosa Golf Club

Festival of Golf and Music Returns to Sentosa Golf Club

December 19, 2016

Singapore: A trio of international music acts will headline the four-day festival at the 2017 HSBC Women’s Champions. The 10th anniversary edition of the tournament will take place for the first time on the recently renovated New Tanjong Course at Sentosa Golf Club, a Golf Course Facility Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation. Immediately […]

Thorburn Steps Down as PGA of Australia Boss

Thorburn Steps Down as PGA of Australia Boss

December 19, 2016

Sydney, Australia: After completing his second three-year contract with the PGA of Australia, Brian Thorburn will be leaving his post as Chief Executive Officer in February, at the end of the term. Gavin Kirkman, a long-term and highly-regarded PGA executive who has been responsible for the Vocational Professionals, and Stuart Hergt, the PGA’s Chief Financial […]

Turfgrass Researcher, Mentor and Innovator Honoured

Turfgrass Researcher, Mentor and Innovator Honoured

December 18, 2016

Far Hills, New Jersey, United States: Dr Norman Hummel has been named as the recipient of the 2017 United States Golf Association (USGA) Green Section Award. Presented annually since 1961, the USGA Green Section Award recognises an individual’s distinguished service to the game of golf through their work with turfgrass. Hummel will receive the Green […]

Treat for IMG Trophy Participants

Treat for IMG Trophy Participants

December 17, 2016

Hanoi, Vietnam: A field of 140 members and guests from around the country graced the 2016 IMG Trophy Tournament at Sky Lake Resort & Golf Club. It was the second occasion that the event has been staged at the 36-hole venue, some 45 kilometres from Hanoi. The event is the initiative of IMG Golf Course […]