Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: The Malaysia Open has received a timely shot in the arm with Bandar Malaysia being named as title sponsor of the historic championship that is returning to the Asian Tour schedule following a four-year absence. Set to tee-off at Kota Permai Golf and Country Club from March 5-8, the Bandar Malaysia Open […]
Melbourne, Australia: In a five-week span in which four 2019 Presidents Cup participants – two from the International Team and two from the US Team – won on the PGA Tour, the Presidents Cup and partner organisations have combined to generate more than US$1.1 million for Australia bushfire relief efforts. During last month’s Sony Open […]
Orlando, United States: Moisture control specialist Capillary Concrete has announced that its revolutionary new Capillary Hydroponics turfgrass growing environment is now on sale. The system uses the capillary properties of Capillary Concrete to enable both drainage and irrigation from below and to precisely regulate the moisture content of the turf’s rootzone. “The system divides the […]
London, England: Tourist boards and golf tourism suppliers in areas affected by the coronavirus outbreak are being urged not to cut funding and to be prepared to invest money into promoting golf travel as soon as confidence returns to the market. The recommendation comes from Peter Walton, Chief Executive of global golf tourism organisation IAGTO, […]
Tucson, Arizona, United States: Jeff Lawson has assumed the role as National Sales Manager for Rain Bird’s Golf Division. Lawson will be responsible for leading Rain Bird Golf’s sales and distribution teams in the United States and Canada with the ultimate goal of driving golf product and pump station sales in those countries. Most recently, […]
Queenstown, New Zealand: The 101st edition of the New Zealand Open will feature, for the first time in its history, a NZ$1 million hole-in-one prize for any professional or amateur who can master the par-three seventh hole at The Hills. Tournament organisers revealed that Manuka Doctor is presenting a NZ$1 million hole-in-one challenge, to deliver what could […]
Melbourne, Australia: Stephen Pitt has resigned as Golf Australia’s Chief Executive Officer after 11 years in the role and will step down from the organisation later this year. Pitt joined Golf Australia in 2008 and oversaw a period of change and expansion, including the growth and consolidation of the Australian Opens, the introduction of the […]
Berkshire, England: Iron (Fe) plays an important role in Chlorophyll production, reducing the potential of deficiency and subsequent chlorosis. According to Indigrow, a Full Business Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation, there is a very large correlation between Fe availability and colour response in managed turf. The availability of applied Fe is reduced by […]
King Abdullah Economic City, Saudi Arabia: One of golf’s best-loved entertainment shows, Living Golf, is returning to CNN with an exclusive title sponsorship from the sport’s fastest growing market. CNN’s Living Golf, a monthly, half-hour magazine show hosted from some of the world’s top golf courses found fame courtesy of exclusive interviews with the likes of […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Three of the top-10 players on the Malaysian Golf Association’s 2019 Ladies Order of Merit will be vying for glory at this week’s Faldo Series Malaysia Championship. Ashley Goh (tied fourth), Foong Ziyu (joint seventh) and Angel Hii (ninth) spearhead a strong line-up for the 54-hole R&A World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) […]
Lawrence, Kansas, United States: Kyle Barton, Golf Course Superintendent at Tam O’Shanter Country Club in West Bloomfield, Michigan, has been named a Grassroots Ambassador Leadership (GAL) Award winner from the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA). The Grassroots Ambassador Leadership Award, presented quarterly in partnership with The Toro Company, recognises and honours individuals who have […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Organisers have confirmed that next month’s Malaysian Open will proceed as scheduled. Despite the postponement or cancellation of numerous events around the region due to the coronavirus outbreak, the Malaysian Golf Association (MGA) said its flagship event, which is making its return to the Asian Tour schedule after a four-year absence, will […]