ASIAN GOLF INDUSTRY FEDERATION

Category: Press Releases

John Deere Unveils New Commercial Mowers

John Deere Unveils New Commercial Mowers

November 24, 2016

Birmingham, England: John Deere is expanding its range of commercial walk-behind mowers with the launch of the new PRO 53MV model, which was shown in public for the first time at the 2016 SALTEX (Sports Amenities Landscaping Trade Exhibition). Featuring a steel deck, this robust and powerful rotary mulching mower is designed for use by […]

Fund-Raising Efforts Top HK$20 Million at Mission Hills Charity Golf Day

Fund-Raising Efforts Top HK$20 Million at Mission Hills Charity Golf Day

November 24, 2016

Shenzhen, China: More than 500 golfers lined up at Mission Hills Golf Club for an annual charity golf day which has now raised more than HK$20 million (about US$2.5 million) since it was established in 2008 to support victims of the Sichuan earthquake. Founded by the late Chairman of Mission Hills Group, Dr David Chu, […]

Beauty, Fun and Challenge: New Norman Signature Course

Beauty, Fun and Challenge: New Norman Signature Course

November 23, 2016

Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit, Mexico: The Norman Signature Course at Vidanta Nuevo Vallarta has been opened. Vidanta Resorts and Vidanta Golf, a leading developer and golf course operator in Mexico, partnered with Greg Norman Golf Course Design – a Full Business Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation – to build the championship course. It joins […]

Levy Elected PGA of America’s 40th President

Levy Elected PGA of America’s 40th President

November 23, 2016

New York, United States: Paul Levy has been elected the 40th President of the PGA of America. Levy is President of Club Operations and Development for Sunrise Company, and also is the CEO and General Manager at Toscana Country Club. Prior to being elected PGA President Friday at the association’s 100th Annual Meeting, Levy served […]

Recognition for Thailand’s ‘Rose of the North’

Recognition for Thailand’s ‘Rose of the North’

November 22, 2016

Palma de Mallorca, Spain: Thailand’s northern capital of Chiang Mai has won the International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO) Award 2017 as the Golf Destination of Year – Asia & Australia. The Award was conferred at the IAGTO Awards 2017 Gala Dinner. Organisers said this award reflects the reputation of Thailand as a potential […]

Double Cheer for Laguna Golf

Double Cheer for Laguna Golf

November 21, 2016

Mallorca, Spain: Laguna Golf was honoured with a double win at the 17th annual International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO) Awards 2017, held in conjunction with the International Golf Travel Market. Laguna Golf Lăng Cô was voted for the first time as 2017 IAGTO Golf Resort of the Year while Asian Golf Industry Federation […]

Madsen Wins Trip to Wembley with Jacobsen

Madsen Wins Trip to Wembley with Jacobsen

November 20, 2016

London, England: Daniel Madsen is the latest winner of the Jacobsen New Groundsman of the Year award. Turf equipment manufacturer Jacobsen and local dealer Svenningsens co-sponsored the prize that included a trip to work alongside the groundsmen at St George’s Park, England’s national team training facility, and a tour of Wembley Stadium with Head Groundsman […]

International Golf Travel Market Excels

International Golf Travel Market Excels

November 19, 2016

Mallorca, Spain: This year’s International Golf Travel Market (IGTM) welcomed over 400 buyers, more than 500 golf tourism suppliers and had in excess of 14,000 meetings. Recognised as the world’s premier global event for golf tourism suppliers, buyers and media, the event was concluded by the 17th annual IAGTO Awards ceremony, which recognised the world’s […]

CMAA Unveils Generational Research on Club Membership

CMAA Unveils Generational Research on Club Membership

November 17, 2016

Alexandria, United States: In conjunction with the Centre for Generational Kinetics and The Club Foundation, the Club Managers Association of America (CMAA) has unveiled new research uncovering generational attitudes about club memberships, specifically the Millennial demographic. This landmark national study was conducted in the summer of 2016, and provides valuable insight into what potential club […]

Top Award for IMG-Managed Course

Top Award for IMG-Managed Course

November 17, 2016

Quinta Do Lago, Portugal: IMG-managed Ba Na Hills Golf Club has been named best new golf course in the world. The Luke Donald-designed layout on the outskirts of Danang in Central Vietnam claimed the accolade at the World Golf Awards. “IMG is honoured that a course we designed with Luke Donald, and fully manage has […]

Kota Permai Sparkles on World Stage

Kota Permai Sparkles on World Stage

November 16, 2016

Quinta Do Lago, Portugal: Kota Permai Golf and Country Club has been named as Malaysia’s Best Golf Course at the World Golf Awards. It is the second time in three years that the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) Golf Course Facility Member has won the accolade. Tang Meng Loon, Gamuda Land Clubs Group General Manager, […]

Jacobsen Becomes Ryder Cup Supplier

Jacobsen Becomes Ryder Cup Supplier

November 15, 2016

Paris, France: Jacobsen, renowned manufacturer of turf maintenance equipment, has signed an agreement to become an Official Supplier to the 2018 Ryder Cup, which will take place at the celebrated Le Golf National. Jacobsen – an Executive Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation – will support both Ryder Cup Europe and the agronomy team […]