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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Gurgaon, India: Rookie professional Aditi Ashok was basking in glory after writing her name into the history books after being crowned as the first home winner of the Hero Women’s Indian Open. The 18-year-old from Bangalore became the first Indian player to win on the Ladies European Tour in one of the most romantic fairytales […]