Bali, Indonesia: Bali’s evolution as an international golf destination has gained new standing with the opening of Bukit Pandawa Golf & Country Club, the fifth golf venue on the Island of the Gods and the first 18-hole, par-three course in Indonesia. Designed by JMP Golf Design Group’s Bob Moore and managed by Accor Hotels, Bukit […]
London, England: All-time leading LPGA Tour money winner Annika Sorenstam will be presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2016 HSBC Golf Business Forum. Sorenstam will play an active role in the largest meeting place of golf industry executives and decision-makers with the award being presented for her outstanding contributions, achievements and leadership in […]
Hanoi, Vietnam: Flagstick, the world’s leader in golf course construction management, has once more confounded the odds with the construction of the second course at FLC Quy Nhon Golf Links in record time. Reinforcing its reputation for the speed and quality of its work, Flagstick has completed its latest project in the space of just […]
West Palm Beach, Florida, United States: The Greg Norman Company (GN) has announced a company-wide rebrand, featuring an evolution of the iconic shark logo and new company name, signifying growth and transformation for the three-decade old company. Previously known as Great White Shark Enterprises, the Greg Norman Company has embarked on a corporate restructuring over […]
Hua Hin, Thailand: Banyan Golf Club has been named as one of the venues for next year’s Amari Hua Hin Golf Week. More than 100 club golfers from 12 countries are expected to compete at the Asian Golf Industry Federation Golf Course Facility during the week of March 12-18, 2017. Many of the participants will […]
Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida: Jack Nicklaus, the 18-time Major champion and one of today’s globally renowned golf course designers and ambassadors, has confirmed his participation at the 2016 HSBC Golf Business Forum. Arguably the greatest champion in the game’s history, Nicklaus will grace the event at the Marriott Sawgrass Resort and Spa in, from November […]
Hong Kong: Yue Yin-Ho and Humphrey Wong will tee up alongside some of the world’s best golfers in December’s UBS Hong Kong Open. The national team-mates claimed their spots in a two-day Qualifying Tournament at The Hong Kong Golf Club, a Golf Course Facility Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation. A field of 37 […]
Incheon, Korea: Singapore’s Sentosa Golf Club has been selected as the host venue for the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship (AAC) in 2018 – the 10th anniversary edition of the tournament. “We are proud to join the Asia Pacific Golf Confederation, the Masters Tournament and The R&A in this tremendous endeavour as host of the Asia-Pacific Amateur […]
Mallorca, Spain: The 19th edition of the International Golf Travel Market (IGTM), the world’s premier global event for golf tourism suppliers, buyers and media, will welcome a host of new exhibitors to Mallorca. To be staged from November 14-17, the 2016 gathering will see more than 10,000 business meetings take place over the four days at Son Termes […]
Shanghai, China: Masters Champion Danny Willett and US PGA Championship winner Jimmy Walker complete the set of first-time Major winners at this year’s World Golf Championships-HSBC Champions. They will join US Open champion Dustin Johnson and Open champion Henrik Stenson in the elite field from October 27-30 at Sheshan International Golf Club, sculpted by Nelson […]
Heretaunga, New Zealand: Royal Wellington Golf Club has appointed Kurt Greve as its inaugural Chief Executive. During an extended spell in Asia, Greve has worked in China, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. Royal Wellington Captain Andrew Harcourt said there was an international search for the position and the club was fortunate to have attracted someone of […]
Orlando, United States: The Club Managers Association of America (CMAA) has announced the opening of general registration for its 90th World Conference on Club Management and Club Business Expo. The 2017 event will take place in Orlando, Florida at the Orlando World Centre Marriott from February 7-11. CMAA’s World Conference is the largest gathering of […]