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Australia is Open for Golf Month

Australia is Open for Golf Month

October 6, 2016

Melbourne, Australia: Clubs and facilities around the nation will throw open their doors throughout October to offer a wide variety of activities and promotions to inspire people to play golf. Whether you’re a newcomer, a lapsed golfer or simply want to try a new facility or facet of the sport, Golf Month is the perfect […]

Cup Heroes Bound for TPC Kuala Lumpur

Cup Heroes Bound for TPC Kuala Lumpur

October 5, 2016

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: American Ryder Cup heroes Patrick Reed and Ryan Moore will be among the headline acts at this month’s CIMB Classic. Fresh from their exploits at Hazeltine last weekend where the United States defeated Europe to reclaim the Ryder Cup, Reed and Moore will grace the fairways at TPC Kuala Lumpur, a Golf […]

Rising Asia-Pacific Stars Set to Shine in Songdo

Rising Asia-Pacific Stars Set to Shine in Songdo

October 5, 2016

Seoul, Korea: Many of the world’s leading amateurs have gathered in Korea this week to compete in the eighth staging of the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship (AAC). With places in the Masters Tournament and The Open Qualifying Series for The 146th Open at Royal Birkdale at stake, there is a huge incentive for the 120-strong field at […]

John Deere Back on Course at Ex-Ryder Cup Venue

John Deere Back on Course at Ex-Ryder Cup Venue

October 4, 2016

Birmingham, England: The Belfry Hotel & Resort has the proud distinction of having hosted the Ryder Cup on more occasions than any other venue. The 550-acre site is a mecca for professional and amateur players who come to play on one or more of its three courses – the Brabazon, Derby and PGA National, all […]

Korea Hosts World’s Most Televised Amateur Tournament

Korea Hosts World’s Most Televised Amateur Tournament

October 4, 2016

Seoul, Korea: This week’s Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship (AAC) will be televised across 160 countries and reach millions of homes around the world. From October 6-9, a 120-player field will compete in the 72-hole stroke play event at Jack Nicklaus Golf Club in Korea. Asian Tour Media will produce the high-definition broadcast, which includes three hours […]

China Golf Show Relocating to Shanghai

China Golf Show Relocating to Shanghai

October 3, 2016

Shanghai, China: The China Golf-PGA Merchandise Show (CGS) will relocate to Shanghai. Previously staged in Beijing, the three-day national golf merchandise event is organised by Reed Guanghe Exhibitions and the China Golf Association (CGA) in partnership with the PGA of America. The show’s 2017 edition will take place from March 17-19 at the Shanghai Convention […]

Team Titleist to the Fore at Ryder Cup

Team Titleist to the Fore at Ryder Cup

October 1, 2016

Minnesota, United States: As the action heats up at Hazeltine, more players are trusting Titleist golf balls for their success than any other brand. The opening-day of the 41st edition of the Ryder Cup Matches saw the hosts build a 5-3 lead over a formidable European team at Hazeltine National Golf Club. The anticipation that […]

New Body Focuses on Public Golf Play

New Body Focuses on Public Golf Play

October 1, 2016

Victoria, Australia: More than 20 facilities have expressed an interest in signing up with newly-launched Public Golf Facilities Australia. “We were thrilled with the immediate uptake. It highlights to us that the need does exist to have an association present to focus on and improve the delivery of public golf play,” said Anthony Lawrence, Director […]

‘Golf’s Global Footprint’ to be Unveiled at HSBC Golf Business Forum

‘Golf’s Global Footprint’ to be Unveiled at HSBC Golf Business Forum

September 30, 2016

Ponte Vedra Beach, United States: The National Golf Foundation (NGF) will present the findings of a specially commissioned research project, demonstrating the game’s extensive reach and offering a fresh perspective on global golf development, at this year’s HSBC Golf Business Forum. To be staged at the Marriott Sawgrass Resort from November 28 to December 1 […]

Toro Equipment Helps Hazeltine National Prepare for Ryder Cup

Toro Equipment Helps Hazeltine National Prepare for Ryder Cup

September 29, 2016

Bloomington, Minnesota, United States: Hazeltine National Golf Club has utilised its comprehensive fleet of Toro turf maintenance equipment and irrigation products to help ready the course for this week’s Ryder Cup. Chris Tritabaugh, Course Superintendent at Hazeltine National, is ultimately responsible for course preparation, and has been preparing for the event for years. According to […]

Open Success at Banyan Golf Club

Open Success at Banyan Golf Club

September 29, 2016

Hua Hin, Thailand: For the seventh year in succession, Banyan Golf Club played host to the Hyatt Open. Staged in association with Hyatt Hotels & Resorts Thailand, the two-day event at the Asian Golf Industry Federation Golf Course Facility member venue attracted a full field of 144 players. “The objective of organising this golf tournament […]

Ocean Course Makes Waves at Els Club Desaru Coast

Ocean Course Makes Waves at Els Club Desaru Coast

September 28, 2016

Johor Bahru, Malaysia: Ernie Els has hailed the unveiling of The Els Club Desaru Coast – The Ocean, Southeast Asia’s newest golf destination and the first of two major golf developments to open in Desaru Coast. “It certainly has the makings of one of Southeast Asia’s top destinations,” predicted four-time Major champion Els, the course […]