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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: United States-based golf course builder Heritage Links has formed a joint-venture with Malaysia golf services company MST Golf to offer golf course construction services in Asia. Named Heritage Links MST, the new company – a Full Business Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation – will provide golf course project management services […]
London, England: Colt Mackenzie McNair (CMM), the specialist executive search firm operating across the global golf markets, has announced the appointment of James Sanderson as Associate, Client Services. Sanderson joins CMM from a leading UAE-based Executive Search firm having also held positions at Roehampton Golf Club and Pentland Golf. Sanderson will be servicing the United […]
St Andrews, Scotland: Tickets for The 146th Open at Royal Birkdale went on general sale this week with a variety of different ticketing options and early season prices available. For under-25s, The Open is more accessible than ever with Youth Tickets extended from 16-21 years of age to 16-24 year olds and The R&A is once again […]
Bloomington, Minneapolis, United States: Toro has announced the introduction of the Two-Post Roll-Over Protection System (ROPS) extension options on select Toro Groundsmaster and Reelmaster models. Designed with a focus on ergonomics, the innovative Two-Post ROPS extension kits allow for adding a number of accessories to deliver a high level of operator comfort in an economical […]
Lawrence, Kansas, United States: The annual Golf Industry Show (GIS) will return to Orlando in February 2017, with the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) focusing on key issues ranging from best management practices to advocacy. GCSAA will also recognise its annual award winners, including retired superintendent Paul R. Latshaw, this year’s recipient of […]