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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]