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 […]
Singapore: IMG has signed an agreement with Chartered Square Holding Company Limited, one of Thailand’s leading corporations, to manage The Master Golf Resort, located in the vibrant golf market of Pattaya. Destined to become one of Thailand’s premier golf clubs, The Master Golf Resort, located in Silverlake, is a 30-minute drive from downtown Pattaya and […]
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada: Boasting a purse of US$2.5 million, the 2016 Pacific Links Bear Mountain Championship will get underway on Friday at Bear Mountain Golf Resort’s Mountain Course. No fewer than 81 of the top players from the PGA Tour Champions are competing in the event sponsored by Pacific Links, a Full Business Member […]
Riviera Maya, Mexico: Hong Kong has been selected as the site of the 2020 World Amateur Team Championships, the International Golf Federation (IGF) announced at its Biennial Meeting. “We are excited to have the World Amateur Team Championships in 2020 in Hong Kong and with it just coming after the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, it […]
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States: Troon will partner with Sun City Hilton Head, the largest active adult community in the South Carolina Lowcountry. Sun City Hilton Head is a premier active adult community, as it is home to more than 14,000 residents. Built on more than 5,000 acres of sun-drenched woodlands and lagoons, Sun City Hilton […]
Singapore: American Paul Peterson has been named as the Hilton Asian Tour Golfer of the Month for August. Peterson was the clear fan favourite after he became the latest Asian Tour member to win on the European Tour with his victory at the D+D REAL Czech Masters. The left-hander traded seven birdies against two bogeys […]
York, England: The sustainable treatment of turf using integrated pest and disease management will be high on the agenda at this year’s Sports Turf Research Institute (STRI) research event. And underlining its commitment to environmental best practice is Bayer, who will showcase two new solutions that promise to ensure more responsible use of chemicals. On […]
Aberdeen, Scotland: Jacobsen equipment has been chosen to maintain Sport Aberdeen’s four council-owned golf courses. The Landscape Group, a United Kingdom-based green service provider, won the Sport Aberdeen contract in 2015 and has recently invested in Jacobsen equipment to maintain all courses. Sport Aberdeen, a registered charity, currently operates four courses in the Aberdeenshire area […]
Perth, Australia: The ISPS Handa PGA Tour of Australasia and European Tour are set to introduce a revolutionary new format in 2017. The inaugural World Super 6 Perth will feature 54 holes of stroke play before the final 24 players battle it out over a dramatic final day six-hole shoot-out. To be played at Lake […]