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 […]
Singapore: Setting the standard for complete performance from both the tee and turf, new Titleist 917 fairways provide more distance and forgiveness with the most precise adjustability available to dedicated golfers of all skill levels. Titleist 917F2 and 917F3 models, like their 917 driver counterparts, are designed using new patented Active Recoil Channel 2.0 and […]
Johannesburg, South Africa: The Gary Player Invitational – South Africa’s most successful charity golf tournament – will continue to receive support from The Coca-Cola Company and Sun International by partnering with The Player Foundation in their commitment towards raising US$100 million for charity worldwide. The continued support of Coca-Cola and Sun International for a further […]
Singapore: FootJoy has unveiled its HyperFlex II. Featuring a completely reimagined BioMorph exoskeleton upper designed to mimic the ligaments of the foot, HyperFlex II delivers lightweight support, cushioning and enhanced flexibility to elevate a player’s game to its highest level. HyperFlex II features a tight-knit, lightweight, soft, flexible, waterproof mesh upper, which allows for maximum […]
Lawrence, Kansas, United States: The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA), which was formed in 1926 by Englishman John Morley to further greenkeeping ideas among middle America golf courses, is celebrating 90 years as one of the most important organisations in the game. Morley, who was a vegetable grower and greenkeeper at Youngstown (Ohio) […]
Singapore: New Titleist 917 drivers set the standard for complete performance off the tee, providing maximum distance and forgiveness with precise adjustability to benefit dedicated golfers at every level of the game. Titleist 917D2 and 917D3 models, engineered with proprietary Active Recoil Channel 2.0 and SureFit CG technology, are the result of an uncompromising ‘complete […]
Deer Park, Australia: Rain Bird Australia has announced the appointment of Peter Frewin to the position of National Sales and Marketing Manager for its Golf activities. Frewin arrives at Rain Bird following a successful tenure of almost five years as the Chief Executive Officer of Australia’s leading member organisation for turf managers, the Australian Golf […]
Far Hills, New Jersey, United States: The United States Golf Association (USGA) will host the 2017 North American Golf Innovation Symposium in Vancouver, British Columbia, gathering leaders in sustainable facility management and sports research to share knowledge and advance the game. Symposium attendees will discuss how research, science and data can help golf facilities around […]
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 […]
Mallorca, Spain: This year’s International Golf Travel Market (IGTM) is set to attract a record number of tour operators, travel agencies and carriers to the appointment-based event. With 350 buyers already registered to attend, an increase of 8% from the 2015 edition, IGTM 2016 will enable a record number of scheduled appointments to take place […]
Michigan, United States: Forest Dunes, the nationally acclaimed Tom Weiskopf-designed golf course, has been recognised by GOLF Magazine as one of the ‘Top 100 Courses You Can Play’ in the United States. And it was ranked number one in Michigan for ‘The Best Courses Near You’. Tom Weiskopf Designs is an Associate Member of the […]
Singapore: FootJoy is introducing a new performance spikeless shoe called Pro/SL. Currently one of the most popular shoes on the worldwide professional Tours, Pro/SL combines a soft, comfortable, waterproof upper with a midsole/outsole unit that features three distinct layers for underfoot comfort, ultimate perimeter stability, and performance spikeless traction. What gives the Pro/SL a unique […]