Melbourne, Australia: Thai veteran Thongchai Jaidee, young Filipino Miguel Tabuena, Wu Ashun of China, Korean An Byeong-hun and Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama have committed to play in the 58th edition of the World Cup of Golf. To be held at Melbourne’s Kingston Heath Golf Club from November 24-27, the event will feature a diverse field of […]
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States: Troon and Florida State University’s (FSU) Dedman School of Hospitality have announced a unique partnership aimed at growing and developing future leaders in the global club management and hospitality industries. The partnership, which will begin this fall semester, will focus on four key components, including: Student Leadership and Management Training Programme […]
Singapore: The Asian Tour’s eight-month search for a Chief Executive Officer has ended with the appointment of Josh Burack. Burack will assume the role on October 17 and will be based at the Tour’s headquarters in Sentosa, Singapore. Since the departure of Mike Kerr as CEO late last year, Kyi Hla Han has been acting […]
Sydney, Australia: History will beckon for competitors in the second edition of the Faldo Series Australia Championship. To take place at Sydney’s Castle Hill Country Club on December 20, the R&A World Amateur Golf Ranking event will see a selection of Australia’s brightest young golfing prospects vying for glory in what will be the 18th […]
Tianjin, China: Ben Styles has been appointed as General Manager and Chief Operating Officer at China’s The 27 Club. Styles joins the private golf club in Tianjin effective today and will provide the ownership group with a wealth of experience from his 15 years in the golf industry. “Ben Styles’ reputation is one that resonates […]
St Augustine, Florida, United States: The World Golf Hall of Fame & Museum will stage its 2017 Induction Ceremony in New York City in conjunction with next year’s Presidents Cup. Tim Finchem, PGA Tour Commissioner and Chairman of the World Golf Foundation Board of Directors, said: “The addition of the World Golf Hall of Fame […]
Hong Kong: Olympic gold medallist Justin Rose will defend his UBS Hong Kong Open title alongside Masters champion Danny Willett at the Hong Kong Golf Club. While Rose and Willett will headline the field at Fanling from December 8-11, organisers outlined a series of community-targeted initiatives that will feature in the 2016 tournament. In keeping […]
Orlando, United States: Fabric mills and factories from around the world will exhibit the latest developments in athletic and golf-related apparel in a dedicated Performance & Sports Textile Sourcing section of the Show Floor at the 2017 PGA Merchandise Show. Complimentary education sessions will be offered to provide expert insight into technical fabric innovations, international […]
St Andrews, Scotland: Maverick McNealy is the winner of the Mark H. McCormack Medal as the leading player in the 2016 World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR). “To win the McCormack Medal is both very special and a huge honour,” said McNealy. “Amateurism is something that is very important to me, and I really appreciate all […]
Kansas, United States: Paul R. Latshaw, who prepared golf courses for nine Major championships over 38 years as a golf course superintendent, elevating the profession through his influence and innovation, will be the recipient of the 2017 Old Tom Morris Award from the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA). The award has been presented […]
Minneapolis, United States: The State of Ohio and Toro have renewed a long-standing contract approving the use of Toro equipment and irrigation products by all state agencies and authorised users. The direct state contract provides state agencies access to a wide variety of Toro products that can be purchased at a competitive price. Toro products […]
North Carolina, United States: Four years ago, NASCAR legend Richard Childress added golf to his wide-ranging portfolio of business interests with the purchase of what is now called Sapona Ridge Country Club, where Childress has been a member since the 1990s. In August 2012, the two-time Daytona 500 winner and long-time Chairman and CEO of […]