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 […]
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 […]