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Category: Press Releases

TPC Milestone for Jewel in Kuala Lumpur’s Golfing Crown

TPC Milestone for Jewel in Kuala Lumpur’s Golfing Crown

August 26, 2016

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club (KLGCC) marked another milestone in its history with its successful acquisition of the licensing rights as Southeast Asia’s first golf facility to join the PGA Tour’s TPC Network. The newly-named TPC Kuala Lumpur was officiated by Her Majesty the Queen of Malaysia Tuanku Hajah Haminah and […]

Thongchai Wins Hilton Asian Tour Golfer of the Month Award

Thongchai Wins Hilton Asian Tour Golfer of the Month Award

August 26, 2016

Singapore: Thai Thongchai Jaidee has been unanimously voted as the Hilton Asian Tour Golfer of the Month for July. Thongchai, who holds three Asian Tour Order of Merit crowns, claimed an emphatic victory at the 100th Open de France for his fourth win on European soil. The 46-year-old cruised to a four-shot victory after carding […]

Serapong Specialist Scott Relishing Sentosa Return

Serapong Specialist Scott Relishing Sentosa Return

August 25, 2016

Singapore: Fan favourite Adam Scott will make a much-awaited return to the SMBC Singapore Open next year and bid to lift the trophy for a fourth time. The US$1 million tournament will be played from January 19-22 on the Serapong Course at Sentosa Golf Club, a Golf Course Facility Member of the Asian Golf Industry […]

John Deere Extends Support for The First Tee

John Deere Extends Support for The First Tee

August 25, 2016

Illinois, United States: John Deere has extended its commitment to The First Tee, the US-based non-profit youth development organisation that uses golf to teach life and leadership skills to young people. Deere’s support from 2017 to 2021 will focus on community service and volunteering, leadership skills for girls, and programme support of The First Tee […]

Laguna Golf Phuket’s Hospitality Challenge

Laguna Golf Phuket’s Hospitality Challenge

August 25, 2016

Phuket, Thailand: Charity and innovation were to the fore at Laguna Golf Phuket’s inaugural Laguna Phuket Hospitality Challenge. Partnering with Asean Events, the Laguna Phuket resort hotels, spa and golf course came together to welcome over 60 golfers from the hospitality industry for a day of fun-filled activities, including gourmet golf and gala celebrations at […]

Milestone in Sustainable Golf Development

Milestone in Sustainable Golf Development

August 24, 2016

London, England: A new Sustainable Golf Development standard, developed through close collaboration both within and outside the golf industry, has been introduced as part of golf’s efforts to become a leader in sustainable sport, land-use and development. After 18 months of open consultation and dedicated work by an International Expert Working Group, facilitated by the […]

Golfing Under the Midnight Sun

Golfing Under the Midnight Sun

August 24, 2016

Lofoten Islands, Norway: Lofoten Links, one of the world’s most northerly courses, has announced that golfers will now have the opportunity to stay in one of the most uniquely positioned golf resorts in the world as it launches a range of accommodation in the beautiful setting of the Lofoten Islands. Managed by Troon, Lofoten Links, […]

CIMB Extends Commitment to KLGCC Showpiece

CIMB Extends Commitment to KLGCC Showpiece

August 23, 2016

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: CIMB Group, the title sponsor of CIMB Classic since its inception in 2010, has agreed a four-year extension to its title sponsorship of the tournament through 2020. Boasting a purse of US$7 million, the only official PGA Tour FedEx Cup event in Southeast Asia is held at the Kuala Lumpur Golf & […]

New Hand-Held Portable Aerator from Campey Turf Care

New Hand-Held Portable Aerator from Campey Turf Care

August 22, 2016

London, England: Following the success of the Air2G2, Campey Turf Care Systems has added the Air2HP, a hand-held portable probe, to the range, offering precise aeration for hard-to-reach areas. The Air2HP apparatus works using a single probe aerator – which is activated by a hand operated air valve. This fractures the soil profile. The air can […]

‘Positive Buzz’ at PGA Fashion & Demo Experience

‘Positive Buzz’ at PGA Fashion & Demo Experience

August 19, 2016

Las Vegas, United States: This week’s PGA Fashion & Demo Experience welcomed some 4,000 PGA Professionals, golf buyers and business leaders from 46 US states and 30 countries for three busy days of merchandise sourcing, product testing, education, professional networking and special events. PGA Professionals and buyers uncovered the newest products, trends and technology from […]

PGA Master Pro Award for Burley

PGA Master Pro Award for Burley

August 18, 2016

Singapore: Paul Burley has been awarded PGA Master Professional status in recognition of his wide-ranging achievements in the golf industry. The Singapore-based 54-year-old is IMG’s Global Head of Golf Course Management and Course Design, which includes overseeing a large international portfolio of world-class golf courses. Burley, who hails from Hull in England, described the accolade in […]

Jacobsen Equipment Prepares Rio Golf Course

Jacobsen Equipment Prepares Rio Golf Course

August 17, 2016

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: Justin Rose of Great Britain won golf’s first Olympic gold medal in 112 years, watched by a global television audience estimated at more than 3.6 billion. The course was exclusively prepared with Jacobsen equipment with more than 40 machines used during the grow-in and build-up period, supplemented by a fleet of […]