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 […]
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, […]
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 & […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Hong Kong: Tom Phillips will step down from his position as Chief Executive Officer of the Hong Kong Golf Association (HKGA) at the end of 2016. During the remaining months of his tenure, Phillips will work with the HKGA’s Executive Committee to appoint a replacement and spend time working with that person to prepare him […]
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: A golden glow settled over the sport of golf last Sunday when Justin Rose captured the men’s Olympic Games golf crown. Now, the women take centre stage at Reserva de Marapendi aiming to emulate their male counterparts by putting on another glittering show. A stellar field of 60 players, including nine of […]
London, England: Club Car, the world’s largest manufacturer of small-wheel electric vehicles and Official Supplier to the European Tour, is helping drive business productivity by delivering fuel savings of more than 50% to The Grove’s turf utility fleet. The award-winning resort and host of this year’s British Masters supported by Sky Sports, switched to nine […]
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: In-form Thai Ariya Jutanugarn will spearhead Asia’s medal bid when the world’s top women golfers take to the Olympic stage tomorrow. A field of 60 competitors will be seeking to follow in the footsteps of Margaret Abbott of the United States, who won the gold medal in Paris in 1900. Host […]
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: Ireland’s Leona Maguire has won the Mark H McCormack Medal for the second consecutive year as the leading women’s player in the 2016 World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR). Maguire will compete for Ireland in the Rio 2016 Olympic Games this week and speaking from Brazil she said she was delighted to […]