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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]