Dhaka, Bangladeshi: Siddikur Rahman has his mother to thank for making him work as a ball boy over 20 years ago, a move which has now earned him Olympic Games fame. The 31-year-old double Asian Tour winner became the first sportsman from his country to qualify for the Olympics on merit, an achievement which saw […]
London, England: Syngenta will continue to support golf club managers as part of a renewed two-year partnership with the Club Managers Association of Europe (CMAE). Syngenta, an Executive Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation, will share its golf industry initiatives and expertise with leading club managers across Europe as part of its wider strategic […]
Bangkok, Thailand: As a kid, Thongchai Jaidee dreamed of becoming a footballer, hoping that one day he would get into the Thai national team and play in the Olympics. However, his plans were derailed after a freak accident in which a wooden skewer got lodged in his foot. His football career was at a premature […]
Hanoi, Vietnam: Award-winning Schmidt-Curley Design has begun construction on another golf course in Vietnam, in the city of Ha Long Bay. It marks the company’s second project for the FLC Group and will bring world-class golf to the destination resort town, considered among Southeast Asia’s prime tourist destinations. The course is uniquely situated high above […]
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: At 7.30 am local time on Thursday, August 11, history will be made when Brazilian Adilson da Silva strikes the opening tee shot and golf’s return to the Olympic Games will be complete. Two further Olympic connections are celebrated in the first group. Canada’s Graham DeLaet, whose countryman George Lyon won […]
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: According to those who know what it has taken, golf course superintendent Neil Cleverly deserves his own gold medal for the job he’s done preparing a championship golf course at Reserva de Marapendi outside of Rio de Janeiro for the upcoming Olympic Games. “If there’s a gold medal for superintendents, he […]
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: The Rio Olympic Golf Course has been recognised for its commitment and contribution to the enhancement of the environment. Following three years of extensive reporting, monitoring, evaluation and site visits from an independent auditor, spanning the design, construction and grow-in phases of the project, The Rio Olympic Golf Course has achieved […]
Bangkok, Thailand: Industry stalwarts Bruce Williams and Tony Taylor will be among the presenters at next month’s Business Management Institute [BMI] Course. To be staged at Bangkok’s Thana City Golf and Sports Club from September 6-10, the course is presented by the Asian Golf Industry Federation [AGIF] and the Club Managers Association of America [CMAA]. […]
Singapore: Champions Golf Course has become the first Singapore Golf Club to sign up with Green Golf. The Asian Golf Industry Federation Golf Facility Member has joined the app’s list of partner golf courses. Users will now be able to book their rounds at the nine-hole Champions Golf Course via Green Golf at a fee […]
Singapore: Jacobsen has pledged to continue its commitment to supporting educational initiatives within the golf industry in Asia. An Executive Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF), Jacobsen has been a strong backer of the federation’s educational events around the region, the latest being the Vietnam Turfgrass Management Seminar. The third event in the […]
London, England: Titleist golf ball loyalist Ariya Jutanugarn (Pro V1x) could not contain her delight. “It feels great. After my first tournament on Tour, my goal is I really want to win a Major. And I did, so I’m very proud,” said the 19-year-old Thai, in the wake of her three-shot victory at the Ricoh […]
New Jersey, United States: Titleist Brand Ambassador Jimmy Walker (Pro V1x) fired four consecutive rounds in the 60s (65-66-68-67) and captured the 98th playing of the PGA Championship in wire-to-wire fashion for his first career Major title. After starting the final round with nine straight pars, Walker posted three birdies on the back nine at […]