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 […]
St Andrews, Scotland: The merger between the Ladies’ Golf Union (LGU) and The R&A has moved close to completion with the signing of a heads of agreement by the two St Andrews-based organisations. The LGU organises a series of prestigious championships and international matches including the Ricoh Women’s British Open and the Curtis Cup won […]
London, England: In the wake of Brexit, there’s a need to demonstrate the importance of weed, pest and disease control, said Professor John Moverley, Chairman of the Amenity Forum. The Amenity Forum is a United Kingdom-based, industry-led body for the promotion of ‘best practice’ principles within the amenity sector when using pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, […]
Mallorca, Spain: Analysis conducted by show organisers Reed Travel Exhibitions (RTE) has revealed that exhibitors at International Golf Travel Market (IGTM) 2015 generated more than €9.5 million of business, as a direct result of attending the event. The world’s premier global event for golf tourism suppliers, buyers and media attracted 500 exhibitors in 2015, with evaluation showing […]
London, England: New data has revealed a surge in the number of females becoming involved in golf across Great Britain and Ireland. Fuelled by an exciting group of female professionals, national media campaigns and the efforts of golf’s governing bodies, golf participation among women is on the increase, as the sport continues to work hard […]
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States: Bruce Glasco, President of the Troon International Division, will also serve as the company’s Managing Director of their new Palm Beach Gardens, Florida office. Glasco, an industry veteran of 25-plus years and long-time leader of Troon’s International Division, has welcomed the opportunity to open another office for the industry giant, having […]