Johor Bahru, Malaysia: Exciting plans are being laid out for the launch of The Els Club Desaru Coast, part of Desaru Coast tourism development. Located on the southeast coast of Malaysia, The Els Club Desaru Coast is the second instalment in the Els Club Malaysia portfolio, and will see two new courses introduced to market […]
St Augustine, Florida, United States: With the growing excitement for golf’s return to the Olympics this summer, the World Golf Hall of Fame & Museum has announced the opening of its ‘Road to Rio’ Olympic exhibition. Amy Alcott, World Golf Hall of Fame Member and architectural design consultant on the Olympic golf course in Rio […]
Dalian, China: A newly-founded golfing body is primed to ‘professionalise’ the golf industry in China. The Golf Club Managers Committee (GCMC) is a non-profit organisation, formed by the golf club professional managers of China with ‘learning, sharing, gratitude and growth’ as its core values. “The GCMC is a new milestone in the development of the […]
Augusta, United States: Club Car has presented a cheque for US$5,000 to PGA Reach, a charitable foundation dedicated to positively impacting the lives of veterans, youth and diverse populations through the game of golf. The funds will benefit the Aloha PGA Section Foundation. Kevin Hayashi’s seventh career ace captured the ‘Club Car Closest to the […]
Paris, France: Titleist Brand Ambassador Thongchai Jaidee’s victory in the 100th Open de France also marked the 100th win for Pro V1 players across the worldwide professional Tours this season. The Thai veteran carded consecutive rounds of 68 at Le Golf National in Paris (site of the 2018 Ryder Cup) en route to an 11-under-par […]
Ho Chih Minh City, Vietnam: Next week’s Asian Golf Industry Federation [AGIF] Vietnam Turfgrass Management Seminar has received official backing from the Australian Golf Course Superintendents’ Association (AGCSA). In a timely boost for the gathering at the Tan Son Nhat Golf Course on July 11-12, the AGCSA has confirmed it will offer educational points to […]
Singapore: Asian Golf Industry Federation Golf Facility Members in Singapore and Hong Kong will participate in HSBC’s initiative to drive participation in the sport. Sentosa Golf Club in Singapore and the Hong Kong Golf Club are among hundreds of clubs that have signed up to support the HSBC Hour. Rickie Fowler, double Open champion Padraig […]
St Andrews, Scotland: On what would have been the 183rd birthday of Willie Park Snr, first Champion Golfer of the Year, The Open unveiled the 1st Prestwick Collection, a new line of clothing and accessories within its official heritage merchandise range. The 1st Prestwick Collection celebrates the history and tradition of The Open since the […]
Toulouse, France: Ransomes Jacobsen and its French branch, Ransomes Jacobsen France, have signed a preferred supplier agreement with Golf National for the next five years following a tender late in 2015. The prestigious golf course, which belongs to the French Federation of Golf and will host the Ryder Cup in 2018, has demonstrated its confidence in […]
Edinburgh, Scotland: The R&A has launched a new initiative designed to make The Open one of the world’s most sustainable sporting events. GreenLinks is a new sustainability programme and was presented to a forum of key stakeholders and partners at Royal Troon ahead of next month’s 145th Open. The R&A will take a leadership role […]
Munich, Germany: Henrik Stenson captured the European Tour’s BMW International Open and Kirk Triplett won on the PGA Tour Champions to lead a milestone week for Titleist. With last weekend’s victories, players have now trusted Pro V1 models to 2,500 wins across the worldwide professional Tours since the Pro V1 debuted in October 2000. With […]
Hong Kong: The Hong Kong Golf Association (HKGA) has appointed Jonathan Wallett as its Director of Golf Development. Wallett will work in the newly created role alongside the existing coaching team to oversee the HKGA’s golf development programmes and pathways, from grass-roots to elite. Tom Phillips, Chief Executive Officer of the HKGA, said: “Jon joins the […]