New York, United States: LPGA legend Annika Sorenstam and former US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will keynote the 2016 KPMG Women’s Leadership Summit, joining a group of highly accomplished leaders in the worlds of business, sports and the media. Rice will provide the opening keynote and share personal leadership experiences from working with top […]
Paris, France: Le Golf National, the 2018 Ryder Cup venue and home of the 100th Open de France, has renewed its long-term partnership with the world’s largest manufacturer of small-wheel electric vehicles until 2020 and is updating its Club Car fleet ahead of the biennial event. Through its French distributor, ORA Véhicules Electriques, Club Car […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: For the seventh year running, award-winning Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club [KLGCC] will play host to the Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia. Dubbed ‘Malaysia’s most fun golf event’, the tournament traditionally attracts many of the world’s leading female golfers and has earned a reputation for delivering a dynamic and fun experience for […]
California, United States: The inaugural International Women’s Golf Day (WGD) has exceeded its goal with more than 400 golf facilities in 17 countries participating in this first-of-its-kind growth of the game initiative. WGD’s mission is to engage, empower and support women and they will experience this first-hand on June 7 around the globe. WGD will […]
Singapore: Urban Fairways has appointed Canadian PGA member James Quilley as General Manager and Director of Golf for its Singapore operations. Quilley is a golf hospitality expert and teaching professional with 27 years of experience in the industry – most recently at Singapore’s Mizuno Golf Academy. His passion for the game was instilled by his […]
Washington, United States: Sustainability leaders from around the world attended the annual ISEAL Global Sustainability Standards Conference. The event saw the sport of golf stepping forward to underscore the conference’s focus on innovation. Representatives from The R&A and USGA, alongside full ISEAL Member GEO (Golf Environment Organisation) addressed the conference’s Opening Reception, alongside Jörg Frieden, […]
Augusta, United States: Club Car has received Golf Digest’s 2016 Editors’ Choice Award for Best Golf Car for the Precedent i3 in the Best Club Transport Category. The Editors’ Choice Awards were created to recognise the ‘Best Things in Golf’ with an emphasis on lifestyle properties, products and services. Golf Digest selected the Precedent i3 […]
Miami Beach, United States: Buy a condo – and get a custom-designed golf and leisure car from the luxury brand Garia in the deal. That’s the offer to buyers of new luxury residences at Palazzo Del Sol on Fisher Island, the famed private island community off the coast of Miami Beach, Florida. Upon purchasing a […]
County Kildare, Northern Ireland: Four-time Major champion Rory McIlroy made light of inclement weather conditions and a fiercely competitive field to win the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open, hosted by The Rory Foundation, and claim his first victory of the season. Cheered by passionate Irish fans at the K Club, Nike Golf Athlete McIlroy secured […]
St Andrews, Scotland: Situated at the ancestral ‘Home of Golf’, Fairmont St Andrews is offering golfers a unique set of challenges to elevate the traditional society or corporate golf day event. Created by the venue and Asian Golf Industry Federation Executive Member Troon, golfers can now enhance their exceptional golf experience at Fairmont St Andrews […]
Troon, Scotland: Billy McLachlan, Course Manager at Royal Troon Golf Club, and his 15-strong greenkeeping team will see the culmination of two years’ preparatory work on the course and greens this July, when the Ayrshire club hosts the 145th Open Championship – the eighth time the event has come to the Firth of Clyde. The […]
Singapore: Thailand’s Kiradech Aphibarnrat has been named Hilton Asian Tour Golfer of the Month for April, thanks largely to his commendable performance at the Masters Tournament. Kiradech fired a final round two-under-par 70 at Augusta National to finish tied for 15th, his best finish in a Major championship. It was a Masters debut to remember […]