Kansas, United States: Both Michael Upchurch and Brian Stiehler were influenced by golf at an early age. Upchurch was always fascinated by the golf course his grandfather built with four friends in West Texas, and Stiehler’s first job at 14 was working on a course in his native Pennsylvania. Both are now members of the […]
Idaho, United States: Grigg Brothers has added another innovative product to the GreenSpec granular fertiliser portfolio. Rhizo Aide is a fertiliser and soil amendment that contains two per cent magnesium to improve turf colour and vigour, and meets rigorous physical inspection for superior spreadability and dissolution characteristics. Mark Grigg, President and Chief Executive Officer, said: “Rhizo […]
New Jersey, United States: The United States Golf Association (USGA) and the World Golf Hall of Fame & Museum will exclusively showcase medals won by H. Chandler Egan at the 1904 Summer Olympics in St Louis, the last time golf was part of the Olympic schedule. Golf will make its highly anticipated return to the […]
Augusta, United States: Club Car is enhancing its on-going Bank on Carryall Sales Event with a limited time Pick 2 Sales Event. Both will end on June 30. The new Pick 2 Sales Event allows qualified commercial buyers to purchase or lease new, unregistered 2015 or 2016 Carryall 500, 550 or 700 utility vehicles or […]
Hong Kong: After ‘five wonderful years’ as Group Executive Director of Mission Hills in China, respected golf professional Iain Roberts is leaving to take on new challenges. Roberts will now spend more time in his role as coach to top women’s player Suzann Pettersen and as mentor to his son, Oliver, who has recently turned […]
St Augustine, United States: The National Alliance for Accessible Golf (Alliance) has announced its plans for involvement in the golf industry’s National Golf Day. President Mike Tinkey and Executive Director Steve Jubb, PGA, will be representing the Alliance and sharing information with the members of Congress and their professional staff. The ninth annual ‘National Golf […]
Scottsdale, United States: Troon has celebrated the achievements of many of its properties with the announcement of its annual ‘Rockstar’ awards with Malaysia’s Els Club Teluk Datai among the winners. The ‘Rockstars’ recognise success stories from all areas of its business and celebrate how Troon’s unique and fun approach to management empowers Associates to deliver great […]
Charlotte, United States: It was an all-Titleist play-off at the Wells Fargo Championship where Titleist golf ball loyalist James Hahn (Pro V1x) topped Roberto Castro (Pro V1x) with a par on the first extra hole for his second career PGA Tour title. Hahn clinched the win with a short putt on the 18th green at Quail Hollow Golf Club, […]
St Andrews, Scotland: The next generation of golf fans attending The 145th Open at Royal Troon this summer will be able to book free accommodation at The Open Camping Village. The initiative is part of The R&A’s commitment to ensuring the Championship is open to all. The Open returns to the historic Ayrshire links from […]
St Andrews, Scotland: Sir Bob Charles has become an Honorary Member of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews. Sir Bob is one of the world’s most renowned and popular golfers, becoming Champion Golfer of the Year after winning The Open in a play-off at Royal Lytham & St Annes in 1963. He […]
Scottsdale, United States: Troon has unveiled the ‘Get into Golf’ initiative aimed at introducing the game to new participants. The Get into Golf programme provides all the tools necessary to give golf a test run, including golf clubs and golf balls, practice range time, a weekly ‘intro to golf’ clinic and ending with a three-hole […]
Manila, Philippines: A delicate touch on and around the greens will be the key to good scoring when participants tackle the Faldo Course at Eagle Ridge in the ninth edition of the Faldo Series Philippines Championship. Many of the country’s most talented young golfers have signed up for the second leg of the record-breaking 2016-17 […]