Chiang Mai, Thailand: Golf travel to Thailand’s northern city of Chiang Mai and the surrounding province is predicted to rocket by an 25% over the next two years – as a direct result of hosting the fifth annual Asia Golf Tourism Convention [AGTC]. This week the city is welcoming the largest-ever delegation of golf tourism […]
London, England: Campey Turf Care Systems has kicked-off its United Kingdom and Ireland Grassroots Pitch Renovation Tour. The idea of the Tour is to conduct a series of full pitch renovations aimed at improving the quality of grassroots natural turf sports pitches. “By educating grassroots groundsmen using the latest machinery and most innovative industry techniques, […]
Gurgaon, India: Representatives from more than 50 of India’s leading golf clubs joined golf coaches, course superintendents and a host of international delegates at the India Golf Expo 2016. The two-day gathering was supported by Ministry of Tourism – Government of India, the Indian Golf Union (IGU) and Golf Course Superintendents & Managers Association of […]
Hanoi, Vietnam: Asian Golf Industry Federation Executive Member Troon has been selected to manage Ernie Els’ first Golf Academy, The Els Performance Golf Academy. Forming the centrepiece of the master-planned Ecopark residential community near Vietnam’s vibrant capital, Hanoi, the four-time Major champion’s academy represents a further collaboration between Troon’s International Division and the Els brand, […]
San Antonio, United States: “Those are the putts you have to make to win golf tournaments.” So said Titleist Brand Ambassador Charley Hoffman after making a putt for birdie on the 72nd hole to claim a one-shot victory at the Valero Texas Open. “It was about a cup outside left,” Hoffman said, describing the nine-foot putt. “I knew […]
Jakarta, Indonesia: Jacobsen’s Indonesian distributor, PT Sahabat Agritama, has opened a dedicated training centre at its Jakarta head office to help develop the technical skills of turfcare mechanics in their territory. The official opening ceremony was conducted by Rusly Sjaichudin, Chairman of Sahabat Group, together with General Manager Chandra Leo, before a group of course superintendents […]
Kansas, United States: Golf is a sport for a lifetime that delivers more than two million jobs and US$69 billion in annual economic impact while contributing US$3.9 billion per year for philanthropic causes – more than all other sports combined. A professionally managed golf course also can demonstrate environmental stewardship and provide a place to […]
Beijing, China: The 27 Club, one of Asia’s most ambitious golfing projects, has become the latest Affiliate course in the Pacific Links Golf Network [PLGN]. Located 90 minutes from the Chinese capital, the Asian Golf Industry Federation Golf Course Facility Member is destined to establish itself as a leading tournament venue. Fred Couples, Greg Norman, […]
Munich, Germany: Troon and golf.extra have entered a strategic partnership that brings together the world’s leading third-party management company and Germany’s top specialist golf travel company. To mark the new association, Asian Golf Industry Federation [AGIF] Executive Member Troon and its partner have unveiled a new bespoke showcase on www.golf-extra.com to demonstrate the strength and […]
St Andrews, Scotland: The R&A is demonstrating its support for nine-hole golf as an ideal way to play golf in less time whilst still doing so competitively and for handicap purposes by introducing a new championship at Royal Troon this summer. The inaugural event for amateurs will be played on Saturday, July 9 at Royal […]
Minnesota, United States: The State of Hawaii has approved a contract for Toro equipment through The National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) ValuePoint for use by all state agencies and other authorised users. The contract was approved by the State of Hawaii and the new agreement provides state agencies competitive pricing for the entire portfolio of Toro […]
Nagoya, Japan: Titleist Brand Ambassador Kim Kyung-tae (Pro V1x) captured his 11th Japan Golf Tour title and his sixth in the last 10 months following a play-off victory at the Token Homemate Cup. The Korean star fired four consecutive rounds in the 60s at Token Tado Country Club en route to earning a position in […]