St Andrews, Scotland: Fairmont St Andrews has unveiled a new flexible membership option which can be tailored to fit the needs and requirements of every individual. Managed by Troon, Fairmont St Andrews has created this new approach so that golfers can decide on every element of their golf membership to control their time at the […]
Sanasana, Fiji: The Fiji International is set to become more global in 2016 thanks to a new co-sanctioning relationship between the PGA Tour of Australasia and the European Tour. Professional golfers from all over the world will descend on Fiji when the tournament is played at Natadola Bay Golf Course from October 6-9. The Acting […]
Hong Kong: More than 800 children were able to try golf during the 2016 Hong Kong Rugby Sevens thanks to a Junior Golf Challenge run by the Hong Kong Golf Association (HKGA) in the HSBC Sevens Village. Tom Phillips, Chief Executive Officer of the HKGA, said: “We are grateful to our partners at HSBC for enabling […]
St Andrews, Scotland: All 10 host venues for The Open have achieved golf’s coveted global eco-label, GEO Certified. The certification recognises clubs which have shown a strong commitment to environmental stewardship, resource efficiency and community value. The certification is administered and assured by the Golf Environment Organisation (GEO), the not-for-profit group dedicated to sustainability in […]
St Andrews, Scotland: Former Royal Hong Kong Police Superintendent Matt Corker has been appointed as one of two new starters for The Open Championship. Corker and David Lancaster will announce the world’s best players as they begin their rounds on the historic Ayrshire links of Royal Troon in July. While Lancaster will become The Open’s […]
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 […]