London, England: A debate is to take place in the House of Commons on the value of golf to the United Kingdom economy. The Adjournment Debate, which will take place in the Commons Chamber on the evening of April 13, was applied for by Lincoln MP and Chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Golf Group Karl […]
Beaverton, United States: Over a decade of research and insight from some of the world’s greatest golfers, including Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, prompted Nike engineers to embark on a new putter design that minimises distractions. David Franklin, Nike Golf Master Modelmaker, said: “When we design a putter, our entire goal is to make the putter […]
St Augustine, Florida, United States: The World Golf Hall of Fame and Museum has announced that 18-time Major winner Jack Nicklaus will join fellow Hall of Fame members Nancy Lopez, Gary Player and Annika Sorenstam as Co-Chairs of the Selection Commission for the World Golf Hall of Fame. The Selection Commission will elect the Class […]
Phuket, Thailand: Laguna Golf Phuket, a Golf Facility Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation, is stepping up its commitment to junior golfers. Named Thailand’s Best Golf Course at the 2015 World Golf Awards, Laguna Golf Phuket has initiated a junior golf membership, open to golf enthusiasts under the age of 18. As well as having […]
Kansas, United States: Peter Grass is the newly-elected President of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA). A certified golf course superintendent, Grass has been employed at Hilands Golf Club, a private nine-hole facility, for 40 years, with the last 25 years as superintendent. He has been a member of the GCSAA Board of […]
Palm Springs, California, United States: With little more than four months until the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, United States Olympic gold medallists Missy Franklin and Lindsey Vonn have thrown their weight behind golf’s inclusion in the Games and given professional golfers a taste of what to expect in August. The pair were […]
Minneapolis, United States: Toro has announces the release of the new EPA Tier 4 Final Compliant Groundsmaster 5900/5910 rotary mower. This improved model takes the trusted design of the previous Groundsmaster 5900/5910 model and integrates a fuel-efficient Tier 4 Final compliant Yanmar 3.3-litre turbocharged diesel engine. “We took a hard look at key areas where […]
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: Nine Brazilian golfers took part in the Aquece Rio Golf Challenge to inaugurate the new course that will host the first Olympic golf competition in 112 years. According to a report on the official Olympic Games website, Alexandre Rocha, the highest ranked player in the men’s draw, finished tied for the […]
Palm Beach Gardens, United States: The PGA of America has confirmed the extension of Pete Bevacqua’s contract as Chief Executive Officer through December 2021. Bevacqua has served as CEO since November 2012 and his current contract was set to expire in November 2018. The Board approved the extension at a recent Board meeting. “Pete is […]
Beaverton, United States: Nike Golf has introduced a range of new polo designs while the classic Nike Flyknit Chukka makes its first appearance on the golf course. The new polo designs boast modern cuts and collars that evidence an evolution in golf attire by athletes to select the look and feel best suited to their […]
Tokyo, Japan: The Gary Player Invitational concluded the second leg of its global series in Japan with after a charity auction which raised more than US$125,000 for Support Our Kids to benefit the children of the tsunami disaster in Tohoku. During his time in Tokyo, tournament host Gary Player attended charity concerts, golf events and a […]
Minneapolis, United States: Toro has announced the launch of the all-new Workman GTX utility vehicle, one of the most versatile grounds and turf crossover vehicles in its class. Combining superior comfort, control and versatility, the Workman GTX provides all the features to help tackle a multitude of tasks on and around the golf course. Superintendents […]