Singapore: Leading golf footwear innovator, ECCO Golf, has announced that Global Marketing Manager Jesper Thuen has been promoted to the position of Head of ECCO Golf, Asia. Thuen, a former touring professional, has worked for ECCO Golf as a marketer for more than a decade, having started his relationship with the brand as a sales representative […]
North Carolina, United States: Now available, the new John Deere 9009A TerrainCut Rough Mower is the latest addition to John Deere’s award-winning A Model Family of Fairway, Rough and Trim & Surrounds Mowers. Until now, using a larger deck mower in the rough meant compromising the quality of the cut. With the 9009A, turf managers […]
London, England: A new award has been launched to recognise golf destinations across the world which are collectively committed to protecting nature, using resources efficiently and providing value to the community. The Sustainable Golf Destination of the Year Award aims to encourage destinations to work together to embed sustainable practices for the benefit of their […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: FootJoy has introduced a radically new category of golf shoes, called FreeStyle, highlighted by unique technology specifically designed to deliver exceptional traction, mobility and comfort. FreeStyle shoes help generate maximum power by providing greater freedom of movement throughout the golf swing. Through internal testing it has been determined that some players can […]
Shenzhen, China: The innovative World Ladies Championship is poised to cement its position as one of the game’s premier tournaments in 2016. As well as announcing a 33 per cent increase in the prize purse to US$800,000, organisers have confirmed other notable developments that will elevate the status of the event. For 2016, the championship […]
Augusta, United States: As the US commercial UTV market leader, Club Car offers the largest line-up of commercial vehicles in the hospitality industry. The Asian Golf Industry Federation Executive Member’s 2016 Bank on Carryall sales event makes it easier than ever for hotels and resorts to purchase the vehicles they need. The event allows qualified […]
Tenerife, Spain: The 2016 edition of the International Golf Travel Market (IGTM) will be hosted on the Mediterranean island of Mallorca. The largest of Spain’s Balearic Islands, Mallorca will welcome IGTM 2016, organised by Reed Travel Exhibitions, to the Palau de Congressos in Palma, the island’s capital city, November 14-17. The popular holiday island, which […]
Hong Kong: OneAsia embarks on its eighth season this year, showcasing a strong backbone of lucrative tournaments across the region. A total of nine events, each offering more than US$1 million in prize money, are planned for 2016, starting with the Volvo China Open at Topwin Golf & Country Club from April 28-May 1. Korea’s […]
Orlando, United States: The 63rd PGA Merchandise Show, the industry’s self-proclaimed annual ‘Major of Golf Business’, successfully marked the kick-off to the PGA of America’s Centennial Celebration and welcomed more than 42,000 golf industry professionals from 91 countries around the world. PGA Professionals and buyers uncovered the newest products, trends and technology from more than […]
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States: Troon has been selected to partner with the Government of Bermuda and its appointed Board of Trustees to manage its golf operations at Port Royal Golf Course, located on the western coast of the island of Bermuda. Port Royal is well known for hosting the PGA Grand Slam of Golf from […]
Texas, United States: As the new season began, Nike Golf announced its new golf ball line-up with the RZN Tour and RZN Speed. The RZN Tour ball will be available in two versions: Black for lower-spin distance and Platinum for mid-spin control. The three-piece RZN Speed golf balls will also be available in two versions: […]
Harrogate, England: The BIGGA Turf Management Exhibition [BTME] 2016 has been hailed as an unprecedented success. The comprehensive Continue to Learn education programme broke attendance records, smashing through the 3,000 barrier. Over the five-day programme at the British and International Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) annual turf care festival, 3,034 seats were occupied as greenkeepers, groundsmen, golf […]