ASIAN GOLF INDUSTRY FEDERATION

Category: Press Releases

Malaysia Development Programme Bearing Fruit

Malaysia Development Programme Bearing Fruit

August 6, 2015

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: One of the region’s leading sports talent development programmes opened its doors to the public, providing an insight into the workings of a course that is changing the face of elite women’s golf in Malaysia. Over six years, the Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia Development Programme has been one of the mainstays of […]

Golf Tourism to Thailand on the Rise

Golf Tourism to Thailand on the Rise

August 6, 2015

Hua Hin, Thailand: Thailand’s standing as Asia’s prime golfing destination has been underlined at the 2015 Thailand Golf Travel Mart. Organised by the Tourism Authority of Thailand [TAT], the gathering is designed to attract more golfers to Thailand and enhance the Kingdom’s rapidly-growing popularity as a genuinely world-class golfing getaway. In her opening address, Juthaporn […]

Taylor Joins Campey Turf Care Systems

Taylor Joins Campey Turf Care Systems

August 5, 2015

London, England: Asian Golf Industry Federation Full Business Member Campey Turf Care Systems has appointed Ben Taylor as a Product Specialist. After eight years with Bernhard and eight in his previous position as Service Manager for a Toro dealer, 38-year-old Taylor has gained enormous experience working with grounds professionals and greenkeepers in both the private […]

Jacobsen Mowers Maintaining Rio Olympic Golf Course

Jacobsen Mowers Maintaining Rio Olympic Golf Course

August 5, 2015

London, England: Jacobsen mowing equipment, built at the company’s manufacturing facilities in the United Kingdom and America, are maintaining the Rio Olympic Golf Course as golf returns to the Olympic Games after a 112-year absence. After winning the exclusive supply contract for the mowing equipment, Jacobsen machines have been mowing the course for the past […]

Stakes are Raised in Macao

Stakes are Raised in Macao

August 4, 2015

Macao: The Venetian Macao Open will raise the bar once again when the 17th edition of the tournament returns to the Macau Golf & Country Club one week earlier than usual, from October 15-18. With the continued commitment of title sponsor, The Venetian Macao, the tournament’s prize purse sees a third consecutive increase, taking it […]

Titleist Golf Ball Loyalist Shows His Merit

Titleist Golf Ball Loyalist Shows His Merit

August 4, 2015

Fairhaven, United States: It was a weekend to remember for Titleist golf ball loyalist Troy Merritt (Pro V1) at the Quicken Loans National. After posting a 10-under-par 61 and setting a new single round scoring record on Saturday at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Club, Merritt closed with a four-under 67 to cap off an […]

Rio Olympics Golf Course on Track, Says Votaw

Rio Olympics Golf Course on Track, Says Votaw

August 3, 2015

London, England: International Golf Federation [IGF] Vice-President Ty Votaw has expressed confidence about the course that will stage the golf tournament at next year’s Rio Olympic Games. Votaw was quoted by Golf Business News as saying: “We’re happy to report that the golf course itself is virtually complete and we are now in full grow-in […]

New Course ‘Haven for Beautiful Wildlife’

New Course ‘Haven for Beautiful Wildlife’

August 1, 2015

King Island, Australia: Ocean Dunes King Island remains on track to open at least nine holes in late October and is set to thrill both Australian and international golfers with its stunning local wildlife. Situated in Bass Strait between Tasmania and mainland Australia, King Island’s soon-to-be spectacular offering of golf courses at Ocean Dunes and […]

Hong Kong Golf Club Date for Johnson and Rose

Hong Kong Golf Club Date for Johnson and Rose

July 31, 2015

Hong Kong: Dustin Johnson and Justin Rose are poised to grace the fairways of the venerable Hong Kong Golf Club, a Golf Facility Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation. American Johnson and Englishman Rose will headline the field in the US$2 million UBS Hong Kong Open at the Fanling venue from October 22-25. Johnson and […]

New Appointment at John Deere

New Appointment at John Deere

July 31, 2015

London, England: John Deere Limited has appointed Bob Holt as Branch Customer Support Manager for the United Kingdom and Ireland, replacing Stuart Minter, who has retired after more than 36 years with the company. Holt has a Diploma in Agricultural Engineering from Caythorpe College and a BSc in Agricultural Technology and Management from Cranfield Institute […]

Syngenta Opens the World of Turf R&D

Syngenta Opens the World of Turf R&D

July 30, 2015

London, England: More than 80 greenkeepers and groundsmen from across the country experienced the inner workings of the United Kingdom’s largest and most sophisticated specialist crop and turf R&D facility, during the latest Turf Science Live event. Organised by Syngenta and Everris, the event was held at Syngenta’s Jealott’s Hill International Research Station in Berkshire. […]

Sponsorship Renewal Boosts Women's Golf

Sponsorship Renewal Boosts Women's Golf

July 30, 2015

Turnberry, Scotland: Ricoh has signed an agreement with the Ladies Golf Union and IMG to continue as title sponsor of the Ricoh Women’s British Open through 2018. Ricoh is a global technology company specialising in office imaging equipment, production print solutions, document management systems and IT services.  This week, Ricoh is enjoying its ninth year […]