St Andrews, Scotland: As the golf world converged on historic St Andrews for the playing of the 144th Open Championship, the World Golf Hall of Fame and Museum enshrined its 2015 Induction Class at the University of St Andrews. Bringing the total number of members to 150, the new members include Dame Laura Davies, David Graham, […]
St Andrews, Scotland: Avoiding a hat-trick of missed Open Championship cuts is the initial target for Thailand’s Kiradech Aphibarnrat at St Andrews this week. The 2013 Asian Tour Order of Merit champion received a late exemption to the world’s eldest Major by virtue of his top-five ranking on the European Tour’s Race to Dubai after […]
Fairhaven, United States: Trailing by four shots with six holes to play, Titleist Brand Ambassador Jordan Spieth (Pro V1x) rallied to win his second John Deere Classic in three years, this time with a par on the second hole of a sudden-death play-off with fellow Titleist Brand Ambassador Tom Gillis (Pro V1). Spieth took a two-shot lead into the finale […]
St Andrews, Scotland: Nike Golf athletes will debut versatile fabrics with hidden innovation at this week’s Open Championship. New Nike Golf apparel juxtaposes tradition and innovation at The Open Championship, the third Major championship this year and the oldest major championship in professional golf. The new apparel, which will debut on Tiger Woods and eight […]
Ho Tram, Vietnam: Two-time European Tour winner Robert Rock has launched The Robert Rock Golf Academy at The Bluffs Ho Tram Strip, a Golf Facility Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation. The Englishman’s academy officially opened last month with the commencement of a 10-week junior golf programme led by Australian Patrick Kelly, the course’s […]
Paris, France: Le Golf National will soon become a leader in water conservation practices with a completely new drainage and irrigation system featuring Toro products. As the host venue for the French Open and the 2018 Ryder Cup, the prestigious course is an important stop on the European Tour and a key site for the […]
Shanghai, China: The Faldo Series Shanghai Championship will feature prominently in what promises to be an emotional week for Sir Nick Faldo. While six-time Major champion Sir Nick is making his farewell appearance at the ancestral Home of Golf in the 144th edition of the Open Championship, more than 50 youngsters will be vying for […]
Beaverton, United States: Entering the final round of the Nova Scotia Open in a six-way tie at 12-under, Nike Golf athlete Abraham Ancer forced his way to a tie for first then quickly sealed his victory in one hole of the post-round play-off. The win marks his first on the Web.com Tour and first as […]
Texas, United States: Titleist Brand Ambassador Jordan Spieth has warned his rivals that he won’t be resting on his laurels. The 21-year-old American has set the golfing world alight this year, following up his victory in April’s US Masters at Augusta National by winning last month’s US Open at Chambers Bay. He is the sixth […]
Shanghai, China: Martin Slumbers will be among the headline speakers at the 2015 HSBC Golf Business Forum. Slumbers, who is due to take over from Peter Dawson as The R&A’s Chief Executive, has confirmed his participation in the event at the Pudong Shangri La Hotel in downtown Shanghai from November 1-4. Also on the speaker […]
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States: Asian Golf Industry Federation Executive Member Troon has been selected to manage King Kamehameha Golf Club in Maui, Hawaii. Known as Maui’s only private 18-hole course, King Kamehameha Golf Club is a historic property featuring bi-coastal ocean views of both the north and south shores of the island and a historic […]
Shenzhen, China: Birthday boy Edison Luan Chen stole the show as FootGolf fever continued to gather pace in China. The talented professional footballer lived up to his top billing as he led his team to victory in the second round of the Mission Hills Footgolf Championship on the day of his 33rd birthday. A total […]