Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia: Australian Andrew Dodt sank a two-foot birdie putt at the first hole of a sudden-death play-off to defeat Canadian Richard T. Lee at the US$300,000 Sarawak Championship. For 33-year-old Dodt it was his third Asian Tour title and first in four years. Playing in his first event since a two-month injury lay-off, […]
Buffalo Grove, Illinois, United States: Profile Products has introduced ProGanics DUAL, a new environmentally-friendly, hydraulically applied product formulated to efficiently accelerate development of depleted soils while simultaneously providing effective erosion protection in a single, concentrated application. This high-loading, time-saving product combines patented Biotic Soil Media to ignite the soil-building nutrient cycle with the erosion control protection customers have […]
New Taipei City, Taiwan: Hou Yu-sang earned her first win against a pro field as the Chinese Taipei amateur claimed the CTBC Ladies Open by two strokes at Linkou International Golf & Country Club. Going into the final round with a one-stroke lead, the 20-year-old overcame strong winds, nerves and a triple-bogey to close with […]
Bangkok, Thailand: Not all liquids are true foliar feeds. One of the key benefits of a true foliar feed is that the nutrients are absorbed through the leaf of the plant and by-pass the root system, even in high stress conditions. This not only maximises nutrient uptake but reduces leaching of nutrients into the environment, […]
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Address Montgomerie and Arabian Ranches Golf Club, two Troon International managed golf clubs, have become part of the Pacific Links International (PLI) reciprocal golf course network. Reciprocal access for members at these clubs will extend to golfing facilities across PLI’s comprehensive portfolio, consisting of more than 400 clubs in 42 countries, […]
Pinehurst, North Carolina, United States: Thanks to a US$100,000 donation from the United States Golf Association (USGA), First Tee chapters across the United States are receiving grants to further their efforts to introduce life skills and the game of golf to more young people. The grants are a continuation of the support the USGA has […]
Jakarta, Indonesia: Dr Larry Ross and Steven Thielke will share their vast experience at this month’s Indonesia Club Management Mini Summit. Jointly organised and presented by the Golf Course Management Association of Indonesia (GCMAI) and the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF), the August 27 gathering will be held at Gading Raya Golf. Joining Ross, a […]
London, England: Royal Porthcawl will be the venue for the 2021 AIG Women’s British Open, following on from Royal Troon, which makes its debut on the Championship roster in 2020. Royal Porthcawl is renowned to be as challenging a course as it is a hospitable a club and has held many amateur and professional tournaments […]
Cannon Falls, Minnesota, United States: Suståne Natural Fertilizer, Inc, a leading manufacturer-exporter of organic and natural base slow release nitrogen fertilisers, has announced first-time distribution in the Philippines with Nutranta Inc. With a 25-year presence in much of Asia, Craig Holden, President and CEO of Suståne Natural Fertilizer, said Suståne is pleased to now have […]
Pattaya, Thailand: The third edition of the Women’s Amateur Asia Pacific (WAAP) will take place at Pattaya’s Siam Country Club next year. To be staged from February 12-15, the 72-hole stroke play test is being supported by the Tourism Authority of Thailand. The WAAP champion will receive an invitation to play among the world’s best golfers […]
Sydney, Australia: Australian David Micheluzzi, currently number two in the World Amateur Golf Ranking, has signed with Lagardère Sports for management and marketing representation. Micheluzzi’s team at Lagardère Sports will be led by Senior Vice President of Global Golf Clients Ben Harrison, with additional support from the agency’s office in Sydney, Australia. Lagardère Sports will […]
Atlanta, United States: In acknowledgement of his exceptional character, sportsmanship and unwavering commitment to charitable impact, Hale Irwin has been named the recipient of the PGA Tour’s Payne Stewart Award presented by Southern Company. Irwin will be honoured next Tuesday (August 20), at the Payne Stewart Award Ceremony in conjunction with the Tour Championship. The […]