London, England: Campey Turf Care Systems has been officially appointed sole supplier to Australia of the innovative Air2G2 Air Injector. Following the success with the Air2G2 in the United Kingdom, rest of Europe, South Africa and Asia, American manufacturer GT Air Inject Inc has handed over responsibility to Campeys for the supply of its product […]
Jakarta, Indonesia: More than 500 delegates from 40 countries around the world converged on Jakarta to participate in the fourth annual IAGTO Asia Golf Tourism Convention (AGTC). Taking place at the Jakarta Convention Centre, AGTC 2015 brought together golf tour operators from as far afield as North America, Europe, Australasia, Russia and South Africa selling […]
Pattaya, Thailand: The Thailand Open will make a popular return to the golf calendar this year with Singha Corporation at the helm as title sponsor. Last played in 2013, the tournament will tee-off on the Plantation Course at Siam Country Club from June 11-14. The 45th staging of one of the region’s most revered golf […]
Singapore: Scotsman Peter Stewart is to join Sports Turf Solutions [STS] as a Sales Consultant for the Singapore and Malaysia markets. A veteran of more than 14 years in the industry, Stewart, who will take up his post next month, has worked at a handful of high-profile golf clubs around the world. Born and bred […]
St Andrews, Scotland: The R&A has announced the results of a pace of play survey, with an industry forum to discuss the findings planned for later in the year. The survey received more than 56,000 responses from golfers in 122 countries between September 2014 and March 2015. It was carried out by The R&A as part […]
Carlsbad, United States: Callaway Golf Company boss Chip Brewer remains ‘cautiously optimistic for improved market conditions as the year progresses’. Brewer, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Asian Golf Industry Federation Full Business Member, was speaking at the announcement of the company’s 2015 first quarter financial results. Overall, compared to what the company originally […]
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States: Troon has announced the official schedule of the 2015 Troon Challenge presented by Callaway Golf. This year’s event marks the largest Troon Challenge event ever, with a total of 35 facilities in 16 different states in America hosting qualifying events from April through August. The annual Troon Challenge is Troon’s largest […]
Ohio, United States: Tam O’Shanter Golf Course will be the venue for the sixth Symposium on Affordable Golf [SOAG]. To be staged on October 12-13, the SOAG is free to attend for everyone. A spokesman said the event ‘is not a success unless the golfer is an integral part of our discussions’. Members of the […]
Shanghai, China: Nike Golf athlete Tiger Woods is making a flying visit to Asia to help stoke local interest in the sport of golf and inspire athletes in China and Japan. The 14-time Major champion will make his first stop in Shanghai today before he travels to Tokyo on Sunday. “When Tiger visited Asia in […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Award-winning Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club (KLGCC) is offering an exceptional Mother’s Day promotion. The Asian Golf Industry Federation Golf Facility Member is celebrating Mother’s Day with a special 5-treats at China Treasures Restaurant with exclusive set menus to choose from and a buffet brunch at Golfer’s Terrace. Exclusively prepared by […]
Carlsbad, United States: Callaway, one of the world’s leading golf equipment brands, is now breaking into the distance measuring device market with the launch of the 300 Laser Rangefinder, offering pin-seeking precision in a sleek ergonomic design that fits comfortably in the bag. Featuring Callaway’s exclusive Pin Acquisition Technology (P.A.T.), the 300 Laser Rangefinder is […]
St Andrews, Scotland: The champion at this year’s 144th Open at St Andrews will be crowned in front of the largest arena in the championship’s 155-year history. The spectacular new grandstand arena, seating almost 10,000 people, will be created around the famous first, 17th and 18th holes of the Old Course for The Open. For the first […]