Bangkok, Thailand: Asia’s multi-billion-dollar inbound golf tourism industry needs an overhaul if it is to continue growing at the same pace as during the past decade. That is the view of Mark Siegel, owner of Bangkok-based Golfasian, one of the region’s leading dedicated inbound golf tour operators. Siegel, who has played a major role in […]
Cape Town, South Africa: Campey Turf Care Systems has taken the GT Air2G2 Air Inject to South Africa to show how effectively it tackles problem greens. Assisted by Campey’s newly appointed South African dealer Nanquip, based at Mossel Bay in the Eastern Cape, the Air 2G2 has been showcased at a number of demonstrations, the […]
Kansas, United States: Since the days of Old Tom Morris, golf course superintendents have been giving golfers a reason to love their great game. Now, some of the best players in golf – from Jack Nicklaus to Rory McIlroy – are taking part in a promotional campaign to ‘thank a golf course superintendent’. The tagline […]
Idaho, United States: Grigg Brothers, a leading specialty fertiliser development and research company that serves the golf and sports turf industries, has announced that John Wiblishauser has joined the company as Technical Sales Representative for the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic US. Wiblishauser’s responsibilities include sales and business development, agronomic and technical support, and interfacing with supply […]
Hanoi, Vietnam: Located in Thanh Hoa province, FLC Samson Golf Links is rapidly progressing with shaping, irrigation and drainage installation under way on numerous holes. The Flagstick team is working hard at the site – about 170 kilometres south of Hanoi – to prepare the first nine holes for grassing by the end of April. […]
Shenzhen, China: World number two Bubba Watson will headline next month’s inaugural US$2.5 million Shenzhen International. The two-time Major champion will be the star attraction in the European Tour-sanctioned tournament at Genzon Golf Club from April 16–19. Watson is no stranger to competing in China having won in Shanghai in dramatic style at the end […]
Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Asian Golf Industry Federation Associate Member Maredo BV has unveiled the GT 250 CountRo Sweeper, a unique counter rotating sweeper that fits the triplex greensmower. Equipped with a gearbox that reduces and reverses the rotation speed, it works very efficiently because it counter rotates. Furthermore, because it runs at a lower speed, […]
Shenzhen, China: Many of the region’s brightest golfing prospects will lock horns in this week’s ninth Faldo Series Asia Grand Final. To be contested over the acclaimed Nick Faldo-designed Faldo Course at Mission Hills China, the R&A World Amateur Golf Ranking event will showcase an array of talented young male and female players who are […]
Haikou, China: A group of local youngsters were treated to an inspiring look at the game of golf by some of the Ladies European Tour’s leading professionals as they gathered on the sidelines of the US$600,000 World Ladies Championship. Sophie Walker, Florentyna Parker, Amy Boulden, Caroline Martens, Ann-Kathrin Lindner and Carin Koch were on hand […]
Singapore: Master Craftsman Scotty Cameron continues to advance the art and science of putting with his new line of GOLO mallet putters. New Scotty Cameron GOLO putters are advanced, innovative multi-material designs featuring a lightweight aluminium face-sole core surrounded by a stainless steel frame that delivers improved MOI for increased stability and forgiveness. The steel […]
St Andrews, Scotland: Two of golf’s greatest players, Peter Thomson and Tom Watson, will celebrate historic milestones in their remarkable careers at the Champion Golfers’ Challenge ahead of the 144th Open. Rory McIlroy, who will be defending the Claret Jug after his victory at Royal Liverpool last year, will join the five-time champions in a pantheon […]
Beijing, China: The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) will award its first International Award of Excellence during this weekend’s China Golf Show. Indicative of high achievement in environmental stewardship, community involvement and innovation in the service of golf course development and maintenance, the inaugural International Award of Excellence goes to The Forward Group and […]