Lake Como, Italy: China’s southernmost city of Sanya has been named Golf Destination of the Year for Asia and Australasia by global golf tourism industry organisation IAGTO (International Association of Golf Tour Operators). The honour was bestowed on Sanya in the annual IAGTO Awards, which took place at a gala dinner attended by 1,400 golf […]
London, England: Richard Blight has taken over as Manufacturing Manager at the Bernhard Factory in Haverhill, Suffolk. The 35,000 square foot factory, opened in 2012, is home to the design team, manufacturers of the Express Dual and Anglemaster Grinders and the training centre of the company. “My first impressions are of a great team, with some […]
Bombay, India: Defending champion Viraj Madappa will have an extra spring in his step when he tees-off in this week’s Faldo Series India Championship. Twice previously, Madappa has qualified for the Faldo Series Grand Final but on both occasions he has reluctantly been forced to withdraw due to school exams. “It’s a shame I haven’t been […]
Shanghai, China; Golf icon Gary Player delivered a strong message of hope as he celebrated his 79th birthday with enthusiasm and energy befitting someone decades his junior. Recognised as a global humanitarian for his charity work, the Grand Slam champion is celebrating his birthday in China as part of his global tour with the Gary […]
Carlsbad, United States: Callaway Golf Company has announced that long-time Staff Professional Phil Mickelson has signed a multi-year extension with the company. “When I joined the team at Callaway 10 years ago, I knew I was making the best decision of my career,” Mickelson said. “And I feel even stronger about that decision today. Backed […]
Shanghai, China: The China leg of the Gary Player Invitational (GPI) global charity series, staged by Black Knight International to benefit The Player Foundation, will be held at Shanghai Links next week. Building upon the momentum set during the European and American legs of the Gary Player Invitational series, Black Knight International looks to continue its […]
London, England: Club Car has, once more, proved to be a driving force behind the scenes of The Ryder Cup, according to Paul Dunstan, European Tour Assistant Operations Director. As Official Supplier to The 2014 Ryder Cup, staged at Gleneagles, Scotland, the world’s largest manufacturer of small-wheel, zero-emissions electric vehicles supplied its largest ever fleet […]
Seoul, Korea: The third edition of the LPGA Tour’s International Crown team match play event will move to Korea in 2018. UL (Underwriters Laboratories) will serve as the title sponsor for the biennial event in 2016 and also 2018. Following the second staging of the tournament at Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove, Illinois, the […]
Perth, Australia: Nike Golf athlete Thorbjorn Olesen produced a gritty, determined final round 71 to secure his first win in 2014 at the ISPS Handa Perth International on the European Tour. The win was also a first for the new Nike Golf Vapor Pro irons, as Olesen peppered the greens on all four days in […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: It’s a feather in the cap whenever a golf course superintendent plays hosts to a professional Tour event. When the US PGA Tour tees-off at Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club (KLGCC) for the US$7 million CIMB Classic, superintendent Mohd Nizam Othman will have gathered two feathers in the space of three […]
Langkawi, Malaysia: Four-time Major champion Ernie Els was joined by Royalty to celebrate the official launch of his first ever-golf course creation in Southeast Asia – The Els Club Teluk Datai. In the company of Her Majesty Raja Permaisuri Agong Tuanku Hajjah Haminah, Queen of Malaysia, World Golf Hall-of-Famer Els struck the opening tee shot […]
Milan, Italy: Asian Golf Industry Federation Executive Member Troon is showcasing its industry-leading collection of facilities at this week’s International Golf Travel Market (IGTM). A firm fixture in the company’s business calendar, Troon, and 14 of its world-class venues, are once again exhibiting at the world’s premier golf travel event to the large contingent of […]