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Category: Press Releases

Another Feather in the Cap of Superintendent Othman

Another Feather in the Cap of Superintendent Othman

October 30, 2014

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 […]

Royal Opening for Els Club Teluk Datai

Royal Opening for Els Club Teluk Datai

October 29, 2014

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 […]

Lake Como Showcase for Troon Golf

Lake Como Showcase for Troon Golf

October 29, 2014

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 […]

Gamuda Land Clubs Give Back to Community

Gamuda Land Clubs Give Back to Community

October 29, 2014

Johor Bahru, Malaysia: Needy children have once more benefitted from Gamuda Land Clubs’ tradition of Corporate Social Responsibility [CSR]. In the spirit of giving back to the community, management from leading Malaysian golf clubs Kota Permai and Horizon Hills delivered festive joy to Puspanesam Home in Johor Bahru with goodies and money packets being distributed […]

Golfers ‘Taking More Breaks Now Than in 2009’

Golfers ‘Taking More Breaks Now Than in 2009’

October 28, 2014

Lake Como, Italy: Golfers in four key European markets take more golf breaks now than they did in 2009, according to new research. The survey, commissioned by Reed Travel Exhibitions, organisers of the International Golf Travel Market [IGTM], was conducted with core golfers (those playing at least 12 times per year) in the largest European […]

Freeman Brings Down Curtain on Mission Hills World Celebrity Pro-Am

Freeman Brings Down Curtain on Mission Hills World Celebrity Pro-Am

October 27, 2014

Haikou, China; Oscar-winner Morgan Freeman captured the mood perfectly as he brought down the curtain on the Mission Hills World Celebrity Pro-Am, hailing the unique event and the tropical Chinese island of Hainan that hosts it as among the most remarkable things he has seen. Freeman was joined at the tournament by a glittering array […]

Wentworth’s Chinese Owners Consider Women's Event

Wentworth’s Chinese Owners Consider Women's Event

October 26, 2014

Beijing, China: Wentworth may soon be welcoming the world’s finest female golfers to its fairways. Synonymous with hosting the men’s European Tour’s annual flagship gathering, Wentworth could also become the venue for a high-profile professional women’s event. A senior executive of the Reignwood Group has indicated that the Surrey club’s new owners are considering a […]

Indonesia Open Banks New Title Sponsor

Indonesia Open Banks New Title Sponsor

October 26, 2014

Jakarta, Indonesia: BANK BRI, Indonesia’s oldest bank, has assumed title sponsorship of the Indonesia Open. To be played at Damai Indah Golf’s PIK Course from December 4-7 the event will be headlined by Indian Gaganjeet Bhullar, the defending champion. Having been a platinum partner last year, the financial institution has upgraded its backing. Now called […]

Nike Golf’s Vapor Fairway Woods Take Flight

Nike Golf’s Vapor Fairway Woods Take Flight

October 25, 2014

Beaverton, Oregon, United States: Nike Golf says innovation always begins with the golf athlete in mind. Nike engineers and designers took the inspiration and insights from Nike athletes to drive the technology of Nike’s new Vapor Speed and Vapor Flex fairway woods, available on January 30, 2015. Nate Radcliffe, Director of Engineering for Nike Golf, […]

Teaching an Old Dog New Tricks!

Teaching an Old Dog New Tricks!

October 25, 2014

Melbourne, Australia: It seems that maybe you can teach an old dog new tricks after all. John Angliss is the turf technician at Kingston Heath Golf Club and although he isn’t strictly old, he was certainly set it in his ways when it came to backlapping his reels! As someone that had always been taught and […]

Shenzhen Shapes Up for International Showcase

Shenzhen Shapes Up for International Showcase

October 24, 2014

Shenzhen, China: Golf fans throughout the Pearl River Delta region of China will have the chance to see some of the world’s best players in action when the inaugural Shenzhen International tees-off in April. With a field comprising 100 players from the European Tour, 50 players from the China Golf Association and six sponsor invites, the US$2.5 million tournament […]

Faldo Series Set to Break New Ground in Bangladesh

Faldo Series Set to Break New Ground in Bangladesh

October 24, 2014

Dhaka, Bangladesh: Sir Nick Faldo’s drive to broaden golf’s appeal will gather pace next week when the Faldo Series breaks new ground with a maiden visit to the South Asian nation of Bangladesh. Almost 100 boys and girls from the host nation will be vying for the honour of being crowned champion at the inaugural […]