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Category: Press Releases

‘Union of Golf and Giving’ Moves to Far East

‘Union of Golf and Giving’ Moves to Far East

October 31, 2014

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 […]

Club Car ‘Pivotal’ in Ryder Cup’s Smooth Running

Club Car ‘Pivotal’ in Ryder Cup’s Smooth Running

October 31, 2014

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 […]

Korea to Host LPGA’s International Crown in 2018

Korea to Host LPGA’s International Crown in 2018

October 31, 2014

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 […]

Olesen Produces Perth Party Piece

Olesen Produces Perth Party Piece

October 30, 2014

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 […]

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 […]