St Andrews, Scotland: The launch of a new brand identity is a consolidation of The Open’s rich heritage and values and delivers a new look for golf’s oldest championship. Designed to capture all the defining attributes of The Open and to communicate the championship’s unique heritage to golf fans the world over, the new brand identity […]
Shenzhen, China: European Ryder Cup stalwarts Justin Rose and Ian Poulter have given the thumbs up to their new course at Mission Hills. During a visit to Shenzhen, the English duo officially unveiled the unique par-72 layout, designed in conjunction with Brian Curley, principal of Schmidt-Curley Design. Especially suited to match play golf, […]
Shanghai, China; The China leg of the Gary Player Invitational (GPI) global charity series, staged by Black Knight International to benefit The Player Foundation, was held at Shanghai Links. Building upon the momentum set during the European and American legs of the Gary Player Invitational series, Black Knight International continued its success as the ‘Union […]
Tokyo, Japan: Inspired by the dazzling deeds of Mikumu Horikawa and the prospect of Olympic glory, more than 200 youngsters will tee-off in this week’s Faldo Series Japan Championship. Horikawa wrote his name into the Faldo Series Asia history books with his victory in the eighth Grand Final at Mission Hills Shenzhen this year. His […]
Shanghai, China: Long-term international golf sponsor HSBC has hailed China as the ‘unstoppable force’ in world golf as it prepares to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its WGC-HSBC Champions tournament. For the second year running, 40 of the world’s top-50 golfers will line up at Asian Golf Industry Federation Golf Facility member Sheshan International Golf […]
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 […]