Orlando, United States: The 2015 PGA Merchandise Show is anticipating participation from some 1,000 golf companies and brands and more than 40,000 industry professionals from around the world. The international golf industry’s annual business gathering for more than six decades, the 62nd PGA Merchandise Show will be held from January 20-23. Following the 13th annual […]
Bangkok, Thailand: Hua Hin will return to the golfing spotlight next year when it welcomes to its shores the US$2 million Thailand Classic. Co-sanctioned by the Asian Tour and European Tour, the event is being promoted by MUSE Group and will be permanently based in Thailand. The first edition will take place at Black Mountain […]
London, England: Asian Golf Industry Federation Executive Member Rain Bird, a leading manufacturer and provider of irrigation products and services, has entered a partnership with the European Golf Course Owners Association [EGCOA]. Since its beginnings, Rain Bird has offered the golf industry’s broadest range of irrigation products in more than 130 countries around the world. […]
Bangkok, Thailand: Absolute Golf Services (AGS), a prominent golf club management company in Asia, has appointed James Quilley to the role of Group Operations Director. A Canadian national, Quilley started his career in hospitality 25 years ago and has since held high-ranking positions spanning the globe at a number of first-class golf courses and projects […]
Ho Tram, Vietnam: Greg Norman has predicted The Bluffs is destined to become one of the world’s top golf courses. Speaking at the much-anticipated opening of the spectacular links course, the Australian said: “I absolutely believe The Bluffs has the potential to be one of the top courses in the world. “If you look at […]
West Virginia, United States: The Faldo Series has announced a multi-national field that includes some of the world’s best young amateur golfers for next week’s 18th Grand Final. A total of 86 golfers from 20 countries will join Sir Nick Faldo at The Greenbrier for the World Amateur Golf Ranking event from October 22-24. “We […]
London, England: Colt Mackenzie McNair (CMM), the specialist executive search firm operating across the global golf markets, has announced that Eddie Bullock has joined the company’s Advisory Board as a Non-Executive Director. The appointment will provide CMM – an Executive Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation – with additional external management expertise and support […]
St Andrews, Scotland: Martin Slumbers has been appointed Chief Executive of The R&A and also Secretary of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews, with effect from October 1, 2015. Slumbers will succeed Peter Dawson who is retiring in September 2015 after 16 years leading the body which organises The Open Championship and governs golf […]
Bangkok, Thailand; Members of Thailand’s Golf in A Kingdom marketing collective are expecting a strong high season as tourism to the Kingdom recovers. Advance bookings for the December to March peak season – when golfers take advantage of cooler temperatures, sunny days and superior course conditioning – are equal to previous years’ levels. A record of more than 700,000 […]
Hong Kong: The Hong Kong Open this week celebrates its 10th consecutive year as a Major Sports Event. Being awarded the prestigious ‘M-Mark’ status by Hong Kong’s Major Sports Events Committee for the 10th year in a row will enable the Hong Kong Open to enhance the promotion of the tournament, and encourage participation in […]
Shanghai, China: British company Huxley Golf is expanding in Asia with the launch of Huxley Golf China. This strategic decision reflects a significant opportunity for business growth, reflecting increasing interest in the game of golf throughout China, said the company. Keen golfer and businessman Song Tan has been named as Chief Executive Officer of Huxley […]
Fairhaven, United States: Golf’s most comfortable shoe just got even more comfortable with the introduction of the all-new Contour Series from FootJoy. Since its launch in 2001, Contour Series has enjoyed tremendous success as the number one selling shoe in golf. The straight-from-the-box comfort fit construction, soft supple leather, consistent fit and unrivalled number of sizes […]