ASIAN GOLF INDUSTRY FEDERATION

Category: Press Releases

Multi-National Field Set for Greenbrier Grand Final

Multi-National Field Set for Greenbrier Grand Final

October 18, 2014

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 […]

Bullock Joins CMM Advisory Board as Non-Executive Director

Bullock Joins CMM Advisory Board as Non-Executive Director

October 17, 2014

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 […]

R&A Announces Dawson’s Successor as Chief Executive

R&A Announces Dawson’s Successor as Chief Executive

October 16, 2014

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 […]

Thailand Expects Bumper High Season

Thailand Expects Bumper High Season

October 16, 2014

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 Open’s Continued Mark of Distinction

Hong Kong Open’s Continued Mark of Distinction

October 15, 2014

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 […]

Asian Expansion for British Company

Asian Expansion for British Company

October 14, 2014

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 […]

FootJoy Introduces All-New, Lighter Contour Series of Golf Shoes

FootJoy Introduces All-New, Lighter Contour Series of Golf Shoes

October 13, 2014

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 […]

Player’s ‘Union of Golf and Giving’

Player’s ‘Union of Golf and Giving’

October 13, 2014

Sun City, South Africa: The Gary Player Invitational, Africa’s premier charity golf event, looks to continue its notable charitable drive at the Lost City Golf Course and The Palace Hotel next month. From November 20-23, the annual ‘Union of Golf and Giving’ will once again pledge support to Wings and Wishes and the Wildlands Conservation […]

AGIF Supports New Institute for Best Practice

AGIF Supports New Institute for Best Practice

October 12, 2014

Beijing, China: The Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) is backing a new research and education initiative aimed at defining and sharing effective best practices amongst the worlds’ top clubs and resorts. The Global Golf Advisors Institute for Best Practice is a collaboration with CMAA-China Chapter, Golf Magazine China Edition and has the support of the […]

Major Men Els and Yang Heading to Hong Kong

Major Men Els and Yang Heading to Hong Kong

October 11, 2014

Hong Kong: Major champions Ernie Els and YE Yang will headline the field at the 56th edition of the Hong Kong Open, which returns to Hong Kong Golf Club next week (October 16-19). Els will be making his debut in the US$1.3 million event, which was first played in 1959 and became part of the […]

Campey’s Imants SandCat Undergoes STRI Trials

Campey’s Imants SandCat Undergoes STRI Trials

October 11, 2014

London, England: Campey Turf Care Systems, a Full Business Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation, has taken part in a research event hosted by STRI (Sports Turf Research Institute). The Imants SandCat has been under-going extensive scientific trials by the STRI Research team for some months now. The Imants SandCat is designed to improve […]

San Antonio Switch for Golf Industry Show

San Antonio Switch for Golf Industry Show

October 10, 2014

Kansas, United States: The annual Golf Industry Show (GIS) will be held in San Antonio for the first time, and early projections and interest have already led the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) to schedule the event to return to the city in 2018. The 2015 GIS will be held at the 425,000-square-foot […]