Aqaba, Jordan: Following an extensive site visit to the Ayla golf course project, course designer Greg Norman described the layout as being ‘among the top-three most eco-friendly golf courses in the world, if not the first’. In a report in Golf Business News, Norman added: “When I came to Aqaba two years ago I was […]
Nanjing, China: Grace Park, the International Golf Federation’s Athlete Role Model, has praised golf’s cultural and sports initiative programme having spent a week in Nanjing at the Youth Olympic Games. Park, a Major champion and six-time winner on the LPGA Tour, spent time with young athletes sampling the Olympic experience for the first time as […]
Florida, United States: Golf course owners, managers and superintendents at private and public facilities are increasingly considering the reduction of maintained turfgrass on their courses. American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA) members work with these groups to create plans for keeping the strategic intent of the course intact and ensuring appropriate installation of replacement […]
Gold Coast, Australia: Some of the sharpest minds in golf will be sharing their knowledge at next month’s World Scientific Congress of Golf (WSCG). To be staged on Australia’s Gold Coast from September 5-7, the event will feature nine internationally renowned keynote speakers. Among them are Mario Lafortune, Head of Innovation at Nike Golf, Henry […]
Carlsbad, California, United States: Callaway Golf has announced the launch of its Apex Muscleback Irons and Apex Utility. Described by Callaway as ‘a great option for elite golfers and low-handicappers’, the Apex Muscleback Irons are classically-crafted, Tour-inspired, premium forged blades with playability. This iron set is custom order only, and comes standard in a 2-PW. […]
Nanjing, China: Lee So-young and Youm Eun-ho shot a spectacular opening 11-under-par in the Mixed Team event at the 2014 Youth Olympics to take a one-shot lead over Italy. The first round was played in the fourball better-ball format and the Koreans fed off each other to produce the round of the day at Zhongshan International Golf […]
Dubai: Troon has furthered its impressive Middle East portfolio after being chosen to oversee golf operations at Arabian Ranches Golf Club. The announcement reinforces Troon’s reputation in delivering first-class services at the world’s most desirable golfing destinations through its expertise in golf operations, service standards and agronomy, as well Troon’s relationship with leading global provider […]
Langkawi, Malaysia: Golfers worldwide have been given fresh impetus to sample one of the most eagerly-awaited golf course redesigns following the release of a stunning new image collection by The Els Club Teluk Datai. Situated on the tropical island of Langkawi, the layout, shaped by four-time Major champion Ernie Els, has received widespread acclaim from […]
Beaverton, Oregon, United States: Nike Golf, a Full Business Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation, has ‘reimagined golf irons’ with the introduction of its new Vapor franchise –Vapor Pro, Vapor Pro Combo, and Vapor Speed. The modern family of irons was unveiled to a global media audience near New York City during an event […]
Nanjing, China: Gary Player has hailed golf’s return to the Olympic fold. The South African great said the sport’s inclusion in the second edition of the Summer Youth Olympic Games was a timely boost. “I, like so many others, am looking forward to the return of golf in the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, but I […]
Georgia, United States: Pure Dynasty, the newest seeded seashore paspalum on the market, is now available worldwide. Developed by Pure Seed and distributed by Atlas Turf International, a Full Business Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation, technically advanced Pure Dynasty offers an improved seeded paspalum product for golf course and sports field projects. As […]
Dongguan, China: Some of the best female junior golfers in Asia are ready to do battle in the fourth annual Annika Invitational. Swedish golfing great Annika Sorenstam is the tournament host and will be guest of honour, conducting a skills clinic and handing out trophies to the winners. Players will compete in two age groups […]