Liverpool, England: KJ Choi has reunited with former caddie Andy Prodger for the Open Championship as he plots for a long-awaited Major triumph at Royal Liverpool this week. The 44-year-old Korean, an eight-time PGA Tour winner and Asian Tour honorary member, coaxed the experienced Englishman out of retirement and hopes the decision will pay off […]
Singapore: Organisers of the Singapore Open are planning towards the world-class event returning in the first half of 2015, it has been announced. The Singapore Open, which has been won by current world number one Adam Scott of Australia on three occasions in the last decade, was last played in 2012 with a prize purse […]
Miami, United States: Callaway Golf Apparel, a division under Perry Ellis International, has introduced two new industry leading developments: Performance Cotton fabrics in conjunction with Opti-Soft performance technology. This latest development combines the vibrant colours and performance attributes of polyester with the soft feel and comfort of cotton. Designed to enhance comfort without compromising performance, […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Anirban Lahiri will arrive for his second Open Championship appearance next week as a much more accomplished golfer than he was before at his major debut two years ago. The current Asian Tour number one earned a starting place at Royal Liverpool as one of 10 non-exempt players from the Official World […]
London, England: Reigning Asian Tour number one Kiradech Aphibarnrat is counting on tips from countryman Thaworn Wiratchant to steer him to a successful campaign at next week’s Open Championship. Double Order of Merit champion Thaworn finished tied 31st at Royal Liverpool in Hoylake in the 2006 edition after working his way into the top-10 at the […]
London, England: Golf Tourism England has been established to promote England as an outstanding golfing destination. Although England is home to approximately 50% of Great Britain and Ireland’s top 100 courses, it has not enjoyed the luxury or the benefits of having an organisation to represent the multi-million pound English golf tourism industry. Golf Tourism […]
Illinois, United States: The Ireland Golf Tour Operator Association (IGTOA) has announced a new business partnership with John Deere Limited, and will be promoting Irish golf tourism at this week’s forthcoming John Deere Classic at TPC Deere Run. Chris Meacock, John Deere’s United Kingdom and Ireland turf division manager, said: “John Deere is very pleased […]
Edinburgh, Scotland: Nike athlete Rory McIlroy has opened the new Nike Performance Fitting Centre at Archerfield Links, the first facility of its kind for Nike Golf anywhere in the world. The Nike Performance Fitting Centre has been built to help golfers maximise their potential by giving them the ultimate custom-fitting experience along with a complete […]
Shanghai, China: Cao Sen produced a sensational finish to claim a thrilling victory in the seventh edition of the Faldo Series Shanghai Championship. Defying heavy rain, Cao followed up a birdie-two at the short 17th at Suzhou Taihu International Golf Club by holing a long putt for an eagle-three at the home hole to clinch […]
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States: Troon has confirmed the completion of a significant transaction with an investor group led by Kohlberg & Company and Greg Norman’s organisation, Great White Shark Enterprises (GWSE). The transaction provides Asian Golf Industry Federation Executive Member Troon with new capital and strategic partners and positions the company for accelerated growth in […]
London, England: FootJoy continues to demonstrate its long-standing status as the most sought-after footwear and glove brand in the golf industry following another marquee year across the board. Golf DataTech’s 2013 United Kingdom year-end market-share statistics provided conclusive evidence of FJ’s long-standing appeal and popularity throughout the golf industry, with FJ shoes standing strong as […]
West Virginia, United States: The R&A has announced that Royal Birkdale will host The Open Championship in 2017 with Carnoustie acting as venue in 2018. Five-time Open champion Tom Watson, who won The Open at Royal Birkdale in 1983 and at Carnoustie in 1975, joined The R&A to make the announcement at the Greenbrier. “I […]