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Category: Press Releases

CSFA ‘Shaping the Future’ with New Partnership

CSFA ‘Shaping the Future’ with New Partnership

July 25, 2019

Alexandria, Virginia, United States: The Club Spa & Fitness Association (CSFA) has added Les Mills as a Premier Partner in the Corporate Partner Benefits Programme. This partnership represents a commitment by Les Mills to support CSFA in its efforts to deliver outstanding education, networking opportunities, and services to its members. Les Mills started in 1968 […]

Spectator Enthusiasm for Open Soars

Spectator Enthusiasm for Open Soars

July 24, 2019

Portrush, Northern Ireland: Record levels of demand from fans has led to more than 50% of tickets already being sold for The 149th Open at Royal St George’s from July 12-19, 2020. A record number of advanced tickets were snapped up within 24 hours of going on sale this month, with both Weekly and Weekend […]

Leung Sets Sights on Kau Sai Chau Success

Leung Sets Sights on Kau Sai Chau Success

July 23, 2019

Hong Kong: Maurice Leung Ga-hay will be aiming to complete a notable double when he tees-off in this week’s Faldo Series Hong Kong Championship. Three months after emerging triumphant in the Hong Kong Junior Close Championship, Leung, a member of the Hong Kong Golf Association’s Elite Junior Squad, is among the favourites in the fifth […]

Able Kane Showcases Fairway Prowess

Able Kane Showcases Fairway Prowess

July 23, 2019

Singapore: Seemingly, it’s not only football at which Harry Kane excels. During a break in pre-season training in Singapore, the England captain visited Urban Fairways’ indoor facility. “Harry enjoyed four hours of play at Urban Fairways in a private bay, showcasing his skills off the field among his group,” said Urban Fairways Founder Dilip Ghosh. […]

Max Makes Winning Breakthrough in Weather-Hit Guangzhou

Max Makes Winning Breakthrough in Weather-Hit Guangzhou

July 21, 2019

Guangzhou, China: After six-top 10s including four finishes inside the top-five, American Max McGreevy finally lifted his first trophy in China after being declared the 36-hole champion at the weather-affected Guangzhou Open. Although considered an unofficial victory, the prize money is very much real. The RMB288,000 he earned moved McGreevy to the number one spot […]

Restructuring at Campey Turf Care Systems

Restructuring at Campey Turf Care Systems

July 21, 2019

Macclesfield, Cheshire, England: Julia Campey has been appointed as Managing Director of Campey Turf Care Systems. Meanwhile, former Managing Director Richard Campey has assumed the position of Chairman. As part of the company restructure, John Campey and Lee Morgado have been appointed directors and Neil Armstrong, who joined Campey in 2010 as Accounts Manager, will take […]

Bogor Platform for Golf Development in Indonesia

Bogor Platform for Golf Development in Indonesia

July 20, 2019

Bogor, Indonesia: The inaugural Gunung Geulis Golf Invitational supported by Nomura will make its debut on the Asian Development Tour (ADT) when the US$75,000 takes place from July 30-August 2. The newest ADT event is the Tour’s second stop in Indonesia this season and will provide the region’s emerging stars with another playing opportunity at […]

Major Support for Player’s Charitable Drive

Major Support for Player’s Charitable Drive

July 19, 2019

London, England: The worlds of golf and business will combine next week at the spiritual home of European golf with the staging of The Berenberg Gary Player Invitational at Wentworth. Major winners, Ryder Cup heroes and European and Ladies European Tour stars will join Major-winner-turned-businessman Gary Player, and representatives of Berenberg, the world’s second oldest […]

Open Championship in Focus Across Southeast Asia

Open Championship in Focus Across Southeast Asia

July 18, 2019

Portrush, Northern Ireland: The Open has joined GOLFTV’s portfolio and will be presented to fans on the streaming service’s offering across Southeast Asia, Hong Kong and Taiwan this week. The multi-year agreement starts at the 148th Open at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland where Italian Francesco Molinari is bidding to become the Champion Golfer of the Year […]

Record-Breaking Crowds Flock to Northern Irish Links

Record-Breaking Crowds Flock to Northern Irish Links

July 18, 2019

Portrush, Northern Ireland: A record-breaking crowd of 237,750 is attending The 148th Open at Royal Portrush, setting an attendance record for a Championship staged outside St Andrews. This year’s attendance surpasses the crowd of 235,000 who attended Royal Birkdale in 2017 and the 237,000 mark set at St Andrews in 2015, making it the second […]

Hurley Named President of Troon’s Honours Golf Division

Hurley Named President of Troon’s Honours Golf Division

July 16, 2019

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States: Troon has named Matt Hurley as President of its Honours Golf Division. Meanwhile, Bob Barrett, Honours Golf Founder and current CEO, will move to Troon’s Board of Directors as Vice Chairman. In his 22 years with Troon, Hurley has served as a general manager for various clubs, earning the company’s ‘General […]

Comeback Queen Hanako Reigns at KN Golf Links

Comeback Queen Hanako Reigns at KN Golf Links

July 16, 2019

Cam Ranh, Vietnam: Hanako Kawasaki produced one of the great comebacks in Faldo Series Asia history to complete a memorable hat-trick of triumphs in the Faldo Series Vietnam Championship. Nine shots off the pace in joint seventh place heading into the final round, the 19-year-old soared to the top of the leaderboard thanks to a […]