Jakarta, Indonesia: Jakarta will welcome Asia’s golf tourism industry when the region’s top golf tourism convention heads to the city next year. Following on from the biggest and most successful Asia Golf Tourism Convention (AGTC), held on China’s tropical island of Hainan, the fourth edition of the annual event will move to Indonesia’s capital in […]
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam: Last month, the new Flowtronex pump station, serial #16211, for Vietnam’s Song Be Golf Resort was commissioned by the Flowtronex service team. The VFD-controlled pump station utilises three 50 HP vertical turbine pumps to provide the required 1500 GPM of flow at the design pressure of 115 PSI. Steve Pope, […]
West Wareham, United States: Centaur Asia Pacific has been named as an official distributor for Solu-Cal enhanced soil amendment products in the Pan Asian commercial turf and golf course maintenance market. With offices in Hong Kong and Singapore, Centaur Asia Pacific is ideally positioned to promote Solu-Cal’s fast-acting and cost effective product line to professional […]
Langkawi, Malaysia: Malaysia’s Els Club Teluk Datai is set to officially open on April 15, following a re-design guided by the hands of four-time Major champion Ernie Els and his acclaimed design team. Final preparations are underway at the Troon-managed Langkawi resort to bring to fruition the development, which has already been billed as one […]
Morong, Bataan, The Philippines: Anvaya Cove Golf & Sports Club and its developer, Ayala Land Inc, through its high-end residential brand Ayala Land Premier, have been singled out as winners of a 2014 Asia Pacific Property Award, the prestigious, regional competition among luxury developers from across the region. Anvaya Cove Golf & Sports Club has been […]
Birmingham, England: The international appeal of PGA qualification has been highlighted by three Chinese students aiming to make their mark in the sport. Zhang Zaixing, Li Zi and Xiao Se recently attended their first residential school at the PGA Training Academy at its PING House headquarters at the Belfry. The trio, who are linked to […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Najib Tun Abdul Razak said the Malaysian Government has committed to hosting the next two editions of the EurAsia Cup. Speaking after a stunning final day in which Team Asia fought back from four points down to secure a 10-10 draw, resulting in the inaugural trophy being […]
Jakarta, Indonesia: Japan’s Michio Matsumura birdied the last three holes to snatch victory by one shot in a rain-interrupted final round of the US$1 million Enjoy Jakarta Indonesia PGA Championship, presented by Indonesia Port Corporation. The 31-year-old had rounds of 65, 67, 67 and 68 to finish at 21-under-par around Damai Indah Golf’s 7,160-yard Bumi […]
Moscow, Russia: The Toro Company has appointed ENGO Russia as a new exclusive distributor for Toro Golf Irrigation for the Russian Federation. This year, The Toro Company is celebrating a rare business milestone – achieving 100 years in business. “That provides an opportunity not only to look back on the company’s notable achievements, but also […]
London, England: Some would say that golf has long needed to reach out to various parts of our community and show what a wonderful game can do for those who might have less advantage than the rest of us. Such is the sentiment behind Asian Golf Industry Federation member Howard Swan’s initiative to work with […]
Haikou, China: Three new initiatives to boost China’s rapidly expanding golf travel industry were announced at the third Asia Golf Tourism Convention (AGTC). The drive to improve industry standards and provide a bridge between Chinese golf and the global game are key messages for the China Chapter of IAGTO (International Association of Golf Tour Operators). […]
Haikou, China: Leading golf visionaries and courses in Asia were singled out for honours in the inaugural IAGTO Excellence Awards for 2014. The awards, sponsored by Etihad Airways and held at the gala dinner during the third annual IAGTO Asia Golf Tourism Convention at Mission Hills Hainan, recognise the vision and contribution of golf tourism […]