Macclesfield, Cheshire, England: Campey Turf Care Systems is set to introduce the Fleischmann Electric Five Deck Mower and Uni-Scratch to the American market at the Turfgrass Producers International (TPI) 2019 Summer Convention and Field Day. The three-day convention (July 23-25) is being held in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and attendees will have the chance to visit some of the […]
Fairhaven, Massachusetts, United States: Acushnet Holdings Corp has acquired KJUS, a premium global ski and golf sportswear company. The KJUS brand was born from an uncompromising commitment to performance, following brand namesake Lasse Kjus’s historic feat at the 1999 World Ski Championships, where he medalled in each of the championships’ five disciplines. KJUS was […]
Portrush, Northern Ireland: The Toro Company is playing a key role in helping prepare the course for next week’s 148th Open Championship at Royal Portrush in County Antrim, the first time in 68 years that the event will have been held in Northern Ireland. Preparations for The Open are years in the making and Toro […]
St Andrews, Scotland: The R&A and Sky Sports have extended the agreement for the award-winning live coverage of The Open through to 2024. The Open, golf’s original championship and the only men’s Major championship played outside of the United States, will be part of a comprehensive schedule of live golf shown by Sky Sports, including more […]
Danang, Vietnam: Some 100 attendees from clubs in Vietnam as well as representatives from venues in Cambodia, Myanmar and other countries in Southeast Asia are expected to attend the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF)-organised Vietnam Club and Turfgrass Management Seminar and Club Tours (July 24-26). The attendees will range in role from general managers to […]
New York, United States: A new, global Ryder Cup digital-media relationship has been formed by the PGA of America, European Tour and NBC Sports Group. NBC Sports will develop a multi-platform Ryder Cup presence, including a comprehensive website that serves fans of both the US and European teams and a new app that will enhance […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: TPC Kuala Lumpur has kicked-off its Friday Poolside Barbeque Buffet. Running each Friday from 6.00 pm to 10.00 pm, the buffet includes live cooking stalls next to the Olympic-sized swimming pool and with stunning views of its two championship golf courses. While feasting, guests at ‘Malaysia’s Family Friendly Golf and Country Club’ […]
Cam Ranh, Vietnam: For Hanako Kawasaki and Nguyen Thao My, the battle to be recognised as their country’s foremost female golfer will resume when the 12th edition of the Faldo Series Vietnam Championship tees-off this week. On college break from the United States, Vietnam’s two standout players are relishing their return to home soil as […]
St Andrews, Scotland: The prize fund for next month’s AIG Women’s British Open will increase to US$4.5 million, a rise of almost 40% for 2019, in recognition of the importance of the championship and women’s golf, The R&A has announced. Taking place on the Marquess’ Course at Woburn from August 1-4, the AIG Women’s British […]
Dongguan, China: The Greg Norman Golf Course Design (GNGCD) layout at Mission Hills will prove a demanding test for competitors on the PGA Tour Series-China. While Mission Hills has hosted previous Tour events, including the inaugural PGA Tour Series-China tournament in 2014, players have never competed on the Norman Course. That will change during the […]
Weihai, China: Lee Da-yeon captured her second title of the year with a dominant six-stroke victory in the Asiana Airlines Open. A day after shooting 66 at the acclaimed Weihai Point Golf Resort layout in Shandong Province, the 21-year-old Korean closed with a six-under 65. That gave her a 54-hole total of 10-under 203 in […]
St Andrews, Scotland: Forty-two club golfers will enjoy the dream chance to tee up at Royal Portrush on the eve of The 148th Open when they compete in The R&A 9 Hole Challenge Final. The third annual staging of the event, following an initial pilot in 2016, will be held over the first two and […]