Birmingham, England (February 5): Bernhard and Company – manufacturer of Bernhard Grinders, the world’s finest blade sharpening systems for turf cutting machines – is celebrating the 125th anniversary of the first grinder patent in 2014. Brainchild of English engineer and Bernhard and Company forefather John Atterton, the submission illustrates the first ‘spin’ grinder for lawn […]
February 3: Signature Group has concluded a Strategic Plan for the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF), establishing the next steps in the development of the organization as an industry leader in the unique and diverse Asian golf marketplace. In early December during the PGA Merchandise Show of Asia in Shenzhen, China, the Asian Golf Industry […]
Congratulations to AGIF Board Member Alan Prickett who has been appointed Managing Director at Ransomes Jacobsen. Alan, until recently Managing Director of Jacobsen Asia Pacific has returned to the UK to take up this new role at Ransomes Jacobsen, Ipswich-based commercial mower and turf maintenance equipment manufacturer. Back in 2011 Ransomes Jacobsen was assigned responsibility […]
AGIF Establishing a Strategic Plan and Sponsorship Engagement Program (Ponte Vedra Beach, FL – September 3, 2013) – The Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) recently retained the Signature Group of Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., to establish the next steps in the development of the organization as an industry leader in the unique and diverse Asian golf marketplace. “We have […]
The AGIF is pleased to announce the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (“GCSAA”) has joined the Federation as a Supporting Member. The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America is the professional association for the men and women who manage and maintain the game’s most valuable resource — the golf course. Today, GCSAA and its members […]
The Asian Golf Industry Federation is pleased to welcome Bayer SAS as a new Member of the Federation. Bayer’s Professional Turf & Ornamental group dedicates to research and continuous innovation in golf, to ensure their products offer proven, superior results under the toughest course conditions. As a leading innovator in plant health, with solutions like StressGard™ formulation technologies, many of their products offer built-in […]
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AGIF is pleased to announce IGCEMA (The International Golf Course Equipment Managers Association) has come on-board AGIF as its latest Supporting Member! The equipment technician’s role has evolved over the years and with the increased demand, there are simply not enough skilled technicians available to meet the needs of every course. A conference call on […]
The Asian Golf Industry Federation is pleased to welcome its latest Supporting Member – the Golf Environment Organization or commonly known as GEO, on board the Federation. GEO is an international not-for-profit organisation dedicating to help the golf industry in sustainability efforts. Jonathan Smith, GEO’s Chief Executive, who will also be serving on the AGIF […]
The president of Asian Golf Industry Federation, Tim Trinka, and AGIF members namely Lee Schmidt of Schmidt-Curley Design and Tony Cunzio of Flagstick GCCM were recently interviewed by China Daily, where they shared their views on China’s golf course design and construction industry. Though the pace of golf course design and construction in China has […]
The Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) has become the latest organization to partner with KPMG and its Golf Business Community website. The Federation, which represents a variety of leading golf businesses active in the region, will use the online platform to communicate news and information from Asia to a global audience. Tim Trinka, the newly […]
There has been a change of guard at the Asian Golf Industry Federation – the industry body has a new president and he is a lawyer by training. At the last annual general meeting of AGIF in Shenzhen, China, members unanimously voted for Tim Trinka to lead the industry body for the next two years. […]