ASIAN GOLF INDUSTRY FEDERATION

Category: Press Releases

44 Million Yard Challenge to Expand First Tee Reach

44 Million Yard Challenge to Expand First Tee Reach

June 21, 2019

Melbourne, Australia: In celebration of the global impact of the Presidents Cup, tournament officials and Presidents Cup Global Partner Citi have announced the return of the Citi 44 Million Yard Challenge with a ‘Drive to Melbourne’. Once again, Citi is inviting everyone to collectively drive a golf ball 44 million yards – the length it […]

Hanse to Unveil Lido-Inspired Ballyshear in Bangkok

Hanse to Unveil Lido-Inspired Ballyshear in Bangkok

June 20, 2019

Bangkok, Thailand: Architect Gil Hanse will unveil his first original design in Asia, an homage to Charles Blair MacDonald and Seth Raynor’s mythic Lido Club, when the Ballyshear Golf Links at Ban Rakat Club opens for play in early 2020. The members-only Ban Rakat Club is now taking shape some 35-40 minutes from Bangkok’s centre […]

Ryder Cup Boosts French Economy by €235 Million

Ryder Cup Boosts French Economy by €235 Million

June 19, 2019

Paris, France: The 2018 Ryder Cup boosted economic activity in France by more than €235 million, according to a new report commissioned by Ryder Cup Europe and supported by the French Golf Federation (FGF). More than 270,000 people attended last September’s contest at Le Golf National to see Europe defeat the United States 17½-10½ as […]

Thai Teenager Weerawish Walks Tall at Watermill

Thai Teenager Weerawish Walks Tall at Watermill

June 18, 2019

Bangkok, Thailand: Weerawish Narkprachar produced a near-faultless performance to leave his rivals trailing distantly in his wake in the 14th edition of the Faldo Series Thailand Championship – Bangkok. Thanks to his commanding five-stroke success at Watermill Golf Club & Resort, the 15-year-old has qualified for a third successive Faldo Series Asia Grand Final appearance. Fast out […]

Engle and Eddy Appointed to Troon’s Board of Directors

Engle and Eddy Appointed to Troon’s Board of Directors

June 17, 2019

Arizona, United States: Ruth Engle and Bob Eddy have been appointed to Troon’s Board of Directors. Engle is Troon’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and Eddy is Executive Vice President, Chief Financial and Administrative Officer at BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc. “We are very pleased to have Ruth and Bob join our Board and […]

Skinner Leads LPGA Pros in Fight to Eradicate Cancer

Skinner Leads LPGA Pros in Fight to Eradicate Cancer

June 17, 2019

New Jersey, United States: Nearly 26 years after the death of Heather Farr, fellow LPGA golfer Val Skinner remains driven to eradicate the disease of breast cancer. For the 20th year, Skinner, current LPGA players and a host of supporters gathered to honour the memory of Farr and raise more than US$500,000 for breast cancer […]

Historic Suzhou Success for Frenchman Bouniol

Historic Suzhou Success for Frenchman Bouniol

June 16, 2019

Suzhou, China: In front of a packed grandstand on Jinji Lake International Golf Club’s closing hole, France’s Cyril Bouniol drained a pressure-packed 20-foot par putt to secure a one-shot victory at the Suzhou Open, and become the first player from Europe to win on the PGA Tour Series-China.   It was a dramatic finish as American […]

Passing of Golf Industry Veteran Alan Murray

Passing of Golf Industry Veteran Alan Murray

June 16, 2019

Perth, Australia: Golf is mourning the passing of Alan Murray, a prominent figure in the game for more than half-a-century. Aged 79, Murray passed away peacefully following a lengthy battle with cancer. As a professional player and then a coach, Australian-born Murray was well respected in the region. During an illustrious playing career, Murray clocked […]

Exhausted Zhang Hangs on for Wire-to-Wire Victory

Exhausted Zhang Hangs on for Wire-to-Wire Victory

June 15, 2019

Wuhan, China: Zhang Weiwei completed a wire-to-wire victory in the Wuhan Challenge to claim her second win of the China LPGA Tour season. The 22-year-old Hubei native closed with a 73 to finish on six-under 210 at Orient Wuhan. The two-shot victory was worth RMB75,000 and solidified Zhang’s lead atop the China LPGA Tour Order […]

Sentosa Hosts 30th Anniversary Singapore Ladies Amateur Open

Sentosa Hosts 30th Anniversary Singapore Ladies Amateur Open

June 15, 2019

Singapore: Sentosa Golf Club’s New Tanjong Course will play host to the 30th anniversary edition of the Singapore Ladies Amateur Open. One of the major annual amateur tournaments on the Singapore Golf Association (SGA) calendar, almost 200 players from 17 countries will take part in this year’s event from June 18-20. As well as staging the […]

Elder Receives USGA’s Highest Honour

Elder Receives USGA’s Highest Honour

June 15, 2019

Pebble Beach, California, United States: The United States Golf Association (USGA) has honoured 2019 Bob Jones Award winner Lee Elder. Presented annually since 1955, the Bob Jones Award recognises an individual who demonstrates the spirit, personal character and respect for the game exhibited by Jones, winner of nine USGA championships. Elder is its first African […]

Kiradech Looms Large at Faldo Series Thailand Championship

Kiradech Looms Large at Faldo Series Thailand Championship

June 14, 2019

Bangkok, Thailand: From his lofty perch at Pebble Beach Golf Links, pioneering Kiradech Aphibarnrat will act as an inspiration to his young compatriots lining up in the 14th edition of the Faldo Series Thailand Championship (North). With the third leg of the 2019-20 Faldo Series Asia season at Watermill Golf Club & Resort teeing-off this […]