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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Pebble Beach, California, United States: United States Golf Association (USGA) CEO Mike Davis, Vice Chairman of the First Tee Board and former PGA Tour Commissioner Tim Finchem, and First Tee President Greg McLaughlin came together at the 119th US Open Championship to recognise the USGA’s long-standing commitment bringing young people to the game through the […]
Singapore: Jebsen & Jessen Technology’s Turf & Irrigation Division has entered into an exclusive agreement for distribution and servicing of BA Pumps & Sprayers’ products in Southeast Asia. The agreement comes as Jebsen & Jessen Technology sees more companies in the region requiring high-quality sprayers and pumps for the local agricultural, horticultural, and industrial markets, […]
New York, United States: Women’s Golf Day (WGD) 2019 blew all expectations out of the water, smashing previous records for venues, countries and overall reach. The global celebration of golf succeeded in its goal of uniting women around the world, with 845 locations across 46 countries hosting WGD events that combined socialising and golf. Outside […]
Goosen joins Ernie Els and Player – who were both present at the Induction Ceremony – as well as Bobby Locke as the fourth South African to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Goosen remarked on his golf career, sharing his love for the game from early on in his life. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, United […]
Abu Dhabi: With attendees from golf trade and media titles, this year’s Golf Tourism Week welcomed decision makers and journalists from 12 countries. With a packed itinerary, the key amenities of Abu Dhabi were showcased, including experiences of golf, luxury accommodation, culture and top tourist attractions. The Golf Tourism Week attendees, including representatives from the […]
Haikou, Hainan Island, China: Mission Hills China is strengthening its ties to the Faldo Series Asia with confirmation it will stage two qualifying tournaments in 2019. Last month, the Faldo Series Shenzhen Championship was held over the Rose-Poulter Course at Mission Hills’ Dongguan site, the second leg of the 2019-20 Faldo Series Asia season. Meanwhile, […]
Hua Hin, Thailand: More than 400 participants representing 22 countries have arrived in Thailand for the 2019 Centara World Masters Golf Championship, starting in Hua Hin today. The Centara World Masters is a joint initiative between Australian-based Go Golfing and Bangkok-based golf tour operator, Golfasian, a Full Business Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation. The sell-out event is […]
Liberty Corner, New Jersey, United States: The United States Golf Association (USGA) has launched a new US Open Augmented Reality (AR) App by Deloitte, designed to provide golf fans with an engaging and innovative digital experience for the 119th US Open Championship at Pebble Beach Golf Links from June 10-16. Available in the Apple App […]