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Category: Press Releases

Ryder Cup Venue Enters Long-Term Agreement with Toro

Ryder Cup Venue Enters Long-Term Agreement with Toro

May 28, 2019

Minnesota, United States: The Toro Company and Toro distributor, MTI Distributing, have finalised an 11-year equipment and tournament support agreement with Hazeltine National Golf Club. Leaders from Hazeltine National and Toro gathered at the course for a ceremonial agreement signing. The agreement extends Hazeltine National’s partnership with Toro and MTI Distributing through 2029, providing support […]

Unlocking Northern Ireland’s Global Golfing Potential

Unlocking Northern Ireland’s Global Golfing Potential

May 28, 2019

Belfast, Northern Ireland: As Royal Portrush prepares to host the world’s top players for golf’s oldest tournament, the scene is set for Northern Ireland to truly make its mark on the international golf scene. The 148th Open takes place on the celebrated Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club from July 18-21, only the second […]

Recognition for Norman’s Oman Links Layout

Recognition for Norman’s Oman Links Layout

May 27, 2019

Muscat, Oman: The Greg Norman Golf Course Design (GNGCD) Al Mouj Golf has cemented its place among the finest golf courses in the Middle East. Host venue to the European Tour’s Oman Open, Al Mouj Golf placed second in National Club Golfer’s Top 25 Golf Courses in the Middle East rankings, a United Kingdom publication.  […]

Techakanokboon Prevails After Play-Off Drama

Techakanokboon Prevails After Play-Off Drama

May 26, 2019

Nantong, China: With rain pouring down, Kevin Techakanokboon made an eight-foot birdie putt on the second hole of a sudden-death play-off to defeat Stephen Lewton and win the Nantong Championship. Techakanokboon began the day one stroke behind 54-hole leader Max McGreevy and turned in a stellar final-day performance, shooting a closing 67 at Nantong Yangtze River […]

Flawless Zhang Overturns Overnight Deficit

Flawless Zhang Overturns Overnight Deficit

May 26, 2019

Beijing, China: Zhang Weiwei captured her second China LPGA Tour victory when the Hubei native closed with a flawless seven-under-par 65 to win the Le Coq Sportif Beijing Ladies Classic by three strokes. With an overnight thunderstorm and rain delaying the final group’s tee-time by almost three hours in the Chinese capital, Zhang picked an […]

USGA-Backed Internships Providing Pathway to Careers in Golf

USGA-Backed Internships Providing Pathway to Careers in Golf

May 26, 2019

Liberty Corner, New Jersey, United States: As part of its continued investment in the game, the United States Golf Association (USGA) is helping to cultivate the next generation of golf industry talent by funding 153 paid internships in 2019 through its annual PJ Boatwright Internship Programme. The internships provide college students and additional qualified applicants […]

Golf Industry Show Welcomes New Presenting Partners

Golf Industry Show Welcomes New Presenting Partners

May 25, 2019

Lawrence, Kansas, United States: Long-time Golf Industry Show (GIS) partners Golf Course Builders Association of America (GCBAA) and the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA) have both increased their commitment to the event and have been named presenting partners. The GIS, produced annually by the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA), offers a […]

US Open App Brings Fans Directly into the Action

US Open App Brings Fans Directly into the Action

May 24, 2019

Liberty Corner, New Jersey, United States: The United States Golf Association (USGA) has released the 2019 US Open App, powered by Cisco, to provide sports fans around the world with an engaging and innovative digital experience for the 119th US Open Championship at Pebble Beach Golf Links (June 10-16). The app is available through the […]

Hong Kong Golf Club Captain Hails EFG’s Title-Sponsorship Extension

Hong Kong Golf Club Captain Hails EFG’s Title-Sponsorship Extension

May 23, 2019

Hong Kong: Hong Kong Golf Club Captain William Doo Jr has hailed EFG’s announcement of a multi-year extension to its title sponsorship of the EFG Hong Kong Ladies Open until at least 2021. Speaking during the fifth edition of the event at Fanling, Doo said: “I would like to express our gratitude to EFG. EFG […]

Marvel and USGA Team Up to Create Comic Book for Junior Golfers

Marvel and USGA Team Up to Create Comic Book for Junior Golfers

May 23, 2019

Liberty Corner, New Jersey, United States: The United States Golf Association (USGA) is joining forces with Marvel Entertainment to create exclusive golf education products to engage junior golfers on the essential elements to learning the game. To be officially launched in June at the 2019 US Open Championship at Pebble Beach, the collaboration comes to […]

‘More Female Leaders Can Make Golf More Profitable’

‘More Female Leaders Can Make Golf More Profitable’

May 22, 2019

London, England: More female club managers, course superintendents and golf course architects would drive greater profitability in the golf industry, according to a leading expert on diversity and inclusion in business. Liz Dimmock, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Women Ahead, an award-winning social impact organisation committed to female development from schoolroom to boardroom, says there […]

Two-Course Pinehurst Test Awaits Amateur Finalists

Two-Course Pinehurst Test Awaits Amateur Finalists

May 21, 2019

Pinehurst, North Carolina, United States: History will be made this summer when Pinehurst Resort & Country Club hosts the 36-hole match play final of the 119th US Amateur Championship on two courses. When the 2019 championship begins on August 12, Pinehurst’s Course No. 2 and Course No. 4 will host the stroke play rounds, which […]