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Category: Press Releases

Fired-Up Fox Rediscovers Winning Formula

Fired-Up Fox Rediscovers Winning Formula

February 17, 2019

Perth, Australia: It shapes as the last piece of the puzzle for Ryan Fox to join world golf’s elite. But first the 32-year-old Kiwi needs to rewrite his wedding speech. A two-time winner on both the Australasian and Challenge Tour, Fox broke through for his first European Tour and Asian Tour title with a commanding […]

Sadom Trumps Rivals with Ace Performance

Sadom Trumps Rivals with Ace Performance

February 17, 2019

Lopburi, Thailand: Sadom Kaewkanjana produced an ace performance en route to a five-stroke victory in the ฿4 million (about US$123,000) Thongchai Jaidee Foundation 2019. With a sweetly-struck seven-iron from 175 yards, the 20-year-old Thai aced the second hole at the 13th Military Circle Golf Course, the venue at which tournament host Thongchai Jaidee grew up […]

John Deere Golf Crowns Penn State as GCSAA Collegiate Turf Bowl Winner

John Deere Golf Crowns Penn State as GCSAA Collegiate Turf Bowl Winner

February 17, 2019

San Diego, United States: John Deere Golf crowned Penn State University as the winner of the 2019 GCSAA Collegiate Turf Bowl during the Closing Ceremony of the Golf Industry Show. As the winner, Penn State University received a travelling trophy, US$4,000 first-place prize and the opportunity to volunteer at next month’s Players Championship at TPC […]

Asian Duo Reap Rich Rewards for Historic Triumphs

Asian Duo Reap Rich Rewards for Historic Triumphs

February 16, 2019

Singapore: Indian Chikkarangappa S. and Thai Danthai Boonma have become landmark champions on their home Tours. By dint of winning the season-opening events on their respective domestic circuits they have gone down in history as the first winners to receive Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) points. With effect from this year, the Professional Golf Tour of […]

Turfgrass and Irrigation Specialist Receives USGA’s Green Section Award

Turfgrass and Irrigation Specialist Receives USGA’s Green Section Award

February 16, 2019

Liberty Corner, New Jersey, United States: Celebrating golf’s leaders who innovate and demonstrate leadership in sustainability and water resource management, the United States Golf Association (USGA) has named Michael T. Huck, a turfgrass and irrigation specialist, as the recipient of its 2019 Green Section Award. Huck will be honoured at the USGA’s Annual Meeting and […]

Tour Stars Sign-Up with ‘Team Troon’

Tour Stars Sign-Up with ‘Team Troon’

February 15, 2019

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States: Troon has announced the formation of Team Troon – a collection of top international golf talent representing the Troon brand throughout professional golf. PGA Tour golfers Justin Thomas, Gary Woodland, Patrick Cantlay and Matt Kuchar of the United States, Alex Noren of Sweden, Matthew Fitzpatrick of England and LPGA Tour/Ladies European […]

Early Commitments to Women in Golf Charter Show Promise

Early Commitments to Women in Golf Charter Show Promise

February 15, 2019

St Andrews, Scotland: The R&A’s drive to increase the number of women and girls participating in golf and to encourage more opportunities for women to work within the sport has been reflected in early success for the new Women in Golf Charter. Launched last May in London, the Charter set out to inspire an industry-wide […]

European Tour Secures Exclusive Digital Broadcast Deal with Sina Sports

European Tour Secures Exclusive Digital Broadcast Deal with Sina Sports

February 14, 2019

Beijing, China: The European Tour has secured a long-term partnership with Sina Sports for the exclusive digital broadcast rights to all European Tour events.  The agreement will see Sina Sports live-streaming all European Tour tournaments exclusively on all Sina Sports platforms, effective immediately until the end of the 2021 season. The European Tour currently features two Chinese golfers, Li Haotong, the first Chinese […]

Campaign to Aid Devastated Queensland Golf Clubs

Campaign to Aid Devastated Queensland Golf Clubs

February 14, 2019

Adelaide, Australia: Golf Australia has pledged to start a fund-raising campaign for golf clubs devastated by the north Queensland floods, with the backing of the legendary Karrie Webb. Stephen Pitt, Golf Australia’s Chief Executive, said a campaign would be started through the national organisation’s website with tax deductible donations as well as through government advocacy. […]

Golf Innovation Symposium Slots for Japanese Sports Champions

Golf Innovation Symposium Slots for Japanese Sports Champions

February 13, 2019

Tokyo, Japan: Demonstrating a continued commitment to support the game around the world and inspire future generations of golfers, the United States Golf Association (USGA) will welcome champion golfer and coach Shigeki Maruyama and Olympic gold medallist Koji Murofushi as the keynote speakers for next month’s USGA Golf Innovation Symposium. Conducted in partnership with Cisco, […]

Barajas Breaks New Ground for GCSAA

Barajas Breaks New Ground for GCSAA

February 12, 2019

Lawrence, Kansas, United States: Rafael Barajas, the Certified Golf Course Superintendent (CGCS) at Boca Grove Golf & Tennis Club, has been elected to a one-year term as President of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA). He is the first Hispanic President in the association’s history. Barajas served as Vice President of the association in […]

Thongchai Strengthening Solid Foundations

Thongchai Strengthening Solid Foundations

February 12, 2019

Lopburi, Thailand: The Thongchai Jaidee Foundation makes a welcome return to the Asian Development Tour (ADT) this week for its fourth edition. Thai legend Thongchai Jaidee will assume responsibility as tournament host at the ฿4 million (about US$123,000) event staged in his hometown of Lopburi at the 13th Military Circle Golf Course, where he grew […]