Singapore: Jesper Thuen, former Head of Golf for ECCO in Asia-Pacific, has taken up the role of General Manager of ECCO GOLF, USA. Thuen, a former touring professional, has been part of the Danish golf footwear company’s family since 2002. Previously, he held the position of Global Marketing Manager for more than a decade before […]
Hong Kong: SKC Future Enterprises, a company offering executive search and consultancy services to the private club, hospitality and leisure industry, has joined the Asian Golf Industry Federation. With offices in Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur and Ho Chi Minh City, SKC Future Enterprises recently celebrated its eighth anniversary. “It’s been an exciting journey during which […]
Springfield, Illinois, United States: After supplying fertiliser to the Rose Bowl Stadium for nearly two decades, BRANDT has entered into a marketing agreement with The Rose Bowl Stadium as its official fertiliser partner. BRANDT and the stadium’s Turf Superintendent, Will Schnell, will be at the 2019 Sports Turf Management Association tradeshow (Booth 701) and Golf […]
St Andrews, Scotland: The rewards for the champion of the Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific (WAAP) continue to grow, with the Evian Championship creating a special exemption for the winner. The Evian Championship joins the AIG Women’s British Open in offering a place to the WAAP champion. As well as the two Major championships, the winner will […]
Orlando, Florida, United States: Shark Experience is among the high-profile exhibitors at this week’s PGA Merchandise Show. Shark Experience is showcasing on the show floor at the Club Car booth #2928 where attendees can interact with the premium media platform. New this year, Shark Experience will be showcasing a variety of in-car digital entertainment system […]
Orlando, Florida, United States: It’s like a walk in the park, only better because it’s on a golf course. Blending tradition and technology, Club Car’s Tempo Walk, a new hands-free robotic golf caddie unit, provides enjoyment for golfers who walk the course. The wireless, autonomous caddie is designed to enhance the golf experience and also […]
Singapore: Jazz Janewattananond, Yoshinori Fujimoto, Mun Do-yeob and Prom Meesawat have secured their places in The 148th Open after qualifying at the SMBC Singapore Open. The SMBC Singapore Open was played over the Serapong Couse at Sentosa Golf Club and was the third event in The Open Qualifying Series, which gives golfers around the world […]
Singapore: Jazz Janewattananond hailed Sentosa Golf Club’s Serapong Course after becoming the third Thai to win the SMBC Singapore Open. “Winning the Singapore Open is a great achievement. I think the Serapong Course is the best golf course on the Asian Tour,” said the 23-year-old, who fended off nerves and challenges from world stars Paul […]
Orlando, United States: Bunker liner manufacturer Capillary Concrete will host an event featuring Swedish professional golf legend – and company shareholder – Annika Sorenstam at next week’s PGA Show. Entitled ‘On the Beach with Annika Sorenstam: stories and education on bunker playability’, the event will include a question and answer session with the Swede, and will cover […]
Singapore: Sentosa Golf Club, host of this week’s SMBC Singapore Open, is celebrating the launch of Only Sentosa, a ground-breaking campaign designed to showcase the unique standing of the venue’s spectacular island home. Building on the momentum of #KeepItGreen, the campaign will not only underline the world-class offering at Sentosa Golf Club, but also highlight the […]
Danang, Vietnam: Seven signature designed golf courses in Central Vietnam are joining hands to form a new golf-specific destination marketing group, extending from the up-and-coming city of Danang to the foothills of Hue and shores of Hoi An. Vietnam Golf Coast marked its official launch in Danang with 18 holes at the BRG Danang Golf […]
Singapore: Sentosa Golf Club was the venue for the launch of the new TaylorMade M5 and M6 drivers, the fourth generation of its high-performance line of M-Series metal woods. The Series includes drivers, fairway woods and rescues which were launched by TaylorMade’s Singapore and Malaysia distributor, MST Golf to coincide with the SMBC Singapore Open. […]