Singapore: Paul Casey, one of golf’s in-form players last year, will make the SMBC Singapore Open one of his opening events this year. The Englishman, a star of the European team that claimed the Ryder Cup in September, has announced that after competing in Hawaii on the PGA Tour he will head to the SMBC […]
Orlando, Florida, United States: The fourth annual Performance Textile Fair, co-located with the 2019 PGA Merchandise Show, will be held at Orlando’s Orange County Convention Centre from January 23-25. The Fair will provide a unique marketplace for apparel product development executives to uncover the latest trends, as well as source performance and technical fabrics by […]
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States: GOLFTEC – the world leader in golf lessons and premium club fittings – has announced the opening of a state-of-the-art performance centre in North Scottsdale, its fourth in the metro area. The North Pima Road facility is 2,400 square feet and has four teaching/practice bays staffed by highly-trained coaches. These individuals […]
Singapore: Singapore’s development as a desirable golfing destination will be the theme of the Asian Golf Industry Federation’s (AGIF) first Club Management Mini Summit in 2019. Featuring a quartet of high-powered speakers, the Summit will be held at Sentosa Golf Club on January 18, coinciding with the second round of the SMBC Singapore Open. Eric […]
Liberty Corner, New Jersey, United States: The United States Golf Association (USGA) has named Tom Dudley as the recipient of its 2019 Joe Dey Award. The USGA has presented the Joe Dey Award annually since 1996 in recognition of an individual’s meritorious service to the game as a volunteer. It is named for Joseph C. […]
Singapore: For Sentosa Golf Club, 2018 proved to be an exceptional year that reinforced the venue’s reputation as one of the world’s leading golf destinations. Set against the backdrop of Singapore’s iconic harbour, Sentosa’s two world-class courses played host to four internationally televised events this year. While the SMBC Singapore Open saw 2017 Masters Champion […]
Atlanta, Georgia, United States: The new Bobby Jones Golf Course has opened for public play after a year-long renovation. Thanks to the contributions of more than 130 generous individuals, foundations and corporations, the newly re-imagined Bobby Jones Golf Course is now an unparalleled amenity in the Atlanta community featuring the latest in technology and design […]
Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand: The Boonchu Ruangkit Championship will raise the curtain on the 2019 Asian Development Tour (ADT) season. Aspiring golfers from across the region will begin their battle for the seven Asian Tour cards on offer for the 2020 season when the event returns to the Rancho Charnvee Resort and Country Club, located at the outskirts […]
Singapore: After a remarkable year for both the Jutanugarn and Korda sisters, both pairs of siblings have confirmed they’ll compete at the 2019 HSBC Women’s World Championship. This year saw Moriya and Ariya Jutanugarn and Jessica and Nelly Korda become the second and third sister-duo respectively to win LPGA Tour titles – a feat previously […]
Lawrence, Kansas, United States: CourseCo, a golf course management company with properties in California, Oregon, Washington and Texas, has been selected to receive the 2019 President’s Award for Environmental Stewardship by the board of directors of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA). CourseCo, will officially receive the award on February 6, during the […]
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: The Els Club Dubai, one of Troon International Division’s marquee destinations, is set to further bolster its impressive offering following three exciting new announcements. From January 1, The Els Club Dubai will welcome the re-brand of its golf academy to the Claude Harmon ③ Performance Golf Academy Dubai. Over the past […]
Lawrence, Kansas, United States: The Powell family of Canton, Ohio, who were pioneers in breaking down racial barriers in the game of golf, will be the recipient of the 2019 Old Tom Morris Award from the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA). The family includes the late Bill and Marcella Powell and their children, […]