Tucson, Arizona, United States: Rain Bird Golf has introduced a new Sod Cup Kit that reduces the risk of rotors negatively impacting play on closely mowed approaches to golf course greens. The kit also makes it possible for superintendents and their teams to spend less time trimming around rotors, freeing them up to work on […]
Frisco, Texas, United States: The PGA of America is moving its headquarters from Palm Beach County, Florida to Frisco, Texas, the ‘2018 Best Place to Live in America,’* where it will anchor a 600-acre, mixed-use development with an initial investment worth more than US$500 million. The announcement follows votes by the Frisco City Council, its […]
Xiamen, China: A new, grandly-named Women’s World Golf Series, aimed at raising the profile of women’s professional golf during the off-season, is being launched in China. The China Women’s Open, which is taking place from December 13-16, at Orient Golf & Country Club in Xiamen, is part of a new series which organisers say is […]
Orlando, Florida, United States: The inaugural Global Golf Innovation Competition, a new ‘Shark Tank’-style of competition for golf start-ups, has been announced for the 2019 PGA Merchandise Show. HYPE Sports Innovation, an established global platform which facilitates connections and investments among the sports innovation eco-system, will host the competition in co-operation with PGA Worldwide Golf […]
Melbourne, Australia: Tiger Woods has paid tribute to the support received from the new generation of stars for his amazing comeback from injury as he plots the United States’ quest in the 2019 Presidents Cup. A little more than one year ago, Woods sat in the media centre at the Presidents Cup in 2017 just […]
King Island, Australia: Troon’s International Division has entered a partnership with Cape Wickham Golf Links, one of Australia’s premier golfing destinations. The spectacular 18-hole, par-72 course is found on the northern tip of the breath-taking King Island. As Troon continues to grow its presence in Australia, Cape Wickham is now set to benefit from Troon’s […]
Boise, Idaho, United States: The JR Simplot Company is expanding its turf, horticulture and specialty plant nutrition business to the southeastern United States. ‘Simplot Partners’ will now operate new locations in Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina and Texas. The new locations will offer a complete line of plant nutrients, plant protection, specialty products and maintenance options […]
Bangkok, Thailand: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), through its ‘Amazing Thailand’ campaign, has added more to its repertoire to showcase Thailand as one of the top tourist locations worldwide, partnering with the inaugural Amata Friendship Cup. TAT is promoting the best of Thailand to the world, and its affiliation with the Amata Friendship Cup demonstrates the […]
Alexandria, Virginia, United States: The Club Management Association of America (CMAA) has announced the opening of general registration for its 2019 World Conference and Club Business Expo. The event will take place in Nashville, Tennessee, at Music City Centre from February 24-28, 2019. CMAA’s World Conference is the largest gathering of club industry professionals, which […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: A significant landmark for golf course superintendents in Asia was reached last week when Malaysia teed-off the Asian Golf Industry Federation’s (AGIF) eagerly-anticipated Certificate in Greenkeeping (CIG) programme. Aimed at supporting a formal education programme for golf course maintenance in the region, the initiative is backed by The R&A, which as well […]
Shenzhen, China: The R&A will provide funding towards a new golf scholarship programme being set up at the world’s largest golf facility. The scholarships at Mission Hills will support talented young Chinese golfers by providing financial grants towards their golf training and competition. Tenniel Chu, Vice-Chairman of Mission Hills Group, was joined by Martin Slumbers, […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Ernie Els took time out from his schedule during his latest visit to Kuala Lumpur to meet with Stephen Havrilla, The Els Club Malaysia Group General Manager, and his team to get an update on the progress of his signature designs in the country. They discussed a wide range of topics, from […]