ASIAN GOLF INDUSTRY FEDERATION

Category: Press Releases

Golfasian Sweeps the Board at World Golf Awards

Golfasian Sweeps the Board at World Golf Awards

November 5, 2018

Bangkok, Thailand: Asia’s largest golf tour operator, Golfasian, has once again swept the board at the World Golf Awards (WGA), scooping a quartet of honours at this year’s event. The Thailand-based firm, a market leader in golf tourism in Asia since its inception in 1997 and a Full Business Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation, […]

Troon’s International Golf Travel Market Tale of Success

Troon’s International Golf Travel Market Tale of Success

November 5, 2018

Ljubljana, Slovenia: Troon enjoyed ‘a hugely successful’ 2018 International Golf Travel Market (IGTM), with Troon International presiding over 425 meetings at the event. “The volume of meetings highlights the scale and influence of Troon’s international division, as well as its ability to forge new, and develop existing, relationships with tour operators all over the world […]

Asian Tour Backs Habitat for Humanity Initiatives

Asian Tour Backs Habitat for Humanity Initiatives

November 4, 2018

New Delhi, India: Habitat for Humanity, the global housing non-profit organisation, and Asian Tour, the official sanctioning body of professional golf in Asia, have joined hands once again to champion the cause of affordable housing and sanitation for under-privileged, low-income families in India. At the recently-concluded Panasonic Open India, a Pro-Am tournament was played at […]

The Club Foundation Celebrates 30 Years

The Club Foundation Celebrates 30 Years

November 4, 2018

Alexandria, Virginia, United States: The Club Foundation is celebrating 30 years of service to the club industry and the development of club management professionals. Since its inception, the Foundation has disbursed more than US$8 million in scholarships, grants, and research funds. In 1988, the Club Managers Association of America’s Board of Directors determined that a charitable foundation […]

Asian Golf Industry Federation Expansion Plans

Asian Golf Industry Federation Expansion Plans

November 3, 2018

Bangkok, Thailand: Exciting expansion plans are in the pipeline as the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) prepares to celebrate its 10th anniversary in 2019. Since its formation and incorporation in August 2009, the AGIF, a not-for-profit regional organisation with a distinguished member roster, has firmly established itself as one of the region’s premier golfing organisations. As […]

Success of Pacific Links’ Concierge Travel Service

Success of Pacific Links’ Concierge Travel Service

November 2, 2018

Toronto, Canada: Pacific Links International (PLI) has announced growth of its Asia-based concierge travel service in 2018, with more than 7,500 individual golfers expected to embark on golfing expeditions across an estimated 700 trips by year end. With over 400 domestic and out-bound trips and a total of 5,500 individual travellers already booked with PLI’s […]

Book Your Place at 2019 Golf Industry Show

Book Your Place at 2019 Golf Industry Show

November 2, 2018

San Diego, United States: Registration is now open for the 2019 Golf Industry Show (GIS). As a presenting partner, the Golf Course Superintendents Association (GCSAA) will offer a dynamic, progressive week of unparalleled networking opportunities and hands-on access to golf course and facility management solutions for golf industry professionals. GCSAA will also recognise its annual […]

Productive Year for Asian Golf Industry Federation

Productive Year for Asian Golf Industry Federation

November 1, 2018

Bangkok, Thailand: Next month’s much-anticipated launch of the R&A-backed Certificate in Greenkeeping will rank among the highlights of a productive year for the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF), the region’s umbrella golfing organisation. Addressing members at the Annual General Meeting at the Bangkok Marriott Hotel Sukhumvit, President Richard Walne hailed the Federation’s continued progress. “The […]

Social Media Influencers Join #inviteHER Campaign

Social Media Influencers Join #inviteHER Campaign

November 1, 2018

Daytona Beach, Florida, United States: A little over a month after the #inviteHER campaign was launched, the initiative has become more than a concept but a call-to-action with help from celebrities and social media influencers across the golf and lifestyle spaces calling on their fans and followers to take part. This #inviteHER Day asks golf […]

Troon Adds Dubai Hills to Middle East Portfolio

Troon Adds Dubai Hills to Middle East Portfolio

October 31, 2018

United Arab Emirates: Golf course management company Troon has taken its total number of courses under its management in the Middle East to 16 following the signing of a new partnership with Dubai Hills Golf Club. Dubai Hills is located in the heart of the Dubai Hills Estate – a lifestyle development that is a […]

Marrakech to Host 2019 International Golf Travel Market

Marrakech to Host 2019 International Golf Travel Market

October 31, 2018

Marrakech, Morocco: International Golf Travel Market (IGTM) has announced that the 22nd edition of IGTM will be hosted in the Moroccan city of Marrakech. Morocco, the IAGTO 2015 Golf Destination of the Year in Africa & Gulf States, will welcome IGTM to Marrakech, from October 14-17, 2019. The fast-emerging golf destination, which welcomed more than 11 […]

Norman Builds Strong Vietnamese Links

Norman Builds Strong Vietnamese Links

October 30, 2018

Cam Ranh, Vietnam: Greg Norman has described his latest Vietnamese golf course creation as being among the most unique properties he’s worked with. “I’m looking forward to the world actually getting to experience playing this fantastic golf course,” said the Australian during the official opening of KN Golf Links, a 40-minute flight from Ho Chi […]