Singapore: The Founding Partners of the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship (AAC) have hailed the manner in which the region’s finest players have responded to the championship in the first decade of its history. The 10th edition of the region’s premier amateur golf tournament – organised by the Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation (APGC), the Masters Tournament and The R&A […]
Paris, France: It wasn’t just the European team that bonded so well during last month’s Ryder Cup. So, too, did the 180-strong team of volunteer greenkeepers, 20 of whom were sponsored by Capillary Concrete to work on the grounds crew. “Installing Capillary Concrete was one of our best decisions,” Golf National Course Manager Alejandro Reyes […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Ernie Els will be on a dual Asian mission when he lines up at this week’s CIMB Classic in Malaysia and next week’s CJ CUP @NINE BRIDGES in South Korea. The Big Easy, as Els is fondly known, wants to enjoy a final fling competing alongside the stars from the PGA Tour […]
Singapore: Underlining the increasingly key role played by golf course superintendents, course conditioning is the single most important factor in the decision-making process of golfing tourists. That is among the main findings from a survey jointly conducted by the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) and Golfasian, one of the region’s foremost golf tour operators. Based […]
LaGrange, Georgia, United States: Pure Seed and Atlas Turf International are introducing PurePro Seeded Bermudagrass, a blend of the industry’s highest performing hybrid bermudas. With the goal of delivering the ultimate playing surfaces, PurePro combines the attributes of multiple varieties to produce a fine-textured, dark green, elite blend. “In partnership with Pure Seed, we are […]
Singapore: As Centaur Asia Pacific celebrates its 15th anniversary, the company’s remarkable success story looks set fair to continue. Inaugurated in Hong Kong in 2003, Centaur Asia Pacific has built an enviable portfolio of high-profile clients over the course of the past decade-and-a-half. In the process, it has become a major player in the region’s […]
St Augustine, Florida, United States: The World Golf Hall of Fame & Museum has released the names of 15 finalists who will be considered for class enshrinement in 2019. The list of finalists includes men and women representing four different countries, and consists of candidates from the following four categories: Male Competitor, Female Competitor, Lifetime […]
West Palm Beach, Florida, United States: Greg Norman Company has announced a material investment in Spalk as the leader in a US$1.5 million series seed round alongside Stadia Ventures, Ice Angels, Sparkbox Ventures and others. A virtual sportscasting studio, Spalk’s proprietary Live Sync technology synchronises live sports streams with multiple alternate remote commentaries from anywhere […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Fleet Management and Digital Marketing will be among the main themes at next week’s Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF)-organised Club Management Mini Summit. Highlighted by presentations from Farroul Hossey and P. Gomathi, the October 10 event will be hosted by TPC Kuala Lumpur, a Golf Course Facility Member of the AGIF. Staged […]
Singapore: Having spent the early years of his career working with the man who was globally renowned for the role he played in growing the game of golf, Sentosa Golf Club’s Andrew Johnston has a special appreciation for this week’s Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship (AAC). Johnston wears several hats at the club – he not only […]
Aurora, Illinois, United States: Turf health can be determined by the colour, quality and consistency of the turfgrass. In general, the early ‘warning’ stages can be identified when the greenness of the turf begins to decline. It’s easy to see when your turf is no longer healthy, but often times, once your eyes recognise that something […]
Liberty Corner, New Jersey, United States: The United States Golf Association (USGA) and Cisco have announced a new multi-year global partnership focused on using technology to enhance the fan experience at USGA championships, create new opportunities for content distribution on-site and worldwide, and accelerate the USGA’s mission-driven initiatives to drive global innovation in golf. As […]