Charleston, South Carolina, United States: To prepare golf course owners and operators for dealing with the myriad uncertainties, disruption of business and potential outcomes of the coronavirus pandemic, the National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA) has compiled and developed resources and programmes, all available at https://www.ngcoa.org/coronavirus “Our advice and guidance is meant for any golf […]
Singapore: Software company Golf Genius has announced a free package for golf clubs to help them manage the impact of COVID-19 at their venues effective immediately and running for three months until June for all clubs operating outside of North America. In these challenging times, with golf clubs facing clubhouse closures and implementing tough measures, […]
London, England: It’s not only parts of Asia where golf courses are being closed in order to reduce the chances of the coronavirus spreading. While Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand are among the countries that have seen temporary closures, in the United Kingdom, golf clubs and driving ranges have been forced to shut for at […]
Braselton, Georgia, United States: Neighbourhoods, cities, countries and people from different backgrounds and parts of the world are banding together in the fight against Covid-19. Some of those leaders are junior golfers. Lu Yuwen and Eddie Zhang, both from the Chinese city of Shanghai, and Junior Golf Tour of Asia players, decided to act through […]
Phnom Penh, Cambodia: Alan Martin has been appointed as Golf General Manager for Grand Royal Golf & Resort, the latest business addition to the Chip Mong Group. As a British PGA Professional, Martin has accumulated experience in St Andrews where he was employed at the Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa before relocating to […]
St Andrews, Scotland: In response to a number of enquiries from organisers of golf competitions, The R&A has provided some guidance on the Rules of Golf in view of the Covid-19 outbreak. “It is not the purpose of this communication to make recommendations or offer guidance in relation to the playing of golf at this […]
Singapore: The golf industry across Asia is facing varied challenges that are being presented by the Coronavirus outbreak. “If you take a look at the economics of a lot of golf clubs around Asia, especially resort courses, I’m afraid the effects of the virus are starting to bite,” said Eric Lynge, the Asian Golf Industry […]
Liberty Corner, New Jersey, United States: Given the recent CDC guidance and the evolving dynamics of the Coronavirus pandemic, the United States Golf Association (USGA) has announced that it is cancelling its first two 2020 championships. The US Women’s Amateur Four-Ball, originally scheduled for April 25-29 at Quail Creek Country Club in Naples, Florida, and […]
London, England: Customer service analysts and training provider firm 59club is offering complimentary use of its proprietary survey tools amid the current COVID-19 crisis. Golf clubs and other hospitality venues may use the survey tools to communicate directly to their membership and identify member and guest needs for free through May 31. “Obviously, the tourism […]
London, England: A petition started by the United Kingdom Golf Federation to Keep Golf Open during the current virus outbreak has already been signed by nearly 12,000 people – but far more signatures are needed if it is to have any effect. With golf clubs nationwide taking virus-protection measures to enable them to keep their […]
Lawrence, Kansas, United States: For more than a decade, the Bayer Superintendent Grant Programme has offered members of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) the opportunity to attend the annual Golf Industry Show. For the 2020 GIS, Bayer focused on advocating and supporting diversity and inclusion among applicants. They increased their support by […]
St Andrews, Scotland: The R&A says it is closely monitoring the constantly-moving situation in the COVID-19 pandemic and carefully following the advice issued by the United Kingdom Government, relevant health authorities and its own medical consultants. The decision has been taken to cancel two international amateur events – The R&A Student Tour Series Final at […]