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Category: Press Releases

Norman’s New Vietnam Links-Style Course set to Make Waves

Norman’s New Vietnam Links-Style Course set to Make Waves

March 29, 2018

Cam Ranh, Vietnam: Greg Norman believes KN Golf Links Cam Ranh’s breadth of character will make for an experience unlike any other in the booming Southeast Asian golf nation. “The scale and natural topography of the property lends itself beautifully to a great variety of golf holes,” said Norman, while playing with Le Van Kiem, […]

USGA Touts Innovative Broadcast Experience

USGA Touts Innovative Broadcast Experience

March 29, 2018

Liberty Corner, New Jersey, United States: Continuing a relationship that began in 1980, the United States Golf Association (USGA) and Rolex have extended their partnership, assuring that together they will continue to steward some of golf’s greatest moments for the long term. Through activation across broadcast, digital, social and emerging media, USGA and Rolex will deliver […]

John Deere Joins NGCOA's Corporate Partners

John Deere Joins NGCOA's Corporate Partners

March 28, 2018

Charleston, South Carolina, United States: The National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA) has announced a new corporate partnership agreement with John Deere, a worldwide leading manufacturer of turf, construction and agricultural equipment. “NGCOA has the good fortune of support and involvement of so many great companies in the golf industry, which now includes John Deere,” […]

Golf's Economic Impact to be Revealed

Golf's Economic Impact to be Revealed

March 28, 2018

St Augustine, Florida, United States: We Are Golf – a coalition of the game’s leading associations and industry partners – will announce the new US Golf Economy Report findings on April 24 in Washington, DC. Based on the latest data available, the study was conducted by GOLF 20/20 and TEConomy Partners. The results will show […]

New Funding to Attract Women and Girls into Golf

New Funding to Attract Women and Girls into Golf

March 27, 2018

St Andrews, Scotland: The R&A is continuing its commitment to increase participation in golf among women and girls by providing funding to support the appointment of new development managers in Australia, England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Working with its affiliates around the world to enhance golf’s appeal, the investment forms part of the governing body’s […]

Preserving Endangered Trees at TPC Kuala Lumpur

Preserving Endangered Trees at TPC Kuala Lumpur

March 27, 2018

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: TPC Kuala Lumpur (TPCKL) has strengthened its commitment to the environment. Living upto its reputation as a champion of the cause, Malaysia’s premier golf and country club held a tree-planting ceremony with the aim of preserving the Hopea Odorata. Hopea Odorata is an endangered native tree species that features on the Red […]

Jacobsen’s New TR Series Trim Mowers

Jacobsen’s New TR Series Trim Mowers

March 26, 2018

Augusta, United States: Textron Specialised Vehicles Inc is launching the new Jacobsen TR Series, two trim mowers which feature superior slope capability and manoeuvreability to navigate tight spaces and challenging terrain while delivering pristine mowing performance. The series is comprised of the TR320 and TR330, both of which deliver a heightened quality of cut on […]

Troon International Adds Expertise to Sales & Marketing Team

Troon International Adds Expertise to Sales & Marketing Team

March 25, 2018

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Troon has announced several new appointments to its international team. Angus Watson, who formerly held positions at The Fairmont St Andrews and, most recently, Trump Turnberry, has been appointed to the role of Troon International Sales & Marketing Manager. He will be responsible for driving the day-to-day sales and marketing for […]

Golfing in the Moonlight at Laguna National

Golfing in the Moonlight at Laguna National

March 24, 2018

Singapore: Laguna National Golf & Country Club’s reputation as one of Asia’s most progressive and innovative lifestyle destinations will be enhanced with the unveiling of a Moonlight Golf programme to coincide with the Grand Re-opening of the Classic Course. Named among the Top-100 Golf & Country Clubs in the Platinum Clubs of the World 2018-19 […]

Singapore Golf Industry Report Commissioned

Singapore Golf Industry Report Commissioned

March 23, 2018

Singapore: Golf in Singapore is at an interesting stage of development and is facing challenges from several sectors. At the Government level, the leases for some courses have not been renewed and some have closed or will close over the next few years. The total number of golf courses has dropped from 22 in 2001 […]

China Sports Forum Returns to Mission Hills

China Sports Forum Returns to Mission Hills

March 23, 2018

Dongguan, China: Weibo, a leading social media company in China, and Branded, the Hong Kong-based event producer responsible for the highly successful Sports Matters, YouTube FanFest and ‘All That Matters’ conference series, have announced the second instalment of Sports Connects. Scheduled to take place at Mission Hills, China, from November 26-28, the gathering is being billed […]

IMG Appointed to Manage New Moroccan Development

IMG Appointed to Manage New Moroccan Development

March 22, 2018

Fez, Morocco: IMG has been appointed to provide pre-opening, marketing and management services to the stunning new development of the Golf D’Ifrane. Destined to become Morocco’s premier golf club, Golf D’Ifrane will open for play this summer. Located in the upmarket mountain town of Ifrane, the club is a 45-minute drive from the historic city […]