Singapore: The Asian Tour, the official regional sanctioning body for professional golf in Asia, has joined forces with the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF). Providing a platform for the region’s best players to showcase their skills and push to the next level, a host of household names have learned their trade on the Asian Tour, […]
New Jersey, United States: Fifty-nine regional golf associations have entered into a new relationship with the United States Golf Association (USGA) to enhance the golfer experience at the state and local levels in the United States. These Allied Golf Associations (AGAs), supported by the USGA’s five existing regional affairs offices, will administer the USGA Handicap […]
Bloomington, Minnesota, United States: The Environmental Institute for Golf (EIFG), the philanthropic arm of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA), has again received a US$50,000 grant from The Toro Company for continued support of the Rounds 4 Research programme in 2018. With this contribution, Toro has donated US$300,000 to the programme over the past six years. […]
Ohio, United States: A strategy that was born a little more than 10 years ago when Jack Nicklaus brought on Howard Milstein as a partner to grow the business, institutionalise the Nicklaus and Golden Bear brands, and create a transition to the future of one of the golf industry’s most enduring and recognisable companies has […]
Paris, France: Syngenta will work with Le Golf National to sponsor the international volunteer greenkeeping team at September’s Ryder Cup – and share their exciting experiences and insights with greenkeepers worldwide. According to Course Manager Alejandro Reyes, the golf course maintenance operation for Ryder Cup week will involve around 180 people. “Approximately 140 of these […]
San Antonio, United States: Club Car launched Tempo Connect, a stylish new golf car with enhanced technology including Visage Fleet Management at this week’s Golf Industry Show (GIS). And in celebration of its 60th anniversary, Club Car will auction off a one-of-a-kind, Special Edition Carryall 500 Woody Wagon to benefit the Environmental Institute for Golf. […]
Singapore: China’s Feng Shanshan will spearhead an all‐star cast at next month’s HSBC Women’s World Championship. The world number one is setting her sights on claiming a maiden victory in the tournament over the New Tanjong Course (March 1-4) at Sentosa Golf Club, a Golf Course Facility Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation. Feng […]
Pattaya, Thailand: The Asian Golf Industry Federation’s (AGIF) 2018 Turfgrass Management Exposition will return to Laem Chabang International Golf Club. More than 250 course superintendents and club managers from 20 countries are expected to attend the sixth edition of the event (March 13), that will showcase the very latest in golf course equipment and machinery. […]
Perth, Australia: Australia continues to be at the cutting edge of innovation in golf with the introduction of PGA Open Mic during the Fox Sports broadcast of the ISPS Handa World Super 6 Perth. Driven by the PGA of Australia and Fox Sports, this initiative will see ISPS Handa PGA Tour of Australasia players interact […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: TPC Kuala Lumpur has recorded another milestone with its multi award-winning West Course being placed 78th in the latest listing of the World’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses. Currently closed while under-going a major upgrade on all 18 holes, TPC Kuala Lumpur’s par-72 West Course has staged numerous high-profile international tournaments and been graced […]
Charleston, South Carolina, United States: The National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA) has renewed its long-term partnership with The Toro Company. Toro began its support of the NGCOA in 2002 and continues its involvement as a Corporate Partner of NGCOA through 2020. Through this sponsorship agreement, Toro is actively supporting the education and advocacy priorities […]
Liberty Corner, New Jersey, United States: Mark Newell has been elected to serve a one-year term as the 65th President of the United States Golf Association (USGA). The election took place at the Association’s Annual Meeting in Miami Beach. Newell will lead the 15-member volunteer USGA Executive Committee, which provides strategic direction and oversight to […]