Bangkok, Thailand: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Golfasian, Asia’s largest golf tour operator, have joined forces to assure golfers that the Kingdom is still primed for play. What’s more, with weather conditions in Thailand clear and sunny on a daily basis, the country’s top layouts in peak condition, and tourist crowds thinned out, many golfers […]
St Augustine, Florida, United States: The World Golf Hall of Fame will enshrine 82-time PGA Tour winner Tiger Woods as part of its Class of 2021. Woods received the news of his impending Induction in the Male Competitor category via phone from PGA Tour Commissioner and World Golf Foundation Board Chairman Jay Monahan. “I am […]
Edinburgh, Scotland: Two-time Major winner Sandy Lyle is the recipient of the 2019 PGA Recognition Award for his outstanding contribution to golf. Shrewsbury-born Lyle picked up the accolade as guest of honour during the PGA’s annual fund-raising lunch in Scotland. The 61-year-old follows in the footsteps of some of golf’s greatest names to have been […]
Tamsui, Chinese Taipei: The long-running Mercuries Taiwan Masters has raised its ante by boosting its total prize purse to US$950,000. Inaugurated in 1987, the Mercuries Taiwan Masters has been held annually on the Asian Tour from 2004 and sees a third consecutive increase in prize money since 2018. The Mercuries Taiwan Masters is the brainchild […]
Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States: Golf Genius Software has acquired the assets of Tournament Expert, LLC. Founded by Ted Kalmon in 2001, Tournament Expert is one of the leading suppliers of desktop tournament management software to the golf industry. “Tournament Expert has some excellent features that we will integrate into the Golf Genius platform,” said […]
Liberty Corner, New Jersey, United States: The United States Golf Association (USGA) has announced that the medal presented each year to the winner of the US Women’s Open Championship has been renamed in Mickey Wright’s honour and redesigned with an image of her iconic swing, ensuring that every future champion is forever linked to one […]
Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia: Trevor Simsby claimed his maiden Asian Tour title on the second play-off hole against Andrew Dodt at the weather-shortened US$1 million Bandar Malaysia Open. The lanky 27-year-old American, who earned his 2020 Asian Tour card after a commendable season on the Asian Development Tour (ADT) last year, opted for an aggressive […]
West Palm Beach, Florida, United States: Greg Norman will receive the 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award at the third edition of the Monaco US Celebrity Golf Cup Presented by HSH Prince Albert II. The three-day invitation-only match play event is in support of the Ryder Cup European Development Trust and also benefits the Prince Albert II […]
Bangkok, Thailand: Links Golf Services, a team of dedicated professionals specialising in all aspects of golf course and sports field renovation, construction and maintenance, has joined the Asian Golf Industry Federation. Established in 2009 with registered office in Thailand, Links Golf Services is active throughout Southeast Asia, offering a comprehensive range of services. The Links […]
Lawrence, Kansas, United States: Herb Kohler, Executive Chairman of the Kohler Co, has donated US$250,000 to the Environmental Institute for Golf (EIFG), the philanthropic organisation of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA). The EIFG fosters sustainability by providing funding for research grants, education programmes, awareness of golf’s environmental efforts and scholarships. “I can’t […]
Tucson, Arizona, United States: As the green industry’s labour shortage continues, many superintendents are struggling to manage everyday tasks with fewer crew members. Now, Rain Bird’s Golf Division is making that challenge a little easier by introducing its new 702/752 Series Rotors. These rotors replace Rain Bird’s current 700/751 Series electric and IC Valve-In-Head (VIH) […]
St Augustine, Florida, United States: The World Golf Hall of Fame has released the names of 10 finalists who will be considered for enshrinement in 2021. The list of finalists includes ‘Male and Female Competitors’ and ‘Contributors’. Americans Johnny Farrell, Tom Weiskopf and Tiger Woods and Irishman Padraig Harrington are the four Male Competitors on […]