Hong Kong: Australian Wade Ormsby won the US$1 million Hong Kong Open for the second occasion when he cruised to victory with a closing four-under-par 66 at the Hong Kong Golf Club. Unlike his first win at the Hong Kong Open in 2017 where he won by a single shot, Ormsby enjoyed a more comfortable […]
Honolulu, United States: Presidents Cup star Marc Leishman has, on behalf of International Team Captain Ernie Els and his other International team members and assistant captains, revealed a US$125,000 donation from their 2019 Presidents Cup charitable funds to the relief efforts of the Australian bushfires. The announcement came from the four-time PGA Tour-winning Australian after […]
Tucson, Arizona, United States: Rain Bird’s Golf Division is introducing a new integrated course control solution that makes it possible to install satellites and the company’s popular IC System on the same wire path. The Integrated Control Interface Plus (ICI+) allows superintendents to renovate or expand their existing satellite system in phases, at a lower cost […]
Baku, Azerbaijan: Dreamland has launched a new website dedicated to its recently opened four-star golf hotel. On the website, visitors are able to find detailed information about the new hotel as well as different areas of the resort, such as the golf course, academy and real estate. The resort now offers enticing stay-and-play packages for […]
Guangzhou, China: Rutgers University senior Jiang Zhijie survived a final-round struggle to secure a wire-to-wire victory at the PGA Tour Series-China Mainland China Qualifying Tournament. After an opening 66, Jiang carded rounds of 71-69 over his next 36 holes to hold a commanding five-shot advantage with one round to play at Foison Golf Club. However, a closing […]
Bangkok, Thailand: Hana Financial Group has signed on as a Patron Partner of the Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific (WAAP). Hana will be on board for the 2020 championship which will be played from February 12-15 at Siam Country Club in Pattaya. One of the strongest supporters of women’s golf worldwide, Hana has extended its backing to […]
Hong Kong: More accolades have come the way of the SMBC Singapore Open and Sentosa Golf Club’s Serapong Course. At the Asian Tour Awards night in Hong Kong, the Tour’s membership voted last year’s SMBC Singapore Open edition as the Best Event on Tour while the Serapong won the Best Golf Course on Tour award. […]
Singapore: Growing Golf Participation will be the theme of the Asian Golf Industry Federation’s (AGIF) first Club Management Mini Summit Series of 2020. To take place at Sentosa Golf Club on the opening day of the SMBC Singapore Open (January 16), the event is organised by the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) and the Club […]
Hong Kong: Tour stars, officials and key stakeholders gathered to celebrate a successful 2019 season at the Asian Tour Awards Ceremony, held ahead of the season-opening Hong Kong Open this week. Thai sensation Jazz Janewattananond bagged four awards, which included the 2019 Order of Merit crown and the Players’ Player of the Year accolade. The […]
Singapore: Turf industry professionals from around the region will once more join forces in support of the SMBC Singapore Open’s Superintendent Volunteer Programme. “As well as helping in the tournament preparations at the Serapong Course, it’s a great opportunity for participants to network, to meet old friends … and make many more new friends,” said […]
Orlando, United States: The Golf Fitness, Wellness & Instruction area of the PGA Show Floor, presented in partnership with TPI, will feature a full schedule of complimentary education sessions and more than 75 related exhibits during the 2020 PGA Merchandise Show (January 22-24). Three days of fitness, medical, health, wellness and instructional presentations build a […]
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Greater Noida, India: Newly-crowned national champions Aryan Roopa Anand and Sneha Singh will be the focus of attention when the IIFL Faldo Series India Championship tees-off this week. Bangalore-based Anand, aged 18, and 15-year-old Singh, from Telangana in Hyderabad, have entered the New Year on a high following impressive triumphs in last month’s All India Championship. For both […]