Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; A court in Rio de Janeiro has rejected a call to halt construction of the Olympic golf course because of environmental concerns. However, according to a report in Golf Business News, given the fraught history of this US$25 million development, it would not be a surprise if there were further legal […]
Bombay, India: Viraj Madappa is hoping it’s a case of third time lucky after racing to a runaway victory in the Faldo Series India Championship for Boys. Underlining his outstanding potential, the 16-year-old compiled a four-round aggregate of 15-under-par 265 at the Bombay Presidency Golf Club, the 11th leg of the 2014-15 Faldo Series Asia. […]
London, England: Asian Golf Industry Federation Executive Member Troon has taken the next step in sustainable business ethics, embracing a credible and proactive approach to environmental enhancement and community engagement at the courses it manages and develops. Renowned across the globe for the quality of courses and customer experience, the market leader is building […]
Carlsbad, United States: Callaway Golf Company has announced its first nine months and third quarter 2014 financial results, reflecting its continued improvements in market share, Tour success, and operating efficiencies, as well as its anticipated return to profitability for the full year, which would be the first time since 2008. Despite softer than expected market […]
Melbourne, Australia: Organisers of the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship have pronounced the Royal Melbourne showpiece a resounding success. Augusta National chairman Billy Payne, who joined other Augusta members on the hallowed turf of the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday night for a commemorative photograph with the players, said the club intended bringing the tournament back to Royal […]
Cheonan, Korea: Kim Seung-hyuk sank the putts when it mattered and waited for his closest pursuer to wilt under pressure en route to victory at the Kolon Korea Open on Monday, his second win of the season on OneAsia. His four-round total of two-under-par 282 saw him finish two shots ahead of highly-rated fellow-Korean Noh Seung-yul […]
London, England: FootJoy has received the highest possible endorsement from golf retailers throughout the United Kingdom by collecting the ‘Shoe of the Year’ and ‘Apparel Brand of the Year’ awards at the 2014 Foremost Golf Industry Awards. FJ’s Contour Series, the best-selling golf shoe in history with more than six million pairs sold worldwide, received […]
Hong Kong: The Hong Kong Open will once more enjoy a prime date on the European Tour in 2015. To be staged at the Hong Kong Golf Club from October 22-25 next year, the tournament will continue to be the territory’s longest-running professional sporting event. Established in 1959, the event has been held at the […]
Singapore: The new Scotty Cameron Futura X5 putters combine a multi-material construction with a modern, wing back design to provide high-MOI performance in a refined shape. For more than a decade, Master Craftsman Scotty Cameron’s Futura putter designs have delivered performance and stability. The new Scotty Cameron Futura X5 and X5R models, available in golf shops […]
Hong Kong: Trail-blazing Chinese golfer Liang Wen-chong has helped the Hong Kong Golf Association (HKGA) launch a new initiative that will take golf into primary schools across the territory for the first time. The HKGA’s ‘Golf For Schools’ programme will give children aged between six and 12 the chance to try golf at school through […]
Nanshan, China: Just four weeks ago Nike athlete Li Haotong tested the new Vapor Pro driver at The Oven and immediately put it in his bag. Since then, he has won two tournaments in the span of three weeks. He won his first professional title with it on the PGA Tour China Series three weeks […]
Bangkok, Thailand: The Thailand Golf Championship has been confirmed as part of The Open Qualifying Series (OQS). A total of four places at the 2015 Open, to be held at St Andrews, will be up for grabs. The Thailand Golf Championship’s newly acquired status as part of The Open Qualifying Series means there will be […]