Atlanta, United States: A quartet of Asians have qualified for the match play stage of the 114th edition of the US Amateur Championship. Leading the way is Chinese Taipei’s Pan Cheng-tsung. The 22-year-old’s 36-hole total of five-under 138 left him in a share of third position. Joining him among the 64 qualifiers for the match […]
Palm Beach Gardens, United States: The 98th US PGA Championship at Baltusrol Golf Club will be held the week of July 25-31, 2016, as the PGA of America marks its centennial year by joining the golf world in preparing for the sport’s return to the Olympic Games. The PGA Championship, one of golf’s four Major […]
Penang, Malaysia: Unheralded Jhonnel Ababa of the Philippines lifted his first ASEAN PGA Tour title with a two-shot victory in the PGM-ASEAN PGA Penang Championship. Ababa, 30, was three strokes ahead overnight but was pushed hard by Thailand’s Atthaphon Sriboonkaew who twice drew within one shot of the leader. However, Atthaphon, an experienced campaigner who […]
West Java, Indonesia: Ernie Els Design and IMG Golf Course Services have been selected by MNC Land to work on the renovation of the existing 18-hole golf course at Lido Resort in Sukabumi. Ernie Els Design will lead the golf course renovation design efforts while IMG will be responsible for golf course construction project management […]
Carlsbad, California, United States: There are many ways to achieve more distance off the tee – one of them being speed. Callaway Golf Company has announced the Big Bertha V Series Driver, the describing it as the company’s fastest Bertha yet. The new driver, which will be available at retail on August 22, is built […]
Bintan, Indonesia: Award-winning Ria Bintan Golf Club has launched an attractive Golf Day Out package. Available on weekdays until December 31, the offer is specifically aimed at enticing golfers from Singapore, just an hour away via high-speed ferry. Starting from S$149 per golfer, the all-inclusive day trip package includes return cruise ferry trip (Singapore-Bintan-Singapore) and […]
Thua Thien Hue Province, Vietnam: Nguyen Thao My repelled the challenge of Do Le Gia Dat to claim top honours in the seventh Faldo Series Vietnam Championship. The promising Vietnamese teenager fired rounds of 73 and 74 over the acclaimed Faldo Design course at Laguna Lang Co near Danang. She will now join Sir Nick Faldo at […]
Beaverton, Oregon, United States: Nike Golf athletes will stay cool as they battle the Louisville, Kentucky, heat at this week’s US PGA Championship. Wearing Nike Dri-FIT fabrics that promote cooling, the Fall 2014 Nike Golf Collection will help keep the athletes cool in a colour palette of hyper brights. Tiger Woods, the four-time PGA Championship […]
Ponte Vedra Beach, United States: The Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) has re-engaged with Signature Group to lead the expansion of a Sponsorship Development Plan that will further enhance the Federation as an industry leader in the unique and diverse Asian golf marketplace. In 2013, Signature Group assisted in developing a Strategic Plan and a […]
Chiangmai, Thailand: Chapchai Nirat birdied the final three holes to beat off a strong challenge from fellow-Thai Pipatpong Naewsuk and win the Singha Chiangmai Open. Two shots ahead overnight, Chapchai surrendered the lead to the hard-charging Pipatpong at the 13th hole before turning on the after-burners and sizzling home in 64 for a two-stroke victory […]
Hong Kong: Kitty Tam Yik-ching kept her cool in the heat of battle, producing a sizzling birdie spree en route to retaining her Faldo Series Hong Kong Championship crown. With temperatures soaring into the mid-30s, Tam’s game caught fire as she posted a scintillating second round of five-under-par 68 over the demanding North Course at the […]
California, United States: Loudmouth Golf, known for its bright golf and lifestyle apparel, has announced that its newest international distribution centre is now open for business in China. The distribution centre will initially serve eCommerce customers and within the coming months provide merchandise for retail outlets across the country. As the world’s second largest apparel […]