St Andrews, Scotland: The R&A has appointed experienced golf administrator Mark Lawrie as its Director – Latin America. Lawrie will join The R&A from the Asociacion Argentina de Golf, where he has served as Executive Director since 2000. In his new role, Lawrie will be closely involved in the staging of the Latin America Amateur Championship, […]
Dongguan, China: Shih Chun-yu will be the player to beat when the Faldo Series China Championship tees-off at Mission Hills Golf Club on Wednesday. The Chinese Taipei teenager is returning to the scene of his runaway success last year in a bid to once more qualify for the Asia Grand Final, to be hosted by […]
Hanoi, Vietnam: Asian Golf Industry Federation Executive Member IMG has been appointed to provide golf course management consulting services to Sky Lake Golf Resort. Strategically located close to the city o/f Hanoi and set in a stunning natural location of rolling hills, lakes and woodland, Sky Lake offers 36 holes of world-class golf in addition […]
London, England: Colt Mackenzie McNair (CMM), the specialist executive recruitment firm working exclusively in the global golf industry, has been appointed by the Club Managers Association of Europe (CMAE) to find its new Director of Education. The role, which replaces the position of Chief Executive Officer, will provide the resource required to match the demand […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Asian Tour Order of Merit leader Anirban Lahiri will cut short his honeymoon in Madagascar for a very good reason – he has earned a prized spot in The Open Championship from July 17-20. The Indian, ranked 81st in the world, was among 10 golfers who secured their places in the 143rd Open at Royal […]
London, England: As a leading example of sustainability in sport and golf’s strengthening voluntary responsibility for nature, resources and communities, the game’s leading administrative bodies have launched a pioneering initiative that will help ensure the sport of golf delivers the greatest combined economic, social and environmental value in the years ahead. The economic value of […]
Shanghai, China: The bustling metropolis of Shanghai will move into the golfing spotlight when it stages the third leg of the 2014-15 Faldo Series Asia season. To be held at Suzhou Taihu International Golf Club from June 30-July 2, a minimum of four places will be up for grabs in the Asia Grand Final, to […]
Casablanca, Morocco: Two-time Major champion Tony Jacklin has unveiled the latest addition to the thriving Troon portfolio in Morocco. Owned by the Groupe Addoha, The Tony Jacklin, Casablanca, forms an integral part of Bouskoura Golf City, the new development just minutes from Casablanca city centre and within easy access of the international airport. Jacklin officially […]
Orlando, United States: Golf Datatech, LLC, one of the golf industry’s leading independent research firms for consumer, trade and retail golf trends, has unveiled Assessing the Pyramid 2014, a comprehensive study of serious golfers and their post-recession buying habits. The timing of this study is particularly significant as it analyses the lingering impact of the […]
Bali, Indonesia: Award-winning Nirwana Bali Golf Club, a Golf Facility member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation, is enticing golfers with attractive Golf Sensation and Golf Escape packages. Valid through December 23, the packages offer a combination of accommodation at Pan Pacific Nirwana Bali Resort and golfing on an acclaimed Greg Norman-designed course that boasts […]
London, England: Ransomes Jacobsen, an Executive Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation, has won a RoSPA Gold award for the second year running. The award was presented to Edward Talbott and Michael Jackaman, Safety Representatives at the company at a ceremony in London. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) mission is […]
Beaverton, Oregon, United States: Nike Golf Athlete Michelle Wie powered her way to a two-shot victory at the US Women’s Open, capturing the first Major championship of her career at Pinehurst Resort and Country Club. The 24-year-old notched her second LPGA Tour win of the year – and fourth of her career – with an […]