Abu Dhabi: The game of golf globally is in good health as a result of increasing prosperity and economic participation in new and established markets, according to a keynote address by HSBC at the HSBC Golf Business Forum (GBF). Aimed at driving debate amongst board and executive level sports industry representatives from across the golf industry […]
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Golf Club and its iconic Falcon Clubhouse have gained international recognition with golf fans as the host venue to the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championships, attracting global stars of the game in recent years. Earlier in 2014, the Desert Course welcomed golfing heavyweights Phil Mickelson and Rory McIlroy, and the venue […]
Yangon, Myanmar: A collaboration between the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) and The R&A to grow the game in Myanmar has been hailed a success. Funded by the AGIF and The R&A, acclaimed instructor Mark Holland has made three trips to Myanmar over the past 18 months to coach the national team and develop a […]
Singapore: Leading life insurer Prudential Singapore, Laguna National Golf and Country Club and Parallel Media Group have announced the return of the Prudential Causeway Trophy at Laguna National, scheduled for June 6-8. In a further extension of the friendly national rivalry, this year also sees the addition of the Prudential Junior Causeway Trophy at Laguna […]
Singapore: Experience within the Asian golf industry and corporate business development, a passion for the Royal & Ancient game and an ability to lead from the front are pre-requisites for candidates for the prestigious role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF). The decision to seek a CEO, responsible for […]
Cleveland, Ohio, United States: Former Masters champion Charl Schwartzel has signed with IMG for worldwide management and marketing representation. Schwartzel, who owns 10 victories worldwide, won the 2011 Masters Tournament with a final-round 66 that included birdies at each of the last four holes. In doing so, he became the third South African to wear the […]
Birmingham, England: Historic Royal St George’s Golf Club has switched to equipment from Bernhard and Company – manufacturer of Bernhard Grinders, the world’s finest blade-sharpening systems for turf cutting machines. Site of 14 Open Championships since 1892, Royal St George’s in Sandwich, Kent, was the first course outside Scotland to stage golf’s oldest Major championship. […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: The inaugural EurAsia Cup presented by DRB-HICOM finished in a 10-10 draw after a thrilling Asian fightback during the Saturday singles. For much of the final day Asia threatened to produce a victory to rival Europe’s ‘Miracle at Medinah’ in the 2012 Ryder Cup. Thongchai Jaidee’s side were whitewashed 5-0 in Thursday’s […]
Augusta, United States: Black Knight International will host the US leg of the Gary Player Invitational (GPI) charity series at Georgia’s Champions Retreat Golf Club on April 13-14. The annual event is an intimate gathering of professional athletes, celebrities and business people representing a ‘Union of Golf and Giving’, as the charity Pro-Am tournament raises […]
London, England: Titleist has renewed its highly supportive relationship with the Golf Foundation in the United Kingdom for 2014. The partnership plays a key role in the leading golf charity’s national ‘HSBC Golf Roots’ programme, which works to make the sport more accessible for young people from different backgrounds and circumstances. Titleist has been a […]
Haikou, China: Almost 200 golf tour operator delegates are set to descend on China’s Mission Hills Hainan for next week’s third IAGTO Asia Golf Tourism Convention (AGTC). The event, running from 24-27 March, is being held by global golf tourism industry organisation IAGTO (International Association of Golf Tour Operators) in partnership with the Mission Hills […]
London, England: The Wentworth Club has renewed its five-year Toro exclusivity agreement with distributor Lely UK. The world-class tournament venue has been a Toro customer for 25 years, and Lely is delighted to see the club sticking with the company’s machinery as part of a new agreement. Under this new contract Wentworth has replaced its […]