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Covid-19 Updates

Re-Opening of Golf Courses ‘Not Just a Case of Turning on the Lights’

Re-Opening of Golf Courses ‘Not Just a Case of Turning on the Lights’

April 26, 2020

Bangkok, Thailand: Setting out a strategic road map for re-opening is of paramount importance for golf clubs that are primed to recommence operations in the coming weeks. Although approval for golf courses in and around Bangkok to proceed with their operations had been expected to be given in May, according to various reports the lockdown […]

Asian Golf Industry Federation Expands Online Educational Offerings

Asian Golf Industry Federation Expands Online Educational Offerings

April 25, 2020

Singapore: Representatives of Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) member companies are being presented with free learning opportunities during the Covid-19 pandemic. The educational offerings, along with other exclusive content, are part of an extensive AGIF initiative to conduct an increasing number of activities on-line. Eric Lynge, the AGIF’s Chief Executive Officer, said: “In lieu of […]

Need for Golf Clubs to Become More Efficient and Streamlined, Says Shippey

Need for Golf Clubs to Become More Efficient and Streamlined, Says Shippey

April 25, 2020

Bangkok, Thailand: Golf facilities across Asia are being forced to re-evaluate the ways in which they conduct their business in the wake of the Coronavirus outbreak. “This Covid-19 situation that we all find ourselves in will make owners, general managers and directors of golf really look at the operations at their clubs and second guess […]

Award-Winning Vietnam Course Eyes May Re-Opening

Award-Winning Vietnam Course Eyes May Re-Opening

April 22, 2020

Hue, Vietnam: Laguna Golf Lăng Cô is gearing up for a re-opening next month. Praising the Vietnamese Government for its handling of the Covid-19 crisis, Adam Calver said golf clubs across the country may well benefit from the strict enforcement measures to contain the outbreak. Calver, Director of Golf at the award-winning club in Central […]

John Deere Producing Protective Face Shields for Healthcare Workers

John Deere Producing Protective Face Shields for Healthcare Workers

April 22, 2020

Moline, Illinois, United States: John Deere, in collaboration with the United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW), the Iowa Department of Homeland Security and the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association, is producing protective face shields at John Deere Seeding Group. Deere employees will initially produce 25,000 face shields to meet the immediate needs of healthcare workers […]

Prior Planning Paying Off at Laguna Golf Lăng Cô

Prior Planning Paying Off at Laguna Golf Lăng Cô

April 21, 2020

Hue, Vietnam: Laguna Golf Lăng Cô is reaping the benefits of a well thought out plan of action it has successfully implemented at its property during the current shutdown. Anticipating the imposition of a lockdown by the Vietnamese Government, senior officials at the award-winning golf club in Central Vietnam were quick to act. Adam Calver, […]

Syngenta Undertakes ‘Managing Turf Under Lockdown’ Initiative

Syngenta Undertakes ‘Managing Turf Under Lockdown’ Initiative

April 20, 2020

London, England: A new research project is set to provide vital answers to the pressing questions of ‘Managing Turf Under Lockdown’. Crucially, the results will be reported as the trial progresses to enable greenkeepers to make decisions over the coming weeks. Sponsored by Syngenta, in association with ICL and the STRI, the initiative will give […]

PGA of America Pledges US$5 Million to Covid-19 Crisis Fund

PGA of America Pledges US$5 Million to Covid-19 Crisis Fund

April 19, 2020

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States: The PGA of America has pledged US$5 million to start a fund to offer financial assistance to golf industry workers who are suffering hardship during the Coronavirus pandemic. “The golf industry is in an unprecedented crisis and our friends, colleagues and their families need our help right away,” said […]

Sports Marketing Surveys’ Golf Participation Figures Herald Positive News

Sports Marketing Surveys’ Golf Participation Figures Herald Positive News

April 19, 2020

London, England: The business of golf has been hit hard by the international course closures caused by Covid-19. With no golf being played in Great Britain, there is understandable concern about what the future of the game looks like. How can golf courses navigate staffing restrictions to ensure that tees, fairways, greens and bunkers are […]

Avoid Price War on Green Fees, Cautions AGIF Vice-President

Avoid Price War on Green Fees, Cautions AGIF Vice-President

April 18, 2020

Bangkok, Thailand: Asian Golf Industry Federation Vice-President David Townend has called on golf clubs in the region to avoid becoming embroiled in a price war on green fees when courses are re-opened in the weeks and months ahead. “If I look into a crystal ball, I hope that everybody who is a golfer is anxious […]

Amata Spring’s Positive Spin on Temporary Shutdown

Amata Spring’s Positive Spin on Temporary Shutdown

April 17, 2020

Bangkok, Thailand: Amata Spring Country Club is taking advantage of a current enforced shutdown by carrying out upgrading work on its award-winning golf course and looking to the future. “We’d love to be open and we’d love to be operating, but that’s not possible in Thailand at the moment,” said David Townend, General Manager at […]

Helpline Service Delivering Support for PGA of GB&I Members

Helpline Service Delivering Support for PGA of GB&I Members

April 16, 2020

Birmingham, England: The PGA Helpline service set up within a week of the Coronavirus crisis gripping the nation has offered support to more than 5,800 members and over 1,500 golf clubs and facilities. A team of more than 60 staff at The Professional Golfers’ Association of Great Britain and Ireland were switched to manning the […]