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Category: Golf Course Design

Curley Hails ‘Ground-Breaking’ Saudi Project

Curley Hails ‘Ground-Breaking’ Saudi Project

September 26, 2025

Shura Island, Saudi Arabia: Shura Links, the first island golf course in Saudi Arabia and the centrepiece of an unparalleled luxury resort development on the Red Sea, has opened.

Fitting Tribute to Course Architect Haworth

Fitting Tribute to Course Architect Haworth

September 19, 2025

Singapore: In a fitting tribute to the late course architect Neil Haworth, a Weeping Fig Tree has been planted near hole 15 of the Singapore Island Country Club’s redeveloped Island Course.

Launch of PIF Future Fairways Platform

Launch of PIF Future Fairways Platform

August 15, 2025

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: The Public Investment Fund and Golf Saudi have announced the launch of the ground-breaking PIF Future Fairways platform.

EcoBunker Solving Erosion Issues

EcoBunker Solving Erosion Issues

July 19, 2025

London, England: Orsett Golf Club has an enviable reputation. But with a 10-year cycle of bunker renewal due to re-start, the club faced a decision that would pit tradition against necessity.

Excitement Over New Hong Kong Project

Excitement Over New Hong Kong Project

May 19, 2025

Hong Kong SAR, China: Plover Cove Golf Club is intent on revolutionising the landscape and perception of the Shuen Wan landfill in the New Territories of Hong Kong.

‘Golf in Small Spaces’ Initiative

‘Golf in Small Spaces’ Initiative

April 11, 2025

London, England: Sir Nick Faldo has joined forces with Himalayas Golf to launch ‘Golf in Small Spaces’, an initiative designed to bring the game to more people.

Tiger’s Augusta National Partnership

Tiger’s Augusta National Partnership

April 10, 2025

Georgia, United States: Tiger Woods and his TGR Design team has been enlisted to design a new nine-hole short course as part of the renovation of the Augusta Municipal Golf Course.

Sir Nick Faldo Partners with KLGCC

Sir Nick Faldo Partners with KLGCC

April 3, 2025

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Sime Darby Property’s Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club (KLGCC) has appointed Sir Nick Faldo as the club’s Golf Course Design Consultant.

Norman’s Nine-Hole Mandarina Creation

Norman’s Nine-Hole Mandarina Creation

March 21, 2025

Riviera Nayarit, Mexico: Mandarina, the luxury resort developed by RLH Properties on Mexico’s Pacific Coast, has announced the opening of the Mandarina Golf Club.

Dr. Yasmin Rasyid

Sime Darby Property
Sustainability Scientist / General Manager
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Topic : Maintaining Sustainability Practices at KLGCC
Yasmin is a sustainability scientist with over 26 years’ experience in environmental management and community development. Founder of EcoKnights and now with Sime Darby Property, she drives sustainable township development, decarbonization, and high-impact community initiatives.

Her expertise in sustainability, leadership, and community development, drives impactful decarbonization and social initiatives at Sime Darby Property. She’s also a mentor, creative soul, and passionate volunteer who finds peace in nature.

Chris Geraghty

59 Club Asia
General Manager
Phuket, Thailand
Topic : How Europe Measures the Member/ Visitor Experience
Chris Geraghty, Managing Partner & General Manager of 59club Asia is a seasoned operator having experience in hotel, resort, F&B, and golf contexts. Chris held General Manager positions for Troon Golf at world class facilities in North Africa, The GCC, and Southeast Asia.

Chris has a wealth of experience with 59club tools and resources having been a customer of 59club for many years prior to joining the Company at the end of 2024. Chris has achieved five gold flags as a customer of 59club and was recognized as Golf Manager of the Year for Asia in 2023, perfectly positioning Chris to support client venues throughout the region to maximize the value of working with 59club.