Golf Industry News

Hua Hin, Thailand: One of the finest years in the history of the Asian Tour was celebrated in fitting style at the circuit’s Annual Awards Night.

Louisiana, United States: Oakwing’s course superintendent estimates he’ll save upto US$85,000 a year from the newly-installed Capillary Bunkers at the club.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: The Els Club Dubai enjoyed one of its busiest years in 2022 thanks in part to the FIFA World Cup, which took place in nearby Qatar.

Singapore: The sixth edition of the Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific championship will be played on the Waterside Course at Thailand’s Siam Country Club next year.

London, England: Golf participation in Great Britain and Ireland returned to growth in 2022 and remains considerably above pre-Covid-19 pandemic levels.

Singapore: Ahead of its return to Asia next month, LIV Golf has announced that Resorts World Sentosa will be the presenting partner and official hotel of LIV Golf Singapore.

Kansas, United States: Methods and frequency of pest management practices on golf courses in the US vary around the country in comparison to 2007, according to survey data.

Illinois, United States: Jim Tanner will retire from his position as Chief Executive Officer of Profile Products effective March 31. He will be succeeded in the role by Shane Porzio.

Singapore: The sterling efforts of Sentosa Golf Club’s greenkeeping team drew rich praise from two of the stars of the 15th HSBC Women’s World Championship.

Bangkok, Thailand: Golf tourism is shaping up for a bumper year in Asia, according to Mark Siegel, CEO of Golfasian, a pre-eminent golf tour operator in the region.

Phuket, Thailand: Blue Canyon Country Club has partnered with Sports Turf Solutions for a major renovation of the Phuket club’s famed Canyon Course.

Singapore: In an emotional finale, Ko Jin-young, bedevilled by a wrist injury for most of last year, became the first player to win the HSBC Women’s World Championship in back-to-back years.

Xiamen, China: Teenager Ni Zixin will arrive in Singapore for this week’s Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific in buoyant mood after capturing her second China LPGA Tour title.

Singapore: Sentosa Golf Club has become the world’s first carbon neutral golf club, delivering on a commitment made during the HSBC Women’s World Championship in 2021.

Florida, United States: Golf Datatech has reported that the US golf equipment industry suffered a 12% drop in equipment sales revenue in January.