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Recognition for Curley’s Saudi Showpiece

Recognition for Curley’s Saudi Showpiece

July 12, 2026

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Brian Curley-sculpted Shura Links, Saudi Arabia’s first island golf course in The Red Sea, has been shortlisted in five categories at the World Golf Awards.

R&A Women in Golf Programme’s India Launch

R&A Women in Golf Programme’s India Launch

July 11, 2026

Delhi, India: The R&A Women in Golf Leadership Foundation Programme has launched in India for the first time, supported by funding from the DP World India Championship Legacy Fund.

Turf Management Professionals Honoured

Turf Management Professionals Honoured

July 11, 2026

Melbourne, Australia: Three Australian golf turf management professionals have been recognised at the 2026 Australian Sports Turf Managers Association (ASTMA) National Turf Industry Awards.

High Season for Central Vietnam Golf Clubs

High Season for Central Vietnam Golf Clubs

July 10, 2026

Danang, Vietnam: Golf clubs in central Vietnam are gearing up for one of their strongest seasons yet as Danang enjoys record tourism growth and prepares to welcome even more international visitors.

NGCOA Releases Business Pulse Report

NGCOA Releases Business Pulse Report

July 9, 2026

South Carolina, United States: The National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA), the trade body dedicated to golf course ownership and operations, has released its 2026 Golf Business Pulse Report.

New Hawaiian Era Awaits Sony

New Hawaiian Era Awaits Sony

July 9, 2026

Hawaii, United States: The Sony Open will transition to a PGA Tour Champions event at Waialae Country Club in Honolulu next year with a purse of US$3 million on offer.

Chance to Secure Your St Andrews Date

Chance to Secure Your St Andrews Date

July 8, 2026

St Andrews, Scotland: The ticket ballot for The 155th Open at St Andrews is now open for fans to apply for tickets wanting to attend the championship’s return to the home of golf in 2027. 

AGIF Members to the Fore at KLGCC

AGIF Members to the Fore at KLGCC

July 7, 2026

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) member companies are playing an active role in the renovation of the East Course at Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club (KLGCC).

Senior Appointments at PGA of America

Senior Appointments at PGA of America

July 6, 2026

Texas, United States: The PGA of America has strengthened its executive leadership team with the appointments of Jeff Clennon as Chief Commercial Officer and Paul Stephens as Chief Financial Officer.

The R&A Launches BioBlitz Toolkit

The R&A Launches BioBlitz Toolkit

July 5, 2026

St Andrews, Scotland: The R&A has strengthened its commitment to supporting bio-diversity across golf by launching a new BioBlitz Toolkit.

Troon Celebrates Family Golf Month

Troon Celebrates Family Golf Month

July 5, 2026

Arizona, United States: July is ‘Troon Family Golf Month’ and Sunday, July 26 is ‘Family Golf Day’ at Troon-managed and affiliated facilities worldwide.

Golf Club Governance Challenges Persist

Golf Club Governance Challenges Persist

July 4, 2026

Melbourne, Australia: The most comprehensive governance study ever conducted across Australian golf has found persistent structural challenges, but a clear pathway to improvement.

Stellar Cast for PGA of GB&I Meeting

Stellar Cast for PGA of GB&I Meeting

July 3, 2026

Phuket, Thailand: Asian Golf Industry Federation President Chris Gray will deliver a keynote address at the rescheduled 2026 PGA of Great Britain & Ireland (GB&I) International Members’ Meeting.

New Chairman at Japan Golf Association

New Chairman at Japan Golf Association

July 2, 2026

Tokyo, Japan: The Japan Golf Association (JGA) has announced the appointment of Kazuhiro Tsuga as its new Chairman, succeeding Masanari Iketani in the role.