Hai Phong, Vietnam: Vietnam-based graduates of the AGIF’s Certificate in Greenkeeping programme will take the game to new heights in one of the world’s fastest-growing golfing markets.
Texas, United States: The PGA of America has partnered with Omaha Productions to launch the ‘We Love this Game’ marketing campaign, to debut during coverage of next week’s Ryder Cup.
Singapore: Major champions Graeme McDowell and Charl Schwartzel will grace the Tanah Merah Country Club in next month’s International Series Singapore.
Kansas, United States: The GCSAA Conference and Trade Show will take place in Phoenix for the first time in more than 30 years.
St Andrews, Scotland: The R&A Foundation is launching a global philanthropy programme as it seeks to fulfil its mission to transform lives through golf.
Bogor, Indonesia: Steven Thielke has been appointed as General Manager at Trump International Golf Club in Indonesia.
Hong Kong, China: Bunkers at Hong Kong golf courses which were fortified with Capillary Bunkers and/or EcoBunker withstood the wrath of recent extreme weather conditions.
Singapore: The Singapore Island Country Club is beginning its S$30 million development work on the Island Course.
Hampshire, England: A new Toro irrigation system is allowing Barton-on-Sea Golf Club to take control of Mother Nature – resulting in huge savings in efficiencies.
Lisbon, Portugal: Sporting Insights’ Richard Payne will present highlights from new research at next month’s International Golf Travel Market.
Tokyo, Japan: Hiromi Kobayashi, Chairman of the LPGA of Japan, has set her sights on globalising the circuit and broadening its fan base beyond Japan’s borders.
Macao, China: World-class golf will make a welcome return to the Macao Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China next month.
Florida, United States: Samsung TV Plus viewers in Australia, India, Korea, New Zealand and the United Kingdom will be able to watch the PGA Tour commencing this week.
Rome, Italy: Four greenkeepers are nearing the end of a six-month work experience placement at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club, this year’s Ryder Cup host.
Birmingham, England: The PGA of GB&I has embarked on research which aims to define the future of golf by uncovering the evolving dynamics of golf participation.