Spreading the Word on Career Options in Golf
April 11, 2023
Singapore: Karen Proctor believes more women would work in golf if there was greater awareness of careers in the industry among school and college leavers.
ASIAN GOLF INDUSTRY FEDERATION
Singapore: Karen Proctor believes more women would work in golf if there was greater awareness of careers in the industry among school and college leavers.
Minnesota, United States: The Toro Company has extended its commitment to First Tee, a non-profit that helps young people develop character and life skills through golf.
Bangkok, Thailand: More than THB300,000 has been raised for the Thai Child Development Foundation at the inaugural Fenix XCell and Golfasian Charity Golf Day.
Florida, United States: Applications are now open for the 2024 John Deere TPC Sawgrass Volunteer Programme, which will see seven greenkeepers help prepare the Stadium Course.
London, England: Syngenta has added to its Turf & Landscape team in the UK with the appointment of Sarah Hughes as a dedicated Business Manager.
London, England: Spending by golfers in the United Kingdom grew to £5.1 billion in 2019, according to an independent report funded by The R&A.
Texas, United States: Following the success of January’s PGA Show, the mid-season PGA Buying & Education Summit is receiving a strong industry response.
London, England: Walton Heath Golf Club, venue for the 2023 AIG Women’s Open, has hosted its first Women in Golf Summit.
Arizona, United States: April is World Autism Month and Troon has partnered with Els for Autism to raise funds and autism awareness worldwide.
Danang, Vietnam: New and re-established air links with important markets including Japan, Korea, India, and China will allow golf tourism to take flight again in Central Vietnam.
Aqaba, Jordan: Ayla Golf Club, the first all-grass course in Jordan, has begun a bunker renovation, installing the Capillary Bunkers liner technology supplied by CapillaryFlow.
Danang, Vietnam: The Asian Golf Industry Federation will welcome its second Certificate in Greenkeeping intake from Vietnam in May.
Singapore: With generous support from sponsors and donors, the Singapore Golf Association has raised more than S$700,000 for its high performance and junior development programmes.
Birmingham, England: Tim Rouse has been appointed Captain of The PGA of Great Britain and Ireland (GB&I) for 2023 after serving his term as captain-elect.
Fez, Morocco: IMG Golf Course Services has extended its management and marketing agreement with Michlifen Golf & Country Club.