Golf Industry News

Busan, Korea: LIV Golf has confirmed its return to Korea in 2026, with LIV Golf Korea set to be played at Asiad Country Club from May 28-31.

Florida, United States: According to newly-released National Golf Foundation research, golf’s participant base in the US has grown by 41% over the past six years.

Minnesota, United States: Toro has introduced the all-new Workman LTX Utility Vehicle, the next generation of the light-duty Workman Series. The new model will replace the long-standing GTX Series.

Hong Kong, SAR, China: For Jon Rahm, it had been 539 days without an individual tournament win. To his relief, that drought ended at HSBC LIV Golf Hong Kong.

Gothenburg, Sweden: CapillaryFlow has announced the appointment of Ryan Bearss as Director of Research & Development, effective from September 1, 2026. 

Singapore: The R&A and New Zealand Sports Turf Institute are gearing up for a resumption of the Certificate in Greenkeeping programme.

Gotemba, Japan: The R&A Sustainable Agronomy Service has added the Taiheiyo Club Gotemba Course to its portfolio of global venues, strengthening its presence in Japan.

London, England: Uniting the shared high‑performance philosophy of McLaren Racing and McLaren Automotive, McLaren has announced the launch of McLaren Golf.

Singapore: Centaur Asia Pacific and Rain Bird have expanded their golf irrigation partnership from Singapore into Malaysia and Brunei, extending a proven manufacturer–distributor model.

St Andrews, Scotland: Swiss company Ecorobotix has added to its entry into golf with the announcement of a multi-year collaboration with GEO Sustainable Golf Foundation.

Hong Kong SAR, China: HSBC LIV Golf Hong Kong will return for its fourth edition next year, reinforcing Hong Kong’s position as one of Asia’s premier destinations for global sport and entertainment.

Bangkok, Thailand: Robinswood Golf Club will once more take centre stage in May when it plays host to the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) Club & Turf Management Conference.

New Jersey, United States: The United States Golf Association (USGA) has elected Kevin Hammer as its 68th President at the Association’s Annual Meeting.

Singapore: With help from her husband on the bag, Hannah Green delivered another winning performance at Sentosa Golf Club in the HSBC Women’s World Championship.

Queenstown, New Zealand: Daniel Hillier was the pride of his nation today when he won the New Zealand Open for the first time, following a confident day of front-running.