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Lydia Lined Up for Laguna National Debut

Lydia Lined Up for Laguna National Debut

February 25, 2023

Singapore: World number one Lydia Ko will grace the fairways of Laguna National Golf Resort Club for the first time when she headlines the opening event of the 2023 Aramco Team Series.

Korean Teen Titans Regain Queen Sirikit Cup

Korean Teen Titans Regain Queen Sirikit Cup

February 24, 2023

Manila, Philippines: Following in the footsteps of many Korean female golfing icons, Kim Min-sol, Yoo Hyun-jo and Seo Kyo-rim reasserted their country’s domination at the Queen Sirikit Cup.

Report Highlights Travel Trends for 2023

Report Highlights Travel Trends for 2023

February 24, 2023

London, England: The travel industry is set to return to or even exceed pre-pandemic levels in 2023, but consumers are showing different behaviours and have new priorities.

Time to ‘Wake Up’ on Gender Inequality

Time to ‘Wake Up’ on Gender Inequality

February 23, 2023

London, England: A new report has been branded a ‘wake-up call’ for employers and male colleagues after identifying that less than 1% of women in the sports industry consider it a gender equal environment.

Launch of Scots Turf Show Welcomed

Launch of Scots Turf Show Welcomed

February 22, 2023

Edinburgh, Scotland: March 1 will mark the launch of a major new turf care event in Scotland, with the inaugural Scots Turf Show opening its doors at Hamilton Park Racecourse.

Class in Session for Tour School Hopefuls

Class in Session for Tour School Hopefuls

February 22, 2023

Wanning, China: A sprinkling of Asia’s top young golfers are off to ‘school’ this week as the China LPGA Tour tees off its 2023 season with its annual Qualifying Tournament. 

Key Appointments at CapillaryFlow

Key Appointments at CapillaryFlow

February 21, 2023

Gothenburg, Sweden: Following a record-breaking 2022, CapillaryFlow has made various key appointments aimed at enabling it to move even further forward in 2023 and beyond.

Tool to Quantify Putting Green Metrics

Tool to Quantify Putting Green Metrics

February 21, 2023

New Jersey, United States: The USGA has launched the GS3, a state-of-the-art golf technology tool that calculates putting green speed, firmness, smoothness and trueness – all with one device. 

Indigrow to Exhibit at HortEx Vietnam

Indigrow to Exhibit at HortEx Vietnam

February 20, 2023

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam: While Indigrow’s primary focus is traditionally seen as managed sports turf, the company’s agriculture and horticulture team never stops innovating.

Hard Work Paying Off for Pain-Free Ogletree

Hard Work Paying Off for Pain-Free Ogletree

February 20, 2023

Doha, Qatar: Andrew Ogletree became the first player to win two International Series events when he recorded a convincing victory in the US$2.5 million International Series Qatar.

HKGC Bolstering City’s International Status

HKGC Bolstering City’s International Status

February 19, 2023

Hong Kong: In support of the Hong Kong Government’s ‘Hello! Hong Kong’ campaign, the Hong Kong Golf Club will host three international professional tournaments at Fanling this year.

John Deere Expands Electric Offerings

John Deere Expands Electric Offerings

February 18, 2023

Florida, United States: John Deere has expanded its electric options by launching a new greens mower, fairway mower, utility rake and Gator offerings.

New Chairman of SGA Governing Council

New Chairman of SGA Governing Council

February 18, 2023

Singapore: Neo Kian Hong is the new Chairman of the Singapore Golf Association’s Governing Council following the retirement of Khoo Boon Hui.

Vietnam Golf Coast’s Optimistic Outlook

Vietnam Golf Coast’s Optimistic Outlook

February 17, 2023

Danang, Vietnam: Tournaments and events, an expanded course portfolio and a renewed thirst for golf travel will see Central Vietnam cement its status as a must-visit golf destinations in 2023.

USGA Annual Awards Recipients Revealed

USGA Annual Awards Recipients Revealed

February 17, 2023

New Jersey, United States: The USGA’s 2023 Annual Awards have recognised individuals who demonstrated exceptional efforts in volunteerism, innovation and golf literature.