Open Championship Delivers Huge Economic Benefits
St Andrews, Scotland: The 149th Open at Royal St George’s delivered £113.4 million in economic benefit to Kent, according to independent research commissioned by The R&A.
St Andrews, Scotland: The 149th Open at Royal St George’s delivered £113.4 million in economic benefit to Kent, according to independent research commissioned by The R&A.
Cheshire, England: Campey Turf Care Systems marked the official opening of its new Bosley showroom by welcoming more than 150 guests to the facility.
Phang Nga, Thailand: Aquella Golf & Country Club, one of Thailand’s newest 18-hole venues, has announced the latest addition to its brand ambassador programme.
Cheonan, Korea: In a nail-biting finish to the Kolon Korea Open, Kim Min-kyu defeated fellow-Korean Cho Ming-yu in a three-hole play-off at Woo Jeong Hills Country Club.
Melbourne, Australia: The under-representation of women in the sports turf management industry was brought into sharp focus at the Australian Sports Turf Management Conference.
South Carolina, United States: The National Golf Course Owners Association has released its latest publication, the 2022 Golf Business Pulse Report.
Montana, United States: Six-time Major champion Sir Nick Faldo is hanging up his microphone following an 18-year stint as a broadcaster for NBC and the Golf Channel.
Bangkok, Thailand: Absolute Golf Services has signed a long-term management contract with Hua Hin’s award-winning Banyan Golf Club.
Maryland, United States: The PGA of America, KPMG and the LPGA Tour have announced that the prize fund for the 2022 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship has been doubled to US$9 million.
Arizona, United States: Troon has hailed Team Troon member Matthew Fitzpatrick on his stunning US Open championship triumph at The Country Club.
Kansas, United States: Before even acknowledging the champion of the 122nd US Open, Mike Whan, CEO of the USGA, honoured an individual who represents a profession that often gets overlooked.
Muscat, Oman: Troon Golf has been appointed by Muscat Resorts, formerly Muscat Hills, to manage full operations at the facility that boasts the first fully grassed 18-hole golf course in Oman.
Singapore: The DP World Tour will return to Singapore for the first time since 2014 when the Singapore Classic tees-off at Laguna National Golf Resort Club from February 9-12, 2023.
Dubai: The Els Club Dubai is capitalising on its new 80-strong fleet of vehicles equipped with Club Car Connect technology, as demand continues to surge for rounds of golf in the UAE.
Melbourne, Australia: Toro Australia has announced Ventrac distribution and confirmed that it will exhibit at this week’s Australian Sports Turf Management Trade Exhibition.