Danang, Vietnam: Paul Stringer believes the staging of the Asian Golf Industry Federation Danang Conference in conjunction with the BRG Danang Open is a recipe for future success.
Bangkok, Thailand: Cameron Smith is eager to bring LIV Golf’s supercharged tournament series to new international audiences as it prepares to make high-profile debuts in Thailand and Saudi Arabia.
Linkou, Chinese Taipei: Australian Travis Smyth finally got the monkey off his back and won his maiden title on the Asian Tour when he recorded a two-shot victory in the US$700,000 Yeangder TPC.
Arizona, United States: Troon has entered a new sales and marketing collaboration with Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts that will enhance marketing strategies across the resorts’ golf destinations.
Warwickshire, England: Bernhard and Company has announced the appointment of Peter Stewart as its new Business Development Manager for Asia.
St Andrews, Scotland: The traditional driving-in ceremony for the new Captain of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews has taken place on the first tee of the Old Course.
Frisco, Texas, United States: Sean Thornberry has been promoted to the position of Director of Global Development with the PGA of America.
Perth, Australia: The Asia-Pacific golf industry is mourning the loss of John Pryor, who passed away peacefully at his home in Western Australia last week. He was aged 67.
Kansas, United States: After nearly two decades as a course superintendent, Kevin Sunderman has been named Chief Operating Officer for the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.
Phnom Penh, Cambodia: Vattanac Golf Resort, a luxury Troon Golf property, has announced the appointment of various new leaders within its management team.
Singapore: New research released by The R&A shows golf has surged in popularity in the Asia-Pacific region.
Wisconsin, United States: The American Society of Golf Course Architects is mourning the passing of Past President Gerald (Jerry) Matthews.
Saudi Arabia: Nesma United Industries, an Executive Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation, is leading the way for golf construction in Saudi Arabia.
Bangkok, Thailand: The eyes of the golfing world are turning to Thailand as the ‘Land of Smiles’ gears up to host the richest tournament ever held on Asian soil: the US$25 million LIV Golf Invitational Bangkok.
In the concluding instalment of a special feature on the course preparation for the BRG Open Golf Championship, Mark Donohue offers an optimistic outlook for the golf turf management business in Vietnam.