Golf Industry News

Phnom Penh, Cambodia: Vattanac Golf Resort, one of Asia’s most distinctive golfing venues, has joined the Asian Golf Industry Federation.

West Palm Beach, United States: Greg Norman has been announced as CEO of LIV Golf Investments, a move which will set in motion a number of momentous developments for professional golf worldwide.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Sentosa Golf Club has wrapped up another successful awards season, capturing the title of ‘World’s Best Eco-Friendly Golf Facility’ for the second consecutive year at the World Golf Awards.

Scottsdale, United States: Tim Schantz, Troon’s President and Chief Executive Officer, has confirmed the signing of a new strategic partnership with Golfzon.

North Berwick, Scotland: GEO Foundation for Sustainable Golf will host a special event coinciding with the COP26 climate summit, highlighting roles golf can play in climate action and exploring pathways to net-zero emissions.

New Jersey, United States and St Andrews, Scotland: Golf’s new Rules of Amateur Status have been published by the USGA and The R&A ahead of their January 1, 2022, effective date.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Golf Saudi and Atlas Turf have officially formed a new joint venture. It will operate in Saudi Arabia as a limited liability joint venture company – Atlas Turf Arabian Agricultural Company. 

Singapore: Asian golf could be about to benefit from a new wave of female and younger golfers, according to research by Sports Marketing Surveys.

Dong Trieu, Vietnam: Ground has been broken on the Silk Path Dong Trieu Golf Course in Vietnam, Sir Nick Faldo’s latest Signature masterpiece.

Ponte Vedre Beach, United States: The USGA has distributed US$200,000 in grants across 20 First Tee chapters through the inaugural IDEA grant programme – a dedicated effort to directly empower inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility in golf.

Birmingham, England: Campey Turf Care Systems has hailed the return to the calendar of the Sports Amenities Landscaping Trade Exhibition.

Chiba, Japan: Hideki Matsuyama soared on the back of two final-round eagles to thrill his army of home fans with a runaway victory in the ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP.

Ontario, Canada: Jonas Club Software and Corporate Spending Innovations Paysystems joined with John Riccio, CFO at GlenArbor Golf Club, in a four-episode series entitled ‘How to Simplify Your Accounts Payable Process’.

Zhuhai, China: Pan Yanhong rolled back the clock to become the oldest winner in China LPGA Tour history, posting a two-stroke victory in the Guowei Centre Plaza Zhuhai Challenge.

Birmingham, England: The second issue of The PGA of Great Britain & Ireland’s Golf Business Quarterly magazine is out now, with the latest edition taking a look at the future of golf club membership.