15-Year-Old Amateur Stuns China Professionals
October 16, 2021
Zhuhai, China: Zhang Yahui has written her name into the history books as the youngest winner on the China LPGA Tour.
ASIAN GOLF INDUSTRY FEDERATION
Zhuhai, China: Zhang Yahui has written her name into the history books as the youngest winner on the China LPGA Tour.
Singapore: Early insights from a pioneering study on Asian golf depict an industry and a region prime for investment in the short, medium and long term.
Harrogate, England: The British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association has launched registration for its annual exhibition at the Harrogate Convention Centre in January.
Melbourne, Australia: Ground-breaking research marks Australian golf’s new direction as it sets its sights on a solid path for post-pandemic growth.
St Andrews, Scotland: Renton Laidlaw, one of golf’s most respected broadcasters and journalists, has passed away at the age of 82.
Dublin, Ohio, United States: Jason Straka, a principal with Fry/Straka Global Golf Course Design, has been elected President of the American Society of Golf Course Architects.
Illinois, United States: Every golf course has to manage its maintenance operation carefully to ensure that the budget allows the course to be presented in a way that delights its customers.
New Jersey, United States and St Andrews, Scotland: A new Model Local Rule will provide those running professional or elite amateur golf competitions the option of limiting the maximum length of a golf club (excluding putters) to 46 inches.
Hong Kong: The 2021 edition of the Hong Kong Open, provisionally scheduled to take place at Hong Kong Golf Club in November, will be postponed until next year.
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Troon Abu Dhabi has partnered with Technogym to bring specialised golf fitness machines to Yas Links Abu Dhabi and Saadiyat Beach Golf Club.
Cardiff, Wales: Synthetic bunker edging specialist EcoBunker is expanding its in-house construction capability.
Singapore: The Singapore Golf Association raised more than S$145,000 at its annual fund-raising golf day at Keppel Club.
New Jersey, United States: The Turf and Ornamentals business of Bayer has selected veteran turfgrass expert Dr Jesse Benelli as the newest member of the US Green Solutions Team.
Hong Kong: Paul Tse has been elected as President of the Hong Kong Golf Association. Tse takes over from Kenneth Lam, who retired from the office after serving in that capacity for two years.
Moray Firth, Scotland: Nairn Golf Club, an acclaimed venue in the Highlands of Scotland, has renewed its lease agreement with Toro, taking its fleet of machines to 22.