Golf Industry News

London, England: The global golf industry has launched an appeal to raise funds for UNICEF and its work supporting the people of Ukraine.

London, England: ICL is rebranding its alkaline-extracted seaweed ‘SeaMax’ as ‘SMX’ – a highly concentrated Atlantic Ascophyllum nodosum seaweed, harvested from sustainable and renewable sources by Acadian Seaplants.

Cannon Falls, Minnesota, United States: Craig Holden, President of Suståne Natural Fertilizer, Inc, has pledged the company’s continued support to the golf industry.

Dubai, UAE: For Dindy Macatlang, a golf course superintendent based in Ras Al Khaimah, February was a hectic month, hosting back-to-back DP World Tour events at Al Hamra Golf Club, a Troon facility.

Singapore: World-renowned Sentosa Golf Club has announced a 10-year partnership with The Toro Company and local Toro distributor Jebsen & Jessen.

Bangkok, Thailand: The Asian Tour and Ladies European Tour will join forces in staging two new mixed tournaments in Thailand.

Singapore: Karen Proctor, Director of Sales – APAC with Textron Specialized Vehicles, continues to blaze a trail for women in the Asian golf industry.

Hua Hin, Thailand: After a frustrating decade-long wait, Kim Sih-wan secured his first victory as a professional when he claimed the International Series Thailand title at Black Mountain Golf Club.

Singapore: Ko Jin-young saved her best until last at Sentosa Golf Club to win the HSBC Women’s World Championship by a two-shot margin over Minjee Lee and Chun In-gee.

London, England: Sean Loakes has been appointed as Syngenta Professional Solutions Technical Manager for the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Singapore: Richard Walne’s contributions to the Asian Golf Industry Federation have been acknowledged with the presentation of a special plaque.

Multan, Pakistan: The new Faldo Design signature course at Rumanza Golf & Country Club will be a worthy venue for top amateur and professional tournaments.

Singapore: More than 16 years after leaving the post he held for the best part of a decade, Peter Goh has returned to Laguna National Golf Resort Club for a second stint as General Manager.

Palm Beach Gardens, United States: PGA of America President Jim Richerson has announced that Zach Johnson will serve as the United States Team Captain for next year’s Ryder Cup.

Tucson, Arizona, United States: Jeff Lawson, Tony Whelan and Mohan Subramanian have assumed new positions within Rain Bird’s Golf Division.