Arizona, United States: Troon has acquired Peter Burwash International, a leading tennis management company whose portfolio includes over 30 properties globally.
South Carolina, United States: The National Golf Course Owners Association has announced Annika Sorenstam as the recipient of its 2022 Award of Merit, the organisation’s most prestigious award.
Singapore: Cho Minn Thant has quashed rumours that Greg Norman will be taking over from him as Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of the Asian Tour.
Helsinki, Finland: Soil Scout has announced the appointment of Lily Nuttall to the position of Agriculture and Horticulture Sales Executive.
St Andrews, Scotland and Liberty Corner, New Jersey, United States: Golf’s governing bodies have made available a Model Local Rule to further limit the use of Green-Reading Materials.
St Andrews, Scotland: A new research report has shown that golf participation is on the rise in Europe with over 10 million golfers now enjoying the sport.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: The 20th anniversary between Troon Golf and Emaar Hospitality Group has been celebrated with an intimate event with Team Troon’s Matt Fitzpatrick.
Newcastle, England: Requiring a robust fleet of greenkeeping machinery which was powerful enough to maintain its 500-acre, 36-hole site, Longhirst Hall Golf Club has placed its faith in Toro.
St Andrews, Scotland: The R&A has appointed Russell Smith as the General Manager of its new community golf facility at Lethamhill in Glasgow.
Arizona, United States: Two-time Masters champion Bubba Watson has joined Team Troon – a collection of top golf talent representing the Troon brand throughout professional golf.
Phuket, Thailand: Chan Shih-chang held his nerve in the Blue Canyon Phuket Championship to become the first winner on the Asian Tour following a 20-month hiatus caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Whitely, England: Thanks to the installation of synthetic edging system EcoBunker over several years, Skylark Golf & County Club’s bunkers are among its best-regarded features.
New York, United States: LIV Golf Investments, the new entity focused on making strategic investments in golf, has announced the C-Suite appointment of Will Staeger as Chief Media Officer.
Singapore: Korean Kim Hyo-joo has confirmed her title defence at the HSBC Women’s World Championship, to take place at Sentosa Golf Club from March 3-6, 2022.
Melbourne, Australia: Golf Australia has announced participation figures not seen in 50 years of data collection, as the boom in golf gathers pace.