Bintan, Indonesia: For the second year running, Ria Bintan Golf Club has been named winner of Luxury Lifestyle Awards’ Best Luxury Golf Club in Indonesia.
St Andrews, Scotland: Former Singapore Golf Association General Manager Jerome Ng has landed his ‘dream job’ as Director of Business Development at The R&A.
Bangkok, Thailand: Following the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions by the Thai Government, members of the new Ban Rakat Club are savouring the delights of the Gil Hanse-designed Ballyshear Links.
Shenzhen, China: The Volvo China Open, season finale of the 2021 China Tour, will take place from December 16-19 at the Shenzhen Genzon Golf Club with a total tournament prize-fund of RMB 2 million.
New Jersey, United States: The Turf and Ornamentals business of Bayer has announced details of its 2022 Early Order Programme.
Cardiff, Wales: Tim Lobb has become the 12th President of the European Institute of Golf Course Architects, pledging to focus his term on the importance of design in the future of golf.
Arizona, United States: Troon has been selected to manage The Golf Club at Fiddler’s Creek, a private club in Naples, Florida.
Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates: Al Hamra Golf Club will play host to the European Tour’s first visit to Ras Al Khaimah.
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.