Open Water Project to the Fore
August 18, 2021
St Andrews, Scotland: The R&A, Mastercard and adidas are partnering to launch the Open Water Project at this week’s AIG Women’s Open at Carnoustie.
ASIAN GOLF INDUSTRY FEDERATION
St Andrews, Scotland: The R&A, Mastercard and adidas are partnering to launch the Open Water Project at this week’s AIG Women’s Open at Carnoustie.
Florida, United States: The PGA of America, Ryder Cup Europe and Aon plc have jointly announced the creation of ‘The Nicklaus-Jacklin Award presented by Aon’, which will debut during the 43rd Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits.
Gothenburg, Sweden: Sweden’s Delsjö Golfklubb is using the revolutionary Wash Box from Capillary Bunkers to make the sand in its bunkers last longer and play better.
Kansas, United States: Matt Gourlay has been named the 2021 Q2 Grassroots Ambassador Leadership Award winner from the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.
Augusta, Georgia, United States: Club Car has announced the all-new integration of Club Car Connect with ezLocator, the industry leader in daily pin placement management.
London, England: A new Emergency Authorisation for the use of the Syngenta insecticide, Acelepryn, has been approved to target leatherjackets for the 2021 season.
Birmingham, England: The PGA of Great Britain & Ireland has launched a fresh recruitment campaign to find and inspire the next generation of PGA Professionals.
Phuket, Thailand: The Tourism Authority of Thailand is relaunching golf tournaments for expatriates in the Kingdom. The Amazing Thailand Expat Golf Tournament Series will be held at Blue Canyon Country Club on August 18.
Liberty Corner, New Jersey, United States: Jon Podany will join the United States Golf Association as its new Chief Commercial Officer, starting September 1.
Las Vegas, United States: The newly formatted PGA Show Buying & Education Summit hosted influential PGA Professionals and golf buyers who met in person with a curated group of top apparel, accessory and golf lifestyle companies.
Singapore: Abdul Hadi posted a memorable first win on the Singapore Pro Series Invitational Presented by FTAG, storming to a five-shot victory at Sentosa Golf Club.
Lawrence, Kansas, United States: The Toro Company is marking its 27th year as the Presenting Partner of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America Golf Championships.
Carlsbad, United States: Callaway Golf has reported record revenue increases across its equipment and apparel brands over the last six months as the golf boom continues to resonate across the industry.
Singapore: As Rain Bird’s Southeast Asia Area Manager, Rob Weiks will be responsible for strategic sales planning, business development and golf market share growth in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Guam and Brunei.
St Andrews, Scotland: The R&A has secured approval for its plans to redevelop the existing public golf course at Lethamhill in Glasgow to create a brand new community golf facility.