Phnom Penh, Cambodia: James Durkin has been promoted to Director of Golf at Vattanac Golf Resort – underlining Troon International’s commitment to nurturing top talent from within its global portfolio.
Florida, United States: Golf is predominantly a public game in America with nearly three-quarters of courses open to all and less than 8% of the golfer population being members at private clubs.
Florida, United States: The PGA Show, golf’s largest global business gathering, returns in January with the launch of a refreshed brand identity, expanded programming and impactful new partnerships.
Singapore: With a brilliant virtuoso performance at Tanah Merah Country Club, Christiaan Maas led South Africa to its first World Amateur Team Championship success.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Parslow & Winter Golf Design, an international golf course architectural firm based in Malaysia, has joined the Asian Golf Industry Federation.
Phuket, Thailand: Laguna Phuket has announced the opening of Rava Beach Club, a luxurious beach club and restaurant offering a stylish ambience, vibrant atmosphere and breathtaking sunsets.
Arizona, United States: Troon has been selected to manage Hunting Hills Country Club, a private club located in the picturesque foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia.
Cairo, Egypt: The Egyptian Golf Federation has announced the return of the historic Egyptian Open to the Land of the Pharaohs after a 15-year absence.
Hong Kong SAR, China: The list of Major champions competing in this year’s Link Hong Kong Open has been added to significantly – ensuring one of the strongest fields in its history.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Change-makers from the global golfing industry are continuing to add weight to the line-up at this month’s AGIF Annual International Summit.
Singapore: The International Golf Federation, in collaboration with the Singapore Golf Association, has set out its sustainability initiatives for the 2025 World Amateur Team Championships.
Rugby, England: Turf industry pioneer Stephen Bernhard, founder and heartbeat of Bernhard and Company, has passed away at the age of 79.
New York, United States: Country club memberships in America have sky-rocketed in price and prestige, with initiation fees climbing over 70% and showing no signs of slowing down.
Jakarta, Indonesia: Australian Wade Ormsby defeated Zimbabwean Scott Vincent on the first hole of a sudden-death play-off to win the Jakarta International Championship.
London, England: Carr Golf Maintenance Managing Director Ed Pettit discusses the pressures golf courses are facing on the latest Changing the Business of Golf podcast