Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Following the successful on-going vaccine rollout against the global pandemic, Saadiyat Beach Golf Club, Yas Links Abu Dhabi and Abu Dhabi Golf Club have begun welcoming back international golfers.
Denver, United States: Perry Dye, a member of one of the most famous families in golf, has passed away at the age of 68.
Sandwich, England: Two-time PGA Tour winner and world number 24 Jason Kokrak has become the second international ambassador to join Golf Saudi.
Singapore: Marc Ong held his nerves in check to register his maiden professional victory in the fourth leg of the inaugural Singapore Pro Series Invitational presented by FTAG.
Singapore: Now into its second decade, the Asian Golf Industry Federation is well positioned to diversify and grow, according to outgoing CEO Eric Lynge.
Florida, United States: Fifteen PGA of America members and one PGA Section – reflecting the best of the PGA of America as innovators, leaders, coaches and achievers – will be featured in an hour-long nationwide special entitled A Celebration of PGA Professionals.
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States: Troon has been selected to manage Burnt Store Marina Country Club, a semi-private facility located in Punta Gorda, Florida.
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States: Complimentary registration is now open for PGA Professionals and golf buyers attending next month’s PGA Show Buying & Education Summit.
Sandwich, England: A range of low-carbon energy and transport technologies will be used in staging The 149th Open at Royal St George’s and fans attending the championship will be able to learn more in a new Sustainability Zone.
Montana, United States: Elk getting into bunkers has resulted in damage to them at the Tom Doak-designed Rock Creek Cattle Company. But lining the bunkers with the Capillary Bunker system is set to solve the problem.
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: The first nine holes at Yas Acres, the latest original work from Fry/Straka Global Golf Course Design, will open in September.
London, England: As part of Golf Saudi’s efforts to develop golf, a clinic was organised for 10 female golfers from The Muslim Golf Association as part of an exchange of golfing experience between the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia.
Edinburgh, Scotland: John Deere dealers Thomas Sherriff & Co and Double A will complete a unique treble this summer, providing tournament support for the abrdn Scottish Open, the Trust Golf Women’s Scottish Open and the AIG Women’s Open.
St Andrews, Scotland: Fans attending The 149th Open at Royal St George’s will be able to support a global reforestation drive in a new partnership between The R&A and Mastercard’s Priceless Planet Coalition.
Sandwich, England: Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama, winner of April’s Masters Tournament, has withdrawn from The 149th Open at Royal St George’s after testing positive for Covid-19.