St Andrews, Scotland and New Jersey, United States: The R&A and the USGA have re-engaged with the golf industry on the Distance Insights project, which aims to help achieve a more sustainable long-term future for golf.
Kansas, United States: Mark Jordan, the Certified Golf Course Superintendent at Westfield Country Club, has been elected to a one-year term as President of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.
Stockholm, Sweden: Swedish-owned golf bunker liner specialist Capillary Concrete has been nominated as a finalist in an international competition to find sustainable and natural alternatives to artificial turf on school and pre-school yards. Capillary Concrete has a complete base-system for artificial turf which contains any micro-plastic contaminations. Three finalists have been chosen by the competition, […]
Hainan, China: Teenager Sun Jiaze enhanced her burgeoning reputation with victory in the 2021 China LPGA Tour Qualifying Tournament.
Arizona, United States: In early 2020, Rain Bird’s Golf Division introduced its new 702/752 Series Electric and IC (Integrated Control) Rotors. Now, Rain Bird Golf is expanding its rotor family with the 552, 702 and 752 block models.
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States: As the popularity of pickleball continues to surge, Troon and Selkirk Sport, a leading pickleball equipment brand, have entered a multi-year partnership.
Frisco, Texas, United States: The Toro Company has been selected as the exclusive turf and irrigation partner of PGA Frisco.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Abdullah Kamakhi has been accepted into the European Institute of Golf Course Architects, positioning him to become Saudi Arabia’s first golf course architect.
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States: The PGA of America has selected 15 PGA Members who will comprise its sixth PGA Lead class for 2021-22.
North Carolina, United States: John Deere has announced an agreement for its golf and sports dealer network to sell and support the Wiedenmann Corporation line of aeration solutions.
Hainan, China: The China LPGA Tour tees-off its 13th season today with 69 amateur hopefuls among the 74-strong field at the annual Qualifying Tournament.
Palm Beach Gardens, United States: The 68th edition of the PGA Merchandise Show shifted to a virtual event in 2021 to connect the international golf industry online, allowing PGA Professionals, golf buyers, manufacturers and industry leaders to drive forward the business of the game from the safety of their homes, facilities and workplaces.
Azusa, California, United States: Anthony W. ‘Tony’ LaFetra, President and Chief Executive Officer of Rain Bird Corporation, has passed away.
Singapore: Marc von Grabowski has taken over the role of Regional Director for Jebsen & Jessen Technology’s Turf & Irrigation Division, effective immediately.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Zainal Mohammad Shah, a veteran figure in golf in Southeast Asia, has been appointed as a Senior Advisor to the Asian Golf Industry Federation.