Golf Industry News

Illinois, United States: To accommodate regional growth interests and opportunities, Troon has expanded and opened a new corporate office in Chicago.

New Jersey, United States: As part of its efforts to provide a pathway for people to pursue a career in golf, the USGA has fully funded more than 130 paid internships for the 2021 season.

London, England: Club Car has appointed Campey Turf Care Systems as a United Kingdom dealer for its commercial range.

St Andrews, Scotland: The R&A is submitting a planning application to Glasgow City Council for the construction of a new community golf facility that it is hoped will open in the summer of 2022.

Minneapolis, United States: With the TransPro 200 trailer, Toro says it has ramped up productivity for walk mowing golf course greens.

Kansas, United States: Marc Weston, Course Superintendent at Indian Hill Country Club, has been named a Grassroots Ambassador Leadership Award winner from the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.

Singapore: The 42nd edition of the Queen Sirikit Cup will make a welcome return to the golfing calendar at Singapore’s Laguna National Golf & Country Club in 2021.

New York, United States: SPORTFIVE, the global sports business agency, has launched a new global golf strategy that places the sport alongside the key strategic pillars for the agency’s business.

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia’s presence on the global sporting stage as host to exciting new events will continue with the announcement of four fully-sanctioned Ladies European Tour tournaments.

St Andrews, Scotland and New Jersey, United States: The R&A and the USGA have announced proposals for significant changes to the Rules of Amateur Status that govern the game worldwide.

Singapore: Alex Glasgow, one of the Asia-Pacific region’s foremost experts on sports turf construction and maintenance projects, will share his knowledge during next week’s AGIF Sustainability Series of webinars.

North Carolina, United States: John Deere and the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America named Purdue University as the winner of the 27th annual Collegiate Turf Bowl.

London, England: Club Car, John Deere and Toro are among the leading brands taking advantage of the 24/7 opening hours available at this year’s Golf Business & Industry Convention.

Kansas, United States: Jeff White and Arjun Chowdri have been appointed to the Board of Trustees for the Environmental Institute for Golf, the philanthropic organisation of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.

Pennsylvania, United States: Golf Genius Software and SchedulePop have announced a partnership to help golf professionals streamline staff scheduling, control labour expenses, and improve team communication.