Golf Industry News

Mandalay, Myanmar: Myotha National Golf Club has become the first golfing establishment in Myanmar to join the Asian Golf Industry Federation.

London, England: Tributes have been pouring in for Peter Alliss, known globally as the ‘Voice of Golf’, following his passing yesterday.

Florida, United States: The Ladies Professional Golf Association has announced a new three-year official marketing partnership with John Deere, leading manufacturers of agriculture, construction, forestry and turf equipment.

Kansas, United States: Michael Kenna, Director of USGA Green Section Research, has been selected to receive the 2021 Colonel John Morley Distinguished Service Award from the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.

Shanghai, China: PacificPine Sports, exclusive operator of the PGA Youth Development golf academies in Greater China, has partnered with Lanhai International Golf Club to open a new PGA Learning and Performance Centre.

New Jersey, United States: The United States Golf Association has announced three new nominees to its 15-member Executive Committee – Chuck Brymer, Chairman of DDB Worldwide; Cathy Engelbert, Commissioner of the WNBA and former Deloitte CEO; and Anthony Petitti, President of Sports and Entertainment for Activision Blizzard.

Lausanne, Switzerland: The International Golf Federation Board has elected Annika Sorenstam to take over from Peter Dawson as its President, effective January 1, 2021.

Hua Hin, Thailand: All eyes will be focused on Ratchanon ‘TK’ Chantananuwat when the talented Thai golfer defends his Faldo Series Hua Hin title this weekend.

Hoi An, Vietnam: Hoiana Shores Golf Club has earned GEO Certified Development status from the Scotland-based GEO Foundation, the golf industry’s international standard-bearer for sustainable course design and construction practices.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Kota Permai Golf & Country Club and TPC Kuala Lumpur emerged as the big winners in the 2020 ParGolf People’s Choice Awards.

Singapore: Michael Nielsen, formerly Managing Director for Jebsen & Jessen Technology in Indonesia, has assumed the position of Regional Director for Jebsen & Jessen Technology’s Turf & Irrigation Division.

Lahore, Pakistan: Yashal Shah produced a spectacular final-day birdie barrage to overturn a seven-stroke overnight deficit and claim top honours in the 10th edition of the Faldo Series Pakistan Championship.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Underlining its commitment to upholding industry standards and best practices, TPC Kuala Lumpur has been awarded two ISO certifications.

Phnom Penh, Cambodia: Integrating cultural inspiration into the landscape was a key component in Sir Nick Faldo’s thinking when plotting the design of the West Course at Vattanac Golf Resort.

Seoul, Korea: Oh Sang-jun, a prominent figure in golf in South Korea for more than two decades, has been appointed as a Senior Advisor to the Asian Golf Industry Federation.