Singapore: Fred Yelverton, a global authority on turfgrass science, will share his wisdom in next week’s edition of the Asian Golf Industry Federation’s webinar Sustainability Series.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Golf Saudi has been honoured for its strategic contribution to the game, winning the Vision Award at the 2020 World Golf Awards.
Singapore: Sentosa Golf Club has marked its award as the ‘World’s Best Eco-Friendly Golf Facility’ by premiering a new environmental documentary film to raise awareness of the importance of climate change in golf.
Zhangjiagang Island, China: With a five-stroke victory in the Zhangjiagang Shuangshan Challenge, 15-year-old amateur Yin Xiaowen wrote her name into golf’s record books as the youngest winner in China LPGA Tour history.
Singapore: Cho Minn Thant has highlighted the ‘sense of solidarity’ displayed by Asian Tour members at this week’s Annual General Meeting.
California, United States: Callaway and Topgolf Entertainment Group have announced that the companies have entered into a definitive merger agreement.
Hainan Island, China: Yalong Bay Golf Club, one of China’s best-known and most prolific tournament venues, has joined the Asian Golf Industry Federation.
St Andrews, Scotland: The Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific championship has been rescheduled to September 30 – October 3, 2021 due to the continuing uncertainty created by the Covid-19 pandemic.
New Jersey, United States: The United States Golf Association has announced that late four-time US Women’s Open champion Mickey Wright has bequeathed her estate and possessions to the USGA.
Jiangsu Province, China: Two of China’s brightest amateur prospects line-up against the professionals at the Nelson & Haworth-designed Zhangjiagang Shuangshan Golf Club this week.
Birmingham, England: Due to mounting pressure from the global Coronavirus pandemic, the Grounds Management Association has taken the decision to move SALTEX to late next year.
Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: World number one Dustin Johnson, 2020 US Open champion Bryson DeChambeau and defending champion Graeme McDowell have confirmed their participation in the third edition of the Saudi International.
Berkshire, England: Indigrow’s Quantum range has been formulated to reduce the slow acidification of soils that can happen with sulphate-based fertilisers.
London, England: A total of 14 IMG Prestige venues have been included in the latest Golf World Top 100 Golf Resorts in Continental Europe ranking.
Georgia, United States: Second generation Asian-American Ashley Yen has been named a recipient of the 2020 USGA-AJGA Presidents’ Leadership Award.