Orlando, United States: Uncertainty and fear felt by golf course operators in April due to the coronavirus pandemic has been tempered and replaced with optimism, according to results from the latest Golf Operation Impact survey conducted by GolfNow.
Helsinki, Finland: Germany’s WINSTONgolf has entered a partnership with wireless underground soil monitoring solution Soil Scout to further its vision of becoming Europe’s forerunner in greenkeeping technology.
Kansas, United States: The creation of the championship golf courses at the PGA of America’s future home in Frisco, Texas will be a topic of discussion during the 2021 Golf Industry Show general session.
Lang Co, Vietnam: One of Vietnam’s greenest resorts, Laguna Lang Co is urging sustainability projects around the nation to take advantage of a new eco grant scheme it has helped to develop.
Hua Hin, Thailand: History-making Ratchanon ‘TK’ Chantananuwat produced another eye-catching performance to retain his Faldo Series Hua Hin title.
Bangkok, Thailand: The Thai Cabinet has officially approved golf course 14-day alternative state quarantines for Thailand, published in the Royal Gazette last night.
New Jersey, United States: The USGA has embarked on a new collaborative body of work in its on-going efforts to sustain the economic and environmental viability of golf courses and improve the golfer experience.
London, England: Club Car has launched a new version of its best-selling Villager car. Designed to transport six or eight passengers, the updated model builds on the Villager’s reputation for durability and performance.
South Carolina, United States: The National Golf Course Owners Association has announced that Golf Business Conference 2021 will be conducted virtually next month, alongside the PGA Show Virtual Experience & Marketplace.
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.