Golf Industry News

Singapore: Laguna National Golf & Country Club is upping the ante on delivering a world-class golf experience with the debut of its clubhouse this month.

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: History will be made on the Ladies European Tour when they play in Saudi Arabia’s first female professional golf tournament in November.

Beijing, China: Fry/Straka Global Golf Course Design is the latest golf architectural company to join the Asian Golf Industry Federation.

Bangkok, Thailand: Ahead of this month’s Faldo Series Asia resumption, no stone is being left unturned in ensuring the health and well-being of all players and officials in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Singapore: Veteran Royal Selangor Golf Club Course Superintendent Jack Cheong will tee-off the second batch of webinars in the Asian Golf Industry Federation’s Sustainability Series.

Melbourne, Australia: Golf is experiencing a pandemic-inspired boom, a new report has confirmed. Importantly, rounds played by people in the 20-49 age range have sky-rocketed in the past four months.

Derbyshire, England: The Dennis Razor Ultra 560 incorporates many key features including an 11-bladed cutting cylinder, ultra-short wheelbase for undulating surfaces, tungsten tipped groomer, compact handle design for extra manoeuvrability, click height adjusters and stub free transport wheels.

St Andrews, Scotland: An international research study backed by The R&A has found new evidence to suggest golf can provide significant health benefits to older participants in the form of improved muscle strength and balance.

Singapore: Industry stalwart Mark Adams has praised the Asian Golf Industry Federation for its proactive response in taking a leadership role during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Bangkok, Thailand: More than two-thirds of expat and international golfing tourists to Thailand agree that caddies enhance a round of golf in the Kingdom.

Hua Hin, Thailand: Banyan Thailand has unveiled the ‘Basecamp Hua Hin’ initiative, inviting city dwellers to combine high-value private accommodation with a healthy lifestyle.

Birmingham, England: Sarah Bennett will follow in the footsteps of her close friend and mentor Beverley Lewis when she becomes the second female to captain The Professional Golfers’ Association of Great Britain & Ireland.

St Andrews, Scotland: Four of golf’s great champions have accepted invitations to become Honorary Members of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews.

Singapore: The spotlight will return to conditioning of golf course putting surfaces when the Asian Golf Industry Federation’s Sustainability Series of webinars continues next week.

Florida, United States: Toro has been named the official Turf Maintenance Equipment & Irrigation provider for the Ryder Cup through 2029.