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.
Bangkok, Thailand: Golf course architect Gil Hanse will unveil the full 18 at Ballyshear Links in August 2021. The new clubhouse will also make its debut, completing a transformation unique to the Southeast Asian golf market.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Golf Saudi and the Club Managers Association of Europe have signed a new partnership which will see them work together to roll out a multi-level, certified Arabic language educational programme, aimed at spiking interest and encouraging Saudi nationals in pursuit of a future career in golf.
Leven, Fife, Scotland: John Deere equipment has ensured prime playing conditions at Dumbarnie Links, Scotland’s newest course.
London, England: The European Tour and PGA Tour have heralded a significant new era for global golf with an historic announcement of a Strategic Alliance.
Pennsylvania, United States: The PGA of America has selected Golf Genius Tournament Management software to manage multiple events, including the PGA Professional Championship, beginning in 2021.
Lahore, Pakistan: Damil Attaullah and Humna Amjed will be bidding for fourth straight Faldo Series Pakistan Championship successes when the 10th edition of the event tees-off this week.
Shenzhen, China: PacificPine Sports, the exclusive operator of PGA of America Youth Development academies in China, has joined the Asian Golf Industry Federation.
Melbourne, Australia: Australian golf’s 2020 boom continues at pace, with a surge in interest from young men its driving force.