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Tournament Management Solutions in Webinar Centre Stage

Tournament Management Solutions in Webinar Centre Stage

June 22, 2020

Singapore: A senior figure from one of the world’s leading suppliers of tournament management solutions will discuss ‘Why New Technology is Now Essential in Golf Course Management’ during the latest Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) webinar. Hosted by Golf Genius Software and presented by the AGIF, the webinar will take place at 3 pm (Singapore […]

20 Million Rounds Lost to Covid-19, Estimates National Golf Foundation

20 Million Rounds Lost to Covid-19, Estimates National Golf Foundation

June 22, 2020

Jupiter, Florida, United States: The US golf industry lost as many as 20 million rounds in March and April due to course closures and Coronavirus-induced anxiety, according to recent National Golf Foundation (NGF) estimates. After double-digit growth in rounds played in January and February, rounds were up 15% for the year entering March. Due to […]

Asian Golf Industry Federation Welcomes First Individual Member

Asian Golf Industry Federation Welcomes First Individual Member

June 21, 2020

Dubai: Karl Whitehead has created a small slice of golfing history by signing up as the Asian Golf Industry Federation’s (AGIF) first Individual Member. “I’m excited at the opportunity to join such a forward-thinking and supportive Federation. The AGIF team have a fantastic reputation for providing innovative educational opportunities, in addition to providing exposure to […]

Queen Sirikit Cup Rescheduled for 2021

Queen Sirikit Cup Rescheduled for 2021

June 21, 2020

Jakarta, Indonesia: The Queen Sirikit Cup, the Asia-Pacific’s premier amateur team championship for women, has been rescheduled for 2021. Given on-going travel restrictions prompted by the Covid-19 pandemic, officials have cancelled the 2020 edition of the 15-nation gathering that was scheduled to take place at Pondok Indah Golf Club in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta […]

Adams Paints Positive Picture for Golf Course Designers

Adams Paints Positive Picture for Golf Course Designers

June 20, 2020

Singapore: There will be no shortage of work opportunities for golf course architects in the post-Coronavirus era. In addition to on-going golf course construction booms in Vietnam and Saudi Arabia, golf industry veteran Mark Adams foresees a significant increase in undertaking renovations. “As everybody in the golf industry knows, Vietnam is the key market in […]

Golf Genius Software Acquires Impact Tournament Systems

Golf Genius Software Acquires Impact Tournament Systems

June 20, 2020

Wayne, Pennsylvania, United States: Golf Genius Software has acquired the assets of Impact Tournament Systems, Inc (ITS). ITS, from Calgary in Canada, is a leading provider of desktop tournament management software to the Canadian golf market. “Impact Tournament Systems is a very successful supplier of desktop tournament management systems, and their product capabilities are very […]

No Lockdown Let-Up at Faldo Design

No Lockdown Let-Up at Faldo Design

June 18, 2020

Singapore: Lockdown restrictions during the Covid-19 pandemic have not prevented Faldo Design from progressing with half-a-dozen new projects. “Fortunately, we’ve been staying very busy,” said Mark Adams, Director, Faldo Design, an Associate Business Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF). Speaking during the latest podcast in an AGIF series interviewing prominent individuals in the […]

USGA Celebrates 2020 Bob Jones Award Honoree Pak Se-ri

USGA Celebrates 2020 Bob Jones Award Honoree Pak Se-ri

June 18, 2020

Liberty Corner, New Jersey, United States: As part of its celebration during the original week of the 120th US Open Championship, the United States Golf Association (USGA) will honour 2020 Bob Jones Award recipient Pak Se-ri with a variety of specialised content on its digital channels. The champion of the 1998 US Women’s Open and […]

Gray Gives Thumbs-Up to Drone Technology

Gray Gives Thumbs-Up to Drone Technology

June 17, 2020

Singapore: One of golf’s foremost agronomic experts has predicted a huge uptake in drone technology among golf clubs. “It’s pretty exciting what’s happening with drone technology – and where it’s going,” said Chris Gray, Head of Sustainability and Agronomy for Asia at The R&A. During a webinar addressing Why New Technology is Now Essential in […]

Enhancements to Jonas Club Software’s Online Ordering Application

Enhancements to Jonas Club Software’s Online Ordering Application

June 17, 2020

Markham, Ontario, Canada: Jonas Club Software has announced the release of new enhancements to its popular Online Ordering application. In response to the industry shutdown due to Covid-19, Jonas offered Online Ordering to its clients at no charge so that clubs could continue providing food and beverage for pick-up, delivery and takeout. More than 200 […]

Golf Agronomist Welcomes GPS Technology

Golf Agronomist Welcomes GPS Technology

June 17, 2020

Singapore: Autonomous mowing, spray units, individual sprinkler control and soil moisture meters are among a host of new technological advancements that are being embraced by golf clubs around the globe. Not only will adoption of these GPS-driven measures reduce costs for golf clubs, but they’ll also improve efficiency, according to Chris Gray, Head of Sustainability […]

Professional Seal of Approval for Golf Genius Software

Professional Seal of Approval for Golf Genius Software

June 17, 2020

London, England: Golf Genius Software is helping to facilitate a return to golf for touring professionals and amateur golfers of all levels with its trusted tournament management software supporting contactless events. The recently announced Rose Ladies Series, in which Justin and Kate Rose are sponsoring a series of eight women’s golf tournaments for British professionals, […]

Popularity of Drone Technology Set to Soar

Popularity of Drone Technology Set to Soar

June 16, 2020

Singapore: Along with substantial savings to golf clubs around the world, drone technology will enable industry sustainability goals to be met by developing best practices for operational teams in the years ahead. During a webinar addressing Why New Technology is Now Essential in Golf Course Management, participants highlighted the myriad ways in which the use […]

59club Asia Launches Hotel Mystery Shopper Audits

59club Asia Launches Hotel Mystery Shopper Audits

June 16, 2020

Bangkok, Thailand: 59club Asia has released a new hotel mystery shopper audit tool for the region which it describes as ‘revolutionary’. This new-to-market product follows on from the company’s successful Golf Mystery Shopper audits in late 2018 and a ground-breaking foray into the hotel segment of Mystery Audits in Europe and the Middle East last […]

Unlocking a Sustainable Future for Golf Courses

Unlocking a Sustainable Future for Golf Courses

June 15, 2020

Singapore: The Covid-19 pandemic is shining new light on advanced technology and sustainability that can provide significant long-term benefit to the golf industry. That’s the view of Bobby Carrington, a Tech Portfolio Advisor for a private equity company in New York City and Head of Customer Success at Brain Pool Tech, a company that is pioneering drone technology […]