Delhi, India: Golfers have taken the lead in announcing the first sporting event in India since the country was placed under Covid-19 lockdown in late March. Top Indian professional golfers Shubhankar Sharma and Gaganjeet Bhullar will join former Indian cricketers Kapil Dev and Murali Kartik for an exhibition match to raise funds for Covid Relief […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: The Royal Selangor Golf Club (RSGC), one of Asia’s most historic golfing establishments, has joined the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF). Established in 1893, this private members’ club is centrally located in a prime area of the Golden Triangle of Kuala Lumpur, boasting spectacular views of the iconic Twin Towers and the […]
Copenhagen, Denmark: Miki Stengaard Petersen has been named the Campey Turf Care Systems and Havdrup Student of the Year 2019. The award is presented by the Groundsman Association Denmark (GAD) and is given to the student that finishes the Danish Groundsmen’s school with the highest grade in the final exam. In the event of two […]
Lanoka Harbor, New Jersey, United States: Rudy Anderson, a 42-year veteran of the international golf and private club industry, has announced his departure from Pacific Links International. As Chief Executive Officer of its global activities outside of China, Anderson has led the development of the Pacific Links International since 2016. From his initial appointment to […]
Singapore: Underscoring its reputation as a safe and healthy activity, golf has been at the forefront of sport’s return as Covid-19 lockdown measures ease up. While restrictions remain for most contact sports, golfers have been allowed to return to golf courses around the region to enjoy a welcome combination of fresh air and exercise. “It’s […]
Singapore: The Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) has confirmed the continuation of its acclaimed Certificate in Greenkeeping (CIG) educational programme. In partnership with the New Zealand Sports Turf Institute (NZSTI) and with backing from The R&A, the CIG was launched with the specific aim of improving the professional knowledge of greenkeeping staff and providing an […]
Fort Worth, Texas, United States: Nearly half the field were already on the Colonial Country Club course on Thursday morning at the Charles Schwab Challenge when, for a brief minute, action stopped. The soothing sounds of a club striking a ball, or a ball dropping into a hole, fell silent. As part of on-going efforts […]
Singapore: Drive-through prize ceremonies could soon replace traditional prize-giving procedures at golf clubs, according to Patrick Bowers, a respected professional in the golf, resort development and sports management industries. As golf clubs seek to combat the threat posed by the Covid-19 pandemic with new and appealing measures for their members, Bowers is suggesting an innovative […]
Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, United States: The PGA Tour’s 91-day hiatus since The Players Championship was cancelled – the longest unscheduled break from competition since World War II – will end today when play resumes at the Charles Schwab Challenge. As one of the first sports to get underway since the Covid-19 pandemic, golf is […]
Phnom Penh, Cambodia: Troon has been selected to manage Vattanac Golf Resort, one of the region’s most ambitious new projects. Troon International, the international operating division of Troon, will oversee golf and club operations, food and beverage operations as well golf course agronomy and club/membership marketing. Cambodia’s luxury golf resort is in the first phase […]
London, England: Golf Genius Software has continued to develop its contactless golf solution with the addition of text messaging, as the company’s free trial offer enters its final month. In March, Golf Genius extended a helping hand to golf clubs outside of North America, offering free use of its cloud-based tournament management software until the […]
Singapore: Only golf establishments that have worked proactively through the Covid-19 pandemic can expect to survive an imminent ‘cleansing’ in the region’s golf club industry. That’s the stark warning from respected golf industry veteran Patrick Bowers, Founder and Chief Executive of Vantage Pointe, a specialised boutique firm offering strategic advisory for golf project developers, entrepreneurs […]
Tokyo, Japan: The Japan Golf Association (JGA) has cancelled its remaining 2020 amateur championships. In the wake of the continued threat from the Covid-19 pandemic, the JGA opted to call off more than a dozen events originally scheduled for the second half of the year. “It’s an unfortunate and unprecedented situation,” said Andy Yamanaka, the […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Kota Permai Golf & Country Club has invested in 20 new Club Car Tempo buggies to cater for the increase in traffic since golf’s resumption last month. The move was necessary to accommodate the social distancing ‘new normal’ of single buggy usage, said Tang Meng Loon, Gamuda Land’s Director of Club, Township & Property Management. Kota Permai’s buggy fleet count […]
Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, United States: The PGA Tour has announced a new programme designed to strengthen and elevate the path to the PGA Tour through the Korn Ferry Tour, Mackenzie Tour – PGA Tour Canada, PGA Tour Latinoamérica and PGA Tour Series – China. PGA Tour University will reward elite collegiate play with varying […]