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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]