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World Golf Hall of Fame to Induct Tiger Woods in Class of 2021

World Golf Hall of Fame to Induct Tiger Woods in Class of 2021

March 13, 2020

St Augustine, Florida, United States: The World Golf Hall of Fame will enshrine 82-time PGA Tour winner Tiger Woods as part of its Class of 2021. Woods received the news of his impending Induction in the Male Competitor category via phone from PGA Tour Commissioner and World Golf Foundation Board Chairman Jay Monahan. “I am […]

Lyle Honoured with PGA Recognition Award

Lyle Honoured with PGA Recognition Award

March 11, 2020

Edinburgh, Scotland: Two-time Major winner Sandy Lyle is the recipient of the 2019 PGA Recognition Award for his outstanding contribution to golf.  Shrewsbury-born Lyle picked up the accolade as guest of honour during the PGA’s annual fund-raising lunch in Scotland. The 61-year-old follows in the footsteps of some of golf’s greatest names to have been […]

Prize Money Increase for Mercuries Taiwan Masters

Prize Money Increase for Mercuries Taiwan Masters

March 10, 2020

Tamsui, Chinese Taipei: The long-running Mercuries Taiwan Masters has raised its ante by boosting its total prize purse to US$950,000. Inaugurated in 1987, the Mercuries Taiwan Masters has been held annually on the Asian Tour from 2004 and sees a third consecutive increase in prize money since 2018. The Mercuries Taiwan Masters is the brainchild […]

Tiger’s First Public Course Opens for Preview Play

Tiger’s First Public Course Opens for Preview Play

March 10, 2020

Missouri, United States: Much beloved for its live entertainment, welcoming atmosphere and dozens of leisure attractions, Branson is increasingly becoming known as one of America’s best golf destinations. Located 20 minutes from the Arkansas border in southwest Missouri, Branson has added several new golf courses in the recent past, including three in the past three […]

Golf Genius Software Acquires Tournament Expert

Golf Genius Software Acquires Tournament Expert

March 9, 2020

Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States: Golf Genius Software has acquired the assets of Tournament Expert, LLC. Founded by Ted Kalmon in 2001, Tournament Expert is one of the leading suppliers of desktop tournament management software to the golf industry. “Tournament Expert has some excellent features that we will integrate into the Golf Genius platform,” said […]

US Women’s Open Champion’s Medal Named After Mickey Wright

US Women’s Open Champion’s Medal Named After Mickey Wright

March 9, 2020

Liberty Corner, New Jersey, United States: The United States Golf Association (USGA) has announced that the medal presented each year to the winner of the US Women’s Open Championship has been renamed in Mickey Wright’s honour and redesigned with an image of her iconic swing, ensuring that every future champion is forever linked to one […]

Clever Trevor Prevails in Kota Permai Play-Off Drama

Clever Trevor Prevails in Kota Permai Play-Off Drama

March 8, 2020

Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia: Trevor Simsby claimed his maiden Asian Tour title on the second play-off hole against Andrew Dodt at the weather-shortened US$1 million Bandar Malaysia Open. The lanky 27-year-old American, who earned his 2020 Asian Tour card after a commendable season on the Asian Development Tour (ADT) last year, opted for an aggressive […]

Norman Honoured to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award

Norman Honoured to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award

March 8, 2020

West Palm Beach, Florida, United States: Greg Norman will receive the 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award at the third edition of the Monaco US Celebrity Golf Cup Presented by HSH Prince Albert II. The three-day invitation-only match play event is in support of the Ryder Cup European Development Trust and also benefits the Prince Albert II […]

Links Golf Services Aligns with Asian Golf Industry Federation

Links Golf Services Aligns with Asian Golf Industry Federation

March 7, 2020

Bangkok, Thailand: Links Golf Services, a team of dedicated professionals specialising in all aspects of golf course and sports field renovation, construction and maintenance, has joined the Asian Golf Industry Federation. Established in 2009 with registered office in Thailand, Links Golf Services is active throughout Southeast Asia, offering a comprehensive range of services. The Links […]

Kohler Donates US$250,000 to Environmental Institute for Golf

Kohler Donates US$250,000 to Environmental Institute for Golf

March 7, 2020

Lawrence, Kansas, United States: Herb Kohler, Executive Chairman of the Kohler Co, has donated US$250,000 to the Environmental Institute for Golf (EIFG), the philanthropic organisation of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA). The EIFG fosters sustainability by providing funding for research grants, education programmes, awareness of golf’s environmental efforts and scholarships. “I can’t […]

Rain Bird Golf Introduces New 702/752 Series Rotors

Rain Bird Golf Introduces New 702/752 Series Rotors

March 6, 2020

Tucson, Arizona, United States: As the green industry’s labour shortage continues, many superintendents are struggling to manage everyday tasks with fewer crew members. Now, Rain Bird’s Golf Division is making that challenge a little easier by introducing its new 702/752 Series Rotors. These rotors replace Rain Bird’s current 700/751 Series electric and IC Valve-In-Head (VIH) […]

World Golf Hall of Fame Announces Finalists for 2021 Induction Class

World Golf Hall of Fame Announces Finalists for 2021 Induction Class

March 6, 2020

St Augustine, Florida, United States: The World Golf Hall of Fame has released the names of 10 finalists who will be considered for enshrinement in 2021. The list of finalists includes ‘Male and Female Competitors’ and ‘Contributors’. Americans Johnny Farrell, Tom Weiskopf and Tiger Woods and Irishman Padraig Harrington are the four Male Competitors on […]

IMG-Managed Raevo Ruling the Roost in Russia

IMG-Managed Raevo Ruling the Roost in Russia

March 5, 2020

Moscow, Russia: Designed by 18-time Major champion Jack Nicklaus, Raevo Golf & Country Club has entered Golf World’s Top 100 Courses in Continental Europe list in 18th position, the highest ever new entry for a new golf course. The course also topped the list of Russian entries and marked the first time that Russian clubs had been included in the rankings.  […]

Elite Women’s Amateur Championship Launched in Latin America

Elite Women’s Amateur Championship Launched in Latin America

March 5, 2020

St Andrews, Scotland: The first Women’s Amateur Latin America championship presented by The R&A and the ANNIKA Foundation will be played at Pilar Golf in Buenos Aires, Argentina. To be held from September 3-6, the inaugural event will take place over the Blue and White course and will provide the most talented women’s amateur golfers […]

Golf Genius Software Acquires golfscoring.net

Golf Genius Software Acquires golfscoring.net

March 4, 2020

Wayne, Pennsylvania, United States: Golf Genius Software has acquired the assets of golfscoring.net, Canada’s leading provider of web-based golf league software. Founded in 2006 by Pat Alpaugh, golfscoring.net currently supports over 300 leagues through its cloud-based platform. “Since the founding of Golf Genius Software in 2009, we have believed that golf leagues are important for […]