Bangkok, Thailand: As Thailand’s golf courses await the re-opening of the country to golfing tourists, the Kingdom has been named as ‘the world’s safest destinations to visit during the Covid-19 pandemic’.
Zhuhai, China: Chen Siyan and Li Jieni are looking for strong showings as the China LPGA Tour stages its second tournament of the year after a six-month break following the outbreak of the Covid-19 virus.
Dunedin, New Zealand: Michael Watson, Turf Manager at the Forsyth Barr Stadium, says two recently purchased Dennis PRO 34R rotary mowers are saving the grounds team four hours of maintenance work.
Phuket, Thailand: Laguna Golf Phuket will host the 2020 Phuket Hospitality Golf Challenge, featuring hospitality and service industry professionals from Thailand and around the region.
Bristol, England: This month sees the 45th anniversary of Biral, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of specialist meteorological instruments.
Birmingham, England: The PGA of GB&I is looking to inspire the next generation of professionals through a dedicated campaign aimed at anyone considering a career in golf.
Basel, Switzerland: This year’s Syngenta Business Institute programme is switching to a virtual format.
Singapore: Asian Tour Destinations has strengthened its presence in the region with the addition of three premier golf clubs.
Zhuhai, China: Teenager Yin Ruoning holed a clutch 12-foot birdie putt on the final green to mark her professional debut with victory in the Zhuhai Hollywood Mansion Challenge.
Troon, Scotland: Golf must grasp the opportunity presented by current circumstances by showcasing itself in a positive way.
Florida, United States: PGA Jr. League, the flagship youth pillar programme of PGA Foundation, has been recognised by the Aspen Institute’s Project Play initiative as a 2020 Project Play Champion.
Singapore: Golfplan principals Kevin Ramsey and David Dale have hailed the rebirth of Seletar Golf Course as a model for golf courses around the region.
Kansas, United States: Gregory Pheneger, Director of Golf Course Management at John’s Island Club, has been named the 2020 Q1 Grassroots Ambassador Leadership Award winner from the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.
Washington, United States: Troon is partnering with the National Links Trust to manage the operations for East Potomac Park, Langston and Rock Creek Park golf courses.
Zhuhai, China: The China LPGA Tour tees-off on a condensed version of its 2020 season today with the first round of the Zhuhai Hollywood Mansion Challenge.