Melbourne, Australia: Golf Business Forum 2020, scheduled to be held at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre (MCEC) on June 23-24, has been cancelled. Covid-19 has led to the MCEC cancelling all its events until June 30. The Australian Sports Turf Managers Association (ASTMA) will now deliver the Asia Pacific Sports Turf Management Conference 2020 […]
Singapore: In the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak, The R&A has issued an Essential Maintenance Statement for Golf Courses in Asia. The industry statement sets out a reduced, essential maintenance regime for golf course maintenance that protects workers, jobs and secures golfing facilities for the physical and mental well-being of millions of golfers who will […]
St Andrews, Scotland: The R&A has launched a campaign to encourage golfers to share the ways they are keeping active with golf during the coronavirus lockdown period. Using the social media link #GolfAtHome, The R&A said it hopes to ‘inspire the golfing world in the coming weeks by sharing photos and videos of golfers’ and their family […]
Augusta, Georgia, United States: Augusta National Golf Club is to donate US$2 million to help coronavirus response efforts in its local district. In a statement from Chairman Fred Ridley, the Georgia-based club is giving US$1 million to Augusta University for expansion of Covid-19 testing in the region, with another US$1 million gifted to Central Savannah […]
Singapore: While play continues in certain areas of Asia, the coronavirus pandemic pinch is being felt by an increasing number of golf clubs and golf businesses across much of the region. “These are especially challenging times for the golf industry around the world – and it’s no different in Asia,” said Eric Lynge, Chief Executive […]
West Palm Beach, Florida, United States: In light of the escalated response to the global Coronavirus pandemic, the Women’s Golf Day (WGD) leadership team has announced a new approach to this year’s fifth anniversary event, planned to take place worldwide on June 2. This year, WGD is adapting the event to bring the industry […]
Jupiter, Florida, United States: The National Golf Foundation (NGF) has conducted an exclusive nationwide poll of golf courses, the results of which are the centrepiece of a new NGF COVID-19 webpage that provides information and key data points on the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on the golf business. Accessible through NGF.org and directly at […]
Tucson, Arizona, United States: Rain Bird’s Golf Division has expanded its partnership with SiteOne Landscape Supply, which will now represent the manufacturer in Ohio and Eastern Kentucky. SiteOne will now sell Rain Bird golf inventory from three locations in that region: Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio and Louisville, Kentucky. “Rain Bird is excited to begin selling […]
Portrush, Ireland: Fresh from its successful hosting of the 2019 Open Championship, Royal Portrush Golf Club has signed another five-year agreement with Toro, bringing the relationship between the historic club and the brand to 30 years. Some nine months after the championship, Course Manager Graeme Beatt is able to look back at the event and […]
Manila, Philippines: Conrad Benitez, a key player in golf in the Philippines for more than two decades and a major supporter of the golf turfgrass industry in Asia, has passed away. In addition to being President and Chief Executive Officer at The Orchard Golf and Country Club, Benitez acted as Vice-President of the National Golf Association […]
Liberty Corner, New Jersey, United States: The United States Golf Association (USGA) has updated its family policy to allow players who have earned a place in a USGA championship and cannot compete due to maternity or paternity a more flexible deferral plan. Incorporating input from players, including Major champion Stacy Lewis, the policy gives a […]
Fort Worth, Texas, United States: To ensure that the outstanding accomplishments of collegiate and amateur golfers are recognised, the Hogan Trophy Award Foundation, the Friends of Golf (FOG) and the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) have announced that three Ben Hogan Award finalists and one winner will be named in 2020. “We are wholly […]
Birmingham, England: The PGA of Great Britain and Ireland has launched a COVID-19 Helpline to support PGA Members, golf clubs and their management teams through the coronavirus pandemic. The helpline provides PGA Members and their golf facilities with a point of contact throughout the on-going crisis. It will mainly focus on the recent United Kingdom […]
Dubai: The Track, Meydan has had Club Car’s latest Visage touchscreen system with built-in Bluetooth speakers installed in its new fleet of Precedent golf cars. The Troon-managed venue is the first golf club outside of America to adopt the new technology, which allows golfers to listen to their personal music playlists, podcasts or even the […]
Charleston, South Carolina, United States: To prepare golf course owners and operators for dealing with the myriad uncertainties, disruption of business and potential outcomes of the coronavirus pandemic, the National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA) has compiled and developed resources and programmes, all available at https://www.ngcoa.org/coronavirus “Our advice and guidance is meant for any golf […]