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Golf Can Be Vehicle for Equality, Says Golf Saudi CEO

Golf Can Be Vehicle for Equality, Says Golf Saudi CEO

February 24, 2020

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: With four weeks to go until the conclusion of the inaugural Saudi Ladies International, preparations are well underway for this watershed moment. The first professional women’s golf tournament in the Kingdom, the Ladies European Tour (LET) event will mark the first time that professional female golfers have played competitively in the country, […]

Stonier Assumes Asian Beat with Campey Turf Care Systems

Stonier Assumes Asian Beat with Campey Turf Care Systems

February 24, 2020

Macclesfield, England: Campey Turf Care Systems has expanded the role of Product Demonstrator Dave Stonier to include Asia and the Middle East. Stonier has been with the company since 2015, having gained eight years of mechanical knowledge in his previous role and has worked as a Product Demonstrator throughout his five years at Campey. During […]

Third Time Lucky as Zimbabwean Tops Class at Q-School

Third Time Lucky as Zimbabwean Tops Class at Q-School

February 23, 2020

Hua Hin, Thailand: Zimbabwean Benjamin Follett-Smith closed with a one-under-par 70 to finish top of the class with a one-shot victory at the Final Stage of the 2020 Asian Tour Qualifying School. Playing in his third straight Qualifying School following two failures, the 23-year-old led the gruelling 90-hole battle from the second round. On the […]

Profile Products Expands Product Line with HydroStraw Acquisition

Profile Products Expands Product Line with HydroStraw Acquisition

February 23, 2020

Buffalo Grove, Illinois, United States: Profile Products LLC, a provider of environmentally friendly soil, water and vegetation management solutions, has announced the acquisition of the erosion control and seed businesses of HydroStraw, LLC. The transaction includes all HydroStraw erosion control and seed product lines, as well as the company’s Rockford, Washington, production plant/distribution centre and […]

Norman Unveils Oceanfront Mexican Masterpiece

Norman Unveils Oceanfront Mexican Masterpiece

February 23, 2020

Los Cabos, Mexico: Greg Norman Golf Course Design (GNGCD) has announced the Grand Opening of Rancho San Lucas Golf Club.  Inspired by the native terrain and featuring near-endless panoramic views, Rancho San Lucas Golf Club is a 7,210-yard, par-72, championship-calibre course backdropped by the rolling waves of the Pacific Ocean. Spanning three different eco-systems, the […]

Golf Genius Software Gains International Momentum

Golf Genius Software Gains International Momentum

February 22, 2020

London, England: Golf Genius Software, a leading provider of cloud-based golf tournament management systems, has announced further investment into its international division following continued success in 2019. The international subsidiary has achieved substantial year-on-year growth and furthered Golf Genius’ presence into more than 45 countries worldwide, while signing up notable new clients including associations such […]

Faultless Marcus Makes his Mark

Faultless Marcus Makes his Mark

February 22, 2020

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: With a mature, blemish-free closing round, Marcus Lim Pang Chuen swept to an emphatic overall victory in the 13th Faldo Series Malaysia Championship. Level pegging with Grace Chin Jun-li at the top of the leaderboard going into the final round at the Impian Golf & Country Club, Lim cantered clear of the […]

Malaysia Open Receives Timely Shot-in-the-Arm

Malaysia Open Receives Timely Shot-in-the-Arm

February 21, 2020

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: The Malaysia Open has received a timely shot in the arm with Bandar Malaysia being named as title sponsor of the historic championship that is returning to the Asian Tour schedule following a four-year absence. Set to tee-off at Kota Permai Golf and Country Club from March 5-8, the Bandar Malaysia Open […]

Presidents Cup and Partners Raise US$1.1 million for Bushfire Relief Efforts

Presidents Cup and Partners Raise US$1.1 million for Bushfire Relief Efforts

February 21, 2020

Melbourne, Australia: In a five-week span in which four 2019 Presidents Cup participants – two from the International Team and two from the US Team – won on the PGA Tour, the Presidents Cup and partner organisations have combined to generate more than US$1.1 million for Australia bushfire relief efforts. During last month’s Sony Open […]

Capillary Hydroponics Unveils Turfgrass Growing Environment

Capillary Hydroponics Unveils Turfgrass Growing Environment

February 20, 2020

Orlando, United States: Moisture control specialist Capillary Concrete has announced that its revolutionary new Capillary Hydroponics turfgrass growing environment is now on sale. The system uses the capillary properties of Capillary Concrete to enable both drainage and irrigation from below and to precisely regulate the moisture content of the turf’s rootzone. “The system divides the […]

Don’t Cut Golf Tourism Funding, Urges IAGTO

Don’t Cut Golf Tourism Funding, Urges IAGTO

February 20, 2020

London, England: Tourist boards and golf tourism suppliers in areas affected by the coronavirus outbreak are being urged not to cut funding and to be prepared to invest money into promoting golf travel as soon as confidence returns to the market. The recommendation comes from Peter Walton, Chief Executive of global golf tourism organisation IAGTO, […]

Rain Bird Golf Promotion for Lawson

Rain Bird Golf Promotion for Lawson

February 19, 2020

Tucson, Arizona, United States: Jeff Lawson has assumed the role as National Sales Manager for Rain Bird’s Golf Division. Lawson will be responsible for leading Rain Bird Golf’s sales and distribution teams in the United States and Canada with the ultimate goal of driving golf product and pump station sales in those countries. Most recently, […]

Doctor Orders Million Dollar Hole-in-One Opportunity

Doctor Orders Million Dollar Hole-in-One Opportunity

February 19, 2020

Queenstown, New Zealand: The 101st edition of the New Zealand Open will feature, for the first time in its history, a NZ$1 million hole-in-one prize for any professional or amateur who can master the par-three seventh hole at The Hills. Tournament organisers revealed that Manuka Doctor is presenting a NZ$1 million hole-in-one challenge, to deliver what could […]

Pitt Announces Resignation as Golf Australia’s CEO

Pitt Announces Resignation as Golf Australia’s CEO

February 18, 2020

Melbourne, Australia: Stephen Pitt has resigned as Golf Australia’s Chief Executive Officer after 11 years in the role and will step down from the organisation later this year.  Pitt joined Golf Australia in 2008 and oversaw a period of change and expansion, including the growth and consolidation of the Australian Opens, the introduction of the […]

Benefits of the Right Iron Applications

Benefits of the Right Iron Applications

February 18, 2020

Berkshire, England: Iron (Fe) plays an important role in Chlorophyll production, reducing the potential of deficiency and subsequent chlorosis. According to Indigrow, a Full Business Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation, there is a very large correlation between Fe availability and colour response in managed turf. The availability of applied Fe is reduced by […]