King Abdullah Economic City, Saudi Arabia: One of golf’s best-loved entertainment shows, Living Golf, is returning to CNN with an exclusive title sponsorship from the sport’s fastest growing market. CNN’s Living Golf, a monthly, half-hour magazine show hosted from some of the world’s top golf courses found fame courtesy of exclusive interviews with the likes of […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Three of the top-10 players on the Malaysian Golf Association’s 2019 Ladies Order of Merit will be vying for glory at this week’s Faldo Series Malaysia Championship. Ashley Goh (tied fourth), Foong Ziyu (joint seventh) and Angel Hii (ninth) spearhead a strong line-up for the 54-hole R&A World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) […]
Lawrence, Kansas, United States: Kyle Barton, Golf Course Superintendent at Tam O’Shanter Country Club in West Bloomfield, Michigan, has been named a Grassroots Ambassador Leadership (GAL) Award winner from the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA). The Grassroots Ambassador Leadership Award, presented quarterly in partnership with The Toro Company, recognises and honours individuals who have […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Organisers have confirmed that next month’s Malaysian Open will proceed as scheduled. Despite the postponement or cancellation of numerous events around the region due to the coronavirus outbreak, the Malaysian Golf Association (MGA) said its flagship event, which is making its return to the Asian Tour schedule after a four-year absence, will […]
Singapore: Golf Genius, the world’s leading supplier of tournament management solutions, has joined the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF). With an unrivalled set of features, innovative technology and outstanding support, Golf Genius powers golf tournament management at clubs and resorts in 40 countries worldwide. Used by the United States Golf Association (USGA) and Singapore Golf […]
Hong Kong: The Hong Kong Golf & Tennis Academy (HKGTA) has joined IMG Prestige, making it the first property in Hong Kong to become part of the global network. The affiliation sees Hong Kong Golf & Tennis Academy’s patrons benefit from IMG Prestige’s elite network of over 200 leading golf courses and corporate partners around […]
Bangkok, Thailand: Azalea Hospitality, an innovative golf management and consulting firm, has announced the launching of a revolutionary mobile communication platform called NotifyMe. NotifyMe is a straightforward but extremely sophisticated enterprise-class business-to-client notification solution that promises to address issues concerning technology and language in the multi-cultural world. This new communication platform offers golf clubs, and […]
Alexandria, Virginia, United States: The Club Management Association of America (CMAA) has announced its 2020 Officers and Board of Directors. The CMAA Board of Directors is comprised of 13 professionals who work collaboratively with the National Staff team, National Committees, Members, Partners, and the greater industry to advance the profession of club management. The CMAA […]
Dhaka, Bangladesh: The Bangabandhu Cup Golf Open 2020 will become the richest professional golf event in Bangladesh with the total prize purse for the full-field Asian Tour event set to increase to US$400,000. To be staged from March 25-28, the sixth edition of the event will once more return to Kurmitola Golf Club, the home course […]
Bali, Indonesia: The Amateur Super 6 Bali Classic golf tournament is set to return to the sun-kissed shores of Bali in July with Thai golfing champions Prom Meesawat and Phachara Khongwatmai adding a sprinkling of stardust to proceedings. Into its second year, the event brings together amateur golfers from all over the world, to compete […]
Hong Kong: The Hong Kong Golf & Tennis Academy (HKGTA), a holistic sports wellness destination, has joined the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF). Spread over 820,000 square feet in Sai Kung’s pristine countryside, the HKGTA provides patrons with the opportunity to learn from world-class golf and tennis coaches, using the best international standard facilities, enabling […]
Hua Hin, Thailand: A gruelling test of golf is in store when the Asian Tour Qualifying School resumes its two-week run in Thailand, starting today. A total of 478 players from 26 countries have entered the fray, armed with dreams of turning their golfing career into success under the most testing circumstances as only the […]
West Palm Beach, Florida, United States: ‘The Search for Greg Norman’s Biggest Fan’ has been launched with the grand prize winner receiving a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet and play golf with Norman. Having received countless letters, heartfelt messages and encounters with fans throughout the years, explaining how Norman has touched their lives, the contest seeks […]
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States: The Desert Highlands has reopened its course after a US$7 million renovation project, including the rebuilding of all the course’s bunkers to incorporate the Capillary Concrete liner technology. The project, which began last April, also included restoring the 13th hole to its original design, installing a new irrigation system and updating […]
Liberty Corner, New Jersey, United States: The United States Golf Association (USGA) has teamed up with Academy Award-nominated actor and United Nations Environment Programme Global Goodwill Ambassador Don Cheadle in an effort to increase the value of public golf to golfers, courses and communities throughout America. Cheadle, an avid golfer with a passion for the game, recognises […]