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Sentosa Says it’s ‘Game On’ for the Golf Industry

Sentosa Says it’s ‘Game On’ for the Golf Industry

January 19, 2020

Singapore: Major champion Henrik Stenson has been inspired by a global environmental campaign this week from SMBC Singapore Open host venue, Sentosa Golf Club. The Swedish golfing superstar, playing in his second Singapore Open, caught up with the team at Sentosa Golf Club to discuss the role golf can play in stopping the effects of […]

Teenage Amateur Emerges with Top Marks at Q-School

Teenage Amateur Emerges with Top Marks at Q-School

January 19, 2020

Wanning, China: Teenage Shanghai amateur Yin Ruoning upstaged her professional rivals with a one-stroke success in the China LPGA Tour Qualifying Tournament.  The 18-year-old closed with an even-par 72 over The Dunes at Shenzhou Golf Club West Course. That gave her a 72-hole total of 11-under 277 to top the graduating class for the 2020 […]

Harrison Retires from Campey Turf Care Systems

Harrison Retires from Campey Turf Care Systems

January 18, 2020

Macclesfield, Cheshire, England: Dave Harrison, Campey Turf Care Systems’ Export Sales Manager, has retired after 10 years with the company. Harrison joined Campey in 2009 from Dennis Sisis with a wealth of experience and global industry knowledge. His remit was to develop further growth in sales throughout the European and world markets as well as […]

Brielle Serves Up Come-From-Behind Success

Brielle Serves Up Come-From-Behind Success

January 18, 2020

Sydney, Australia: Taking a leaf out of the book of tennis great Rafael Nadal, Brielle Mapanao delivered an early birthday present for herself with victory in the fifth edition of the Faldo Series Australia Championship. Five shots off the pace in joint ninth place after an opening 75 at Castle Hill Country Club, the talented […]

Asian Tour Players Buzzing at Sentosa Golf Club

Asian Tour Players Buzzing at Sentosa Golf Club

January 17, 2020

Singapore: Asian Tour players joined Sentosa Golf Club for a spot of beekeeping, helping the club unveil its intentions for a new campaign called GAME ON, designed to make the golfing community aware of the global threat of climate change. Local Singaporean players James Leow, Quincy Quek, Koh Deng Shan and Japan’s Naoki Sekito took a […]

Player Commits to Inaugural Golf Saudi Summit

Player Commits to Inaugural Golf Saudi Summit

January 17, 2020

King Abdullah Economic City, Saudi Arabia: Nine-time Major champion Gary Player will join a host of golf’s most influential figures at the Golf Saudi Summit, taking place in King Abdullah Economic City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia from February 2-4. One of the most decorated golfers of all time and a prolific golf course architect who has designed many […]

Norman Partners with American Australian Association to Launch Bushfire Relief Fund

Norman Partners with American Australian Association to Launch Bushfire Relief Fund

January 16, 2020

West Palm Beach, Florida, United States: Greg Norman has announced a partnership with the American Australian Association (AAA) to launch a Bushfire Relief Fund in response to the devastating wildfires across the country wherein 100% of the proceeds will go the Australian Red Cross bushfire relief efforts.   The fund has been initiated with a […]

Faldo Keeping Close Eye on Pakistani Progress

Faldo Keeping Close Eye on Pakistani Progress

January 16, 2020

Karachi, Pakistan: Sir Nick Faldo will be keeping close tabs on the leading players at this week’s ninth Faldo Series Pakistan Championship. While Damil Ataullah and Humna Amjed are expected to challenge for honours, six-time Major champion Sir Nick is keen to monitor the progress of all participants at the Defence Authority Country and Golf […]

Golf Travel Takes Centre Stage at PGA Merchandise Show

Golf Travel Takes Centre Stage at PGA Merchandise Show

January 15, 2020

Orlando, Florida, United States: Premier golf destinations, resorts, tour services, products and a new golf travel presentation on the PGA Forum Stage will be featured at next week’s PGA Merchandise Show. The PGA Show Golf Travel Pavilion, located on the PGA Show floor in the #3900-#4300 aisles at the Orange County Convention Centre, will feature […]

SMBC Singapore Open has an Enticing Olympic Ring About it

SMBC Singapore Open has an Enticing Olympic Ring About it

January 15, 2020

Singapore: Ten Olympians, including the gold, silver and bronze medallists from 2016, will tee it up at this week’s SMBC Singapore Open. Major winners Justin Rose of England and Sweden’s Henrik Stenson took the gold and silver respectively at the Rio Olympics four years ago when golf returned to the Games after an 112-year absence […]

R&A to Fund Golf Sustainability Projects

R&A to Fund Golf Sustainability Projects

January 14, 2020

St Andrews, Scotland: Up to £650,000 is being provided by The R&A to fund golf course sustainability projects that are being supported as part of its Golf Course 2030 initiative. Golf Course 2030 was established by The R&A in 2018 to address the challenges posed by climate change, resource constraints and regulation on golf course […]

Hunar in the Pink After Jaypee Greens Success

Hunar in the Pink After Jaypee Greens Success

January 14, 2020

Greater Noida, India: Groomed for golfing glory from a young age, Hunar Mittal upstaged newly-crowned national champion Sneha Singh en route to victory in the weather-hit IIFL Faldo Series India Championship. With heavy rain and strong winds forcing the opening round to be reduced to nine holes at Jaypee Greens, the 12th event of the […]

Jonas Club Software to Debut Innovative New Products

Jonas Club Software to Debut Innovative New Products

January 13, 2020

Orlando, United States: Jonas Club Software will attend the 2020 PGA Merchandise Show and 2020 CMAA World Conference & Club Business Expo showcasing their industry leading solutions. At the upcoming industry trade shows Jonas Club Software – a Full Business Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation – will be debuting innovative new products, continuing […]

Spirited Shin Sets Inspirational Example

Spirited Shin Sets Inspirational Example

January 13, 2020

Sydney, Australia: At various stages of their playing careers, all golfers are faced with handicaps to overcome. Some are mental, others are physical. Born deaf, Christine Shin has never allowed challenges to stand in her way, as she’ll once more be aiming to illustrate in the fifth edition of the Faldo Series Australia Championship. A […]

Hong Kong Golf Club Captain Hails ‘Wonderful Week of World-Class Golf’

Hong Kong Golf Club Captain Hails ‘Wonderful Week of World-Class Golf’

January 12, 2020

Hong Kong: Australian Wade Ormsby won the US$1 million Hong Kong Open for the second occasion when he cruised to victory with a closing four-under-par 66 at the Hong Kong Golf Club. Unlike his first win at the Hong Kong Open in 2017 where he won by a single shot, Ormsby enjoyed a more comfortable […]