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Greg Norman Golf Course Design’s Ellerston Rises in ‘World’s Greatest’ Rankings

Greg Norman Golf Course Design’s Ellerston Rises in ‘World’s Greatest’ Rankings

January 31, 2020

West Palm Beach, Florida, United States: Ellerston Golf Club, sculpted by Greg Norman Golf Course Design (GNGCD), has been listed 19th on Golf Digest’s biennial ‘World’s 100 Greatest’ rankings.  Ellerston jumped 12 spots from the previous list to make its first debut in the Top-20. Locked away in the secluded high country of the New South Wales […]

Faldo Hails Major Champions Invitational Success

Faldo Hails Major Champions Invitational Success

January 31, 2020

Phoenix, Arizona, United States: The 2020 Major Champions Invitational (MCI) presented by Golf Saudi lived up to its high billing with an action-packed finish to both the Boys and Girls events at Lookout Mountain Golf Club, Japan’s Yuki Moriyama and American Zoe Campos claiming top honours. In the Boys event, after 13 birdies and an […]

Greg Norman Golf Course Design’s Ellerston Rises in ‘World’s Greatest’ Rankings

Greg Norman Golf Course Design’s Ellerston Rises in ‘World’s Greatest’ Rankings

January 31, 2020

West Palm Beach, Florida, United States: Ellerston Golf Club, sculpted by Greg Norman Golf Course Design (GNGCD), has been listed 19th on Golf Digest’s biennial ‘World’s 100 Greatest’ rankings.  Ellerston jumped 12 spots from the previous list to make its first debut in the Top-20. Locked away in the secluded high country of the New South Wales […]

Indonesia’s Award-Winning Ria Bintan Joins Asian Golf Industry Federation

Indonesia’s Award-Winning Ria Bintan Joins Asian Golf Industry Federation

January 30, 2020

Bintan, Indonesia: Ria Bintan Golf Club, one of the jewels in Indonesia’s golfing crown, has joined the Asian Golf Industry Federation. Spectacularly located near the northern coast of Bintan Island with breathtaking views of the South China Sea, Ria Bintan’s Certified Audubon International Classic and Cooperative Sanctuary 18-hole Ocean Course and nine-hole Forest Course were […]

Accolades Add Kudos to TPC Kuala Lumpur

Accolades Add Kudos to TPC Kuala Lumpur

January 30, 2020

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: TPC Kuala Lumpur has teed-off 2020 with a bang, claiming numerous notable accolades. Underlining its status as one of the region’s premier golfing venues, the East Course and West Course at TPC Kuala Lumpur have secured the number one and number two spots in Golf Digest International’s Best Courses in Malaysia poll. […]

PGA Merchandise Show Brings Global Golf Industry Together

PGA Merchandise Show Brings Global Golf Industry Together

January 29, 2020

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Orlando, Florida, United States: The 67th PGA Merchandise Show, the industry’s annual ‘Major of Golf Business’, came to a close welcomed nearly 40,000 golf industry professionals from all 50 US States and 80 countries. The 2020 edition delivered exciting product and industry announcements that energised the industry for the New Year. PGA Professionals and […]

Club Car Donates Carryall 502 for Silent Auction

Club Car Donates Carryall 502 for Silent Auction

January 29, 2020

Augusta, Georgia, United States: Looking for a versatile, durable, functional and reliable utility transportation vehicle that will effectively and efficiently manage your golf course turf and operations? Club Car is donating a new Carryall 502 vehicle* to the Environmental Institute for Golf, the philanthropic organisation of Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA), and will […]

Brandt to Showcase New Sustainable Foliar Nutrients, Grigg Technology at GIS

Brandt to Showcase New Sustainable Foliar Nutrients, Grigg Technology at GIS

January 28, 2020

Springfield, Illinois, United States: Brandt will be rolling out two new proprietary nutrient technologies this week, Brandt Organiplex and Grigg Turftopia. The new products will be on display at the Golf Industry Show (GIS) in Orlando (January 29-30). Brandt Organiplex is a breakthrough in the foliar nutrition category. The product line has been approved by […]

Miguel Lays Down a Marker in Manila

Miguel Lays Down a Marker in Manila

January 28, 2020

Manila, Philippines: Motivated by the prospect of a return trip to Vietnam, Miguel Ilas motored to an emphatic triumph in the 12th edition of the Faldo Series Philippines Championship. Six strokes clear of the field after back-to-back five-under-par 67s, Ilas closed out the 54-hole tournament with a controlled even-par 72 at Valley Golf and Country […]

Ingram Scoops President’s Award for Environmental Stewardship

Ingram Scoops President’s Award for Environmental Stewardship

January 28, 2020

Lawrence, Kansas, United States: Gary Ingram, Certified Golf Course Superintendent and Director of Agronomy at Metropolitan Golf Links, has been selected to receive the 2020 President’s Award for Environmental Stewardship by the Board of Directors of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA). Ingram will officially receive the award during the Opening Session of […]

Golfasian CEO’s Lost Golf Balls are a Winner

Golfasian CEO’s Lost Golf Balls are a Winner

January 27, 2020

Bangkok, Thailand: Most golfers hate to lose an expensive golf ball. But Thailand-based American Mark Siegel doesn’t mind, as he has a clever ulterior motive. Siegel is the Chief Executive Officer of Golfasian, one of the most established inbound golf tour operators in Asia and a Full Business Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation. […]

Tiger Tasked with Redesigning Pebble Beach Par-Three Course

Tiger Tasked with Redesigning Pebble Beach Par-Three Course

January 27, 2020

Pebble Beach, United States: As its Centennial celebration winds down, Pebble Beach Company is looking to the future, announcing a partnership with Tiger Woods and his TGR Design firm to design a new short course on the former site of Peter Hay Golf Course. “Pebble Beach has always been a special place to me,” said Woods. […]

Pavit in Seventh Heaven After Record-Breaking Success

Pavit in Seventh Heaven After Record-Breaking Success

January 26, 2020

Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand: Pavit Tangkamolprasert created Asian Development Tour (ADT) history with a two-shot victory in the Boonchu Ruangkit Championship, courtesy of a closing four-under-par 67. Pavit, who held a two-shot advantage going into the final round, held his nerve after trading five birdies against one bogey for a winning total of 23-under-par 261 to […]

World Golf Hall of Fame Modifies Selection Process

World Golf Hall of Fame Modifies Selection Process

January 26, 2020

St Augustine, Florida, United States: The World Golf Foundation Board of Directors has voted to make several changes to the World Golf Hall of Fame eligibility and Induction process in an effort to ensure the game’s greats from around the world are actively recognised and celebrated. Changes to the eligibility include lowering the age of […]

Registration Open for Drive, Chip and Putt Qualifiers

Registration Open for Drive, Chip and Putt Qualifiers

January 25, 2020

Liberty Corner, New Jersey, United States: The United States Golf Association (USGA), Masters Tournament and PGA of America have announced that registration for the 2020-2021 Drive, Chip and Putt qualifying is officially open on DriveChipandPutt.com. The schedule of qualifiers, set to begin this summer at hundreds of locations nationwide, was also released, including the 10 […]