London, England: The global golf tourism market is expected to post a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of close to 11% during the period 2019-2023, according to the latest market research report by Technavio. The growing number of international tourists, increasing interest of golf among youth, and availability of international standard golf courses are the […]
Lawrence, Kansas, United States: Long-time superintendent Mark Kuhns, CGCS, and John Foy, retired Director of the USGA Green Section’s Southeast Region, have been selected to receive 2020 Colonel John Morley Distinguished Service Awards from the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA). The pair will be recognised on January 29 during the Opening Session, presented […]
Singapore: The Asian Tour’s tournament schedule for the first half of 2020 will initially feature 11 events in 10 different countries across Asia. Several tournaments may still be added but the confirmed events will offer close to US$13 million in total prize money. “Our number one goal is to put together a robust schedule for […]
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam: Robert Bicknell, a pioneer of golf in Vietnam, has passed away following a battle with cancer. In a variety of areas, American-born Bicknell stamped his indelible mark on the game in the country in which golf was in its infancy when he arrived in 1991. Throughout his colourful career in […]
Pattaya, Thailand: Jazz Janewattananond signed off his 2019 Asian Tour season in the same manner in which he started as he cruised to a five-shot victory at the Thailand Masters promoted by the Jaidee Foundation. Completing a memorable year, the 24-year-old Thai triumphed for the second time in two weeks after closing with a six-under-par […]
London, England: The European Tour, in partnership with esports specialists DreamHack and Topgolf Entertainment Group, has launched golf’s first esports series, the European eTour. Starting at next month’s Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, the inaugural season-long eTour will feature six esports contests held at European Tour tournaments around the world. Players will go head-to-head in the […]
Singapore: Park Sung-hyun will defend her crown at next year’s HSBC Women’s World Championship. The talented Korean will spearhead a star-studded line-up from February 27 to March 1 over the New Tanjong Course at award-winning Sentosa Golf Club, a Golf Course Facility Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation. During the course of her three […]
Portrush, Northern Ireland: The 148th Open at Royal Portrush generated more than £100 million of economic benefit for Northern Ireland, according to an independent study commissioned by The R&A and figures released by Tourism Northern Ireland (NI). The Open, which returned to Northern Ireland for the first time in 68 years, delivered a total economic […]
Rembert, South Carolina and Lagrange, Georgia, United States: Mach 1, the newest and fastest Ultradwarf Bermudagrass available for golf course greens, has received its plant patent (PP31139). Developed by Certified Golf Course Superintendent Rod Lingle, Mach 1 sets itself apart from previous Ultradwarf releases with super fine texture for superior ball roll, excellent response to […]
Alexandria, Virginia, United States: The Club Management Association of America (CMAA) has announced the release of the 2019 Economic Impact Report. This semi-annual report details the economic impact of the more than 2,500 clubs managed by members of the CMAA. CMAA releases the 2019 Economic Impact Report to the greater public and provides vital information […]
Hong Kong: Irishman Shane Lowry and American Tony Finau will headline the 61st Hong Kong Open when the rescheduled tournament takes place at Hong Kong Golf Club from January 9-12, 2020. The pair have made their mark on the game in recent years, not least at the 148th Open Championship in July this year, where […]
Pattaya, Thailand: Thai legend Thongchai Jaidee is hopeful of unearthing more golfing gems from the Kingdom when the season-ending Thailand Masters draws the 2019 Asian Tour season to a close this week. The US$500,000 event, which gets underway at the Phoenix Gold Golf and Country Club today, is promoted by the Jaidee Foundation, which Thongchai […]
Bristol, England: Meteorological equipment specialist Biral is expanding and has taken on an experienced International Sales Manager to add to its growing team. The company has appointed Artur Miller as its International Sales Manager, where he is responsible for the sales of its complete range of Biral meteorological sensors to both new and existing customers. In his […]
London, England: As sustainability and climate action become increasingly important to all types of businesses, including golf clubs and courses, GEO Foundation continues to add new benefits and services to the OnCourse programme. Through continual dialogue with golf club and course managers and golf associations, and as part of the mission to keep adding value to […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Following a four-year hiatus, the Malaysian Open will make a welcome return to the Asian Tour next year. The venue for the US$1 million event from March 5-8 will be the award-winning Kota Permai Golf and Country Club, a Golf Course Facility Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation. The flagship event […]