Portrush, Ireland: Fresh from its successful hosting of the 2019 Open Championship, Royal Portrush Golf Club has signed another five-year agreement with Toro, bringing the relationship between the historic club and the brand to 30 years. Some nine months after the championship, Course Manager Graeme Beatt is able to look back at the event and […]
Manila, Philippines: Conrad Benitez, a key player in golf in the Philippines for more than two decades and a major supporter of the golf turfgrass industry in Asia, has passed away. In addition to being President and Chief Executive Officer at The Orchard Golf and Country Club, Benitez acted as Vice-President of the National Golf Association […]
Liberty Corner, New Jersey, United States: The United States Golf Association (USGA) has updated its family policy to allow players who have earned a place in a USGA championship and cannot compete due to maternity or paternity a more flexible deferral plan. Incorporating input from players, including Major champion Stacy Lewis, the policy gives a […]
Fort Worth, Texas, United States: To ensure that the outstanding accomplishments of collegiate and amateur golfers are recognised, the Hogan Trophy Award Foundation, the Friends of Golf (FOG) and the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) have announced that three Ben Hogan Award finalists and one winner will be named in 2020. “We are wholly […]
Birmingham, England: The PGA of Great Britain and Ireland has launched a COVID-19 Helpline to support PGA Members, golf clubs and their management teams through the coronavirus pandemic. The helpline provides PGA Members and their golf facilities with a point of contact throughout the on-going crisis. It will mainly focus on the recent United Kingdom […]
Dubai: The Track, Meydan has had Club Car’s latest Visage touchscreen system with built-in Bluetooth speakers installed in its new fleet of Precedent golf cars. The Troon-managed venue is the first golf club outside of America to adopt the new technology, which allows golfers to listen to their personal music playlists, podcasts or even the […]
Charleston, South Carolina, United States: To prepare golf course owners and operators for dealing with the myriad uncertainties, disruption of business and potential outcomes of the coronavirus pandemic, the National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA) has compiled and developed resources and programmes, all available at https://www.ngcoa.org/coronavirus “Our advice and guidance is meant for any golf […]
Singapore: Software company Golf Genius has announced a free package for golf clubs to help them manage the impact of COVID-19 at their venues effective immediately and running for three months until June for all clubs operating outside of North America. In these challenging times, with golf clubs facing clubhouse closures and implementing tough measures, […]
London, England: It’s not only parts of Asia where golf courses are being closed in order to reduce the chances of the coronavirus spreading. While Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand are among the countries that have seen temporary closures, in the United Kingdom, golf clubs and driving ranges have been forced to shut for at […]
Braselton, Georgia, United States: Neighbourhoods, cities, countries and people from different backgrounds and parts of the world are banding together in the fight against Covid-19. Some of those leaders are junior golfers. Lu Yuwen and Eddie Zhang, both from the Chinese city of Shanghai, and Junior Golf Tour of Asia players, decided to act through […]
Phnom Penh, Cambodia: Alan Martin has been appointed as Golf General Manager for Grand Royal Golf & Resort, the latest business addition to the Chip Mong Group. As a British PGA Professional, Martin has accumulated experience in St Andrews where he was employed at the Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa before relocating to […]
St Andrews, Scotland: In response to a number of enquiries from organisers of golf competitions, The R&A has provided some guidance on the Rules of Golf in view of the Covid-19 outbreak. “It is not the purpose of this communication to make recommendations or offer guidance in relation to the playing of golf at this […]
Singapore: The golf industry across Asia is facing varied challenges that are being presented by the Coronavirus outbreak. “If you take a look at the economics of a lot of golf clubs around Asia, especially resort courses, I’m afraid the effects of the virus are starting to bite,” said Eric Lynge, the Asian Golf Industry […]
Liberty Corner, New Jersey, United States: Given the recent CDC guidance and the evolving dynamics of the Coronavirus pandemic, the United States Golf Association (USGA) has announced that it is cancelling its first two 2020 championships. The US Women’s Amateur Four-Ball, originally scheduled for April 25-29 at Quail Creek Country Club in Naples, Florida, and […]
London, England: Customer service analysts and training provider firm 59club is offering complimentary use of its proprietary survey tools amid the current COVID-19 crisis. Golf clubs and other hospitality venues may use the survey tools to communicate directly to their membership and identify member and guest needs for free through May 31. “Obviously, the tourism […]