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Historic Asian Tour Success for Indonesian Hie

Historic Asian Tour Success for Indonesian Hie

September 15, 2019

Gurgaon, India: Rory Hie became the first Indonesian to win on the Asian Tour after carding a flawless closing four-under-par 68 to triumph at the inaugural Classic Golf and Country Club International Championship. Hie, who held the lead since the first round, was determined to seal his maiden win and demonstrated that resolve with a […]

Singaporean Quek on a High in Haikou

Singaporean Quek on a High in Haikou

September 15, 2019

Haikou, China: Singapore’s Quincy Quek carded a two-over 73 to secure a two-stroke victory over China’s ‘Bobby’ Bai Zhengkai at the Haikou Classic, the fourth to final event on this year’s PGA Tour Series-China. Starting the day with a six-stroke lead at Mission Hills Haikou, Quek held on to earn his biggest professional win. In […]

Oscar Survives Final-Round Scare to Lift Sabah Title

Oscar Survives Final-Round Scare to Lift Sabah Title

September 14, 2019

Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia: Oscar Zetterwall survived a nervy finale before ending a three-year title drought with a third Asian Development Tour (ADT) victory at the PGM Sabah ADT Championship. The 31-year-old Swede was a bundle of nerves as he battled to a final round of five-over-par 77 to finish on eight-under 280 at the […]

John Deere’s Crucial Gleneagles Role

John Deere’s Crucial Gleneagles Role

September 14, 2019

Edinburgh, Scotland: Gleneagles will hold a unique position in golfing history when the biggest event in women’s golf concludes this weekend, by becoming the first venue in Europe to have hosted both the Solheim Cup and the Ryder Cup. As the Gleneagles and volunteer greenkeeping teams, led by Golf Courses Manager Craig Haldane, together with […]

PGA Tour Members Honour McIlroy and Im

PGA Tour Members Honour McIlroy and Im

September 14, 2019

Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, United States: Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy has been named 2019 PGA Tour Player of the Year as voted by the Tour’s membership for the 2018-19 season. McIlroy will receive the Jack Nicklaus Award for winning PGA Tour Player of the Year for the third time in his career (2012, 2014, 2019). […]

Biral Strikes Partnership with Asian Golf Industry Federation

Biral Strikes Partnership with Asian Golf Industry Federation

September 13, 2019

Bristol, England: Bristol Industrial & Research Associates Ltd (Biral), a leading manufacturer and distributor of meteorological instruments, has signed up as a member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF). Established in 1975, Biral’s scope extends from sensors to measure wind, temperature, precipitation, visibility, solar radiation and other standard parameters to present weather sensors and […]

Passing of Scotsman who Defeated Nicklaus Twice in One Day

Passing of Scotsman who Defeated Nicklaus Twice in One Day

September 13, 2019

London, England: Tributes have been paid to Brian Barnes, the former Ryder Cup player and nine-time European Tour winner, who has died at the age of 74. Born in Addington, England, Barnes represented Scotland and made more than 300 appearances across the European Tour and Staysure Tour – then known as the Senior Tour. He […]

Jebsen & Jessen Cements Status as Leading Turf & Irrigation Solutions Provider

Jebsen & Jessen Cements Status as Leading Turf & Irrigation Solutions Provider

September 12, 2019

Singapore: The Turf & Irrigation Division (T&I) of Jebsen & Jessen’s Technology business unit is making strides in its offerings with new exclusive partnerships with Polylast, Durabunker and an extended exclusive partnership with Biral. This is on the back of an exclusive partnership with BA Pumps & Sprayers announced in June and further cements Jebsen & Jessen’s market-leader capabilities […]

Jebsen & Jessen Cements Status as Leading Turf & Irrigation Solutions Provider

Jebsen & Jessen Cements Status as Leading Turf & Irrigation Solutions Provider

September 12, 2019

Singapore: The Turf & Irrigation Division (T&I) of Jebsen & Jessen’s Technology business unit is making strides in its offerings with new exclusive partnerships with Polylast, Durabunker and an extended exclusive partnership with Biral. This is on the back of an exclusive partnership with BA Pumps & Sprayers announced in June and further cements Jebsen & Jessen’s market-leader capabilities […]

Malaysians Savour Sentosa Golf Club Success

Malaysians Savour Sentosa Golf Club Success

September 12, 2019

Singapore: Malaysia withstood a spirited Singapore fightback to retain the Media Causeway Cup. With Sentosa Golf Club acting as a fitting venue for the 12th edition of the annual contest, the outcome in the Ryder Cup-style match play event went down to the wire. All square 3½ – 3½ after the opening-morning foursomes on the […]

Faldo Design’s Newest Course Opens for Play in Cambodia

Faldo Design’s Newest Course Opens for Play in Cambodia

September 11, 2019

Phnom Penh, Cambodia: Vattanac Golf Resort, one of the most anticipated properties in Asia, has become the second Cambodian venue to join the Faldo Design portfolio, following the opening of the East Course. Measuring more than 7,500 yards, the golf course has unique design features taking inspiration from the Bayon Temple at Siem Reap, as […]

Danang Delivering Week-Long Celebration of Golf

Danang Delivering Week-Long Celebration of Golf

September 11, 2019

Danang, Vietnam: The fifth edition of the AccorHotels Vietnam World Masters Golf Championship is underway. The week-long tournament gives more than 100 amateur golfers the opportunity to enjoy a game of golf, mingle at social events and experience the cultural charms of Danang, Hoi An, the ancient capital of Hue and a tour at the UNESCO World […]

Empire State Building Lit Up in Honour of Arnold and Winnie Palmer Foundation

Empire State Building Lit Up in Honour of Arnold and Winnie Palmer Foundation

September 11, 2019

New York, United States: On what would have been Arnold Palmer’s 90th birthday yesterday, the Empire State Building was lit in the golfing legend’s official colours of red, yellow, white and green in honour of the Arnold and Winnie Palmer Foundation (AWPF) and the impact Palmer continues to have across the world. “My dad always […]

Jonas Club Software Breaks New Ground with National Club Association

Jonas Club Software Breaks New Ground with National Club Association

September 10, 2019

Washington DC, United States: The National Club Association (NCA) has announced that Jonas Club Software has agreed to a multi-level commitment to NCA – the first of its kind – unlocking new opportunities for the two club leaders. With the deal, the premier club software company renews it Corporate Partnership to NCA as a Strategic […]

R&A Launches Student Tour Series

R&A Launches Student Tour Series

September 10, 2019

St Andrews, Scotland: The R&A has launched a major new initiative for student golf with The R&A Student Tour Series teeing-off at the Fairmont St Andrews and hosted by The Stirling International. Taking place on prestigious golf courses in four countries between September 2019 and April 2020, the aim of this new series is to […]