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Azalea Hospitality Aligns with Asian Golf Industry Federation

Azalea Hospitality Aligns with Asian Golf Industry Federation

November 7, 2019

Bangkok, Thailand: Club management specialist Azalea Hospitality has joined the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF). Azalea Hospitality is a full-service golf and leisure management and consulting company that provides owners and developers with a unique insight in how to maximise their investments in the leisure sector by creating a structure that meets the shifting demands […]

Thai Country Club in Tip-Top Shape for Open Test

Thai Country Club in Tip-Top Shape for Open Test

November 6, 2019

Bangkok, Thailand: Award-winning Thai Country Club is in pristine condition for this week’s Thailand Open. Panuphol Pittayarat has found the course in tip-top shape as he bids to become the first player to successfully defend his title at the Thailand Open, which is being co-sanctioned by the Asian Tour and the Thailand Golf Association (TGA). […]

Rainbow Hills Reaps Rich Rewards

Rainbow Hills Reaps Rich Rewards

November 6, 2019

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Bogor’s Rainbow Hills Golf Club has been rewarded for its extensive renovation by being named Best Golf Course in Indonesia. The culmination of the hard work came at the sixth edition of the World Golf Awards in Abu Dhabi. “We are honoured to receive this award,” said Widya Tirta Putra, […]

World Handicap System to Roll Out in 2020

World Handicap System to Roll Out in 2020

November 5, 2019

Liberty Corner, New Jersey, United States and St Andrews, Scotland: The World Handicap System (WHS) is ready to be launched in January 2020 and will provide golfers with a unified and more inclusive handicapping system for the first time. Though many countries are planning to adopt the new system in January, the system will go […]

Accolade for Faldo Design’s Laguna Golf Lăng Cô

Accolade for Faldo Design’s Laguna Golf Lăng Cô

November 5, 2019

Hanoi, Vietnam: Faldo Design’s stunning Laguna Golf Lăng Cô has been honoured as Vietnam’s Best Golf Course 2019. The Sir Nick Faldo-sculpted masterpiece topped the standings in the eighth ‘Vietnam’s Best Golf Course Awards’, held by Vietnam Golf Magazine in co-ordination with the Vietnam Golf Association, Vietnam National Administration of Tourism and Vietnam Administration of […]

The Golf Group Asia Joins Asian Golf Industry Federation

The Golf Group Asia Joins Asian Golf Industry Federation

November 4, 2019

Singapore: The Golf Group Asia, a unique and skilled partnership of the region’s leading golf development and management consultants, has joined the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF). Established in Singapore in 2013, The Golf Group was created to meet a demand for a flexible, specialised consultancy operating within Southeast Asia. Chris Wootten, The Golf Group’s […]

‘Coconut’ Takes Aim at Thai Country Club Repeat

‘Coconut’ Takes Aim at Thai Country Club Repeat

November 4, 2019

Bangkok, Thailand: Panuphol Pittayarat will make an emotional return to the immaculately manicured fairways of the Thai Country Club this week to defend his Thailand Open title. In a dramatic finale last year, Panuphol eked out a one-stroke victory at the award-winning Bangkok layout, a Golf Course Facility Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation. […]

Shanghai Play-Off Triumph sees Records Tumble to Rory

Shanghai Play-Off Triumph sees Records Tumble to Rory

November 3, 2019

Shanghai, China: Rory McIlroy overcame Xander Schauffele in a play-off to win his third World Golf Championships title at the WGC-HSBC Champions. The Northern Irishman entered the final day at Sheshan International Golf Club with a one shot lead and he still held that as he stood on the 18th tee, with playing partner and […]

Singapore Golf Association Puts Golf Genius Software in Play

Singapore Golf Association Puts Golf Genius Software in Play

November 3, 2019

Singapore: The Singapore Golf Association (SGA) has entered into a three-year partnership with Golf Genius, a leading supplier of tournament management solutions. From January 2020, all SGA tournaments will be powered through Golf Genius’ tournament management software, aligning the organisation with many of the game’s leaders across the Asia-Pacific region and around the globe. With the […]

Siddikur’s Shining Example to Bangladeshi Juniors

Siddikur’s Shining Example to Bangladeshi Juniors

November 3, 2019

Dhaka, Bangladesh: Mohammad Siddikur Rahman’s remarkable rise to prominence will act as an inspiration to his young compatriots in the starting line-up for the sixth edition of the Faldo Series Bangladesh Championship. With a 100-strong field set to vie for glory at Kurmitola Golf Club (KGC) in the seventh event of the 2019-20 Faldo Series […]

Nine Bridges Receives Global Recognition for Sustainability

Nine Bridges Receives Global Recognition for Sustainability

November 2, 2019

Jeju Island, South Korea: The host venue of the CJ Cup, the largest PGA Tour event in Asia and part of the FedEx series, has received further international recognition – this time for their proactive work in sustainability. The club has achieved the widely endorsed and accredited Golf Environment Organisation (GEO) Certified label for commitment […]

Golf Means Business at Future Investment Initiative

Golf Means Business at Future Investment Initiative

November 2, 2019

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Known for bringing together decision makers, leading investors and global experts to explore future economic trends and opportunities, the Future Investment Initiative (FII) has now turned its attention to the golf industry with a series of events. Central to this was an expert panel led by Majed Al-Sorour, Chief Executive Officer of the […]

Direction of Golf Industry Debated at Future Investment Initiative

Direction of Golf Industry Debated at Future Investment Initiative

November 1, 2019

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Some of the biggest names in the golf industry have come together to debate an exciting new direction for the sport at the Future Investment Initiative.  The panel discussion, held in front of golf industry experts and leading business people from across the world, welcomed Ernie Els, a four-time Major Champion and […]

Recognition for IMG-Managed Golf Clubs

Recognition for IMG-Managed Golf Clubs

November 1, 2019

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Seven IMG-managed properties were honoured at the sixth World Golf Awards. As well seeing Michlifen Golf & Country Club named as Morocco’s Best Golf Hotel, six clubs within the IMG network were bestowed with the honour of Best Golf Course in their respective countries. “We’re extremely proud of all IMG […]

Singapore’s Sentosa Golf Club on Top of the World

Singapore’s Sentosa Golf Club on Top of the World

October 31, 2019

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Singapore Tourism Board Chairman Chaly Mah has hailed Sentosa Golf Club for being named the World’s Best Golf Club at the sixth World Golf Awards. “Our primary goal is to ensure Singapore remains an attractive business and leisure destination where possibilities can be realised and passion made possible,” said Mah. […]