Kissimmee, Florida, United States: Golf Datatech, LLC, a leading independent research firm for consumer, trade and retail golf trends, has unveiled the 2019 Summer Golf Product Attitude and Usage (GPAU) Study. A bi-annual study, and the 40th edition produced by Golf Datatech, the Serious Golfer research report has become an in-demand resource for the golf […]
Jeju Island, Korea: Brooks Koepka will help kick off the PGA Tour’s annual Asian swing by defending his title at this week’s US$9.75 million THE CJ CUP @ NINE BRIDGES. The powerful American is among a slew of top names to feature in three successive PGA Tour official tournaments in the Far East which include […]
London, England: Twenty-two years on since its foundation in 1997, the International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO) is celebrating the landmark of reaching 1,000 golf club and golf resort members, which between them have 1,321 18-hole equivalent golf courses open to international golf visitors. The 1,000th golf facility member was Dumbarnie Links in Scotland […]
California, United States: A superior choice for all irrigation and pressure applications, AquaFuse has joined the Asian Golf Industry Federation. AquaFuse is CMF Global’s high density polyethylene (HDPE) system of piping solutions, including the AquaSaddle HDPE swing joint fitting, AquaFuse ControlFlo lateral and mainline isolation valves, and AquaFuse HDPE pipe, all coming with a 25-year […]
Marrakech, Morocco: The PGA of Great Britain and Ireland will be hosting eight of its PGA National Properties at this week’s International Golf Travel Market (IGTM). To be staged from October 14-17 in Marrakech, IGTM is one of the largest meeting events in golf with more than 1,000 golf travel professionals from around the world […]
Macau, China: Canadian Justin Shin won his second career PGA Tour Series-China title in wire-to-wire fashion and leapt 56 spots on the Order of Merit into 11th after banking the RMB378,000 winner’s cheque at the season-ending Macau Championship. Starting the day six strokes clear of China’s Dou Zecheng after opening rounds of 63-62-66, Shin continued […]
Marrakech, Morocco: IMG will have a strong representation at this week’s International Golf Travel Market (IGTM). Multiple IMG-managed properties and Prestige clubs are exhibiting at the event in Marrakech from October 14-17. Pre-scheduled meetings are at the heart of IGTM, which provides golf destinations, resorts and courses with the opportunity to meet golf travel agents […]
Xiamen, China: Japan’s Ami Hirai produced a grandstand birdie-birdie finish to claim a nerve-jangling victory in the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Orient Masters. Not only was it the 23-year-old’s first China LPGA Tour title, but also it ensured she wrote her name into the record books as the first Japanese to post a win on the […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Malaysia’s first and only cashless Driving Range at TPC Kuala Lumpur, equipped with a fully-automated system, has reopened its doors today. TPC Kuala Lumpur’s newly resurfaced Driving Range is designed to resemble the award-winning West Course and evoke a sense of excitement and anticipation for those who have yet to embark on […]
Cannon Falls, Minnesota, United States: Suståne Natural Fertilizer, Inc has extended its reach to the Western Pacific Islands in the turf, ornamental and landscape industries. A market leading manufacturer-exporter of organic and natural base slow release nitrogen fertilisers, Suståne has announced its distribution in Guam and Northern Mariana Islands with KZ Pacific Products, Guam, USA. […]
Singapore: Aimed at broadening golf’s appeal, Marina Bay Golf Course has introduced an enhanced, all-in-one entertainment experience at its 114-bay golf range facility. Developed by technology partner Foresight Sports, the new Total Range solution combines industry-leading launch monitor technology with a broad spectrum of performance entertainment software – including a precisely replicated digital version of […]
Bangkok, Thailand: Golfasian, Asia’s largest golf tour operator, has established a historic partnership with Go Golfing. For the first time in its 22-year history, Golfasian will be offering fully escorted tours outside of Asia. The Go Golfing partnership will open the world and create new experiences for its golf travellers, according to Pascal Orczech, Director […]
London, England: A total of 16 IMG Prestige courses have been included in Golf World magazine’s Top 100 Golf Courses in Continental Europe ranking. Published every two years, the latest ranking of the Top 100 Courses in Continental Europe reflects the changing landscape in golf development. No fewer than 20 countries are represented in the […]
Bangkok, Thailand: 59club Asia has added the five-star, MBK-owned Riverdale Golf Club to its growing client portfolio. It becomes the third top-tier golf venue in Bangkok to appoint 59club Asia, following successful partnerships with Thai Country Club and Thana City Country Club, as the appetite to incorporate the brand’s Service Excellence Standards grows. “The Riverdale […]
Birmingham, England: Campey Turf Care Systems will exhibit the new AllTrec Tool Carrier for the first time at this month’s Sports Amenities Landscaping Trade Exhibition (SALTEX). Billed as the leading turf management event for groundscare volunteers, professionals and manufacturers, SALTEX is being staged on October 30-31 at Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre in the English Midlands. […]