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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 […]

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 […]

Foley Company Congratulates Winner of Most Valuable Technician Award

Foley Company Congratulates Winner of Most Valuable Technician Award

September 9, 2019

Lawrence, Kansas, United States: Greg Neill, Equipment Manager at Four Seasons Golf and Sports Club in Texas, has been selected as the recipient of the 2019 Most Valuable Technician (MVT) Award, presented by the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) and Golf Course Management (GCM) magazine in partnership with Foley Company. Now in its […]

Chang Savours Belated Breakthrough Victory

Chang Savours Belated Breakthrough Victory

September 8, 2019

Linkou, Chinese Taipei: Chang Yik-eun shook off his bridesmaid’s tag when he closed with a flawless six-under-par 66 to seal a three-shot victory for his maiden Asian Tour title at the US$500,000 Yeangder Tournament Players Championship (TPC). The 25-year-old Korean, a three-time runner-up on the Asian Tour, overcame a one-shot deficit as he rode a […]

Passing of PGA’s First Female Captain

Passing of PGA’s First Female Captain

September 8, 2019

London, England: Beverly Lewis, a PGA Master Professional and the PGA of Great Britain & Ireland’s first female captain, has passed away at the age of 71 following a long and brave battle against leukaemia. One of just two women to attain PGA Master Professional status, Lewis became a master of the many facets of the […]

British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association Nominates Moir

British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association Nominates Moir

September 8, 2019

London, England: Former St Andrews Links Trust Director of Greenkeeping Gordon Moir has accepted the nomination to become Vice President of the British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) in 2020, with a view to becoming President in 2021. Moir, 60, retired from his position at St Andrews Links last December after a career that […]

Imperious Zhang Gains New Trust with Thai Triumph

Imperious Zhang Gains New Trust with Thai Triumph

September 7, 2019

Bangkok, Thailand: Zhang Weiwei completed a wire-to-wire victory at the Trust Golf Thailand LPGA Masters to become the first player to win four times in one China LPGA Tour season. Sparked by an opening-hole eagle-three, the 22-year-old Hubei native carded a three-under 69 for a two-stroke victory at Panya Indra Golf Club. Zhang, who also […]

IMG Golf Course Services Appoints Director of Marketing

IMG Golf Course Services Appoints Director of Marketing

September 6, 2019

London, England: Leonardo Izzi has been appointed as Director of Marketing for IMG’s Golf Course Services division.  In this role, Izzi will provide IMG’s global portfolio of clubs and resorts with industry-leading marketing support with a focus on driving strategic marketing campaigns, advertising and promotional opportunities, public relations, e-marketing, social media actions, website content and […]