Pinehurst, North Carolina, United States: Thanks to a US$100,000 donation from the United States Golf Association (USGA), First Tee chapters across the United States are receiving grants to further their efforts to introduce life skills and the game of golf to more young people. The grants are a continuation of the support the USGA has […]
Jakarta, Indonesia: Dr Larry Ross and Steven Thielke will share their vast experience at this month’s Indonesia Club Management Mini Summit. Jointly organised and presented by the Golf Course Management Association of Indonesia (GCMAI) and the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF), the August 27 gathering will be held at Gading Raya Golf. Joining Ross, a […]
London, England: Royal Porthcawl will be the venue for the 2021 AIG Women’s British Open, following on from Royal Troon, which makes its debut on the Championship roster in 2020. Royal Porthcawl is renowned to be as challenging a course as it is a hospitable a club and has held many amateur and professional tournaments […]
Cannon Falls, Minnesota, United States: Suståne Natural Fertilizer, Inc, a leading manufacturer-exporter of organic and natural base slow release nitrogen fertilisers, has announced first-time distribution in the Philippines with Nutranta Inc. With a 25-year presence in much of Asia, Craig Holden, President and CEO of Suståne Natural Fertilizer, said Suståne is pleased to now have […]
Pattaya, Thailand: The third edition of the Women’s Amateur Asia Pacific (WAAP) will take place at Pattaya’s Siam Country Club next year. To be staged from February 12-15, the 72-hole stroke play test is being supported by the Tourism Authority of Thailand. The WAAP champion will receive an invitation to play among the world’s best golfers […]
Sydney, Australia: Australian David Micheluzzi, currently number two in the World Amateur Golf Ranking, has signed with Lagardère Sports for management and marketing representation. Micheluzzi’s team at Lagardère Sports will be led by Senior Vice President of Global Golf Clients Ben Harrison, with additional support from the agency’s office in Sydney, Australia. Lagardère Sports will […]
Atlanta, United States: In acknowledgement of his exceptional character, sportsmanship and unwavering commitment to charitable impact, Hale Irwin has been named the recipient of the PGA Tour’s Payne Stewart Award presented by Southern Company. Irwin will be honoured next Tuesday (August 20), at the Payne Stewart Award Ceremony in conjunction with the Tour Championship. The […]
California, United States: The latest control solutions from Syngenta are now registered for use on California golf courses to help improve turf quality and playability. Appear II and Secure Action fungicides provide superintendents with enhanced control of some of the most prevalent turf diseases, while the Divanem nematicide spot treatment rate delivers stronger turf through […]
Lisbon, Portugal: Martin Slumbers, The R&A’s Chief Executive, will open the Club Managers Association of Europe’s (CMAE) 2019 European Conference on Club Management. Slumbers will present the opening session of the Conference on November 17 and talk about the Destination and Future of The R&A, Golf Clubs and the Sustainability in which The R&A’s Steve […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: The International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO) will stage its ninth annual Asia Golf Tourism Convention (AGTC) in Malaysia next year. It will be the first time the event has been held in Malaysia since the inaugural AGTC in 2012. To take place from March 30-April 2, the venue for the […]
New Delhi, India: The Asian Tour is set to welcome its newest tournament when the Classic Golf and Country Club International Championship makes its debut on the Tour’s schedule from September 12-15. The US$300,000 event is sanctioned by the Asian Tour and the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) and will be staged at the […]
Las Vegas, United States: The 2019 PGA Fashion & Demo Experience will bring together thousands of golf industry influencers to preview the newest golf apparel and accessory collections, test the latest equipment and golf technology, learn from industry experts and network with colleagues during new and returning business programmes. The PGA Fashion & Demo Experience features […]
Singapore: Sentosa Golf Club, home to two of Asia’s finest courses, has announced a sponsorship programme that will see the club support five local amateur and professional golfers to aid their development in the sport. With the help of the Singapore Golf Association (SGA), Sentosa Golf Club nominated five golfers, each of whom will have […]
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: John Smart has been appointed to head up TourBest’s activities in the United Arab Emirates. A group Director with more than 25 years’ experience, Smart has been a frequent visitor to the UAE for the last 10 years and is well known to many of the golf course superintendents in the […]
West Palm Beach, Florida, United States: Garmin International, Inc has announced a partnership with golf legend and businessman Greg Norman to be a global brand ambassador. A two-time Open champion, winner of more than 90 tournaments worldwide and World Golf Hall of Fame member, Norman holds the distinction of defending his number one position in […]