London, England: Performance54 has acquired Red Door Events Middle East, to create a global brand and event activation firm that specialises in the creation, design, delivery and management of interactive business and consumer facing initiatives, as well as high-profile event staging. The acquisition sees the formation of RedDoor54 and comes on the back of a […]
Danang, Vietnam: Some 100 attendees from clubs in Vietnam as well as representatives from venues in Cambodia, Myanmar and other countries in Southeast Asia are expected to attend the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF)-organised Vietnam Club and Turfgrass Management Seminar and Club Tours (July 24-26). The attendees will range in role from general managers to […]
New York, United States: A new, global Ryder Cup digital-media relationship has been formed by the PGA of America, European Tour and NBC Sports Group. NBC Sports will develop a multi-platform Ryder Cup presence, including a comprehensive website that serves fans of both the US and European teams and a new app that will enhance […]
Singapore: Sentosa Golf Club is celebrating further recognition for its green efforts after picking up an award double during the 2019 RHT RMF GAIL Sustainability Day. Located on the paradise island of Sentosa and home of the championship-staging Serapong and New Tanjong courses, the club, which strives to be ‘the world’s leading environmentally-friendly golf venue’, […]
Cary, North Carolina, United States: John Deere has announced the acquistion of OnLink, an industry-leading golf course performance optimisation software platform. As a result, John Deere will acquire the OnLink platform and service agreements with all existing OnLink customers. “We know that data-driven decision making is key to improving agronomic outcomes and financial returns for […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: TPC Kuala Lumpur has kicked-off its Friday Poolside Barbeque Buffet. Running each Friday from 6.00 pm to 10.00 pm, the buffet includes live cooking stalls next to the Olympic-sized swimming pool and with stunning views of its two championship golf courses. While feasting, guests at ‘Malaysia’s Family Friendly Golf and Country Club’ […]
Celebration, Florida, United States: Rapid sales growth across the United States market has prompted Capillary Concrete to boost its team of representatives serving American clients. Three new hires have significantly increased the ability of the company which prides itself as the global leader in bunker and turf management to support clients across the United States. […]
Cam Ranh, Vietnam: For Hanako Kawasaki and Nguyen Thao My, the battle to be recognised as their country’s foremost female golfer will resume when the 12th edition of the Faldo Series Vietnam Championship tees-off this week. On college break from the United States, Vietnam’s two standout players are relishing their return to home soil as […]
St Andrews, Scotland: The prize fund for next month’s AIG Women’s British Open will increase to US$4.5 million, a rise of almost 40% for 2019, in recognition of the importance of the championship and women’s golf, The R&A has announced. Taking place on the Marquess’ Course at Woburn from August 1-4, the AIG Women’s British […]
Dongguan, China: The Greg Norman Golf Course Design (GNGCD) layout at Mission Hills will prove a demanding test for competitors on the PGA Tour Series-China. While Mission Hills has hosted previous Tour events, including the inaugural PGA Tour Series-China tournament in 2014, players have never competed on the Norman Course. That will change during the […]
Weihai, China: Lee Da-yeon captured her second title of the year with a dominant six-stroke victory in the Asiana Airlines Open. A day after shooting 66 at the acclaimed Weihai Point Golf Resort layout in Shandong Province, the 21-year-old Korean closed with a six-under 65. That gave her a 54-hole total of 10-under 203 in […]
Macclesfield, Cheshire, England: Campey Turf Care Systems says its latest innovation – the Campey Uni-Scratch – is the ideal solution for those seeking a professional and effective maintenance of natural and synthetic grass surface. The Campey Uni-Scratch can be used for organic matter removal on natural grass hybrid carpet pitches when carrying out annual renovations. […]
St Andrews, Scotland: Forty-two club golfers will enjoy the dream chance to tee up at Royal Portrush on the eve of The 148th Open when they compete in The R&A 9 Hole Challenge Final. The third annual staging of the event, following an initial pilot in 2016, will be held over the first two and […]
Singapore: The Asian Tour has appointed Charlie Tingey, formerly a Director of EurAsia Cup Sdn Bhd, as its new Director of Partnerships. In his new role, Tingey will be responsible for maintaining and generating tournament opportunities for the Asian Tour across the region as well as managing the commercial assets of the Tour. Tingey will […]
Tucson, Arizona, United States: Since 2005, the Irrigation Association (IA) has promoted each July as Smart Irrigation Month, an initiative that celebrates the social, economic and environmental benefits of efficient irrigation for landscapes, golf courses and farms worldwide. With Smart Irrigation Month 2019 upon us, Rain Bird – a Platinum Member of the IA – […]