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Video on Demand With USGA's Over-the-Top App

Video on Demand With USGA's Over-the-Top App

June 1, 2019

Liberty Corner, New Jersey, United States: The United States Golf Association (USGA), in partnership with Cisco, has launched its Over-the-Top App, designed to deliver USGA championship content when, where and how fans want it. Available for Apple TV and Roku, the USGA’s OTT App offers golf fans the ability to watch free, live-streaming bonus coverage […]

Juniors Rise to Laguna National’s Masters Challenge

Juniors Rise to Laguna National’s Masters Challenge

May 31, 2019

Singapore: Withstanding hurricane force winds, the inaugural Asia-Pacific Junior Amateur emerged as a bright, new addition to the region’s golfing calendar. Staged over Laguna National Golf & Country Club’s Masters Course, the Singapore Golf Association (SGA)-organised event attracted promising youngsters from China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates […]

Bel Jan Elected President of American Society of Golf Course Architects

Bel Jan Elected President of American Society of Golf Course Architects

May 31, 2019

Jupiter, Florida, United States: Jan Bel Jan has been elected as President of the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA). “I want to carry on the mission of ASGCA Past Presidents Greg Martin, John Sanford, Jeff Blume and others,” said Bel Jan, who will serve as ASGCA President through fall of 2020. “Thoughtfulness for […]

Golfers Urged to Share Their Love of the Game on Women’s Golf Day

Golfers Urged to Share Their Love of the Game on Women’s Golf Day

May 30, 2019

New York, United States: With less than a week to go until Women’s Golf Day 2019, Annika Sorenstam is urging women and girls around the globe to give golf a go, and for all golfers to share their love of the game with the women in their life. Women’s Golf Day (WGD) returns for its […]

USGA Solidifies Largest Purses Among Major Championships

USGA Solidifies Largest Purses Among Major Championships

May 30, 2019

Liberty Corner, New Jersey, United States: The United States Golf Association (USGA) will increase the purse for both the 119th US Open at Pebble Beach Golf Links and the 74th US Women’s Open at the Country Club of Charleston by US$500,000, furthering its commitment to provide competitors with an unmatched championship experience. The purse for […]

Laguna Phuket Return for PGA of GB&I International Conference

Laguna Phuket Return for PGA of GB&I International Conference

May 29, 2019

Phuket, Thailand: The third PGA of Great Britain and Ireland (GB&I) International Conference will return to Thailand’s Laguna Phuket. “Laguna Phuket has been a wonderful host in the past two years and we’re delighted to be going back this year,” said Robert Maxfield, Chief Executive of the PGA, an Executive Member of the Asian Golf […]

Golf Legends and Luminaries to Grace Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Golf Legends and Luminaries to Grace Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

May 29, 2019

St Augustine, Florida, United States: Golf legends and luminaries including Jack and Barbara Nicklaus, Gary Player, Augusta National Chairman Fred Ridley and actress Jane Seymour will introduce the 2019 Inductees – Dennis Walters, Retief Goosen, Billy Payne and Jan Stephenson, respectively – into the World Golf Hall of Fame. The late Peggy Kirk Bell will […]

Ryder Cup Venue Enters Long-Term Agreement with Toro

Ryder Cup Venue Enters Long-Term Agreement with Toro

May 28, 2019

Minnesota, United States: The Toro Company and Toro distributor, MTI Distributing, have finalised an 11-year equipment and tournament support agreement with Hazeltine National Golf Club. Leaders from Hazeltine National and Toro gathered at the course for a ceremonial agreement signing. The agreement extends Hazeltine National’s partnership with Toro and MTI Distributing through 2029, providing support […]

Unlocking Northern Ireland’s Global Golfing Potential

Unlocking Northern Ireland’s Global Golfing Potential

May 28, 2019

Belfast, Northern Ireland: As Royal Portrush prepares to host the world’s top players for golf’s oldest tournament, the scene is set for Northern Ireland to truly make its mark on the international golf scene. The 148th Open takes place on the celebrated Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club from July 18-21, only the second […]

Recognition for Norman’s Oman Links Layout

Recognition for Norman’s Oman Links Layout

May 27, 2019

Muscat, Oman: The Greg Norman Golf Course Design (GNGCD) Al Mouj Golf has cemented its place among the finest golf courses in the Middle East. Host venue to the European Tour’s Oman Open, Al Mouj Golf placed second in National Club Golfer’s Top 25 Golf Courses in the Middle East rankings, a United Kingdom publication.  […]

Techakanokboon Prevails After Play-Off Drama

Techakanokboon Prevails After Play-Off Drama

May 26, 2019

Nantong, China: With rain pouring down, Kevin Techakanokboon made an eight-foot birdie putt on the second hole of a sudden-death play-off to defeat Stephen Lewton and win the Nantong Championship. Techakanokboon began the day one stroke behind 54-hole leader Max McGreevy and turned in a stellar final-day performance, shooting a closing 67 at Nantong Yangtze River […]

Flawless Zhang Overturns Overnight Deficit

Flawless Zhang Overturns Overnight Deficit

May 26, 2019

Beijing, China: Zhang Weiwei captured her second China LPGA Tour victory when the Hubei native closed with a flawless seven-under-par 65 to win the Le Coq Sportif Beijing Ladies Classic by three strokes. With an overnight thunderstorm and rain delaying the final group’s tee-time by almost three hours in the Chinese capital, Zhang picked an […]

USGA-Backed Internships Providing Pathway to Careers in Golf

USGA-Backed Internships Providing Pathway to Careers in Golf

May 26, 2019

Liberty Corner, New Jersey, United States: As part of its continued investment in the game, the United States Golf Association (USGA) is helping to cultivate the next generation of golf industry talent by funding 153 paid internships in 2019 through its annual PJ Boatwright Internship Programme. The internships provide college students and additional qualified applicants […]

Golf Industry Show Welcomes New Presenting Partners

Golf Industry Show Welcomes New Presenting Partners

May 25, 2019

Lawrence, Kansas, United States: Long-time Golf Industry Show (GIS) partners Golf Course Builders Association of America (GCBAA) and the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA) have both increased their commitment to the event and have been named presenting partners. The GIS, produced annually by the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA), offers a […]

AGIF Members Share Views on Sustainable Turfgrass Management

AGIF Members Share Views on Sustainable Turfgrass Management

May 25, 2019

Pattaya, Thailand: Asian Golf Industry Federation members shared the spotlight at the 2019 conference on Sustainable Turfgrass Management in Asia. Held under the auspices of the Thai Golf Course Superintendents’ Association (TGCSA), the conference was part of a three-day gathering that also included an Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) Turfgrass Management Exposition. The conference at […]