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Comprehensive Education Conference at PGA Fashion & Demo Experience

Comprehensive Education Conference at PGA Fashion & Demo Experience

June 19, 2019

Las Vegas, United States: A full schedule of educational programming has been announced for the 2019 PGA Fashion & Demo Experience on August 13-14. Industry experts will present topics ranging from proven instruction methods, the latest technology advancements and retail strategies to career growth initiatives and golf facility business solutions. Attendees can save up to […]

Ryder Cup Boosts French Economy by €235 Million

Ryder Cup Boosts French Economy by €235 Million

June 19, 2019

Paris, France: The 2018 Ryder Cup boosted economic activity in France by more than €235 million, according to a new report commissioned by Ryder Cup Europe and supported by the French Golf Federation (FGF). More than 270,000 people attended last September’s contest at Le Golf National to see Europe defeat the United States 17½-10½ as […]

Recognition for New Zealand Sports Turf Institute

Recognition for New Zealand Sports Turf Institute

June 18, 2019

Palmerston North, New Zealand: The New Zealand Sports Turf Institute (NZSTI) has welcomed the confirmation of its Category 1 status as a registered training provider following an External Evaluation and Review (EER) by New Zealand Qualification Authority (NZQA) independent evaluators. “Category 1 is the highest quality assurance rating and we are delighted to have the […]

Thai Teenager Weerawish Walks Tall at Watermill

Thai Teenager Weerawish Walks Tall at Watermill

June 18, 2019

Bangkok, Thailand: Weerawish Narkprachar produced a near-faultless performance to leave his rivals trailing distantly in his wake in the 14th edition of the Faldo Series Thailand Championship – Bangkok. Thanks to his commanding five-stroke success at Watermill Golf Club & Resort, the 15-year-old has qualified for a third successive Faldo Series Asia Grand Final appearance. Fast out […]

Engle and Eddy Appointed to Troon’s Board of Directors

Engle and Eddy Appointed to Troon’s Board of Directors

June 17, 2019

Arizona, United States: Ruth Engle and Bob Eddy have been appointed to Troon’s Board of Directors. Engle is Troon’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and Eddy is Executive Vice President, Chief Financial and Administrative Officer at BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc. “We are very pleased to have Ruth and Bob join our Board and […]

Skinner Leads LPGA Pros in Fight to Eradicate Cancer

Skinner Leads LPGA Pros in Fight to Eradicate Cancer

June 17, 2019

New Jersey, United States: Nearly 26 years after the death of Heather Farr, fellow LPGA golfer Val Skinner remains driven to eradicate the disease of breast cancer. For the 20th year, Skinner, current LPGA players and a host of supporters gathered to honour the memory of Farr and raise more than US$500,000 for breast cancer […]

Historic Suzhou Success for Frenchman Bouniol

Historic Suzhou Success for Frenchman Bouniol

June 16, 2019

Suzhou, China: In front of a packed grandstand on Jinji Lake International Golf Club’s closing hole, France’s Cyril Bouniol drained a pressure-packed 20-foot par putt to secure a one-shot victory at the Suzhou Open, and become the first player from Europe to win on the PGA Tour Series-China.   It was a dramatic finish as American […]

Passing of Golf Industry Veteran Alan Murray

Passing of Golf Industry Veteran Alan Murray

June 16, 2019

Perth, Australia: Golf is mourning the passing of Alan Murray, a prominent figure in the game for more than half-a-century. Aged 79, Murray passed away peacefully following a lengthy battle with cancer. As a professional player and then a coach, Australian-born Murray was well respected in the region. During an illustrious playing career, Murray clocked […]

Exhausted Zhang Hangs on for Wire-to-Wire Victory

Exhausted Zhang Hangs on for Wire-to-Wire Victory

June 15, 2019

Wuhan, China: Zhang Weiwei completed a wire-to-wire victory in the Wuhan Challenge to claim her second win of the China LPGA Tour season. The 22-year-old Hubei native closed with a 73 to finish on six-under 210 at Orient Wuhan. The two-shot victory was worth RMB75,000 and solidified Zhang’s lead atop the China LPGA Tour Order […]

Sentosa Hosts 30th Anniversary Singapore Ladies Amateur Open

Sentosa Hosts 30th Anniversary Singapore Ladies Amateur Open

June 15, 2019

Singapore: Sentosa Golf Club’s New Tanjong Course will play host to the 30th anniversary edition of the Singapore Ladies Amateur Open. One of the major annual amateur tournaments on the Singapore Golf Association (SGA) calendar, almost 200 players from 17 countries will take part in this year’s event from June 18-20. As well as staging the […]

Elder Receives USGA’s Highest Honour

Elder Receives USGA’s Highest Honour

June 15, 2019

Pebble Beach, California, United States: The United States Golf Association (USGA) has honoured 2019 Bob Jones Award winner Lee Elder. Presented annually since 1955, the Bob Jones Award recognises an individual who demonstrates the spirit, personal character and respect for the game exhibited by Jones, winner of nine USGA championships. Elder is its first African […]

Vietnam Club and Turfgrass Management Seminar Heads to Danang

Vietnam Club and Turfgrass Management Seminar Heads to Danang

June 14, 2019

Danang, Vietnam: Award-winning BRG Danang Golf Club will be the venue for next month’s Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) Vietnam Club and Turfgrass Management Seminar. 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 AGIF-organised event from July […]

Kiradech Looms Large at Faldo Series Thailand Championship

Kiradech Looms Large at Faldo Series Thailand Championship

June 14, 2019

Bangkok, Thailand: From his lofty perch at Pebble Beach Golf Links, pioneering Kiradech Aphibarnrat will act as an inspiration to his young compatriots lining up in the 14th edition of the Faldo Series Thailand Championship (North). With the third leg of the 2019-20 Faldo Series Asia season at Watermill Golf Club & Resort teeing-off this […]

USGA Awards US$15,000 in Grant Funding to Local First Tee Chapters

USGA Awards US$15,000 in Grant Funding to Local First Tee Chapters

June 14, 2019

Pebble Beach, California, United States: United States Golf Association (USGA) CEO Mike Davis, Vice Chairman of the First Tee Board and former PGA Tour Commissioner Tim Finchem, and First Tee President Greg McLaughlin came together at the 119th US Open Championship to recognise the USGA’s long-standing commitment bringing young people to the game through the […]

Jebsen & Jessen Technology Pens Agreement with BA Pumps & Sprayers

Jebsen & Jessen Technology Pens Agreement with BA Pumps & Sprayers

June 13, 2019

Singapore: Jebsen & Jessen Technology’s Turf & Irrigation Division has entered into an exclusive agreement for distribution and servicing of BA Pumps & Sprayers’ products in Southeast Asia. The agreement comes as Jebsen & Jessen Technology sees more companies in the region requiring high-quality sprayers and pumps for the local agricultural, horticultural, and industrial markets, […]