Golf Industry News

Guanlan, China: Ren Yijia captured her maiden victory in the pro ranks, edging Canadian amateur Shauna Liu in a sudden-death play-off at the GolfJoy Women’s Open.

Hong Kong, SAR, China: Plover Cove Golf Club has reached a key stage in development with the commencement of clubhouse construction which spans over 200,000 square feet.

Singapore: The Singapore Open is set to tee off with The Business Times, part of Singapore Press Holdings Media, as a new presenting partner for its 2026 edition.

Phuket, Thailand: Laguna Phuket will stage the opening event on the 2026/27 International School Golf Tour, featuring a selection of the best junior golfers in Asia.

Birmingham, England: After trialling Suståne’s 5-2-4+Fe, Stratford Oaks Golf Club emerged in a healthier place, encouraging the club to up the applications to four or five times a year.

Florida, United States: Troon has been selected to manage Grande Oaks Golf Club, a private club in the greater Fort Lauderdale area.

London, England: Bernhard and Company and its training and education division, the Bernhard Academy, have become signatories of The R&A’s Women in Golf Charter. 

Bangkok, Thailand: Representatives from Thailand golf clubs will be out in force at this year’s Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) Club and Turf Management Conference Thailand.

Singapore: Faldo Design executive Mark Adams has been named among five golf industry professionals as ‘Sustainable Golf Champions’ for 2026.

London, England: Insights agency The Gather Collective has published a new industry report urging golf businesses to rethink where the sport’s most immediate growth opportunities lie.

Dubai, UAE: The inaugural MENA Turf Show is set to be rescheduled for later in the year. Bringing together industry leaders and decision-makers, the Show was due to have been held on April 17.

London, England: ICL and Syngenta have renewed their strategic partnership supporting turf professionals in the United Kingdom and Ireland and other European turf markets.

Cheshire, England: Celebrating 40 years of innovation in 2026, Campey Turf Care Systems will mark the milestone with a special Open Day on July 9.

Nevada, United States: Having opened the season in spectacular fashion in Riyadh, the PIF Global Series switches to another sporting epicentre with the Aramco Championship at Shadow Creek next month.

London, England: More John Deere dealers have signed the Armed Forces Covenant in support of service leavers who can resettle into roles within the agriculture and turf industries.