London, England: A new publication entitled ‘Sustainable Golf Development – Public Facilities Guidelines’ has been launched. It is targeted at public decision-makers, developers and other influencers who are considering either new public golf development or planning the future of existing facilities. The guidance illustrates that through careful and creative planning and decision-making, public courses, particularly […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: One of the shining success stories of the Southeast Asian golf industry, MST Golf has embarked on its fourth decade with bold expansion plans. Founded by childhood friends Ng Yap and KP Low in 1989, the company has established itself as the region’s leading golf services provider in retail and wholesale as […]
Cam Ranh, Vietnam: Greg Norman’s drive to develop golf in Vietnam has been strengthened with the launch of a new initiative targeted at the country’s most promising young players. The inaugural ‘Vietnam’s Rising Stars’ Golf Match presented by Greg Norman featured the up-and-coming trio of Nguyen Bao Long, Tran Lam and Nguyen Anh Tuan and […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Scott Hend claimed his 10th Asian Tour title and third European Tour crown in dramatic circumstances as he beat Nacho Elvira at the first play-off hole to win the weather-affected Maybank Championship. The 45-year-old began the fourth round three shots behind overnight leader Elvira but went in front courtesy of five birdies […]
Macclesfield, Cheshire, England: Campey Turf Care Systems has announced its award-winning dealers for 2018 with George Browns named as Dealership of the Year. The Bedfordshire company is joined by Finnish dealer, NH Koneet, who was awarded Most Improved Dealer, while German company Rasenwelt won European Dealer of the Year 2018. George Browns has been selling Campey products […]
Zhuhai, China: Renuka Suksukont survived a wild finish to win the Hengqin Phoenix Tree Building Orient Golf Challenge by two strokes, the first tournament of the 2019 China LPGA Tour season. The Thai headed into the final hole with a one-stroke lead at Zhuhai Orient in Guangdong Province. In wet conditions, she ensured victory with […]
Shenzhen, China: The 25th anniversary edition of the RMB 20 million Volvo China Open will once again be tri-sanctioned by the China Golf Association and the European and Asian Tours when the tournament is staged at Shenzhen’s Genzon Golf Club from May 2-5. The 2019 event will be the 16th staging since the Volvo China […]
Hue, Vietnam: Rising Chinese Taipei teenage star Chang Hsin-chiao defied jangling nerves and an accomplished male opponent on a nail-biting final day at the 13th Faldo Series Asia Grand Final. Hands shaking, Chang coaxed home a four-foot birdie putt at the second hole of a tension-packed sudden-death play-off to claim the most notable victory of […]
Greeneville, Tennessee, United States: John Deere has marked a manufacturing milestone with the completion of the five millionth unit of riding lawn equipment built at the company’s Power Products factory. Originally founded as a small, satellite factory, Power Products is now the highest volume facility for John Deere and is responsible for manufacturing many of […]
Riverside, California, United States: Toro has announced the launch of the innovative INFINITY RAZOR kit to streamline maintenance efforts and prolong the intervals between servicing sprinklers on commercial irrigation systems. The new kit was designed with feedback from end users to increase labour savings, enhance gameplay, improve course aesthetics and help eliminate trip hazards. By bringing […]
Melbourne, Australia: The National Competition Rounds Report for 2018 has been released by the Australian Golf Industry Council (AGIC). More than 10.43 million rounds were recorded in 2018 by GolfLink, an increase of 182,388 rounds or 1.8% over 2017. Rounds increased at similar rates in regional and metropolitan areas among males and females. Gavin Kirkman, […]
St Andrews, Scotland: A dedicated campaign to raise awareness of the health benefits of golf for people of all ages and abilities is to tee off next month. The first Golf and Health Week will take place from April 15-19 and will aim to encourage golfers, non-golfers and lapsed golfers into taking part in the […]
LaGrange, Georgia, United States: When the best of the best face off in the next FIFA World Cup, they will do so on the premium turfgrass known as Platinum TE Paspalum. After years of comprehensive testing, the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy selected Platinum TE as the playing surface for all stadiums and training sites […]
Bangkok, Thailand: Indigrow Ltd has announced the appointment of Brian Croose as ASEAN Regional Manager. In his new role, Croose will help Indigrow to manage its existing distribution network whilst also working to expand and enhance its areas of operation in Southeast Asia. With more than 30 years in the sports turf, horticulture and agriculture […]
Copenhagen, Denmark: GolfBox’s lesson management product (ProPlanner) has provided insight into the correlation between individual game performance and professional golf lessons. Over 2017, ProPlanner captured data from 20,000 golfers who booked one or more lessons through the platform. The captured data established a positive trend between number of lessons booked and the chance of lowering […]