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 – […]
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Golf Club and Saadiyat Beach Golf Club have confirmed the dates for the third edition of the 2020 Abu Dhabi Pro-Am Presented by Troon Golf. To take place from February 3-6, 2020, golfers will enjoy three days of competition, with two rounds on the Gary Player-designed Saadiyat Beach Golf Club and […]
Buffalo Grove, Illinois, United States: Profile Products has appointed James Gordon as Southeast Asia Market Development/Sales Manager. Gordon will develop new opportunities for golf courses, landscape and large construction projects in Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam and Thailand. “We are very excited to welcome James to the Profile family,” said Joe Betulius, Vice President of Sports, Golf […]
Melbourne, Australia: Golf is mourning the passing of Colin Phillips, one of Australian golf’s longest-serving administrators who also served as Honorary Secretary of the Asia Pacific Golf Confederation (APGC) and Director of Asia-Pacific for The R&A. Phillips fought a brief battle with cancer before passing in hospital on Sunday evening. He was aged 76. Among […]
Harper, Kansas, United States: Harper Industries, Inc, a diverse, values-based manufacturing company building quality products in the fields of agriculture, hydraulics, landscaping and sports turf management, has joined the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF). The company builds durable, brand name products such as DewEze flatbeds, DewEze hydraulics and Harper Turf Equipment products. Tim Penner, President […]
London, England: In a new model that an increasing number of golf clubs in Asia may consider replicating to generate revenue, more than one in two golf clubs in England now offer nine-hole green fees. Data has shown many people are put off golf because the time it takes to play 18 holes is considered […]
Dubai: The condition of a cricket square is vital to ensure an even game. This importance is increased when international cricketers are due to play on the surface. A product that is manufactured by Indigrow Ltd, Magnum CO is a blend of ingredients designed to tackle the problems associated with localised dry spots and dry […]
Liberty Corner, New Jersey, United States: The United States Golf Association (USGA) has named Charlie Pagnam as its new Chief Philanthropy Officer and Executive Director of the USGA Foundation. With more than 40 years of successful fund-raising experience, Pagnam will be responsible for leading and strengthening all aspects of the USGA’s philanthropic programme as well […]
Singapore: Cho Minn Thant has been promoted to the role of Chief Executive Officer and Commissioner of the Asian Tour. Cho, who had been serving as the Tour’s Chief Operating Officer (COO), will head the management team of the Asian Tour which is headquartered in Sentosa, Singapore. Working closely with the Chairman and Board of […]
London, England: Wentworth Club and John Deere Limited have announced a new, exclusive partnership for the supply of golf course maintenance equipment to the world-famous West, East and Edinburgh Championship Courses at Virginia Water in Surrey, from spring 2019. Wentworth Club has been the host venue since 1984 for the PGA Championship, regarded as the […]
St Andrews, Scotland: The R&A has announced that the total prize fund for the 148th Open Championship at Royal Portrush will be US$10,750,000 (about £8.47 million). The winner can look forward to banking a cheque for US$1,935,000 (about £1.52 million). The total prize fund represents an increase of US$250,000 from 2018, while this year’s Champion […]
Edinburgh, Scotland: The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers (HCEG), which has its home at Muirfield in East Lothian, has formally invited women to join the club as members for the first time since voting to change the club’s rules in 2017. Twelve women, along with three men, have been invited to take up membership from […]
Melaka, Malaysia: Teenager Kim Joo-hyung birdied three of his closing four holes to post a six-under-par 66 and secure his maiden Asian Development Tour (ADT) win in the RM225,000 (about US$54,000) PGM ADT Championship @ Tiara Melaka. The 17-year-old Korean held his nerve to convert his multiple close calls this season into a stunning six-shot […]
Alexandria, Virginia, United States: KOPPLIN KUEBLER & WALLACE, a leading club industry recruiting and consulting firm, has joined the Club Management Association of America (CMAA) Partnership Network as a Business Partner. KOPPLIN KUEBLER & WALLACE has previously been involved as a corporate sponsor and an educational partner. CMAA’s Partnership Network provides opportunities to companies looking […]
Danang, Vietnam: Golfers are being invited to experience Sir Nick Faldo’s slice of Vietnam paradise and the world-class golf on offer in Central Vietnam following the unveiling of new package offerings from Laguna Lăng Cô. Now a Faldo Signature design, Laguna Golf Lăng Cô’s award-winning par-71 course boasts stunning ocean views and an amphitheatre-like mountainous […]