Celebration, Florida, United States: Rapid sales growth across the United States market has prompted Capillary Concrete to boost its team of representatives serving American clients. Three new hires have significantly increased the ability of the company which prides itself as the global leader in bunker and turf management to support clients across the United States. […]
Cam Ranh, Vietnam: For Hanako Kawasaki and Nguyen Thao My, the battle to be recognised as their country’s foremost female golfer will resume when the 12th edition of the Faldo Series Vietnam Championship tees-off this week. On college break from the United States, Vietnam’s two standout players are relishing their return to home soil as […]
St Andrews, Scotland: The prize fund for next month’s AIG Women’s British Open will increase to US$4.5 million, a rise of almost 40% for 2019, in recognition of the importance of the championship and women’s golf, The R&A has announced. Taking place on the Marquess’ Course at Woburn from August 1-4, the AIG Women’s British […]
Dongguan, China: The Greg Norman Golf Course Design (GNGCD) layout at Mission Hills will prove a demanding test for competitors on the PGA Tour Series-China. While Mission Hills has hosted previous Tour events, including the inaugural PGA Tour Series-China tournament in 2014, players have never competed on the Norman Course. That will change during the […]
Weihai, China: Lee Da-yeon captured her second title of the year with a dominant six-stroke victory in the Asiana Airlines Open. A day after shooting 66 at the acclaimed Weihai Point Golf Resort layout in Shandong Province, the 21-year-old Korean closed with a six-under 65. That gave her a 54-hole total of 10-under 203 in […]
Macclesfield, Cheshire, England: Campey Turf Care Systems says its latest innovation – the Campey Uni-Scratch – is the ideal solution for those seeking a professional and effective maintenance of natural and synthetic grass surface. The Campey Uni-Scratch can be used for organic matter removal on natural grass hybrid carpet pitches when carrying out annual renovations. […]
St Andrews, Scotland: Forty-two club golfers will enjoy the dream chance to tee up at Royal Portrush on the eve of The 148th Open when they compete in The R&A 9 Hole Challenge Final. The third annual staging of the event, following an initial pilot in 2016, will be held over the first two and […]
Singapore: The Asian Tour has appointed Charlie Tingey, formerly a Director of EurAsia Cup Sdn Bhd, as its new Director of Partnerships. In his new role, Tingey will be responsible for maintaining and generating tournament opportunities for the Asian Tour across the region as well as managing the commercial assets of the Tour. Tingey will […]
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 […]