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Chang Steals Chen’s Thunder in Dramatic Faldo Series Asia Play-Off

Chang Steals Chen’s Thunder in Dramatic Faldo Series Asia Play-Off

March 23, 2019

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 […]

John Deere Power Products Celebrates Milestone Machine

John Deere Power Products Celebrates Milestone Machine

March 22, 2019

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 […]

Streamlined Maintenance with Toro’s INFINITY RAZOR

Streamlined Maintenance with Toro’s INFINITY RAZOR

March 21, 2019

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 […]

Competition Rounds Continue Positive Trend

Competition Rounds Continue Positive Trend

March 21, 2019

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, […]

Golf and Health Week to Highlight how the Sport Helps Well-Being

Golf and Health Week to Highlight how the Sport Helps Well-Being

March 20, 2019

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 […]

Platinum TE Paspalum Selected as Turfgrass for 2022 FIFA World Cup

Platinum TE Paspalum Selected as Turfgrass for 2022 FIFA World Cup

March 20, 2019

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 […]

Croose Appointed Indigrow’s ASEAN Regional Manager

Croose Appointed Indigrow’s ASEAN Regional Manager

March 19, 2019

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 […]

More Lessons Equals Lower Handicap

More Lessons Equals Lower Handicap

March 19, 2019

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 […]

Elder Makes USGA History as Bob Jones Award Recipient

Elder Makes USGA History as Bob Jones Award Recipient

March 18, 2019

Liberty Corner, New Jersey, United States: The United States Golf Association (USGA) will bestow Lee Elder with its highest honour, the Bob Jones Award. In a ceremony on June 12, during the week of the 119th US Open Championship at Pebble Beach Golf Links, Elder will become the first African American to receive the prestigious […]

'Lefty' Chen Takes Aim at Faldo Series Double

'Lefty' Chen Takes Aim at Faldo Series Double

March 18, 2019

Lăng Cô Town, Hue, Vietnam: Chinese Taipei’s Chen Ting-yu will take aim at another slice of golfing history when he headlines the field at this week’s 13th Faldo Series Asia Grand Final. Less than four months after posting a stunning victory in the Faldo Series Europe Grand Final, the 17-year-old left-hander finds himself in the spotlight at the […]

Can Golf Fit into Modern Family Life?

Can Golf Fit into Modern Family Life?

March 17, 2019

Melbourne, Australia: Chyloe Kurdas spent 15 years as an elite Australian Rules footballer. The daughter of a Turkish immigrant father, she grew up in a multi-cultural community in Australia where girls were typically not especially encouraged to play sport. Except for Kurdas, whose parents were committed to education and sport, and whose encouragement resulted in […]

Productive Range Session Paves Way for Higa Triumph

Productive Range Session Paves Way for Higa Triumph

March 16, 2019

Johor, Malaysia: Kazuki Higa claimed his second Asian Development Tour (ADT) title in fine style, closing with a superb seven-under-par 65 at the PGM UMW ADT Championship. A week after finishing tied-second at the Palm Resort Golf and Country Club, the 23-year-old Japanese swept to a six-shot victory at the same venue with a four-day total […]

Reigning Champion Priming Herself for Royal Performance

Reigning Champion Priming Herself for Royal Performance

March 16, 2019

Tokyo, Japan: Defending champion Atthaya Thitikul will lead a host of emerging stars from the region when the second edition of the Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific (WAAP) is played at The Royal Golf Club in Ibaraki Prefecture. At number eight in the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR), Thailand’s Atthaya will also be the highest-ranked player in […]

Asian Golf Industry Federation Confirms Schedule of Events

Asian Golf Industry Federation Confirms Schedule of Events

March 15, 2019

Pattaya, Thailand: The Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) will stage educational events in six countries across the region between now and the end of the year. Speaking at this week’s Turfgrass Management Seminar and Exposition in Pattaya, Eric Lynge, the AGIF’s Chief Executive Officer, confirmed further gatherings targeted at course superintendents and club managers will […]

World-Class Test Awaits Grand Finalists at Faldo Design Course

World-Class Test Awaits Grand Finalists at Faldo Design Course

March 15, 2019

Hue, Vietnam: A variety of innovative new angles of attack and elevation changes at the award-winning Laguna Golf Lăng Cô course will greet competitors at next week’s 13th Faldo Series Asia Grand Final. According to Adam Calver, Laguna Golf Lăng Cô’s Director of Golf, participants can expect to be severely examined in the third Grand […]