London, England: Campey Turf Care Systems is giving turf professionals a green solution to mowing with the introduction of the Fleischmann Electric 5 Deck mower. The mower has five 2.20-metre cutting decks with six spindles per deck, giving a 10-metre overall cutting width. The mower features a braked steering rear axle and the two-point pivoting […]
Cary, North Carolina, United States: John Deere has announced an exclusive agreement to develop autonomous mowing solutions for the golf and sports turf industry with Precision Makers, a Netherlands-based company that specialises in autonomous technology for various equipment forms. “The turf industry is looking for more sustainable operating models to maintain precision turf, and expanding […]
Shenzhen, China: EFG Bank has been unveiled as the first Official Partner of the Mission Hills Junior Golf Programme in a deal that sees the Swiss private bank join forces with the Mission Hills Group to extend both parties’ commitment to emerging talent in Greater China. The partnership was announced during the ninth ANNIKA Invitational […]
Bloomington, Minnesota, United States: Toro has announced a number of key enhancements to the Toro ProStripe 560 walk-behind mower and striping unit. Key enhancements include a commercial-grade Kawasaki four-cycle engine, the incorporation of a trim side for trimming around edges and a larger capacity 0.45-gallon (1.7-litre) fuel tank for longer mowing sessions. The ProStripe 560 […]
London, England: Worldwide golf tour operator sales notched up a seventh consecutive year of growth in 2018, according to the latest Golf Tourism Report by global golf tourism industry association IAGTO. Golf tour operators saw sales surge in late 2018, with strong forward bookings continuing at the start of 2019. However, the report also noted […]
Liberty Corner, New Jersey, United States: The United States Golf Association (USGA), in partnership with its official technology partner, Cisco, will give everyone in the golf industry a front-row seat to its fifth Golf Innovation Symposium. Taking place in Tokyo on March 12-13, the symposium will be broadcast via exclusive live streams, delivered in both […]
Queenstown, New Zealand: Amid celebrations for the 100th staging of the New Zealand Open was the official opening of a unique par-three course. Designed by Darius Oliver and known as ‘The Farm’, the course at The Hills Golf Club was christened with the playing of a 140-person ‘Champions Day’ nine-hole tournament. Club founder Sir Michael Hill, […]
Fort Worth, Texas, United States: Golf is mourning the passing of much-loved American golf journalist and author Dan Jenkins. Jenkins, who started his writing career at The Fort Worth Press in his home town in Texas, and rose to stardom at Sports Illustrated, was aged 89. He wrote the best-sellers ‘Semi-Tough’, ‘Baja Oklahoma’ and ‘Dead […]
Johor, Malaysia: Pannakorn Uthaipas overcame a four-shot overnight deficit to win his second Asian Development Tour (ADT) title at the PGM ADT Johor Championship. The 28-year-old Thai had a poor start as he dropped a shot on the second hole, which distanced him and the overnight leader, Poom Pattaropong of Thailand, to six shots. However, the […]
Phuket, Thailand: Korean amateur Kim Dong-min closed with a two-under-par 68 to hold off former Web.com Tour players Alex Kang of the United States and Canadian Stuart Macdonald to win the PGA Tour Series-China’s third and final Global Qualifying Tournament. It was a week to remember at the Series’ first event outside of Greater China, […]
Pattaya, Thailand: Multiple benefits will be on offer to attendees at next week’s conference on Sustainable Turfgrass Management in Asia. Held under the auspices of the Thai Golf Course Superintendents’ Association (TGCSA), the conference is part of a three-day gathering that also includes an Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) Turfgrass Management Exposition. The conference at […]
New York, United States: Women’s Golf Day (WGD) will return for its fourth year on June 4 in what promises to be the largest single day celebration of women’s golf the world has ever seen. And having entered into a new partnership with the ANNIKA Foundation, the charitable foundation of women’s golf legend Annika Sorenstam, […]
Pattaya, Thailand: Wendy Cole is primed to deliver a thought-provoking keynote address on ‘Sustainability and Golf’ at next week’s Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) Turfgrass Management Exposition. During her presentation, Cole, Manager, Sustainability at The R&A, will challenge delegates from around the region to embrace sustainable practices. Cole said: “The R&A considers sustainability in and […]
Alexandria, Virginia, United States: The Club Management Association of America (CMAA) has announced its 2019 Officers and Board of Directors. Voting for officers and directors was conducted on-line prior to and in-person at CMAA’s 2019 World Conference and Club Business Expo in Nashville, Tennessee. The election results were announced at the event’s Closing Business Session. […]
Shenzhen, China: GOLFTEC has opened a state-of-the-art performance centre in Shenzhen, the company’s first on the Chinese mainland. The new Nanshan District facility features seven teaching/practice bays staffed by highly-trained coaches. These individuals leverage GOLFTEC’s teaching technology – including advanced motion measurement, video analysis and premium launch monitors – to help any student find the […]