St Augustine, Florida, United States: Golf legends and luminaries including Jack and Barbara Nicklaus, Gary Player, Augusta National Chairman Fred Ridley and actress Jane Seymour will introduce the 2019 Inductees – Dennis Walters, Retief Goosen, Billy Payne and Jan Stephenson, respectively – into the World Golf Hall of Fame. The late Peggy Kirk Bell will […]
Minnesota, United States: The Toro Company and Toro distributor, MTI Distributing, have finalised an 11-year equipment and tournament support agreement with Hazeltine National Golf Club. Leaders from Hazeltine National and Toro gathered at the course for a ceremonial agreement signing. The agreement extends Hazeltine National’s partnership with Toro and MTI Distributing through 2029, providing support […]
Belfast, Northern Ireland: As Royal Portrush prepares to host the world’s top players for golf’s oldest tournament, the scene is set for Northern Ireland to truly make its mark on the international golf scene. The 148th Open takes place on the celebrated Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club from July 18-21, only the second […]
Muscat, Oman: The Greg Norman Golf Course Design (GNGCD) Al Mouj Golf has cemented its place among the finest golf courses in the Middle East. Host venue to the European Tour’s Oman Open, Al Mouj Golf placed second in National Club Golfer’s Top 25 Golf Courses in the Middle East rankings, a United Kingdom publication. […]
Nantong, China: With rain pouring down, Kevin Techakanokboon made an eight-foot birdie putt on the second hole of a sudden-death play-off to defeat Stephen Lewton and win the Nantong Championship. Techakanokboon began the day one stroke behind 54-hole leader Max McGreevy and turned in a stellar final-day performance, shooting a closing 67 at Nantong Yangtze River […]
Beijing, China: Zhang Weiwei captured her second China LPGA Tour victory when the Hubei native closed with a flawless seven-under-par 65 to win the Le Coq Sportif Beijing Ladies Classic by three strokes. With an overnight thunderstorm and rain delaying the final group’s tee-time by almost three hours in the Chinese capital, Zhang picked an […]
Liberty Corner, New Jersey, United States: As part of its continued investment in the game, the United States Golf Association (USGA) is helping to cultivate the next generation of golf industry talent by funding 153 paid internships in 2019 through its annual PJ Boatwright Internship Programme. The internships provide college students and additional qualified applicants […]
Lawrence, Kansas, United States: Long-time Golf Industry Show (GIS) partners Golf Course Builders Association of America (GCBAA) and the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA) have both increased their commitment to the event and have been named presenting partners. The GIS, produced annually by the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA), offers a […]
Pattaya, Thailand: Asian Golf Industry Federation members shared the spotlight at the 2019 conference on Sustainable Turfgrass Management in Asia. Held under the auspices of the Thai Golf Course Superintendents’ Association (TGCSA), the conference was part of a three-day gathering that also included an Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) Turfgrass Management Exposition. The conference at […]
Liberty Corner, New Jersey, United States: The United States Golf Association (USGA) has released the 2019 US Open App, powered by Cisco, to provide sports fans around the world with an engaging and innovative digital experience for the 119th US Open Championship at Pebble Beach Golf Links (June 10-16). The app is available through the […]
Helsinki, Finland: Soil Scout, a company that optimises irrigation water and energy usage by providing permanent buried wireless monitoring, has joined the Asian Golf Industry Federation with the aim of expanding its presence in the region. The Finish-based firm has gained traction in Europe by providing critical insight into data from deep below the surface […]
Hong Kong: Hong Kong Golf Club Captain William Doo Jr has hailed EFG’s announcement of a multi-year extension to its title sponsorship of the EFG Hong Kong Ladies Open until at least 2021. Speaking during the fifth edition of the event at Fanling, Doo said: “I would like to express our gratitude to EFG. EFG […]
Liberty Corner, New Jersey, United States: The United States Golf Association (USGA) is joining forces with Marvel Entertainment to create exclusive golf education products to engage junior golfers on the essential elements to learning the game. To be officially launched in June at the 2019 US Open Championship at Pebble Beach, the collaboration comes to […]
London, England: More female club managers, course superintendents and golf course architects would drive greater profitability in the golf industry, according to a leading expert on diversity and inclusion in business. Liz Dimmock, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Women Ahead, an award-winning social impact organisation committed to female development from schoolroom to boardroom, says there […]
Dongguan, China: Profiting from a shocking late Kuang Yang meltdown, Tong Yang claimed a remarkable come-from-behind win in the 14th Faldo Series Shenzhen Championship. After a stunning turnaround over the closing four holes of the Rose-Poulter Course at Mission Hills’ Dongguan complex, it was Tong who emerged triumphant by the narrowest of margins in the […]