Edinburgh, Scotland: Organisers of the 2019 Solheim Cup have launched the event’s sustainability initiative which sees a wave of additional efforts to minimise the climate and environmental footprint of the event, while at the same time maximising the conservation of wildlife. Habitat destruction, exploitation and climate change are driving the loss of half of the world’s wild animal population. The […]
Oahu, Hawaii: It is 10 years since the Ernie Els-designed Hoakalei Country Club in Hawaii officially opened for play. Straight away it was recognised by Links magazine in the United States, whose panel of experts voted it best new golf course of 2009. “That was one of our first awards at Ernie Els Design and it […]
Danang, Vietnam: One of Asia’s most compelling golf destinations will return to the spotlight in September when the fifth AccorHotels Vietnam World Masters takes place in Danang. Sponsored by AccorHotels, the tournament – from September 8-14 – will showcase the various elements that have made the city and its surrounding area such a hub for those who […]
Las Vegas, United States: Reed Exhibitions and the PGA of America have announced a new schedule of events and new programming for this year’s PGA Fashion & Demo Experience. To be held at the Venetian Hotel and Topgolf Las Vegas on August 13-14, event enhancements include complimentary technology panel sessions presented in partnership with the […]
Cam Ranh, Vietnam: KN Golf Links, Greg Norman’s latest Vietnamese golf course creation, has joined the Asian Golf Industry Federation. Officially unveiled late last year, KN Golf Links is a 40-minute flight from Ho Chi Minh City followed by a 10-minute drive from the recently expanded Cam Ranh International Airport. “I’m looking forward to the […]
Lawrence, Kansas, United States: Golf provides many benefits to communities, including a US$84-billion economy, US$4 billion in charitable impact, two million jobs and fitness opportunities. In addition, golf courses that are maintained through science-based agronomic and environmental Best Management Practices (BMPs) provide healthy greenspaces and wildlife habitat that benefit everyone. Best Management Practices demonstrate golf’s […]
Ipswich, England: Forty greenkeepers from the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand graduated Jacobsen’s Future Turf Managers Initiative (FTMI) at the sixth event held at Jacobsen’s European manufacturing base and fourth in Australia and New Zealand. The programmes have become an essential part of the greenkeeping education calendar and are run with the support of […]
San Diego, United States: The facility enhancement most desired by golfers at both public and private courses is a course renovation, so say golf course superintendents and general managers. That is just one result of the ‘Golf Facility Market Trend Watch’ report, commissioned by the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA) and conducted by […]
Penang, Malaysia: Naoki Sekito captured his first Asian Development Tour (ADT) victory with a four-under-par 68 in the final round of the RM225,000 (about US$54,000) PGM ADT Penang Championship. The 21-year-old Japanese compiled a four-day total of 17-under 271 to win by one shot from Malaysian Danny Chia (66) and American Sam Gillis (68) who were tied […]
Hokota, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan: Defending champion Atthaya Thitikul of Thailand and local favourite Yuka Yasuda spearhead a strong field in the second edition of the Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific (WAAP) championship. The first round of the elite event in the women’s World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) will tee-off at the Royal Golf Club on April 25. In addition […]
Hanoi, Vietnam: The Els Performance Golf Academy (EPGA), one of Asia’s top practice facilities and home to the Vietnam National Golf Team, has been shortlisted in the category of ‘World’s Best Par-3 Course’ at this year’s World Golf Awards. The World Golf Awards serve to celebrate and reward excellence in golf tourism through an annual […]
Jupiter, Florida, United States: The National Golf Foundation (NGF), the only trade organisation that works with every sector within the golf industry, has released its 2019 Golf Industry Report, a comprehensive state-of-the-industry overview. The Golf Industry Report (GIR) compiles many of the game’s key data points in a single publication and is intended to provide […]
Hanoi, Vietnam: The Els Performance Golf Academy (EPGA), one of Asia’s top practice facilities and home to the Vietnam National Golf Team, has been shortlisted in the category of ‘World’s Best Par-3 Course’ at this year’s World Golf Awards. The World Golf Awards serve to celebrate and reward excellence in golf tourism through an annual […]
Bangkok, Thailand: 59club Asia is the latest company to align itself with the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF). Last year’s establishment of 59club Asia represented the first foray outside of Europe and the Middle East for the United Kingdom’s 59club which, over the last 10 years, has emerged as the market leader in providing bespoke […]
Liberty Corner, New Jersey, United States: The United States Golf Association (USGA) has named Pro Football Hall of Famer and four-time Super Bowl champion Joe Montana as the 2019 US Open Championship’s Honorary Ambassador. The 119th US Open Championship will be played from June 13-16 at Pebble Beach Golf Links in California. An iconic figure […]