Tokyo, Japan: Demonstrating a continued commitment to support the game around the world and inspire future generations of golfers, the United States Golf Association (USGA) will welcome champion golfer and coach Shigeki Maruyama and Olympic gold medallist Koji Murofushi as the keynote speakers for next month’s USGA Golf Innovation Symposium. Conducted in partnership with Cisco, […]
Lawrence, Kansas, United States: Rafael Barajas, the Certified Golf Course Superintendent (CGCS) at Boca Grove Golf & Tennis Club, has been elected to a one-year term as President of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA). He is the first Hispanic President in the association’s history. Barajas served as Vice President of the association in […]
Lopburi, Thailand: The Thongchai Jaidee Foundation makes a welcome return to the Asian Development Tour (ADT) this week for its fourth edition. Thai legend Thongchai Jaidee will assume responsibility as tournament host at the ฿4 million (about US$123,000) event staged in his hometown of Lopburi at the 13th Military Circle Golf Course, where he grew […]
Hua Hin, Thailand: Award-winning Banyan Golf Club will celebrate its 10th anniversary in fitting style. To commemorate the occasion, the club is hosting a 10-Year Anniversary Invitational on Sunday (February 17), featuring members, invited guests and business partners that have contributed to the club’s ‘journey of development’. Under the astute stewardship of GLS Asia’s management […]
San Diego, United States: Turfco, a manufacturer of golf course equipment, has donated US$25,000 to the Environmental Institute for Golf (EIFG), the philanthropic organisation of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA), in celebration of its founding family’s 100th anniversary in the golf industry. A Full Business Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation, […]
Bloomington, Minnesota, United States: The Environmental Institute for Golf (EIFG), the philanthropic arm of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA), has again received a US$50,000 grant from The Toro Foundation for continued support of the Rounds 4 Research programme in 2019. With this contribution, Toro has donated US$350,000 to the programme over the past seven years. […]
San Diego, United States: John Deere Golf held a special ceremony to honour its top distributors and sales representative during the 2019 Golf Industry Show. During the presentation held in the John Deere Golf booth, the brand announced that Greenville Turf and Tractor was named Dealer of the Year. “Our dealers and sales representatives are […]
Pattaya, Thailand: Renovation and sustainability will be high on the agenda at next month’s conference on Sustainable Turfgrass Management in Asia. Held under the auspices of the Thai Golf Course Superintendent 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 […]
Florida, United States: The golf industry is mourning the passing of 91-year-old Alice Dye, the first female President of the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA), a Fellow and 2017 Donald Ross Award recipient. The matriarch of the most famous family in golf course design – and architect of the famed 17th hole ‘island […]
Barwon Heads, Australia: The PGA of Australia has extended an Honorary Membership to Karrie Webb in recognition of her services to the Australian golf industry. One of Australia’s most successful golfers of all time, Webb has proudly represented her country at the highest echelons of the game for more than 20 years, notching up 51 […]
Pattaya, Thailand: Siam Country Club’s Plantation Course will be the venue for the Asian Golf Industry Federation’s (AGIF) 2019 Turfgrass Management Exposition. More than 250 course superintendents and club managers from 20 countries are expected to attend the seventh edition of the event (March 11), that will showcase the very latest in golf course equipment […]
Bloomington, Minnesota, United States: The ANNIKA Foundation – golf Hall-of-Famer Annika Sorenstam’s charitable organisation – has announced that Toro will become an Official Partner of the ‘Share My Passion’ Clinic series in 2019. The ANNIKA Foundation’s ‘Share My Passion’ Clinics introduce girls aged between six and 12 to the game of golf while also giving them a […]
San Diego, United States: Versatile, durable, functional and reliable utility transportation vehicles are critical for superintendents to effectively and efficiently manage golf course turf and operations. Club Car’s new Carryall 502 vehicle is the next generation turf utility vehicle that builds off the rugged and dependable design of its predecessors and includes the extras that […]
St Andrews, Scotland and Liberty Corner, New Jersey, United States: The R&A and the United States Golf Association (USGA) have provided two clarifications to Rule 10.2b(4) regarding restrictions on caddies standing behind players which take immediate effect. The purpose of Rule 10.2 is to reinforce the fundamental challenge of making a stroke and to limit […]
London, England: Henrik Lund has been appointed by Rain Bird as its Golf Area Sales Manager for Eastern Europe. He will provide customers with sales support related to golf course construction and renovation, as well as distribution of Rain Bird golf solutions within the territory. Lund has extensive experience of working with stakeholders in the […]