Hong Kong: Golfers have been ‘shocked and enraged’ by the recommendation of a Task Force on Land Supply to take 32 of the Hong Kong Golf Club’s (HKGC) 172-hectare Fanling site for development. As well as a casting doubt on the future of the US$2 million Hong Kong Open, the move would ‘kill any room for […]
Kathmandu, Nepal: Sukra Bahadur Rai will resolve to complete a Faldo Series Nepal Championship hat-trick when he tees-off his New Year schedule in the seventh edition of the event. A former caddie who has emerged as one of his country’s finest golfers, Rai will set out as favourite in the 13th leg of the 2018-19 […]
Beijing, China: Architect Paul Jansen’s revamped Laguna Phuket Golf Club course will make history in 2019 when it stages the PGA Tour Series-China’s first Global Qualifying event outside of Greater China. To be held from March 5-8, the tournament will be open to players from outside mainland China. Aside from mainland China, Hong Kong and […]
Liberty Corner, New Jersey, United States: The United States Golf Association (USGA) has named Tom Dudley as the recipient of its 2019 Joe Dey Award. The USGA has presented the Joe Dey Award annually since 1996 in recognition of an individual’s meritorious service to the game as a volunteer. It is named for Joseph C. […]
Singapore: Golf course superintendents from around the region will once more be to the fore at the SMBC Singapore Open. To be staged over the award-winning Serapong Course at Sentosa Golf Club, the SMBC Singapore Open is co-sanctioned by the Asian Tour and Japan Golf Tour Organisation. As well as featuring star players from both […]
Singapore: For Sentosa Golf Club, 2018 proved to be an exceptional year that reinforced the venue’s reputation as one of the world’s leading golf destinations. Set against the backdrop of Singapore’s iconic harbour, Sentosa’s two world-class courses played host to four internationally televised events this year. While the SMBC Singapore Open saw 2017 Masters Champion […]
Hua Hin, Thailand: American Austen Truslow topped the class when he signed off his marathon week with a six-under-par 65 to secure his Tour card at the Asian Tour Qualifying School Final Stage. Truslow was also the leading player to progress from the previous week’s first stage and impressed many with his one-handed dexterity at […]
Moline, Illinois, United States: Deere & Company have reported net income of US$784.8 million for the fourth quarter ended October 28, or US$2.42 per share, compared with net income of US$510.3 million, or US$1.57 per share, for the quarter ended October 29, 2017. For fiscal 2018, net income attributable to Deere & Company was US$2.368 billion, […]
Atlanta, Georgia, United States: The new Bobby Jones Golf Course has opened for public play after a year-long renovation. Thanks to the contributions of more than 130 generous individuals, foundations and corporations, the newly re-imagined Bobby Jones Golf Course is now an unparalleled amenity in the Atlanta community featuring the latest in technology and design […]
Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand: The Boonchu Ruangkit Championship will raise the curtain on the 2019 Asian Development Tour (ADT) season. Aspiring golfers from across the region will begin their battle for the seven Asian Tour cards on offer for the 2020 season when the event returns to the Rancho Charnvee Resort and Country Club, located at the outskirts […]
Singapore: After a remarkable year for both the Jutanugarn and Korda sisters, both pairs of siblings have confirmed they’ll compete at the 2019 HSBC Women’s World Championship. This year saw Moriya and Ariya Jutanugarn and Jessica and Nelly Korda become the second and third sister-duo respectively to win LPGA Tour titles – a feat previously […]
Lawrence, Kansas, United States: CourseCo, a golf course management company with properties in California, Oregon, Washington and Texas, has been selected to receive the 2019 President’s Award for Environmental Stewardship by the board of directors of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA). CourseCo, will officially receive the award on February 6, during the […]
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: The Els Club Dubai, one of Troon International Division’s marquee destinations, is set to further bolster its impressive offering following three exciting new announcements. From January 1, The Els Club Dubai will welcome the re-brand of its golf academy to the Claude Harmon ③ Performance Golf Academy Dubai. Over the past […]
Lawrence, Kansas, United States: The Powell family of Canton, Ohio, who were pioneers in breaking down racial barriers in the game of golf, will be the recipient of the 2019 Old Tom Morris Award from the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA). The family includes the late Bill and Marcella Powell and their children, […]
Orlando, Florida, United States: The United States Adaptive Golf Alliance (USAGA) will attend next month’s PGA Merchandise Show, spreading the message that there are many opportunities for the disabled to learn golf, play golf, compete in tournaments and enjoy the many benefits the game offers. The USAGA is a 501(C)3 national coalition of adaptive golf […]