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Year to Remember for Sentosa Golf Club

Year to Remember for Sentosa Golf Club

December 31, 2018

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 […]

One-Handed Chipping Technique no Handicap for Tour School Champion

One-Handed Chipping Technique no Handicap for Tour School Champion

December 31, 2018

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 […]

John Deere Benefits from ‘Further Improvement in Market Conditions’

John Deere Benefits from ‘Further Improvement in Market Conditions’

December 30, 2018

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, […]

Wide Support Helps New Bobby Jones Golf Course Reach New Heights

Wide Support Helps New Bobby Jones Golf Course Reach New Heights

December 30, 2018

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 […]

Boonchu-Backed Tournament Tees-Off ADT’s 2019 Campaign

Boonchu-Backed Tournament Tees-Off ADT’s 2019 Campaign

December 29, 2018

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 […]

Sentosa Showdown for Jutanugarn and Korda Sisters

Sentosa Showdown for Jutanugarn and Korda Sisters

December 28, 2018

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 […]

GCSAA President’s Award for Environmental Stewardship Goes to CourseCo

GCSAA President’s Award for Environmental Stewardship Goes to CourseCo

December 28, 2018

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 […]

Changes Afoot at Troon-Managed Els Club Dubai

Changes Afoot at Troon-Managed Els Club Dubai

December 27, 2018

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 […]

Pioneering Family Honoured with Old Tom Morris Award

Pioneering Family Honoured with Old Tom Morris Award

December 27, 2018

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, […]

Message of Hope at PGA Merchandise Show

Message of Hope at PGA Merchandise Show

December 26, 2018

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 […]

Cargie Rymill’s Four Reds Golf Architecture Tour

Cargie Rymill’s Four Reds Golf Architecture Tour

December 25, 2018

Adelaide, Australia: It was in 2009 that the first Golf Study Tour (Mackenzie Tour) was undertaken by members of the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA), the European Institute of Golf Course Architects (EIGCA) and the Society of Australian Golf Course Architects (SAGCA). It was held in Australia, with 86 golf architects from around […]

Kids Take Centre Stage in Johor

Kids Take Centre Stage in Johor

December 24, 2018

Johor Bahru, Malaysia: More than 300 youngsters from all corners of the globe converged on Tanjong Puteri Golf Resort for the seventh edition of the Kids Golf World Championship Malaysia. Competitors aged between five and 18 took part in the event which is the international version of the US Kids Golf and forms part of […]

Bridgedown Group Appoints Performance54 as Sales and Marketing Agency

Bridgedown Group Appoints Performance54 as Sales and Marketing Agency

December 24, 2018

London, England: Bridgedown Group, owners of an unmatched collection of golf venues in London, has appointed Performance54 as its sales and marketing agency. The partnership will allow the Menai-Davis family, owners and operators of the group, to engage a greater number of golfers with the offerings of its growing golf portfolio through the creativity, expertise […]

Golfplan’s Dale Delivers ‘Dream Golf Destination’

Golfplan’s Dale Delivers ‘Dream Golf Destination’

December 23, 2018

Pattaya, Thailand: The latest Golfplan golf course design has been officially unveiled. Laid out on 550 rai of land in a stunning location next to the famed Chee Chan Buddha Mountain, Chee Chan Golf Resort is being touted as ‘a dream golf destination’. The facility offers five-star international standard services amid picturesque surroundings. The centerpiece […]

Profile Products Wins SEAL Environmental Initiative Award

Profile Products Wins SEAL Environmental Initiative Award

December 22, 2018

Buffalo Grove, Illinois, United States: Profile Products is one of 12 global companies to have earned the ‘SEAL Environmental Initiative Award’, recognising organisations who have embarked upon environmental and sustainability initiatives and a commitment to sustainable business practices. The awards are given out annually by SEAL (Sustainability, Environmental Achievement & Leadership) Awards. Profile earned the award for […]