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Rain Bird Golf Introduces 551 Series Rotors

Rain Bird Golf Introduces 551 Series Rotors

November 29, 2018

Tucson, Arizona, United States: Rain Bird Golf’s new 551 Series rotors are designed to help superintendents water tee boxes and other smaller areas of the course more precisely and efficiently. Rather than using residential or commercial rotors in these smaller areas, superintendents who install the 551 Series benefit from the level of quality and features […]

Amata Spring: Changing Face of Thai Masterpiece

Amata Spring: Changing Face of Thai Masterpiece

November 28, 2018

Bangkok, Thailand: The name Amata Spring Country Club will conjure up fond memories for the world of golf. Host to some of the region’s most prestigious championships, the unique golf course has been a mainstay on televisions around the world for over a decade. So, many will be glad to hear that an exciting new […]

Debut of Modernised Rules of Golf Players Edition App in Chinese

Debut of Modernised Rules of Golf Players Edition App in Chinese

November 28, 2018

Shenzhen, China: The R&A and China Golf Association (CGA) have jointly announced the launch of the 2019 Players Edition of Rules of Golf mobile application in Chinese, a completely redesigned stand-alone and interactive tool that allows Chinese golfers to access to the modernised rules from all mobile devices. The new application, available online through app stores […]

CiMSO Aligns with Asian Golf Industry Federation

CiMSO Aligns with Asian Golf Industry Federation

November 27, 2018

Singapore: The CiMSO Group, developers of CLUBmanager and GOLFmanager, has joined the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF). Established in 1993, CiMSO develops ERP software for hospitality, recreation and services, and manages distribution for Africa from its offices in Cape Town, South Africa and for Asia in Singapore. The CiMSO suite synchronises information for 290 geographically […]

Vision for Asian Golf Industry Now a Reality

Vision for Asian Golf Industry Now a Reality

November 26, 2018

Palmerston North, New Zealand: New Zealand Sports Turf Institute (NZSTI), a member of the Labosport group, is pleased to announce its partnership with the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) in delivering the inaugural Certificate in Greenkeeping (CIG) programme, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – the first of its kind in Asia. The AGIF has used NZSTI’s […]

China Raid Nets 29,000 Pieces of Counterfeit Golf Equipment

China Raid Nets 29,000 Pieces of Counterfeit Golf Equipment

November 25, 2018

Dongguan, Guangdong Province, China: The US Golf Manufacturers Anti-Counterfeiting Working Group (The Golf Group) has announced the largest single seizure in the past five years, confiscating more than 29,000 pieces of counterfeit golf equipment and supplies from a facility in Dongguan, a major industrial centre. Seized in the raid were 592 finished clubs, 1,623 semi-finished […]

Rai Triumphs at ‘Incredible’ Hong Kong Golf Club

Rai Triumphs at ‘Incredible’ Hong Kong Golf Club

November 25, 2018

Hong Kong: Aaron Rai claimed his maiden European Tour title after holding off fellow-Englishman Matthew Fitzpatrick to secure a one-shot victory at the Honma Hong Kong Open presented by Amundi. The 23-year-old never actually surrendered the lead on Sunday but saw his six-shot overnight advantage cut to a single stroke by Fitzpatrick during a thrilling […]

Belgium on Top of the World in Melbourne

Belgium on Top of the World in Melbourne

November 25, 2018

Melbourne, Australia: Belgium held off a late challenge from hosts Australia to win the US$7 million ISPS Handa Melbourne World Cup of Golf for the first time. Thomas Detry and Thomas Pieters brought a five-shot advantage into the final foursomes at The Metropolitan Golf Club but Marc Leishman and Cameron Smith cut that to just […]

Jacobsen Makes the Cut in Lapland

Jacobsen Makes the Cut in Lapland

November 24, 2018

Helsinki, Finland: Jacobsen turf equipment has been chosen to maintain the course at Levi Golf Club, the most northern golf course in Finland, and the third most northern in the world. The equipment is manufactured by Jacobsen and supplied by local dealer, J Trading. The course, which is part of Levi Ski Resort, opens at […]

Junior Golf Tour of Asia Resumes

Junior Golf Tour of Asia Resumes

November 24, 2018

Bintan Island, Indonesia: The Junior Golf Tour of Asia (JGTA) will recommence next week with the Bintan Lagoon Junior Championship. Presented by Tradewinds Furnishings Singapore, the 54-hole stroke play event will feature top-ranked junior golfers from across the Asia-Pacific. The three-day tournament (November 28-30) will kick-off the JGTA’s second season and will be the second […]

Capitol Hill Date for Golf Industry Leaders

Capitol Hill Date for Golf Industry Leaders

November 23, 2018

Washington, DC, United States: WE ARE GOLF – a coalition of the game’s leading associations and industry partners – has announced that the 12th annual National Golf Day will be held on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 on Capitol Hill. National Golf Day celebrates the game’s US$84.1 billion economy, nearly US$4 billion annual charitable impact and […]

Laguna National Boost for Elite Singapore Golfers

Laguna National Boost for Elite Singapore Golfers

November 23, 2018

Singapore: Laguna National Golf & Country Club’s commitment to supporting the Republic’s most talented golfers has been strengthened following a ground-breaking agreement with the Singapore Golf Association (SGA). As part of a new initiative with the SGA aimed at promoting the game and nurturing golf talent in Singapore, Laguna National – a Golf Course Facility […]

PGA Show Week Schedule Confirmed

PGA Show Week Schedule Confirmed

November 22, 2018

Orlando, United States: The PGA Show Week schedule has been announced and PGA Professionals, buyers and industry leaders can begin to schedule face-to-face meetings with key brands and top names returning to the PGA Show Floor at the 66th PGA Merchandise Show. From January 22-25, 2019, the international golf industry’s annual global gathering will welcome […]

Club Car in the Limelight at World Cup of Golf

Club Car in the Limelight at World Cup of Golf

November 22, 2018

Melbourne, Australia: Club Car, a brand of Ingersoll Rand and a global leader in golf, commercial utility and personal-use vehicles, is providing more than 60 vehicles for this week’s ISPS Handa Melbourne World Cup of Golf at Metropolitan Golf Club in Victoria. Through its newly appointed Authorised Distributor for Victoria – In Golf and Utility – Club Car […]

Japan Event Replaces CIMB Classic on PGA Tour Asian Swing

Japan Event Replaces CIMB Classic on PGA Tour Asian Swing

November 21, 2018

Tokyo, Japan: The PGA Tour and ZOZO, Inc – which operates the largest Japanese online fashion website ‘ZOZOTOWN’ – have announced a six-year agreement that establishes the first annual, official PGA Tour tournament in Japan. The ZOZO Championship, which will be co-sanctioned by the Japan Golf Tour Organisation (JGTO), is set to debut at Accordia […]