Shenzhen, China: GOLFTEC has opened a state-of-the-art performance centre in Shenzhen, the company’s first on the Chinese mainland. The new Nanshan District facility features seven teaching/practice bays staffed by highly-trained coaches. These individuals leverage GOLFTEC’s teaching technology – including advanced motion measurement, video analysis and premium launch monitors – to help any student find the […]
Lawrence, Kansas, United States: The 2019 Golf Industry Show Silent Auction, conducted last month, raised US$123, 037 to benefit the Environmental Institute for Golf (EIFG), the philanthropic organisation of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA). While the 2019 Golf Industry Show took place from February 2-7 in San Diego, the Silent Auction continued […]
Hue, Vietnam: One of Vietnam’s leading golf layouts, Laguna Golf Lang Co, is staying at the top of its maintenance game by utilising the talents of a very special group of greenkeepers – a family of water buffalo. As every superintendent worth his or her salt will tell you, prime conditioning is key to the […]
Liberty Corner, New Jersey, United States: The United States Golf Association (USGA) will host speakers from 10 countries at the 5th Golf Innovation Symposium, in partnership with Cisco, the official technology partner of the USGA. Representing national federations, facility management, golf course architecture, academia and private industry, the presenters will gather at the Tokyo Hilton […]
Phuket, Thailand: Laguna Golf Phuket will become the first golf course to host a PGA Tour Series-China event outside of Greater China when it hosts the Tour’s third and final Global Qualifying Tournament from March 5-8. The club will welcome 120 high-level international players representing 18 nationalities from across the globe, including seven players from […]
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States: More than 35,000 rounds of golf that were played on Troon International courses in 2018 were booked via its new tee-time booking app, a service launched to simplify the way golfers secure their start times in late 2017. The app currently provides for bookings at 19 Troon golf courses in the […]
Orlando, United States: The ANNIKA Foundation – golf Hall-of-Famer Annika Sorenstam’s charitable organisation – and the Mission Hills Group have announced a five-year extension to host the ANNIKA Invitational at Mission Hills through 2023. The first all girls international event to come to China, the ANNIKA Invitational at Mission Hills was first hosted in 2011 […]
Singapore: Tiger Woods may still be seeking his first win of 2019. But the 14-time Major champion’s positive influence on fellow professionals remains as strong as ever, Park Sung-hyun crediting Woods with playing a decisive role in her victory in the 12th edition of the HSBC Women’s World Championship. The 25-year-old Korean golf sensation claimed […]
Queenstown, New Zealand: Australian Zach Murray has claimed his first win since turning professional with victory in the 100th New Zealand Open. Under a blazing Central Otago sky, the 21-year-old from country Victoria almost managed to maintain the relaxed facade on show through three previous rounds at The Hills and Millbrook in the event co-sanctioned […]
Hue, Vietnam: Jet-setting Emily Brennan will ‘play her heart out’ in an attempt to become the first non-Asian winner of the Faldo Series Asia Grand Final. The 19-year-old England international and Faldo Series specialist will be among the favourites when the 13th edition of the 54-hole stroke play championship tees-off at Laguna Lăng Cô on […]
Shenzhen, China: Rising teenage star Huang Ting-hsuan was crowned queen of the 2019 ANNIKA Invitational at Mission Hills in China following a final-round 71 for a two-shot victory over defending champion Nanako Inagaki. The 14-year-old Huang from Taoyuan City in Chinese Taipei received the trophy from tournament host Annika Sorenstam. As a further reward for […]
Guangzhou, China: In a dramatic late turn of events, South Korean Kim Tae-ho edged American John Young Kim after a tense finale at the PGA Tour Series-China’s Second Global Qualifying Tournament. Tae-ho signed off with a two-under-par 68 at Foison Golf Club for a winning seven-under total to lock up the only full card available. Meanwhile, […]
Lahore, Pakistan: The RAYA Pakistan Open will make a welcome return to the Asian golf calendar this month following a 10-year hiatus. The country’s national championship, which was inaugurated in 1967, will be held for the first time on the Asian Development Tour (ADT) at the Defence Raya Golf and Country Club from March 27-30, […]
Marrakech, Morocco: International Golf Travel Market (IGTM), a prominent business-to-business event for the golf travel community, has re-launched in its 22nd year with a refreshed brand image and website, together with a new organising team from Reed Travel Exhibitions. Taking place in Marrakech from October 14-17, this year’s event will be designed to further enhance […]
St Andrews, Scotland: Women’s British Open champion Georgia Hall will support The R&A’s drive to inspire more women, girls and families into playing golf by becoming its latest ambassador. The R&A is investing £80 million into women’s and mixed golf over the next 10 years to boost participation in the sport and the 22-year-old will […]