St Andrews, Scotland: A new report exploring golf’s global reach through course supply has revealed the continued expansion of the sport. The third version of Golf Around the World 2019, commissioned by The R&A, provides an extensive overview of golf courses, both existing and under development. Building on previous editions in 2015 and 2017, the […]
Boston, Massachusetts, United States: Troon has announced the company’s acquisition of RealFood, a Cambridge, Massachusetts-based food service consulting firm. “Troon currently delivers a wide gamut of food and beverages services at our managed facilities,” said Tim Schantz, President, Troon, an Executive Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation. “Our alliance with RealFood will significantly increase […]
St Andrews, Scotland: The R&A has launched a new version of TheOpen.com with its digital agency, Delete, to enhance the digital presence for golf’s original championship ahead of its historic return to the famous links of Royal Portrush in July. The purpose of the new website is to give fans the best experience of The […]
Tucson, Arizona, United States: For golf course superintendents and their crews, efficiently irrigating around obstacles, on slopes and in windy weather can be a real challenge. Now, Rain Bird Golf has introduced a new low angle nozzle housing for its 751 Series Rotors that can enhance distribution uniformity under these tough conditions. “Wind, elevation […]
Perth, Australia: It shapes as the last piece of the puzzle for Ryan Fox to join world golf’s elite. But first the 32-year-old Kiwi needs to rewrite his wedding speech. A two-time winner on both the Australasian and Challenge Tour, Fox broke through for his first European Tour and Asian Tour title with a commanding […]
Lopburi, Thailand: Sadom Kaewkanjana produced an ace performance en route to a five-stroke victory in the ฿4 million (about US$123,000) Thongchai Jaidee Foundation 2019. With a sweetly-struck seven-iron from 175 yards, the 20-year-old Thai aced the second hole at the 13th Military Circle Golf Course, the venue at which tournament host Thongchai Jaidee grew up […]
San Diego, United States: John Deere Golf crowned Penn State University as the winner of the 2019 GCSAA Collegiate Turf Bowl during the Closing Ceremony of the Golf Industry Show. As the winner, Penn State University received a travelling trophy, US$4,000 first-place prize and the opportunity to volunteer at next month’s Players Championship at TPC […]
Singapore: Indian Chikkarangappa S. and Thai Danthai Boonma have become landmark champions on their home Tours. By dint of winning the season-opening events on their respective domestic circuits they have gone down in history as the first winners to receive Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) points. With effect from this year, the Professional Golf Tour of […]
Riverside, California, United States: Toro has introduced the innovative Lynx 7.0 Central Control system to provide golf course superintendents with a number of features, including improved monitoring functionality and a host of enhanced diagnostic capabilities. With an emphasis on continuous improvement, this update represents Toro’s 14th iteration of the operating system since Lynx Central Control’s initial release […]
Liberty Corner, New Jersey, United States: Celebrating golf’s leaders who innovate and demonstrate leadership in sustainability and water resource management, the United States Golf Association (USGA) has named Michael T. Huck, a turfgrass and irrigation specialist, as the recipient of its 2019 Green Section Award. Huck will be honoured at the USGA’s Annual Meeting and […]
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States: Troon has announced the formation of Team Troon – a collection of top international golf talent representing the Troon brand throughout professional golf. PGA Tour golfers Justin Thomas, Gary Woodland, Patrick Cantlay and Matt Kuchar of the United States, Alex Noren of Sweden, Matthew Fitzpatrick of England and LPGA Tour/Ladies European […]
St Andrews, Scotland: The R&A’s drive to increase the number of women and girls participating in golf and to encourage more opportunities for women to work within the sport has been reflected in early success for the new Women in Golf Charter. Launched last May in London, the Charter set out to inspire an industry-wide […]
Beijing, China: The European Tour has secured a long-term partnership with Sina Sports for the exclusive digital broadcast rights to all European Tour events. The agreement will see Sina Sports live-streaming all European Tour tournaments exclusively on all Sina Sports platforms, effective immediately until the end of the 2021 season. The European Tour currently features two Chinese golfers, Li Haotong, the first Chinese […]
Bloomington, Minnesota, United States: Toro has launched the most advanced, all-electric riding greensmower on the market, the Toro Greensmaster eTriFlex Series. The new eTriFlex carries no hydraulic fluid and utilises all-electric components for traction, steering, lift and cutting units. These new ‘EnergySmart’ models deliver an operationally friendly design with noise reductions, operational cost savings and […]
Adelaide, Australia: Golf Australia has pledged to start a fund-raising campaign for golf clubs devastated by the north Queensland floods, with the backing of the legendary Karrie Webb. Stephen Pitt, Golf Australia’s Chief Executive, said a campaign would be started through the national organisation’s website with tax deductible donations as well as through government advocacy. […]