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'Big Easy' Ready for Asian Swing Final Fling

'Big Easy' Ready for Asian Swing Final Fling

October 9, 2018

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Ernie Els will be on a dual Asian mission when he lines up at this week’s CIMB Classic in Malaysia and next week’s CJ CUP @NINE BRIDGES in South Korea. The Big Easy, as Els is fondly known, wants to enjoy a final fling competing alongside the stars from the PGA Tour […]

Course Conditioning Key Factor for Golfing Tourists

Course Conditioning Key Factor for Golfing Tourists

October 8, 2018

Singapore: Underlining the increasingly key role played by golf course superintendents, course conditioning is the single most important factor in the decision-making process of golfing tourists. That is among the main findings from a survey jointly conducted by the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) and Golfasian, one of the region’s foremost golf tour operators. Based […]

Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship Joy for Japan's Kanaya

Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship Joy for Japan's Kanaya

October 7, 2018

Singapore: Takumi Kanaya followed in the footsteps of his famed countryman Hideki Matsuyama when he won the 10th Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship (AAC). The 20-year-old, who was the highest-rated Japanese player in the field at 22nd in the World Amateur Golf Ranking, shot an accomplished five-under-par 65 on the final day over the New Tanjong course at […]

'Tech' on a High After Springing Zhuhai Surprise

'Tech' on a High After Springing Zhuhai Surprise

October 7, 2018

Zhuhai, Guangdong, China: Kevin Techakanokboon shot a closing two-over 73 to hold off Japan’s Yuwa Kosaihira and win his first pro title at the RMB1.5 million Zhuhai Championship, the penultimate event of this year’s PGA Tour Series-China and the Tour’s 50th event since its inauguration in 2014. With Malaysian pro Arie Irawan as his caddie for the […]

Preparation Pays Off for In-Form Catlin

Preparation Pays Off for In-Form Catlin

October 7, 2018

Linkou, Chinese Taipei: John Catlin became only the fifth person to win three titles in a single season on the Asian Tour when he signed off with a flawless seven-under-par 65 to win the Yeangder Tournament Players Championship. Fellow-American Kim Sih-wan was tussling with Catlin for the outright lead right until the 16th hole where […]

Wire-to-Wire Success for Keyser

Wire-to-Wire Success for Keyser

October 7, 2018

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Mathiam Keyser kept his composure and won his third Asian Development Tour (ADT) title after carding a final-round two-over-par 73 at the PGM UMW Championship. The 31-year-old South African, who had to play 33 holes on the final day as a result of weather disruptions in the preceding rounds, stumbled over the finishing line […]

High Expectations for New Blend of Bermudagrass

High Expectations for New Blend of Bermudagrass

October 6, 2018

LaGrange, Georgia, United States: Pure Seed and Atlas Turf International are introducing PurePro Seeded Bermudagrass, a blend of the industry’s highest performing hybrid bermudas. With the goal of delivering the ultimate playing surfaces, PurePro combines the attributes of multiple varieties to produce a fine-textured, dark green, elite blend. “In partnership with Pure Seed, we are […]

Centaur Asia Pacific Celebrates 15th Anniversary

Centaur Asia Pacific Celebrates 15th Anniversary

October 5, 2018

Singapore: As Centaur Asia Pacific celebrates its 15th anniversary, the company’s remarkable success story looks set fair to continue. Inaugurated in Hong Kong in 2003, Centaur Asia Pacific has built an enviable portfolio of high-profile clients over the course of the past decade-and-a-half. In the process, it has become a major player in the region’s […]

World Golf Hall of Fame Reveals Finalists for 2019 Induction Class

World Golf Hall of Fame Reveals Finalists for 2019 Induction Class

October 5, 2018

St Augustine, Florida, United States: The World Golf Hall of Fame & Museum has released the names of 15 finalists who will be considered for class enshrinement in 2019. The list of finalists includes men and women representing four different countries, and consists of candidates from the following four categories: Male Competitor, Female Competitor, Lifetime […]

November Spotlight to Fall on Faldo Design’s Angkor Golf Resort

November Spotlight to Fall on Faldo Design’s Angkor Golf Resort

October 4, 2018

Siem Reap, Cambodia: Faldo Design’s award-winning Angkor Golf Resort will once more be the venue for a Ladies European Tour (LET) Qualifying School pre-qualifier. To be staged from November 7-10, the event is expected to attract ambitious female players from around the region who are seeking to make their mark on the international game. “It […]

Greg Norman Company Leads Seed Round Investment in Spalk

Greg Norman Company Leads Seed Round Investment in Spalk

October 4, 2018

West Palm Beach, Florida, United States: Greg Norman Company has announced a material investment in Spalk as the leader in a US$1.5 million series seed round alongside Stadia Ventures, Ice Angels, Sparkbox Ventures and others. A virtual sportscasting studio, Spalk’s proprietary Live Sync technology synchronises live sports streams with multiple alternate remote commentaries from anywhere […]

Fleet Management and Digital Marketing on Mini Summit Agenda

Fleet Management and Digital Marketing on Mini Summit Agenda

October 3, 2018

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Fleet Management and Digital Marketing will be among the main themes at next week’s Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF)-organised Club Management Mini Summit. Highlighted by presentations from Farroul Hossey and P. Gomathi, the October 10 event will be hosted by TPC Kuala Lumpur, a Golf Course Facility Member of the AGIF. Staged […]

Sentosa GM Johnston Motivated by Mentor Palmer

Sentosa GM Johnston Motivated by Mentor Palmer

October 3, 2018

Singapore: Having spent the early years of his career working with the man who was globally renowned for the role he played in growing the game of golf, Sentosa Golf Club’s Andrew Johnston has a special appreciation for this week’s Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship (AAC). Johnston wears several hats at the club – he not only […]

Spectrum Recipe for Monitoring Turf Health

Spectrum Recipe for Monitoring Turf Health

October 2, 2018

Aurora, Illinois, United States: Turf health can be determined by the colour, quality and consistency of the turfgrass. In general, the early ‘warning’ stages can be identified when the greenness of the turf begins to decline. It’s easy to see when your turf is no longer healthy, but often times, once your eyes recognise that something […]

USGA’s Cisco Partnership Aims to Drive Innovation in Golf

USGA’s Cisco Partnership Aims to Drive Innovation in Golf

October 2, 2018

Liberty Corner, New Jersey, United States: The United States Golf Association (USGA) and Cisco have announced a new multi-year global partnership focused on using technology to enhance the fan experience at USGA championships, create new opportunities for content distribution on-site and worldwide, and accelerate the USGA’s mission-driven initiatives to drive global innovation in golf. As […]