Singapore: Founded in 2009 with the specific vision of growing the game in the region and creating new heroes, the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship (AAC) has delivered on both counts within a short span of nine years. Not only has the event produced champions who have become household names, but it has also become the most […]
Singapore: Synonymous with quality, Sentosa Golf Club approaches every initiative with the highest goals. When the decision was made to renovate the Tanjong Course, the same expectations applied. Before selecting the new turfgrass for the fairways, Sentosa General Manager and Director of Agronomy Andy Johnston researched the options extensively, and his efforts led him to […]
St Cloud, Florida, United States: Golf Datatech has unveiled an exclusive study detailing the surge in the Ultra-Premium golf club market. The Development of the Ultra-Premium Golf Club Category (2018) highlights key trends among Serious Golfers, including: who buys, why, price point comparisons, best-selling brands and much more. John Krzynowek, a Partner with Golf Datatech, […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: World number four and two-time CIMB Classic champion Justin Thomas will return to TPC Kuala Lumpur for another title run at Malaysia’s sporting showpiece. Also confirmed for the US$7 million event from October 11-14 are in-form Keegan Bradley, Ryder Cup star Paul Casey, Japanese ace Hideki Matsuyama, Xander Schauffele and World Golf […]
Incheon, Korea: Park Sang-hyun shot a stunning closing eight-under-par 63 to claim a wire-to-wire victory at the KR₩1.2 billion (about US$1 million) 34th Shinhan Donghae Open. The 35-year-old Korean won his second Asian Tour title by a five-shot margin at the Bear’s Best Cheongna Golf Club. Park started the final round with a one-shot lead, […]
Carnoustie, Scotland: Sandy Reid, Links Superintendent at Carnoustie Golf Links, was met with an unusual set of circumstances in the lead up to, and during, July’s Open Championship. The hot, dry spell prior to the Championship had produced the fast-running links conditions many had dreamt of, but the turf was so dry it was barely growing, […]
Sarawak, Malaysia: Yutaka Araki broke into the Asian Development Tour (ADT) winner’s circle for the first time after carding a final round three-under-par 69 at the PGM MNRB Championship. The 38-year-old Araki became the third Japanese to win on the ADT this season following Shohei Hasegawa and Kazuki Higa. Araki posted a 17-under-par 271 total […]
Pennsylvania, United States: Environmental Science, a business unit of Bayer Crop Science, has announced that Todd Lowe has joined the Bayer Green Solutions Team. Lowe will serve customers in Florida as part of the group’s ever-expanding commitment to healthy turf through solving key customer challenges and providing technical expertise and education. “For over 18 years, […]
Tieling, China: Luo Ying survived an erratic back nine to claim her first professional title with a two-shot victory at the China LPGA Tour Tieling Longshan Golf Challenge in Liaoning Province. Two days after celebrating her 25th birthday, Luo closed with a 76 for a 54-hole score of six-over 222. The Shenzhen native’s first China LPGA Tour […]
Johor, Malaysia: The Els Club Malaysia is pushing to increase the number of tee-time bookings across its championship golf courses by joining the recently launched booking app, created by Troon International. This app is available for download on all platforms, for example the App store. The app, simply titled ‘Troon International’, will allow any golfer […]
Hong Kong: An assessment of 20 major sports events that took place in Hong Kong during 2017 shows that the Hong Kong economy benefited by HK$2.1 billion, according to a joint study by KPMG and the Business of Sport Network (BOSN). The study highlights that the hosting of major sports events, such as the Hong […]
St Andrews, Scotland and Liberty Corner, New Jersey, United States: Golf’s new Rules have been published by The R&A and the USGA ahead of coming into effect on January 1, 2019. For the first time, a new Player’s Edition of the Rules of Golf is being introduced to provide a shorter, more user-friendly version of […]
St Andrews, Scotland: The R&A is looking to the future as it sets out its vision as a global leader in golf, working collaboratively to ensure the long-term success of the sport. A new chapter in the long history of the St Andrews-based governing body began yesterday with the unveiling of a new brand identity […]
Hoi An, Vietnam: Vinpearl Golf Nam Hoi An, the 18-hole course that is part of Vinpearl Resort & Golf Nam Hoi An, has chosen the Rain Bird IC System for advanced diagnostics and single-head control that allows them to irrigate with precision. Located south of the historic town of Hoi An in Quang Nam Province, […]
Lawrence, Kansas, United States: Anthony Williams and Nick Janovich have been named Grassroots Ambassador Leadership (GAL) Award winners from the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA). Williams is a Certified Golf Course Superintendent and Director of Golf and Landscape Operations at TPC Four Seasons Dallas at Las Colinas in Irving, Texas, while Janovich is […]