London, England: Sportsfields Ltd has added a new Koro FIELDTOPMAKER (Koro FTM) with Terraplane Rotor to its fleet as it continues to adopt the industry’s most innovative technology. Since 1991, Sportsfields has evolved from its beginnings in agriculture and landscaping to become a leading specialist in sports pitch construction and maintenance. To do this, company founder, […]
St Augustine, Florida, United States: Lon Grundy has been named General Manager of Golf Operations at The World Golf Village Resort. Home to two award-winning golf courses, the King & Bear and Slammer & Squire, the golf and club operations at The World Golf Village are professionally managed by Troon’s Honours Golf Division. Grundy brings […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: TPC Kuala Lumpur’s newly-upgraded West Course will take centre stage when the CIMB Classic celebrates its ninth edition from October 11-14. Title-holder Pat Perez has confirmed his return to Malaysia to defend his title after a dominant four-shot victory over fellow-American Keegan Bradley in 2017. With a US$7 million prize fund, Malaysia’s […]
Qinhhuangdao, Hebei, China: Nick Voke beat Stephen Lewton in a play-off to win the Qinhuangdao Championship and become the first New Zealander to win a PGA Tour Series-China title since Josh Geary in 2015. The 23-year-old Voke, playing in the penultimate group, shot a six-under 66 to set the clubhouse lead at 12-under at Qinhuangdao […]
Stamford, Connecticut, United States: Arccos 360, the pioneering on-course data tracking system, has revealed an in-depth analysis on amateur golfer driving distances that shows a decline over the last year. The analysis follows the United States Golf Association (USGA) and R&A 2017 Distance Report that disclosed an ‘unusual and concerning’ rise within the professional game. […]
Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia: Bangladeshi Shakhawat Sohel sensationally eagled the first extra hole to win his maiden Asian Development Tour (ADT) title at the PGM Miri Championship. Shakhawat returned a five-under-par 67 in regulation play to tie with rising star Nitithorn Thippong (70) of Thailand on seven-under 281 at the RM225,000 (about US$58,000) ADT event. When […]
Suzhou, China: For the first time since the 2010 Volvo China Open, Jinji Lake Golf Club was the venue for a professional golf event when it played host to the RMB1.5 million Suzhou Open. The PGA Tour Series China event attracted large crowds, who enjoyed a dramatic weekend of golf despite weather delays. The players […]
Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada: The Canadian Golf Superintendents Association (CGSA) and Foley United have announced the exclusive sponsorship of the CGSA/Foley United Equipment Technician of the Year Award. “With the support of Foley United we can give recognition to our equipment technician members who are an integral part of the golf course management profession,” said Kendall […]
London, England: Performance54 has announced a new strategic marketing partnership with Laguna Lăng Cô in Hue, Central Vietnam. Home to a Faldo Design championship course, the five-star destination has established itself as one of the region’s most distinguished experiences, blending world-class golf, leisure activities, hospitality and accommodation with an unrivalled location. “It is rare you […]
London, England: A new study has revealed the importance of spa, leisure and other non-golf activities European golfers now consider influential when booking a golf holiday. The report, produced for International Golf Travel Market (IGTM) – one of the world’s leading global B2B events for golf tourism suppliers, buyers and media – by their official […]
Paris, France: A fleet of turf utility vehicles from Club Car will drive the logistical operation at this month’s Ryder Cup. Club Car, a world-leading manufacturer of small-wheel, zero-emissions electric vehicles, and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, is providing more than 40 turf utility vehicles to support a team of 180 greenkeepers at Le Golf […]
Singapore: Perseverance paid off for Tommy Tan Xuan Hao at the 13th Faldo Series Singapore Championship. After suffering bitter disappointment and cruel misfortune in the tournament over the past four years, the national Development Squad member belatedly savoured success. With a closing even-par 72 for a three-round total of six-under 210 at the National Service […]
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States: To accommodate regional growth interests and opportunities, Troon has expanded and opened a corporate office in Irvine, California. Troon Vice President Bill O’Brien, a 20-plus year golf and hospitality industry veteran, will lead Troon’s Orange County office operations. The new Orange County office is located minutes from the John Wayne/Orange County […]
Bogor, Indonesia: More than 100 golf course managers, course superintendents, club managers, greenkeepers and mechanics attended the ASPGI (Asosiasi Superintendent Padang Golf Indonesia) Turf Management Seminar and Field Day at Bogor’s Palm Hill Golf Club. It was the fifth time the event was staged in collaboration with the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF). Juhana Arif, […]
Singapore: The Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship will celebrate its 10th anniversary in style next month when a field featuring the top men’s amateur golf talent throughout Asia and Australasia will gather at Sentosa Golf Club’s New Tanjong Course. Created by the Asia Pacific Golf Confederation (APGC), the Masters Tournament and The R&A, the 72-hole stroke play […]