Singapore: Thailand and Malaysia will tee-off the Asian Golf Industry Federation’s (AGIF) eagerly-anticipated Certificate in Greenkeeping (CIG) programme. Aimed at supporting a formal education programme for golf course maintenance in the region, the initiative is backed by The R&A, which as well as in Asia, governs the sport worldwide, outside the United States and Mexico. […]
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Abu Dhabi and Saadiyat Beach Golf Clubs have announced a series of major golf events to be hosted at the world-renowned venues to continue driving their world-class golf destination. The clubs, which are managed by Asian Golf Industry Federation Executive Member Troon, have become central figures in Abu Dhabi’s evolution […]
Singapore: This month’s Asian Club Managers Conference (ACMC) will act as a platform for Jonas Club Software to introduce its products to the region. Organised by the Club Managers’ Association of Singapore (CMAS) in collaboration with the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF), the three-day gathering (August 26-28) will focus on the topic of 10x Your […]
Lawrence, Kansas, United States: For 25 years, the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) and Golf Digest have recognised golf course superintendents and golf courses for their commitment to environmental stewardship through the Environmental Leaders in Golf Awards (ELGAs). For 2018, the ELGAs, which are presented in partnership with Asian Golf Industry Federation Executive […]
Bengaluru, India: Habitat for Humanity, the global non-profit housing organisation and ‘Sustainable Development Partner’ of the Asian Tour, is linking with the TAKE Solutions Masters to help fulfil its aim of providing a decent place to live for everyone. The US$350,000 TAKE Solutions Masters will see some of the region’s most talented golfers contend at […]
Dallas, United States: Kasey Kauff, Director of Grounds at the new Trinity Forest course near downtown Dallas, had a problem. The course – designed and built by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw and intended from its earliest conception as a venue for major golfing events – is built on an old capped landfill. It was the use of such […]
Royal Lytham & St Annes, England: Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific champion Atthaya Thitikul picked up the leading amateur honours at the RICOH Women’s British Open. The 15-year-old, who booked her spot at Royal Lytham following her victory in the inaugural championship in Singapore in February, was awarded the Smyth Salver. As the only amateur to make […]
Carnoustie, Scotland: Paul Gibbons has attained the PGA of Great Britain and Ireland’s highest honour – the status of Master Professional. Kuala Lumpur-based Gibbons has joined a distinguished band that includes the late John Jacobs as PGA Master Professionals. He was presented with commemorative plaque by PGA Captain John Heggarty at Carnoustie on the eve […]
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States: The PGA Value Guide – the national standard for golf club values – has launched a national trade-in event in honour of this week’s 100th PGA Championship wherein golfers receive an extra 20 per cent when they trade-in previously played clubs at valueguide.pga.com from July 10 to August 31. […]
Fiji: The final round of the 2018 Fiji International presented by Fiji Airways was a show worthy of the stage, Gaganjeet Bhullar edging out a white-hot Anthony Quayle to win at Natadola Bay Championship Golf Course. Indian Bhullar’s 14-under total proved to be one shot better than Queenslander Quayle, the 23-year-old’s astonishing nine-under 63 enough […]
Melbourne, Australia: Jarrod Lyle’s emotional decision to start palliative care this week has sparked a widespread outpouring of emotion. His family – along with media outlets and all corners of the golf industry – have been overwhelmed by well-wishers with offers of assistance. Challenge, the cancer charity with which Lyle has become synonymous during his […]
Las Vegas, United States: The annual golf industry gathering at the PGA Fashion & Demo Experience will begin with the PGA Demo Experience, returning to Topgolf Las Vegas on August 13. PGA Professionals and golf retailers will preview and test the newest innovations from leading golf equipment, technology and accessory companies, while networking with colleagues […]
Carnoustie, Scotland: The Governing Board of the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) has approved the inclusion of the All Thailand Golf Tour, the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) and the Japan Golf Tour’s Abema TV Tour, into the OWGR System. The All Thailand Golf Tour and Professional Golf Tour of India will be introduced […]
Bengaluru, India: Rahil Gangjee continued his impressive run of form in 2018 by winning the US$75,000 Louis Philippe Cup following a stunning final round seven-under-par 63. The bubbly Indian equalled the low round of the week to seal the title by three shots with a winning total of 11-under-par 269 at the Asian Development Tour […]
London, England: Ayla Golf Club, recently announced as the host venue of an innovative new professional mixed tournament, has appointed Performance54 as its international marketing agency. Performance54 recently helped Ayla and the European Tour unveil an exciting and first-of-its-kind stroke play tournament, which will see over 120 players come together from three different Tours, the […]