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 […]
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 […]