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IMG-Managed Facility in the Spotlight

IMG-Managed Facility in the Spotlight

September 8, 2018

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 […]

Foley United Backs Equipment Technician of the Year Award

Foley United Backs Equipment Technician of the Year Award

September 8, 2018

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 […]

‘Authentic Paradise Destination’ Appoints Performance54

‘Authentic Paradise Destination’ Appoints Performance54

September 7, 2018

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 […]

Study Reveals Importance of Non-Golf Activities in Booking Golfing Breaks

Study Reveals Importance of Non-Golf Activities in Booking Golfing Breaks

September 7, 2018

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 […]

Critical Ryder Cup Role for Club Car Turf Utility Vehicles

Critical Ryder Cup Role for Club Car Turf Utility Vehicles

September 6, 2018

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 […]

Perseverance Pays Off for Teenager Tan

Perseverance Pays Off for Teenager Tan

September 6, 2018

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 […]

Troon Opens New Office to Accommodate Growth

Troon Opens New Office to Accommodate Growth

September 5, 2018

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 […]

Success of Indonesian Turf Management Seminar

Success of Indonesian Turf Management Seminar

September 4, 2018

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, […]

Region’s Finest Preparing to Take Aim at Sentosa’s New Tanjong

Region’s Finest Preparing to Take Aim at Sentosa’s New Tanjong

September 4, 2018

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 […]

Rain Bird Continues Backing of Environmental Achievement Award

Rain Bird Continues Backing of Environmental Achievement Award

September 3, 2018

Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada: The Canadian Golf Superintendents Association (CGSA) and Rain Bird have announced the continued exclusive sponsorship of the CGSA/Rain Bird Environmental Achievement Award. As a Silver sponsor, Rain Bird will also be a sponsor at The Canadian Golf Course Management Conference (CGCMC). “Rain Bird’s support of this prestigious award makes it possible for […]

GCSAA Assumes Leadership Role for First Green

GCSAA Assumes Leadership Role for First Green

September 3, 2018

Lawrence, Kansas, United States: The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) has officially assumed leadership for First Green with a new logo and website – www.thefirstgreen.org – that promotes a programme centred on golf courses as environmental ‘learning labs’ for students in middle school to 12th grade. GCSAA brought the 21-year-old First Green under […]

Joy for Jung After Final-Hole Drama

Joy for Jung After Final-Hole Drama

September 2, 2018

Suzhou, Jiangsu, China: Canada’s Richard Jung holed a huge birdie putt on the final hole for a closing four-under 68 and a wire-to-wire win at the Suzhou Open, finishing two ahead of playing partner ‘Carl’ Yuan Yechun of China, who led by one heading to the last but finished with a double-bogey in his first event as […]

Performance54 Appointed to Manage Inaugural Amata Friendship Cup

Performance54 Appointed to Manage Inaugural Amata Friendship Cup

September 2, 2018

Bangkok, Thailand: Performance54 (P54), a specialist global golf marketing agency, has been appointed to manage and promote the inaugural Amata Friendship Cup. The unique mixed team event will be contested from December 21-23 between teams of the leading professional and amateur players from Thailand and Japan at Amata Spring Country Club, a Golf Course Facility […]

TPC Kuala Lumpur’s Upgraded West Course Reopens

TPC Kuala Lumpur’s Upgraded West Course Reopens

September 1, 2018

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: TPC Kuala Lumpur’s award-winning West Course upgrade has been completed and reopened for play. “The 10-month intensive project was focused on providing improved playing surfaces by changing the turf on the course to more developed and enhanced grass species. Golfers can expect another level of golfing experience with the new resurfaced turf,” […]

In-Form Loh Aims to Scale Heights

In-Form Loh Aims to Scale Heights

September 1, 2018

Singapore: Hailey Loh will resume her rivalry with Linette Chua Wen Ting in the 13th Faldo Series Singapore Championship. A fortnight after narrowly defeating Chua in a gripping finale to the Singapore National Amateur Championship, Loh will again face-off with her compatriot in the sixth leg of the 2018-19 Faldo Series Asia season. Still on […]