Singapore: Ross Tan, Singapore Golf Association (SGA) President, has pledged to continue to drive golf development in the Island Republic. Following his re-election as President at the association’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), Tan said: “It was truly an enriching experience working together with such passionate and committed Board members. “We have forged a strong friendship […]
Las Vegas, United States: This week’s PGA Fashion & Demo Experience will bring together thousands of golf industry influencers to preview the newest golf apparel and accessory collections, test the latest equipment and golf technology, learn from industry experts and network with colleagues during multiple special events. The annual three-day industry gathering (August 13-15), coinciding […]
Paris, France: Effective water management is key to creating championship-quality playing conditions at any golf course. That’s why Le Golf National has installed a completely new drainage and irrigation system using Toro products. The state-of-the-art technology is already helping the course save both water and costs. Located 24 kilometres from Paris, Le Golf National consists […]
Bengaluru, India: Viraj Madappa delighted the home crowd when he closed with a four-under-par 67 to claim a two-shot victory for his first Asian Tour title at the US$350,000 TAKE Solutions Masters. At the age of 20 years and nine months, Madappa, who came through the Asian Tour Qualifying School in January, became the youngest […]
London, England: Foley United has joined the Federation of European Golf Greenkeepers Associations (FEGGA) as a Patron Member. “FEGGA and Foley United place a high value on achieving the highest standards of performance within the greenkeeping industry and it is a privilege to be able to operate within the FEGGA framework and work towards upping […]
Sabah, Malaysia: Ben Leong completed a wire-to-wire victory on home soil after closing with a three-under-par 69 to win by three shots for his second Asian Development Tour (ADT) title at the RM225,000 (about US$58,000) PGM Sabah Championship. The 32-year-old Sabahan, who started the round with a two-shot edge, dropped a stroke on the par-five […]
Singapore: The Asian Tour has launched the third phase of its #whereitsAT campaign, which celebrates the limitless potential, youthful exuberance and enthusiasm of players on Tour. Themed ‘Tomorrow’s Stars Today’, a series of videos will be rolled out starting this week. This year’s campaign will thrust young champions as well as up-and-coming golfers such as 2017 […]
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 […]