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USGA ‘Leveraging the Power of Data’

USGA ‘Leveraging the Power of Data’

June 12, 2018

Liberty Corner, New Jersey, United States: The United States Golf Association (USGA) and Deloitte have renewed a multi-year professional-services partnership that extends their collaboration on initiatives that benefit golfers and the game. The USGA and Deloitte first teamed up in 2014 to assess existing USGA programmes and develop strategies designed to better meet the evolving […]

Record Participation in Women’s Golf Day

Record Participation in Women’s Golf Day

June 12, 2018

New York, United States: The world came together for the third annual celebration of women and girls golf – Women’s Golf Day (WGD) 2018. Events across the globe kicked off in Sydney, Australia, finishing over 24 hours later, and almost a full turn of the globe away, in Hawaii, with golfing communities being strengthened and […]

Greenkeeping Team Feted at TPC Kuala Lumpur

Greenkeeping Team Feted at TPC Kuala Lumpur

June 11, 2018

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: In past years, TPC Kuala Lumpur hosted break-fasting ceremonies with Muslim children from local orphanages. But this year’s event came with a twist that held a special meaning for the club’s golf course team. Inspired by the saying ‘charity starts from home’, TPC Kuala Lumpur, rated among the world’s top 100 golf […]

Golf Course Architects Support Global Distance Insights Project

Golf Course Architects Support Global Distance Insights Project

June 11, 2018

Brookfield, Wisconsin, United States: The Board of Governors of the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA) supports the United States Golf Association (USGA) and The R&A launch of the Global Distance Insights Project, including the governing bodies’ intent to provide a ‘closer inspection and monitoring to understand the causes and effects of increased distance’. […]

Panuphol Enjoys Home Comforts at Thai Country Club

Panuphol Enjoys Home Comforts at Thai Country Club

June 10, 2018

Bangkok, Thailand: Panuphol Pittayarat claimed a special victory at the Thailand Open after closing with an even-par 70 at the US$300,000 Asian Tour event. The bubbly Thai became the fifth local player to lift the Thailand Open trophy after holding off a strong challenge from countryman Poom Saksansin at the Thai Country Club, a Golf […]

Saxon Staves Off Zhang's Challenge

Saxon Staves Off Zhang's Challenge

June 10, 2018

Guilin, Guangxi, China: American Charlie Saxon won his fourth career PGA Tour Series-China title with a one-shot victory over Chinese youngster Zhang Jin at the RMB1.5 million Guilin Championship, the fifth event of this year’s PGA Tour Series-China. Saxon has now equalled current PGA Tour player ‘Marty’ Dou Zecheng, who won four times in 2016, […]

Norman Ready to Rock as ‘Attack Life Radio’ Host

Norman Ready to Rock as ‘Attack Life Radio’ Host

June 10, 2018

West Palm Beach, Florida, United States: Greg Norman will join SiriusXM as the host of a new golf and business focused show, Attack Life Radio on the SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio channel. The monthly, hour-long programme will not only focus on golf, but feature Norman, who has lived an extraordinary and adventurous life and achieved enormous success […]

Golden Gulf Glory for Yupaporn

Golden Gulf Glory for Yupaporn

June 9, 2018

Zhuhai, China: Thai Yupaporn Kawinpakorn claimed her first China title at the CLPGA Zhuhai Heritage in Guangdong Province. The second-year pro from Samut Prakan Province closed with a one-over-par 73 at the Colin Montgomerie-designed Zhuhai Golden Gulf Golf Club layout. With a 54-hole aggregate of even-par 216, Yupaporn finished two shots clear of second-placed Chinese […]

Brookwater Golf and Country Club in Good Hands with Troon Golf

Brookwater Golf and Country Club in Good Hands with Troon Golf

June 9, 2018

Brisbane, Australia: Troon International has announced its latest partnership with Brookwater Golf and Country Club, a premium golfing destination in Queensland. The spectacular 18-hole, par-72 course, set in a beautiful Australian landscape, is now set to benefit from Troon’s expertise and experience as the company continues to grow its presence in the country. Masterfully designed […]

USGA to Hold 5th Golf Innovation Symposium in Tokyo

USGA to Hold 5th Golf Innovation Symposium in Tokyo

June 8, 2018

Liberty Corner, New Jersey: Furthering the organisation’s commitment to invest in innovative research, invite broad discussion about the game and deliver impactful technological advances and solutions to help golf facilities globally, the United States Golf Association (USGA) will hold the 5th Golf Innovation Symposium in Tokyo. To be staged on March 12-13, 2019, the gathering […]

LPGA Tour Drives into Shanghai

LPGA Tour Drives into Shanghai

June 8, 2018

Shanghai, China: Feng Shanshan has hailed the launch of the Buick LPGA Shanghai. To be staged at Qizhong Garden Golf Club from October 18-21, it will be the first LPGA Tour event in Shanghai. SAIC-GM Buick has committed to sponsor the tournament for a five-year period. The first edition will boast a purse of US$2.1 […]

Elite Line-Up for 12th Asian Club Managers’ Conference

Elite Line-Up for 12th Asian Club Managers’ Conference

June 7, 2018

Singapore: Industry heavyweights Rudy Anderson, Steven Thielke, Andy Johnston and Dr Larry Ross will headline a high-profile list of speakers at the 12th Asian Club Managers’ Conference (ACMC). 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 […]

Pioneering Golf Associations Collaborate on International Sustainability Solutions

Pioneering Golf Associations Collaborate on International Sustainability Solutions

June 7, 2018

North Berwick, Scotland: As a significant milestone in the advancement of sustainability in and through the sport of golf, the associations of Sweden, Portugal, Switzerland, South Africa, Netherlands, Flanders, Scotland, England, Italy, Iceland and South Africa have stepped forward to set new leadership targets … and provide further support to grass-roots clubs. Partnering with GEO […]

GolfTEC Experiencing Massive Growth from Enhanced TecFit Club Fitting

GolfTEC Experiencing Massive Growth from Enhanced TecFit Club Fitting

June 6, 2018

Englewood, Colorado, United States: GolfTEC – the world leader in golf lessons and one of the largest employers of PGA Professionals – has reported a dramatic increase in revenue and merchandise sales of more than 65 per cent since launching its completely overhauled TecFit Club Fitting Programme just over a year ago. A company-wide initiative […]

PGA Tour Strikes US$2 Billion Deal with Discovery

PGA Tour Strikes US$2 Billion Deal with Discovery

June 6, 2018

New York and London: Discovery and the PGA Tour have announced plans to form a pioneering strategic alliance to create a new international multi-platform home for golf, delivering the sport’s most exciting moments, players and championships to passionate fans around the world on every screen and device. The alliance will seek to benefit the game […]