Liberty Corner, New Jersey, United States: As part of its on-going efforts to grow the game within local golf communities, the United States Golf Association (USGA) has announced plans to celebrate the fifth year of its successful PLAY9 programme. Since its debut in 2014, PLAY9 has focused on encouraging more people to play more golf, […]
New Jersey, United States: Environmental Science, a business unit of the Crop Science division of Bayer, has announced that Will MacMurdo’s appointment as Head of the US Turf and Ornamentals business. In this role, MacMurdo will lead strategic planning and commercial operations for the Turf and Ornamentals business, advancing the goal of providing industry-leading solutions […]
Nakhon Pathom, Thailand: Pavit Tangkamolprasert bounced back from a wrist injury to close with a three-under-par 69 and claim a record sixth Asian Development Tour (ADT) title at the ฿3 million (about US$96,000) Betagro Championship. The 29-year-old Thai, who held a three-shot advantage heading into the final round thanks to a sparkling third round 62, […]
Ibaraki, Japan: Shota Akiyoshi, Michael Hendry, Masahiro Kawamura and Masanori Kobayashi secured their places in The 147th Open after qualifying at the Gateway to The Open Mizuno Open at The Royal Golf Club. The tournament is sanctioned by the Japan Golf Tour Organisation and was the fourth event in The Open Qualifying Series, which gives […]
London, England: A little over 12 months after the official unveiling of the renovated West Course, an Ernie Els Design-led project, the world of golf has never been richer in its praise for the iconic course. The four-time Major winner, World Golf Hall of Famer and chief architect of the long-term renovation and modernisation of […]
Beijing, China: Shi Yuting successfully defended her Le Coq Sportif Beijing Ladies Classic title when the Chinese pro sank a 15-foot birdie putt at the second hole of a play-off to defeat New Zealand’s Munchin Keh. While Shi carded her second consecutive round of 66 over the Beijing Orient Pearl Golf Club, Keh closed with […]
St Andrews, Scotland: The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews has announced that Chris Hilton will serve as Captain in 2018/19. Hilton has been nominated as Captain by the past Captains of the Club and will begin his year in office with the traditional driving-in ceremony on the first tee of the Old […]
Siem Reap, Cambodia: The Angkor Amateur Open Golf Championship is preparing to celebrate its 10th anniversary in fitting fashion. “We always look forward to the Open and expect this year’s event to be extra special,” said David Baron, Director of Golf at the award-winning Angkor Golf Resort, a Golf Course Facility Member of the Asian […]
Tokyo, Japan: Mackenzie & Ebert Ltd have been appointed by Hirono Golf Club to advise on the restoration of the original design characteristics of their Charles Hugh Alison-designed golf course as well as making sympathetic adjustments to provide a suitable challenge to the best golfers. Martin Ebert, the partner in charge of the work, said: […]
Johor Bahru, Malaysia: The award-winning Els Club Malaysia has announced new package offerings during the month of Ramadhan, inviting golfers to enjoy the picturesque golf courses and dine together through May and June. The Els Club Desaru Coast ‘Nine and Dine’ invites golfers who are fasting through Ramadhan to come together and enjoy golf on […]
London, England: Homes within golf resorts are worth 19% more on average than equivalent properties outside resorts, a new study has revealed. The most valued properties within golf resorts are those with golf course views, which benefit from a 9.5% price premium compared to properties without course views. The study was conducted by European Tour […]
Phuket, Thailand: Highly respected international performance coach Ian Peek has been confirmed as the first speaker for the 2018 PGA Members’ International Conference in Thailand. Bringing together PGA Members and delegates from across the world, the conference, from November 11-14, will again be staged at the world-renowned Laguna Phuket resort. The PGA of Great Britain and Ireland […]
London, England: Guy Kinnings, an authoritative figure in the world of golf for almost three decades, has joined the European Tour in the role of Deputy CEO and Ryder Cup Director. Currently IMG’s Senior Vice President and Chairman of Golf – the company he has been a part of since 1989 – Kinnings will bring […]
Gleneagles, Scotland: John Deere, one of the world’s leading golf course equipment suppliers, is the latest big-name partner to commit to next year’s Solheim Cup. John Deere will be the Official Golf Course and Turf Maintenance Machinery Event Partner at Gleneagles for the 16th edition of the biennial match, to be staged from September 13-15, […]
Haikou, China: Stakeholders from Hainan’s tourism industry have reacted positively to recent measures announced by Chinese President Xi Jinping that support the opening up of China’s tropical island province. Senior executives from international brands Mission Hills Group, FC Barcelona, the NBA and Wet’n’Wild, all with a strong presence in Hainan, believe that Government reforms for […]