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Milestone for Introductory Junior Golf Programme

Milestone for Introductory Junior Golf Programme

April 1, 2018

Sydney, Australia: MyGolf, Australia’s national introductory junior golf programme, reached a significant milestone last month as it ticked over 10,000 participants in a year for the first time. The number of kids around Australia taking part in MyGolf programmes has nearly doubled since this time last year, demonstrating that the joint venture between the PGA […]

Dragon Lake Cheer for Record-Setting Chen

Dragon Lake Cheer for Record-Setting Chen

March 31, 2018

Guangzhou, China: A day after setting two China LPGA Tour records on the strength of eight birdies over the back nine, Chen Yu-ju cruised to her first professional win with a four-shot victory at the CTBC Ladies Classic. The 20-year-old Taipei native closed with a round of 71 to finish on eight-under 208 at Guangdong […]

Platinum Award for PGA Golf Club

Platinum Award for PGA Golf Club

March 31, 2018

Port St Lucie, Florida, United States: For the third consecutive year, PGA Golf Club – the PGA of America’s premier 54-hole facility – has received the Platinum Award from the Association of Golf Merchandisers (AGM). The award spotlights clubs and facilities with the most creative and innovative retail accomplishments, and successful initiatives that enhance customer […]

Happy Laem Chabang Return for AGIF Turfgrass Management Expo

Happy Laem Chabang Return for AGIF Turfgrass Management Expo

March 30, 2018

Pattaya, Thailand: The Asian Golf Industry Federation’s (AGIF) 2018 Turfgrass Management Exposition made a successful return to Laem Chabang International Golf Club. More than 250 course superintendents and club managers from 20 countries attended the sixth edition of the event that showcased the very latest in golf course equipment and machinery. Held under the auspices […]

Annika Confirms April China Date

Annika Confirms April China Date

March 30, 2018

Shenzhen, China: Annika Sorenstam will return to southern China next month to host the eighth edition of her popular Annika Invitational at Mission Hills. Launched in 2011 as China’s first and only all-girls event, this year features the strongest ever line-up in a field of more than 100 entries. Headlining the list of top female […]

Norman’s New Vietnam Links-Style Course set to Make Waves

Norman’s New Vietnam Links-Style Course set to Make Waves

March 29, 2018

Cam Ranh, Vietnam: Greg Norman believes KN Golf Links Cam Ranh’s breadth of character will make for an experience unlike any other in the booming Southeast Asian golf nation. “The scale and natural topography of the property lends itself beautifully to a great variety of golf holes,” said Norman, while playing with Le Van Kiem, […]

USGA Touts Innovative Broadcast Experience

USGA Touts Innovative Broadcast Experience

March 29, 2018

Liberty Corner, New Jersey, United States: Continuing a relationship that began in 1980, the United States Golf Association (USGA) and Rolex have extended their partnership, assuring that together they will continue to steward some of golf’s greatest moments for the long term. Through activation across broadcast, digital, social and emerging media, USGA and Rolex will deliver […]

John Deere Joins NGCOA's Corporate Partners

John Deere Joins NGCOA's Corporate Partners

March 28, 2018

Charleston, South Carolina, United States: The National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA) has announced a new corporate partnership agreement with John Deere, a worldwide leading manufacturer of turf, construction and agricultural equipment. “NGCOA has the good fortune of support and involvement of so many great companies in the golf industry, which now includes John Deere,” […]

Golf's Economic Impact to be Revealed

Golf's Economic Impact to be Revealed

March 28, 2018

St Augustine, Florida, United States: We Are Golf – a coalition of the game’s leading associations and industry partners – will announce the new US Golf Economy Report findings on April 24 in Washington, DC. Based on the latest data available, the study was conducted by GOLF 20/20 and TEConomy Partners. The results will show […]

New Funding to Attract Women and Girls into Golf

New Funding to Attract Women and Girls into Golf

March 27, 2018

St Andrews, Scotland: The R&A is continuing its commitment to increase participation in golf among women and girls by providing funding to support the appointment of new development managers in Australia, England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Working with its affiliates around the world to enhance golf’s appeal, the investment forms part of the governing body’s […]

Preserving Endangered Trees at TPC Kuala Lumpur

Preserving Endangered Trees at TPC Kuala Lumpur

March 27, 2018

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: TPC Kuala Lumpur (TPCKL) has strengthened its commitment to the environment. Living upto its reputation as a champion of the cause, Malaysia’s premier golf and country club held a tree-planting ceremony with the aim of preserving the Hopea Odorata. Hopea Odorata is an endangered native tree species that features on the Red […]

Jacobsen’s New TR Series Trim Mowers

Jacobsen’s New TR Series Trim Mowers

March 26, 2018

Augusta, United States: Textron Specialised Vehicles Inc is launching the new Jacobsen TR Series, two trim mowers which feature superior slope capability and manoeuvreability to navigate tight spaces and challenging terrain while delivering pristine mowing performance. The series is comprised of the TR320 and TR330, both of which deliver a heightened quality of cut on […]

Dream Come True for Fast-Finishing Cao

Dream Come True for Fast-Finishing Cao

March 25, 2018

Chongqing, China: China’s Cao Yi beat England’s William Harrold with a birdie on the first extra hole after firing a sensational nine-under 63 to force a play-off at the Chongqing Championship, the second event on this year’s PGA Tour Series-China. It was a first pro title for the 28-year-old Cao, who started the day eight […]

Troon International Adds Expertise to Sales & Marketing Team

Troon International Adds Expertise to Sales & Marketing Team

March 25, 2018

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Troon has announced several new appointments to its international team. Angus Watson, who formerly held positions at The Fairmont St Andrews and, most recently, Trump Turnberry, has been appointed to the role of Troon International Sales & Marketing Manager. He will be responsible for driving the day-to-day sales and marketing for […]

Hard Work Pays Dividends for Thai Chonlada

Hard Work Pays Dividends for Thai Chonlada

March 24, 2018

Zhuhai, China: Big-hitting Chonlada Chayanun emerged from a five-player play-off to claim victory in the Hengqing Phoenix Tree Building Orient Golf Challenge, her first triumph as a professional. Chonlada fired a closing 69 to end the regulation 54 holes on five-under 211, tied at the top of the leaderboard with fellow-Thai Wanchana Poruangrong (70), Korean […]