Beijing, China: The PGA of America and China-based PacificPine Sports Group are partnering to develop state-of-the-art youth golf development centres in China. The partnership will offer grass-roots instruction programmes at ‘PGA of America Youth Development Centres’ across China to introduce and grow the game of golf for boys and girls. PGA Professionals will oversee the […]
Paris, France: Ryder Cup Europe and The Ryder Cup Organising Committee in France have jointly launched The Ryder Cup Green Drive – the event’s sustainability programme – ahead of the biennial contest between Europe and the United States of America (September 28-30). Building on months of behind the scenes planning, stakeholder and supplier engagement, the […]
Buffalo Grove, Illinois, United States: Profile Products is strengthening its commitment to eco-friendly solutions for the environment through a series of initiatives that focus on sustainable production methods and educational outreach. Most notably, Profile is replacing all bags and wraps with recycled-content packaging across all product lines, including Erosion and Vegetative Solutions, Turface, Golf and […]
Changhwa, Chinese Taipei: Chan Shih-chang clinched his sixth Asian Development Tour (ADT) title at the US$160,000 Taifong Open to equal the record of most ADT wins. The 32-year-old Taiwanese carded a bogey-free four-under-par 68 to triumph by two shots, with a winning total of 13-under-par 275 at the Taifong Golf Course. He and close friend Pavit […]
Labuan, Malaysia: Teenager Shahriffudin Ariffin staged a late comeback to win his maiden Asian Development Tour (ADT) title by two shots at the RM225,000 (about US$58,000) PGM Labuan Championship. Shahriffudin started the day two shots behind overnight leader Rizal Amin in third position at the Labuan International Golf Club but stormed with home with an […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: TPC Kuala Lumpur continues to bring more exciting and innovative programmes to the golf industry with the introduction of Speedgolf. A Golf Course Facility Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation, TPC Kuala Lumpur is the first club in Malaysia to introduce this unique and fast-growing sport that requires fitness and stamina. […]
Singapore: A host of junior golfers came together for a special event at Sentosa Golf Club as part of its #KeepItGreen campaign, after Tour Pro Gavin Green made 52 ‘Greens in Regulation’ (GIR) at this year’s SMBC Singapore Open. Sentosa Golf Club had enlisted the help of 2017 Asian Tour Order of Merit Champion Green […]
Bengaluru, India: Viraj Madappa has made a record-breaking breakthrough – the fourth Faldo Series Asia Grand Final graduate to stamp their mark on the professional game in 2018. At the age of 20 years and nine months, Madappa created history at the weekend by winning the TAKE Solutions Masters to become the youngest Indian to […]
Bangkok, Thailand: Golfasian, one of the most influential players in golf tourism around the region, has joined the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF). Founded in 1997, Golfasian has been instrumental in the growth in popularity of golf tourism to and from Asia. Today the company employs more than 100 staff in 11 locations – five […]
Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, United States: Mastercard will title sponsor the PGA Tour Champions event in Tokyo. The newly-named Mastercard Japan Championship will return to the PGA Tour Champions schedule the week of June 3-9, 2019. “Mastercard is proud to become a title sponsor on PGA Tour Champions to bring the excitement of world-class golf […]
Glasgow, Scotland: The Glasgow Academy is the first independent school in Scotland to purchase its own 2018 model Koro FieldTopMaker (FTM) from Campey Turf Care Systems. The demands of maintaining pitches for a school that offers football, rugby, hockey, cricket and athletics on eight pitches across four locations as well as a separate sand and water-based […]
St Andrews, Scotland and Liberty Corner, New Jersey, United States: In an effort to thoroughly inform the Distance Insights project through the lens of the global golf community, The R&A and the United States Golf Association (USGA) will engage with golfers and a wide range of golf’s stakeholders to gather perspectives on the potential causes […]
Carnoustie, Scotland: Mark Reeves has joined an elite group of individuals to receive Master Professional status of the PGA of Great Britain and Ireland’s – the association’s highest honour. Reeves began his diverse PGA career in 1988 as head professional at Basingstoke Golf Centre in the English county of Hampshire before taking on his first […]
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 […]