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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Haikou, China: Chen Guxin fired a closing three-under-par 69 to claim victory in the 2018 Jack Nicklaus Junior Championship at Mission Hills Haikou. It was Chen’s second victory at Mission Hills in recent months, the 14-year-old having hit the headlines by winning the China Amateur Open at Mission Hills Dongguan last November. Chen, who lives […]
Bangkok, Thailand: Ariya Jutanugarn hopes her dramatic US Women’s Open victory will be instrumental in attracting more young Thais into golf. “I want to inspire all the kids in Thailand,” said Ariya, after defeating Korean Kim Hyo-joo in extra time at Shoal Creek to become the first Thai to win the US Open. It was […]
Singapore: Golfers at Marina Bay Golf Course have moved up a gear as they cruise the fairways on golf scooters. Fitted with wide and turf-friendly tyres, the lightweight two-wheeler. known as Fat Tire Golf Scooter, is easy to ride on and off cart paths. Each golf scooter allows a single rider to be seated comfortably […]
Bangkok, Thailand: It’s been more than two decades since Tiger Woods thrilled thronging galleries to triumph at the Thai Country Club. But the enduring appeal of the Dennis Griffiths-designed course, located on the outskirts of Bangkok, will once more be showcased this week when it plays host to the Thailand Open. Coming just a year […]