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Winslow Walks Tall in Hainan

Winslow Walks Tall in Hainan

February 11, 2018

Haikou, Hainan, China: Big-hitting American Joseph Winslow shot a closing three-under 69 to secure a four-stroke victory over compatriot Ryann Ree (70) at the PGA Tour Series-China International Qualifying Tournament No 2, the second of two successive 72-hole qualifiers at Mission Hills Haikou. Winslow finished on 12-under over the 7,147-yard Sandbelt Trails Course, while Ree […]

Kiradech Proves Knockout Hit in Perth

Kiradech Proves Knockout Hit in Perth

February 11, 2018

Perth, Australia: Kiradech Aphibarnrat took out the ISPS Handa World Super 6 Perth at Lake Karrinyup Country Club. Kiradech followed a similar path to his fellow-Thai Phachara Khongwatmai who qualified last into the top-24 in 2017 and played his way to the final. This time, however, the honours lay with Thailand as Kiradech defeated New […]

Toro’s Continued Support to Rounds for Research

Toro’s Continued Support to Rounds for Research

February 11, 2018

Bloomington, Minnesota, United States: The Environmental Institute for Golf (EIFG), the philanthropic arm of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA), has again received a US$50,000 grant from The Toro Company for continued support of the Rounds 4 Research programme in 2018. With this contribution, Toro has donated US$300,000 to the programme over the past six years. […]

Nicklaus Reducing Day-to-Day Role with Nicklaus Companies

Nicklaus Reducing Day-to-Day Role with Nicklaus Companies

February 10, 2018

Ohio, United States: A strategy that was born a little more than 10 years ago when Jack Nicklaus brought on Howard Milstein as a partner to grow the business, institutionalise the Nicklaus and Golden Bear brands, and create a transition to the future of one of the golf industry’s most enduring and recognisable companies has […]

Rookie Ravnjak Relishes China Opportunity

Rookie Ravnjak Relishes China Opportunity

February 10, 2018

Hainan, China: Australian Tahnia Ravnjak scored a wire-to-wire victory at the China LPGA Tour Qualifying Tournament. The rookie pro fired four birdies over the final seven holes en route to a closing two-under 70 over The Dunes at Shenzhou Peninsula West Course. Ravnjak’s 54-hole total of eight-under 208 was three strokes clear of runner-up Zhang […]

Syngenta Supports Ryder Cup Greenkeeping Team

Syngenta Supports Ryder Cup Greenkeeping Team

February 9, 2018

Paris, France: Syngenta will work with Le Golf National to sponsor the international volunteer greenkeeping team at September’s Ryder Cup – and share their exciting experiences and insights with greenkeepers worldwide. According to Course Manager Alejandro Reyes, the golf course maintenance operation for Ryder Cup week will involve around 180 people. “Approximately 140 of these […]

Asiad Incentive for Indonesian Sinolungan

Asiad Incentive for Indonesian Sinolungan

February 9, 2018

Jakarta, Indonesia: The spotlight will fall on Patricia Walanda Sinolungan at the 11th edition of the Faldo Series Indonesia Championship. One of her country’s brightest female golfing prospects, Sinolungan knows that a strong performance in the 18th and concluding leg of the 2017-18 Faldo Series Asia season is critical to her prospects of breaking into […]

Club Car Celebrates 60th Anniversary

Club Car Celebrates 60th Anniversary

February 8, 2018

San Antonio, United States: Club Car launched Tempo Connect, a stylish new golf car with enhanced technology including Visage Fleet Management at this week’s Golf Industry Show (GIS). And in celebration of its 60th anniversary, Club Car will auction off a one-of-a-kind, Special Edition Carryall 500 Woody Wagon to benefit the Environmental Institute for Golf. […]

Feng Aims to Add Sentosa Title to her Trophy Collection

Feng Aims to Add Sentosa Title to her Trophy Collection

February 8, 2018

Singapore: China’s Feng Shanshan will spearhead an all‐star cast at next month’s HSBC Women’s World Championship. The world number one is setting her sights on claiming a maiden victory in the tournament over the New Tanjong Course (March 1-4) at Sentosa Golf Club, a Golf Course Facility Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation. Feng […]

Laem Chabang Return for AGIF Turfgrass Management Expo

Laem Chabang Return for AGIF Turfgrass Management Expo

February 7, 2018

Pattaya, Thailand: The Asian Golf Industry Federation’s (AGIF) 2018 Turfgrass Management Exposition will return to Laem Chabang International Golf Club. More than 250 course superintendents and club managers from 20 countries are expected to attend the sixth edition of the event (March 13), that will showcase the very latest in golf course equipment and machinery. […]

Live Interaction Innovation at World Super 6 Perth

Live Interaction Innovation at World Super 6 Perth

February 7, 2018

Perth, Australia: Australia continues to be at the cutting edge of innovation in golf with the introduction of PGA Open Mic during the Fox Sports broadcast of the ISPS Handa World Super 6 Perth. Driven by the PGA of Australia and Fox Sports, this initiative will see ISPS Handa PGA Tour of Australasia players interact […]

Zong’s Wintry Wonderland

Zong’s Wintry Wonderland

February 6, 2018

Kunming, China: Zong Zenghaoqi defied bitterly cold conditions to provide himself with an early Chinese New Year present in the 11th edition of the Faldo Series Kunming Championship. Although temperatures plunged to minus-two degrees Centigrade and snow fell on the Faldo-Design course at Lakeview Golf Club, a 58-strong field refused to bow to the elements […]

TPC Kuala Lumpur Gains Place at Golf’s Top Table

TPC Kuala Lumpur Gains Place at Golf’s Top Table

February 6, 2018

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: TPC Kuala Lumpur has recorded another milestone with its multi award-winning West Course being placed 78th in the latest listing of the World’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses. Currently closed while under-going a major upgrade on all 18 holes, TPC Kuala Lumpur’s par-72 West Course has staged numerous high-profile international tournaments and been graced […]

Nicklaus Predicts Unique Forest City Experience

Nicklaus Predicts Unique Forest City Experience

February 6, 2018

Johor, Malaysia: Jack Nicklaus has described his course at Forest City Golf Resort as unique. During a site visit to the much-anticipated venue, the 18-time Major champion toured all 18 holes of the course that he is sculpting with his son, Jack II, and which is scheduled to be unveiled this year. The course which […]

Toro Renews Agreement with National Golf Course Owners Association

Toro Renews Agreement with National Golf Course Owners Association

February 5, 2018

Charleston, South Carolina, United States: The National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA) has renewed its long-term partnership with The Toro Company. Toro began its support of the NGCOA in 2002 and continues its involvement as a Corporate Partner of NGCOA through 2020. Through this sponsorship agreement, Toro is actively supporting the education and advocacy priorities […]