Singapore: Jansen Golf Design & Construction has joined the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF). Jansen Golf Design was founded by Paul Jansen in 2011 and has offices in Asia and the Americas. A frequent presenter at R&A sustainability conferences and a speaker at this week’s India Golf Expo in Bangalore, Jansen’s passion for golf has […]
New York, United States: The United States Golf Association (USGA) has announced the introduction of the Celebration of Champions event, a four-hole public exhibition honouring the winners of all 2017 USGA championships … and celebrating their distinguished achievements in the game of golf. The exhibition will pair 2017 champions as two-player mixed teams, and will […]
Karachi, Pakistan: The Asian Tour will make a welcome return to Pakistan after an 11-year hiatus. The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Open Golf Championship will be staged at the historic Karachi Golf Club (KGC) from July 24-27. The US$300,000 CNS Open Golf Championship is the longest running professional golf event in Pakistan, having been […]
Charleston, South Carolina, United States: The National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA) has announced its newest corporate partnership agreement with Rain Bird Corporation, a leading global manufacturer and provider of irrigation products and services. “NGCOA seeks partners that encompass the qualities our members are looking for,” said Jay Karen, Chief Executive Officer of NGCOA. “Owners […]
St Augustine, Florida, United States: Topgolf will celebrate next week’s National Golf Day by offering complimentary golf lessons at 37 venues across the United States. In partnership with We Are Golf (WAG) – a coalition of golf’s leading associations and industry partners – Topgolf aims to attract new fans to the sport by helping people […]
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam: Growing Golf Tourism in Vietnam will be the central theme at next month’s Club Management Mini Summit. Featuring an array of high-profile speakers, the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) organised event on May 11 will be attended by a mixture of club managers and industry professionals. According to reports, there […]
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, United States: One of the longest running and highest profile events on the PGA Tour, the RBC Heritage presented by Boeing, is played every year over the famed Harbour Town Golf Links. The 49th annual tournament in 2017 collected a new accolade, becoming one of only a few front-running events […]
Beijing, China: A bright future has been predicted for the Volvo China Open. Ahead of the 24th edition of the tournament (April 26-29), Sven De Smet, Chairman of the Volvo China Open Board, was in bullish mood. With the introduction of Mitime Golf as the co-promoter with Volvo, De Smet believes that this will be […]
Lawrence, Kansas, United States: When the We Are Golf Coalition converges on the National Mall for beautification and renovation work ahead of National Golf Day, members of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) will be taking on key roles for the second annual Community Service Project. The event, staged in co-ordination with 26-year […]
Johor Bahru, Malaysia: Stephen Havrilla has assumed the role of General Manager at The Els Club Malaysia. With 19 years of experience of working with Troon Golf, Havrilla has been handed responsibility for operations of The Els Club Malaysia brand across both of its stunning destinations: The Els Club Desaru Coast and The Els Club […]
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States: Troon has been selected to manage Westhaven Golf Club, a private club located three miles from historic downtown Franklin, Tennessee just south of Nashville. Troon Privé, the private club operating division of Troon, will oversee the course and club operations at Westhaven. Open since 2009, Westhaven Golf Club’s 18-hole golf course […]
New York, United States: The United States Golf Association (USGA) officially began the 2018 US Open Trophy Tour, presented by Lexus, at a New York City launch event. The tour will provide the opportunity for passionate golf fans to learn about the championship’s prestigious history and admire the iconic trophy at events around the tri-state […]
Singapore: The Singapore Island Country Club (SICC) has made two senior management appointments. Founded in 1891, the SICC is one of Asia’s most venerable golfing establishments, boasting a total of 81 holes over two locations. The recruitment of industry stalwarts Ray Stopforth (Assistant General Manager) and Chris Gray (Director of Golf Course Maintenance) is aimed […]
Tokyo, Japan: Faldo Series Asia champion Suzuka Yamaguchi’s stock continues to rise. Six weeks after becoming the first female winner of the Faldo Series Asia title, the Japanese teenager’s reputation as one of Asia’s most exciting golfing prospects has been further enhanced. Thanks to her triumph in the 12th Faldo Series Asia Grand Final at […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: The upgrading project at TPC Kuala Lumpur’s West Course is on track as it prepares to host the 2018 CIMB Classic, the only PGA Tour tournament in Southeast Asia. Since November, renovation works to re-surface all the greens on the West Course with TifEagle Bermuda grass, and fairways and tee boxes with […]