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Myanmar Resort Extends Affiliation with Jacobsen

Myanmar Resort Extends Affiliation with Jacobsen

November 14, 2017

Mandalay, Myanmar: Yay Tagon Taung Golf Resort, located about 30 minutes’ drive east of Mandalay, has taken delivery of a new batch of Jacobsen machinery after serving as a loyal customer for more than 20 years. Thant Zin Oo has been General Manager at the club for two years now, having previously been an officer […]

Prize Money Boost for Season-Finale

Prize Money Boost for Season-Finale

November 14, 2017

Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand: The Boonchu Ruangkit Championship will offer an increased prize fund ‎of ฿4 million (about US$120,000) when it returns for its fourth edition as the Asian Development Tour’s (ADT) season-finale. The tournament, hosted by Thai golfing legend Boonchu Ruangkit, offered a total purse of ‎฿3 million in 2015 and ‎฿3.5 million in 2016. The […]

‘Shark Experience’ Ready to Bite

‘Shark Experience’ Ready to Bite

November 13, 2017

West Palm Beach, Florida, United States: The Greg Norman Company (GN) and Verizon have announced ‘Shark Experience’, an innovative and disruptive new golf technology that enhances the on-course experience. Partnering with Club Car, a world leading golf transportation manufacturer and GPSi, a global leader in golf GPS technology, Verizon and The Greg Norman Company aims […]

Shizu Hills Success for Suzuka

Shizu Hills Success for Suzuka

November 13, 2017

Tokyo, Japan: Teenage golfing prodigy Suzuka Yamaguchi survived a last-day scare to emerge triumphant in the Faldo Series Japan Championship. Six strokes clear of Yusuke Sakamoto after 36 holes, Yamaguchi, who qualified for the 2015 US Women’s Open when aged 14, was expected to enjoy a final-round stroll at the Shizu Hills Country Club in […]

Rookie Stages Rousing Comeback After Two-Shot Penalty Blow

Rookie Stages Rousing Comeback After Two-Shot Penalty Blow

November 12, 2017

Manila, Philippines: Asian Tour rookie Micah Lauren Shin overcame a two-shot penalty incurred at the opening hole and defeated Arnond Vongvanij at the first play-off hole to win the US$1 million Resorts World Manila Masters. Shin was set back by two shots after discovering he had 15 clubs in his bag. But that mistake, along […]

McNally Joins Quality Golf Asia

McNally Joins Quality Golf Asia

November 12, 2017

Bangkok, Thailand: Quality Golf Asia and Tee 2 Green has announced the appointment of Paul McNally as Sales Manager for Thailand and Southeast Asia. In his new role, McNally will have responsibility for developing Quality Golf and Tee 2 Green’s market presence and grow sales of the exciting POGO Turf Pro Technology and the company’s […]

Triumphant Shanshan Poised to Reach Summit

Triumphant Shanshan Poised to Reach Summit

November 11, 2017

Lingshui, China: After capturing the Blue Bay LPGA title, Feng Shanshan is projected to become the first Chinese world number one next week when the latest Rolex World Rankings are released. The 28-year-old Guangzhou native, a winner in Japan last week, closed with a two-under 70 to beat Thai Moriya Jutanugarn by one stroke in […]

Early Birthday Gift for Catlin

Early Birthday Gift for Catlin

November 11, 2017

Lumut, Malaysia: John Catlin carded a five-under-par 67 in the final round of the PGM EurAsia Perak Championship to secure his first wire-to-wire victory and second Asian Development Tour (ADT) title. The American, who won his maiden ADT title in 2016, traded seven birdies with two bogeys at the Damai Laut Golf & Country Club, […]

Late Cancellation of China Ladies Open

Late Cancellation of China Ladies Open

November 11, 2017

Beijing, China: The 2017 China Ladies Open has been cancelled at late notice. Due to an adjustment in its marketing strategy, title sponsor Hyundai Motor Group has chosen to temporarily not renew its commitment to the event that had been scheduled to take place from December 15-17. “We are grateful to the Hyundai Motor Group for its support of the China Ladies Open since 2010,” said Jennifer Lee, the China LPGA Tour’s Managing Director. “We […]

Bayer Doubles Commitment to Superintendent Grant Programme

Bayer Doubles Commitment to Superintendent Grant Programme

November 10, 2017

Lawrence, Kansas, United States: As a way to assist golf course superintendents with their professional development, each year the Environmental Science Division of Bayer CropScience teams up with the Environmental Institute for Golf, the philanthropic organisation of the Golf Course Superintendents Association, to send five superintendents to the annual Golf Industry Show (GIS) through the […]

Cannes to Showcase Glamorous Golf Attractions at IGTM

Cannes to Showcase Glamorous Golf Attractions at IGTM

November 10, 2017

Cannes, France: Golf tourism suppliers, buyers and media attending the 20th edition of International Golf Travel Market (IGTM) will experience first-hand why Cannes and the wider Provence and Cote d’Azur regions in southern France are so appealing to visiting golfers. The landmark edition of IGTM, which will take place at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès […]

Mangum Assumes National Sales Manager Post at BRANDT

Mangum Assumes National Sales Manager Post at BRANDT

November 9, 2017

Springfield, Illinois, United States: Ken Mangum has accepted the position as National Sales Manager for BRANDT’s turf business, which includes the BRANDT, GRIGG and BRANDT iHammer product lines. In this role, Mangum will oversee the company’s turf and ornamental territory sales managers, engage key customers and work with the senior management team to set the […]

'Something for Everybody at BIGGA Turf Management Exhibition'

'Something for Everybody at BIGGA Turf Management Exhibition'

November 9, 2017

Harrogate, England: The British and International Golf Greenkeepers’ Association (BIGGA) has unveiled what it is describing as ‘the most extensive education programme for the turf industry in Europe’. Continue to Learn at the BIGGA Turf Management Exhibition 2018 (BTME) will feature more than 250 hours of education with guest speakers such as Micah Woods from the […]

AGIF Mini Summit 'Adds New Dimension to Unmissable Week'

AGIF Mini Summit 'Adds New Dimension to Unmissable Week'

November 8, 2017

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: A concerted effort is required across the golf industry to make the game more accessible and affordable, especially for women and juniors. That was the view of speakers and panellists at the latest Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF)-organised Club Management Mini Summit. ‘Growing Female Participation in Golf’ was the theme of the […]

Thongchai Laying Solid Foundation

Thongchai Laying Solid Foundation

November 8, 2017

Pattaya, Thailand: The Thongchai Jaidee Foundation will move to a new venue when the event returns to the Asian Development Tour (ADT) schedule for its third consecutive edition. Hosted by Thongchai Jaidee, the event at Pattaya’s Siam Country Club from December 7-10 will offer a total prize fund of ฿4 million (about US$120,000). The penultimate […]