St Andrews, Scotland: The way golfers around the world will calculate their handicaps is set to be transformed by a new system developed by The R&A and the United States Golf Association (USGA), with key features designed to provide all golfers with a consistent measure of playing ability. The new World Handicap System (WHS), to […]
Siem Reap, Cambodia: Golfers from around the region will be aiming to end the remarkable winning streak of cousins Amish Jaitha and Khusaal Thackersey at this year’s Angkor 4-Ball Championship. Triumphant on each of the three occasions the event has been staged at Angkor Golf Resort, the Indian duo are expected to bid for a […]
Liberty Corner, New Jersey, United States: As part of its commitment to ensuring a healthy future for golf, the United States Golf Association (USGA) has launched ‘Driving Golf Forward’, a multi-year campaign focused on four key impact areas. Mike Davis, the USGA’s Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, introduced the campaign during the organisation’s Annual […]
Augusta, United States: Jacobsen has introduced the new HF600, which features revolutionary versatility by giving operators the choice to mow with three, four or five reels. This unique functionality delivers the exclusive combination of the industry’s widest fairway cut and narrowest transport width in its class. Offering extensive flexibility, the HF600 has the capability to […]
St Andrews, Scotland: A five-year partnership has been agreed between The Open and award-winning independent Scotch whisky distiller Loch Lomond Group for its Loch Lomond Whiskies brand. The partnership also includes support of the Ricoh Women’s British Open and will showcase globally the full range of Loch Lomond Whiskies. It also means the distiller’s innovative and […]
Riverside, California, United States: New for 2018, Toro has introduced the Lynx Smart Module, a brand-new technology solution designed to save operating costs through precision irrigation and provide high-speed diagnostics with a durable and reliable design. The new Lynx Smart Module is the latest two-wire control system technology from Toro, designed for INFINITY and FLEX800 sprinkler […]
Christchurch, New Zealand: New Zealand is aiming to capitalise on its status as an award-winning golf destination to lure more overseas golfers to experience its courses. Tourism New Zealand’s golf tourism initiatives have been ratcheted up since the country was named 2018 Golf Destination of the Year for the Asia Pacific region in global golf […]
London, England: John Deere and the Ladies European Tour (LET) have extended their partner agreement. As such, Deere will continue to be designated the Tour’s official supplier of golf course maintenance equipment, including mowers, tractors and Gator utility vehicles. Under the terms of the agreement, LET tournaments – including The Solheim Cup at Gleneagles in […]
Edinburgh, Scotland: Carnoustie Golf Links has been named Environmental Golf Course of the Year 2018 at the Golf Environmental Awards, in a ceremony hosted by STRI Group and The R&A. The Environmental Golf Course of the Year accolade is awarded to golf clubs that demonstrate expert efficiency in nature conservation management, turfgrass management, waste management […]
Singapore: Next week’s inaugural Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific championship will be televised in over 70 countries and reach millions of homes around the world. From February 21-24, an 84-player field will compete in the 72-hole stroke play event over the New Tanjong Course at Sentosa Golf Club, a Golf Course Facility Member of the Asian Golf […]
San Antonio, Texas, United States: Darren J. Davis, Golf Course Superintendent at Olde Florida Golf Club, has been elected to a one-year term as President of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA). Davis, a Certified Golf Course Superintendent (CGCS), served as Vice President of the association in 2017 and has been a member […]
Bloomington, Minnesota, United States: Toro has unveiled the all-new Outcross 9060, a revolutionary, turf-friendly machine that delivers on the benefits of both a tractor and a super-duty utility vehicle. Designed to allow superintendents and turf managers to do more with less stress, less labour, fewer resources and less time, the multi-purpose Outcross 9060 is a versatile, […]
Jakarta, Indonesia: Perseverance paid off for Kevin Caesario Akbar in the 11th edition of the Faldo Series Indonesia Championship. An age group runner-up in each of the past three years, Akbar marked his final tournament as a teenager by claiming top spot in the 18th and concluding leg of the 2017-18 Faldo Series Asia season. […]
West Palm Beach, United States: GN Media – an affiliate of Greg Norman Company (GN) – has announced that the PGA Tour will join an expanding list of companies partnering with Shark Experience, where the Tour will distribute its live programming to enhance the on-course experience. The PGA Tour joins a robust list of industry […]
Palm Beach Gardens, United States: The PGA of America has announced the repositioning and strengthening of its PGA Career Services Department. To better serve employers, PGA Members and individuals seeking to gain employment within the golf industry, PGA Career Services has increased the size of its professional staff, while adding new resources and tools designed […]