Jupiter, United States: No fewer than 11 Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) member companies have been named in the National Golf Foundation’s (NGF) inaugural list of the Top 100 Businesses in Golf. This biennial list recognises the successful companies, organisations and associations that are of fundamental importance to both consumers and facilities involved in the […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Driven by the commitment to spur golf interest among youths, TPC Kuala Lumpur has introduced the Junior Golf Pass (JGP), an annual passport for golfers aged between 12 and 20. The JGP allows 360 days access to TPC Kuala Lumpur’s multi award-winning golf course, top notch clubhouse facilities plus a host of […]
Harrogate, Yorkshire, England: Textron Specialised Vehicles Inc showcased the new Jacobsen AR series of contour rotary mowers at last week’s BIGGA Turf Management Exhibition (BTME). The new AR series replaces the existing AR-3 rotary mower and is available in both standard and premium models. Both models are 3WD rotary triple mowers featuring a 24.8hp Kubota […]
Yangon, Myanmar: Paul Peterson secured his maiden Asian Tour title when he outclassed the field with a two-shot victory at the US$750,000 Leopalace21 Myanmar Open. Despite dropping two bogeys in his closing four holes, Peterson ensured victory would belong to him by closing with a birdie on 18 to sign off with a five-under-par 66. […]
Orlando, United States: The 65th PGA Merchandise Show, the industry’s annual ‘Major of Golf Business’, welcomed nearly 40,000 golf industry professionals from all 50 US states and 87 countries. The 2018 edition delivered exciting product and industry announcements that energised the industry for the New Year. PGA Professionals and buyers uncovered the newest products, trends […]
Dhaka, Bangladesh: Siddikur Rahman returned to winning ways when he cruised to a four-shot victory at the inaugural US$60,000 City Bank American Express Dhaka Open. The 33-year-old took advantage of his home course knowledge to post a closing two-under-par 70 to win his second Asian Development Tour (ADT) title at the Kurmitola Golf Club. He […]
Kedah, Malaysia: Kurt Kitayama completed a stunning wire-to-wire victory at the PGM Darulaman Championship for his first Asian Development Tour (ADT) title. The 25-year-old rookie closed with a two-under-par 70 to defeat fellow-American John Catlin in the RM225,000 (about US$55,000) event. It was a dramatic final day on which Kitayama saw his five-shot overnight lead […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Henrik Stenson will be one of the headline acts at next week’s Maybank Championship. The Swedish star is sure to be among the favourites for the title in the US$3 million event to be staged from February 1-4 at Saujana Golf & Country Club, a Golf Course Facility Member of the Asian […]
Singapore: Last week’s Sentosa golfing showpiece was not only notable for Sergio Garcia’s five-stroke triumph in the SMBC Singapore Open. While the Spaniard’s success was rightly hailed, so, too, were the efforts of the host venue who drew attention to two subjects at the heart of the club’s existence through its creative #KeepItGreen campaign – […]
Singapore: Last week’s SMBC Singapore Open highlighted a landmark period of sponsorship for BMW – the German luxury vehicle, sports car, motorcycle, and engine manufacturing company. It marked the 10th successive occasion they had been the Official Luxury Motor Vehicle of the event at Sentosa Golf Club. To commemorate the occasion, Patrick Feizal Joyce, Senior Vice […]
Orlando, United States: This week’s PGA Merchandise Show has seen Club Car launch Tempo Connect, a stylish new golf car with enhanced technology and new entertainment. The new Tempo Connect is designed with automotive styling and connected technology for an enhanced ride and experience. Club Car’s proven engineering, industry-leading durability and reliable comfort are evident […]
Kansas, United States: Jack MacKenzie, Executive Director of the Minnesota Golf Course Superintendents Association, has earned the 2018 Excellence in Government Affairs Award from the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) for his passion and hard work in advocating for the golf course management profession. GCSAA annually recognises a chapter, coalition or superintendent for […]
Singapore: Crisis management, club governance and financial benchmarking were among the topics covered during the latest course to be offered under the Business Management Institute (BMI) Asia Pacific education programme. Staged at Sentosa Golf Club, the five-day event attracted more than a dozen high-powered executives from prominent clubs in China, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. […]
London, England: During her 13-year career as Service Manager at Double A, Erin Mackie has compiled countless efficiency reports, while deciding what new equipment to buy. Before making her decision, she’d consult with those that use them to find out exactly what they want from it. When it came to choosing a new grinder, Mackie, […]
Orlando, United States: This week’s 65th PGA Merchandise Show is welcoming more than 40,000 golf industry professionals from around the world to discover the newest trends and technology from some 1,000 exhibiting golf companies and brands. The industry’s annual ‘Major of Golf Business’ features a packed four-day schedule beginning with the PGA Show Demo Day […]