Scottsdale, Arizona, United States: Troon has promoted Rob DeMore to President of its Troon Privé Division. DeMore replaces Ryan Walls, who has moved to BallenIsles Country Club (a Troon Privé-managed facility) in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, to become the club’s new Chief Operating Officer and General Manager. DeMore has served as Senior Vice President of […]
Paris, France: The Ryder Cup will head to Le Golf National next year with Jacobsen, a Textron Specialised Vehicles (TSV) brand, as its official equipment supplier. Already the exclusive supplier for Le Golf National’s turf care equipment, Jacobsen will also be supporting Ryder Cup Europe and the on-site agronomy team in preparation for the big day. They see the opportunity […]
Ontario, Canada: After three years as an Association Partner with the Irish Golf & Club Managers Association (IGCMA), Jonas Club Software has enhanced its partnership. Jonas Club Software said it intends ‘to build on this valuable partnership in terms of contributing funds to the organisation, as well as through educational opportunities and event participation’. Alan […]
Singapore: Sentosa Golf Club was carved out of Singapore’s lush tropical landscape and enjoys an enviable location on Sentosa Island, a 15-minute drive from the Island Republic’s Central Business District. Opened in 1974, the club boasts two courses – the Serapong Course and the recently renovated New Tanjong Course. As well as a thriving membership, […]
Dhaka, Bangladesh: A new name will be inscribed onto the Faldo Series Bangladesh Championship trophy next week. With past champions Mohd Rasel and international team-mate Mohd Akber Hossain no longer eligible to compete among the juniors, attention at the fourth edition of the Bangladesh event will focus on a host of other young home-grown golfers […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: ‘Growing Female Participation in Golf’ will be the theme at next week’s Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF)-organised Club Management Mini Summit. Featuring a quartet of respected golf industry individuals as speakers, the October 26 event will take place at TPC Kuala Lumpur, a Golf Course Facility Member of the AGIF. Staged in […]
Leverkusen, Germany: Bayer Environmental Science has announced that Mark Schneid, former Chief Marketing Officer of the Environmental Science business unit, has been appointed head of Environmental Science North America. In this new role, Schneid will be responsible for leading the business unit in the United States and Canada with a vision focused squarely on the […]
Wellington, New Zealand: Next week’s Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship (AAC) will be televised across 160 countries and reach millions of homes around the world. From October 26-29, a 120-player field will compete in the 72-hole stroke play event at Royal Wellington Golf Club. In addition to the contributions of the Founding Partners – the Asia Pacific Golf […]
Illinois, United States: Deere & Company will make a US$1 million cash donation to support Habitat Hammers Back, a long-term recovery initiative organised by Habitat for Humanity International to help repair and rebuild communities ravaged by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria. “Habitat for Humanity has many years of experience helping families build back after disasters, […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Beginning the day with a four-shot lead, American Pat Perez shot a final-round 69 to win the CIMB Classic by four shots over Keegan Bradley for his third PGA Tour victory. At the age of 41 years, seven months and 14 days, Perez is the oldest winner the history of the tournament […]
Foshan, China: Golf course renovation, turf maintenance, food and beverage innovation, human resources training and crossover marketing are among the topics on the agenda at this week’s Foshan Open Culture & Industry Symposium. To be held at Foshan’s Canton International House from October 19-22, the event will feature golf industry speakers from Hong Kong and […]
Xiamen, China: Prima Thammaraks defied strong winds to sweep to a four-shot victory at the Xiamen Orient Masters. The second-year pro from Bangkok closed with a 74 at the windswept Orient (Xiamen) Golf Country Club in Fujian Province. With a three-day total of seven-under 209, she secured her second victory as a professional and her […]
Bali, Indonesia: Wolmer Murillo survived a five-way play-off to win his maiden Asian Development Tour (ADT) title at the US$100,000 Combiphar Players Championship. The 36-year-old Venezuelan outlasted Chinese Taipei’s Wang Wei-lun, South African Mathiam Keyser, American John Catlin and William Harrold of England at the New Kuta Golf. The quintet ended the regulation 72 holes […]
Bingley, Yorkshire, England: Every seed counts when it comes to restoring playing surface quality on golf courses or getting stadium pitches established and stable for a new season. Typically, there are now greater expectations for turf managers to achieve excellent turf surfaces, with shorter intervals in which to achieve it. Reporting new trials at STRI […]
Birmingham, England: John Deere will introduce its newly-styled Gator XUV 865M utility vehicle at next month’s Sports Amenities Landscaping Trade Exhibition (Saltex). Offering the company’s quietest ever cab, more room for both driver and passengers and an extremely efficient heating system, including a windscreen defrost feature, this new full-size Gator is designed to maximise year-round […]