Haymarket, Virginia, United States: Nine out of 10 golfers consider themselves ‘intermediate or better’ players and more than half have used caddies, according to an extensive, first-ever industry survey commissioned by CaddieNow (formerly Looper Caddies On Demand), America’s leading on-demand service matching golfers with caddies. The landmark CaddieNow research, conducted by Buffalo.Agency, shows 36% of […]
Samsun, Turkey: The course architects at Golfplan have announced grand opening dates for a pair of Black Sea projects – the first municipal course ever undertaken in Turkey and a hilltop nine taking shape high above the Georgian capital of Tbilisi. “Our firm has opened up a great many new golf destinations but few stack […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Newly-installed FedEx Cup champion Justin Thomas will be shooting for a hat-trick of victories at this week’s US$7 million CIMB Classic. The two-time defending CIMB Classic champion will be the hot favourite again to triumph in the only PGA Tour tournament staged in Southeast Asia, at TPC Kuala Lumpur, a Golf Course […]
Bloomington, Minnesota, United States: Edric Funk has been named as Director of The Toro Company’s Centre for Advanced Turf Technology (CATT). He succeeds Dana Lonn, who retired in June after 48 years with the company. In his new role, Funk will have responsibility for leading a team of engineers, agronomists and product development professionals to […]
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States: Troon has announced the launch of its 2018 Troon Cards. Offering preferred Troon Card golf fees of up to 50 per cent at participating Troon facilities around the world, Troon Cards are the best way to play Troon’s top courses at preferred rates. Troon Cards are available as TwoSome Cards and […]
Etobicoke, Ontario: Jeff Calderwood has been appointed as Executive Director of the Canadian Golf Superintendents Association (CGSA). Calderwood is well known in the golf industry for his 25 years in the post of Chief Executive Officer of the National Golf Course Owners Association Canada (NGCOA Canada), which he will continue. Jim Flett, CGSA President, said: […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Agronomy experts Bruce Williams and Jordan Fairweather head the line-up of speakers for the third Golf Course Superintendents Association of Malaysia (GCSAM) and Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) Turfgrass Management Seminar. Organised under the auspices of the Malaysian Golf Association (MGA), the October 25 seminar and field day at the award-winning TPC Kuala […]
Taipei, Taiwan: Ajeetesh Sandhu fired a two-under-par 70 to claim a dream victory at the US$500,000 Yeangder Tournament Players Championship (TPC). The 28-year-old Indian posted a four-day total of 12-under-par 276 to defeat American Johannes Veerman (71) by one shot at the Linkou International Golf and Country Club. Local star Lu Wei-chih signed for a […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: History-maker Branden Grace aims to make it third time lucky when he tees up at next week’s US$7 million CIMB Classic at TPC Kuala Lumpur. The 29-year-old South African is among 10 Presidents Cup team members headlining the only official PGA Tour FedEx Cup tournament in Southeast Asia. He finished tied 17th […]
Sarawak, Malaysia: Blake Snyder was rewarded for his patience when he closed with a four-under-par 68 to win by two shots for his second Asian Development Tour (ADT) title at the PGM MNRB Championship. The 25-year-old American, who held a one-shot advantage heading into the final round, fired five birdies against one bogey for a […]
Singapore: Sentosa Golf Club has released a unique insight into life at the multi award-winning golf club. The video captures the essence of the Club and provides never before seen vistas of both The Serapong and the recently opened New Tanjong golf course. “We wanted to showcase the property in all its glory and give […]
Birmingham, England: Campey Turf Care Systems will bring an all-star line-up of machines to the National Exhibition Centre for next month’s Saltex 2017, including the introduction of the new Koro FIELD TOPMAKER model. The new 1.6-metre model of the Koro FIELDTOPMAKER will be at the centre of the Campey stand (D117) on November 1-2, and […]
Palm Beach Gardens, United States: The Executive Women’s Golf Association (EWGA) has named Lauren Farrell as the organisation’s first Vice President of Development. Farrell will lead the association’s outreach to new and existing female players while simultaneously championing the role local EWGA chapters play in golf communities across the globe. With nearly 12,000 EWGA members […]
Hanoi, Vietnam: Jacobsen equipment has been chosen to maintain Yen Dung Resort and Golf Club, a newly constructed golf course in Bac Giang Province, 50 kilometres northeast of Hanoi. The course has been designed by Albanese & Lutzke Inc and the first 18 holes opened in late August. The club will expand to 36 holes […]
St Augustine, United States: World Golf Foundation (WGF) – golf’s non-profit organisation that unites the industry in support of initiatives that enhance growth and access to the game worldwide – has announced the appointment of James Cramer as Vice President of Communications. Cramer brings nearly 30 years of public relations experience to the WGF. He […]