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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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, 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Singapore: Toro has announced the appointment of Gareth Knight to the position of Regional Sales Manager, Southeast Asia, Equipment. Knight was previously employed by the Toro distributor in Dubai, Hydro Turf. He brings a wealth of knowledge to his role, as he was the Manager for Equipment and Irrigation at Hydro Turf and prior to […]
Johannesburg, South Africa: The Joburg Open will make history this year when it becomes the first tri-sanctioned tournament to be staged on South African soil. It will also celebrate a new date and venue on the Sunshine Tour. At the launch of the R16.5 million (about US$1.2 million) tournament at Soweto Country Club, Sunshine Tour […]
Tokyo, Japan (November 6): The prospect of a return trip to Danang’s Laguna Lăng Cô will be a driving force for Keita Nakajima and Minori Nagano when they tee-off in this week’s Faldo Series Japan Championship. Among the pre-tournament favourites at the 11th Faldo Series Asia Grand Final eight months ago, Nakajima and Nagano’s hopes […]
Dallas, United States: Motor Controls Inc (MCI), a leader in the design and manufacturing of industrial control products, electrical enclosures, turf and municipal pump stations, has announced that it has acquired the Flowtronex and Water Equipment Technologies (WET) product brands from Xylem Inc, formerly part of ITT Industries. The Flowtronex and WET brands have been […]