Pattaya, Thailand: Kiradech Aphibarnrat underlined his status as Thailand’s number one golfer by lifting the Thongchai Jaidee Foundation trophy for the second time. Starting the round with a three-shot lead, Kiradech fired four birdies against two bogeys to close with a two-under-par 70 at the Siam Country Club’s Waterside Course. He won by three shots […]
Beijing, China: Shankai Sports has signed an agreement to manage the operations of PGA Tour China’s new series for a 20-year period from 2018. The PGA Tour China Series was held from 2014 through 2016 and will resume with qualifying schools next month after a one-year hiatus. Beijing-based Shankai, which has worked with the IOC, […]
Santa Rosa City, Philippines: Renuka Suksukont captured her first international title with a wire-to-wire victory at the ICTSI Philippine Ladies Masters. The 22-year-old Thai closed with an even-par 72. Her five-under 211 total gave her a two-stroke win in the US$80,000 event, co-sanctioned by the China LPGA Tour, Ladies Philippine Golf Tour and LPGA of […]
Toronto, Canada: Golf Points Index (GPI) has announced the launch of a new golf scoring and handicap system based on points earned on each hole in relation to par in order to keep score and track your progress GPI was developed in order to provide golfers with a more equitable, engaging, entertaining and fun way […]
Singapore: Green Dynasty, an integral part of some of the most difficult and ambitious golf development and environmental restoration projects in the world, has joined the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF). Green Dynasty’s portfolio includes building in numerous mountainous terrains throughout China, prestigious club redevelopment in Singapore, restoring the sands of the Gobi Desert in Inner […]
Kathmandu, Nepal: Sukra Bahadur Rai will be the centre of attention when the sixth edition of the Faldo Series Nepal Championship tees-off next week. Since his victory in last year’s event, the two-handicapper has cemented his position as one of his country’s most promising golfers. Now, the 19-year-old who has emerged from the caddie ranks […]
Ljubljana, Slovenia: Ljubljana, Slovenia’s capital city and the 2016 European Green Capital, will host the 2018 edition of the International Golf Travel Market (IGTM). The International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO) Undiscovered Golf Destination of the Year 2015 will welcome IGTM 2018 to The GR Exhibitio and Convention Centre, located in the heart of […]
Santa Rosa City, Philippines: The China LPGA Tour will expand its footprint when the ICTSI Philippine Ladies Masters tees-off today. The US$80,000 tournament, a tri-sanctioned 54-hole event with the Ladies Philippine Golf Tour (LPGT) and the LPGA of Taiwan (TLPGA), is being staged at The Country Club, a 6,303-yard, par-72, Tom Weiskopf-designed venue in Laguna […]
Alexandria, Virginia, United States: The Club Managers Association of America (CMAA) has announced the opening of general registration for its 91st World Conference on Club Management and the Club Business Expo. The 2018 event will take place in San Francisco, at Moscone West from March 2-6. CMAA’s World Conference is the largest gathering of club […]
London, England: Professional golfers can achieve greater success if they spend less time over the ball, according to the RSM Player Performance study conducted by RSM in collaboration with the European Tour. The study collected data on 47 European Tour professionals over five tournaments, 304 rounds of golf and 22,579 shots. Led by Dr Matt […]
Gold Coast, Australia: World number 13 Marc Leishman has been bestowed Australian golf’s most prestigious individual honour, the Greg Norman Medal. Australia’s best performing golfer on the international stage in 2017, Leishman won the coveted award following in the footsteps of Jason Day who won the Greg Norman Medal in 2015 and 2016. “To win […]
Singapore: Golfing enthusiasts in the island nation of Singapore are in for a big treat in 2018. Highlighting the latest deals in golf travel, the first SPH Golf Travel Fair will open its doors at Marina Square Shopping Mall from April 6-8. A total of three Country Pavilions that showcase the attractions of each participating […]
Mauritius: Dylan Frittelli birdied the first play-off hole to defeat Arjun Atwal on a thrilling final day at the AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open. The 27-year-old Frittelli closed with a four-under-par 67 to finish on 16-under-268. That total was matched by Atwal, whose 25-foot eagle putt on the last hole hit the side of the cup […]
Xiamen, China: Bowen Xiao claimed his first professional title after prevailing on the second extra hole in a play-off against Bryden Macpherson at the US$350,000 KG S&H CITY Asian Golf Championship. The 27-year-old Xiao, who joined the play-for-pay ranks in 2012, held a three-shot lead after 14 holes but three bogeys in his closing four […]
Marbella, Spain: The Club Managers Association of Europe (CMAE) has hailed the success of its European Club Management Conference. Staged at the H10 Andalucia Plaza in Marbella, the event attracted more than 100 delegates from 22 countries who got to share 12 excellent sessions, all part of the 10 Core Competences that CMAE teach and […]