East Moline, Illinois, United States: Consistent with its tradition of offering promising young players the opportunity to compete against the best, the John Deere Classic has awarded sponsor exemptions to four of the game’s most accomplished amateurs, including two from the University of Illinois. Those who follow amateur golf will be familiar with the names: […]
Beijing, China: Shi Yuting produced a memorable birdie barrage to claim victory in the China LPGA Tour’s Le Coq Sportif Beijing Ladies Classic. The Beijing teenager, who has spent the first half of the year playing in her rookie season on the Japan LPGA Tour, closed with nine birdies over the final 12 holes at […]
Bloomington, Minnesota, United States: Toro has announced a partnership with Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) to aid in GPS sprayer technology research efforts. Full access to a new Toro Multi Pro 5800 with GeoLink has been provided to the university to support the project. The unit was delivered in time for last month’s Virginia […]
Jupiter, Florida, United States: John Sanford has been elected President of the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA) at the organisation’s 71st Annual Meeting. Sanford is a Landscape Architecture graduate of Louisiana State University. With more than 30 years’ experience in golf course design, Sanford has completed over 70 new designs and renovations in […]
Beijing, China: When the Chinese Government issued its official paper on golf in January, Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) President Richard Walne immediately called a colleague to discuss what he thought was promising news. His take was contrary to misleading reports from Western media outlets portraying another blow against golf in the world’s most populous nation. […]
West Palm Beach, Florida, United States: From Australia to the United States, Delhi to Dubai and South Africa to Switzerland, International Women’s Golf Day (WGD) has grown in scope and size, increasing its global reach by 68% in only its second year. Thousands of women from Silicon Valley to Wall Street to the Square Mile […]
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States: Troon will celebrate ‘Troon Women’s Golf Month’ throughout June at Troon facilities around the world. While Troon focuses on growing participation among all genders and age groups throughout the year, Troon facilities, Troon Golf Academies and their respective teaching professionals are joining together to host introductory golf clinics, fun social events, […]
Pattaya, Thailand: Weerawish Narkprachar upstaged some of his country’s leading juniors to emerge triumphant in the 12th edition of the Faldo Series Thailand Championship (North). Weerawish, who turned 13 in February, had the distinction of bettering par in both rounds in the second leg of the 2017-18 Faldo Series Asia season at Plutaluang Navy Golf […]
Hanoi, Vietnam: The BRG Group’s four existing golf clubs have joined the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) as Golf Course Facility Members. One of Vietnam’s most active golf course owners and developers, the BRG Group’s golfing portfolio includes BRG Kings Island Golf Resort, BRG Ruby Tree Golf Resort, BRG Danang Golf Resort and BRG Legend […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Following the success of Rising Star Juniors (RSJ) Batch 1 programme, Yayasan Sime Darby (YSD) has extended funding into the programme for a further two years. The programme was launched in 2015. The extension guarantees it will continue to run through to March 2019. Initiated by TPC Kuala Lumpur – a Golf […]
St Andrews, Scotland: Golf continues to expand into all parts of the globe. There are now golf facilities in 208 of the 245 countries in the world as of year‑end 2016, according to the second ‘Golf Around the World’ report that’s published by The R&A and based on research from the National Golf Foundation. The […]
Lawrence, Kansas, United States: Research grants from the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) are supporting seven new research projects this year at six universities across America (two projects are being carried out at Texas A&M). The projects, which were selected by a committee comprising two members of the GCSAA Board of Directors, superintendents, […]
Augusta, United States: E-Z-GO, a Textron Specialised Vehicles business, has recognised Five Star Golf Cars & Utility Vehicles as its Distributor of the Year. E-Z-GO and Five Star have enjoyed a strong partnership for almost a decade. Headquartered in Laconia, New Hampshire, Five Star offers the full line of E-Z-GO and Cushman products, serving golf […]
Okayama, Japan: American Chan Kim, New Zealander Michael Hendry, Australian Adam Bland and Korean KT Kim have earned places in The 146th Open after qualifying at the Mizuno Open in Japan. Chan Kim led the way to Royal Birkdale after capturing a five-shot victory at JFE Setonakai Golf Club. The 27-year-old sealed his win with […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Industry stalwart Kevin Fish will reveal how to balance the pull of tradition with the needs of the modern consumer at the fifth course to be offered under the Business Management Institute [BMI] Asia Pacific education programme. To be staged at Kuala Lumpur’s Kota Permai Golf & Country Club from July 24-28, […]