Lausanne, Switzerland: The International Golf Federation (IGF) has welcomed the news that golf is set to remain in the Olympic Games through at least 2024. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board has approved that all 28 sports from the 2016 Rio Games will return in 2024. A statement released by the IGF said: “The […]
Bali, Indonesia: The Island of the Gods is welcoming visitors for a month-long celebration of Bali’s golfing facilities. One of the initiatives of the newly-formed Play Golf Bali partnership, the four-week Bali Golf Festival (that runs until June 24) is aimed at enticing golfers to the idyllic Indonesian getaway from all over the world. Play […]
Algarve, Portugal: Amendoeira Golf Resort, one of Europe’s most luxurious golf destinations, has enhanced its outstanding service provision for visiting golfers, with the addition of a new fleet of golf cars from Club Car. The award-winning resort, home to championship courses designed by Sir Nick Faldo and Christy O’Connor Jnr, has taken delivery of 80 […]
Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada: Bayer Environmental Science will be the presenting sponsor of the inaugural Can Am Cup, the upcoming Canada versus United States golf competition between golf course superintendents. The point-quota competition will be held in New Jersey from October 22-24, at two championship golf clubs: Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield and Canoe Brook Country […]
London, England: An independent study has revealed the importance of family to growing the game of golf. The comprehensive research, carried out by Sports Marketing Surveys Inc for the Golf Foundation, involved quantitative surveys during which parents and guardians, junior golfers, club officials and coaches were surveyed across England and Wales. The results highlighted the […]
St Andrews, Scotland: More than 400 of the world’s leading men’s and women’s amateur golfers will tee-it-up in two of the game’s most prestigious championships this month, The 114th Ladies’ British Open Amateur Championship and The 122nd Amateur Championship. The Ladies’ British Open Amateur Championship gets under way today at Pyle & Kenfig in South […]
Muscat, Oman: Troon is to provide golf course management services to the new golf course at Jebel Sifah, a 6.2 million square metre beachfront development. The venue on the outskirts of Muscat will utilise Troon and its industry-leading expertise to provide a consistent quality offering to guests who visit the golf course. “Golf in Jebel […]
Palm Beach Gardens, United States: The 2017 PGA Fashion & Demo Experience is introducing a new industry networking and product testing event at Topgolf Las Vegas and moving the popular Pro-Pro Tournament to TPC Las Vegas. Additionally, enhancements are being planned for the education and exhibition events returning to the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas […]
Hong Kong: Supamas Sangchan survived an erratic finish to eke out a tense one-shot victory in the EFG Hong Kong Ladies Open. Holding a two-stroke lead through 15 holes, the Bangkok native had a bogey-birdie-bogey finish over the Hong Kong Golf Club’s Old Course. Her closing one-under 71 gave her a three-day aggregate of 10-under […]
Erin, Wisconsin, United States: The United States Golf Association (USGA) has released a comprehensive suite of digital offerings designed to enhance the fan experience at this week’s 117th US Open Championship. The USGA is providing fans with a variety of touchpoints to experience the championship and all it has to offer, whether they are on […]
London, England: One round of golf could be as good for you as a week’s worth of exercise. That’s the view of the United Kingdom’s leading source of cancer care, Macmillan Cancer Support. According to a report in The Golf Business, the charity said the health benefits of golf are being overlooked. It said that […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: In light of the Ramadan Spirit, TPC Kuala Lumpur is collaborating with Kechara Soup Kitchen (KSK), a non-profit organisation in the Ramadan #zerowastage project. This charity project aims to reach out to the homeless people of Kuala Lumpur by providing free packed meals as a contribution to ease their suffering. It is […]
Hong Kong: Tiffany Chan makes an emotional return to the Hong Kong Golf Club (HKGC) this week when she defends her title in the EFG Hong Kong Ladies Open. Last year, to the delight of her hometown fans, the 23-year-old won the tournament as an amateur when she saw off Thai challenger Kanphanitnan Muangkhumsakul on […]
West Palm Beach, Florida, United States: The 2017 Women’s Golf Day (WGD) was a record-breaking success, with a social media presence fuelled by its #womensgolfday campaign contributing to the visibilty of this worldwide golf engagement initiative. While the numbers are impressive, the most compelling fact was 99% organic growth across all channels and WGD’s primary […]
Dublin, Ireland: An Air Inject Air2G2 supplied by Campey Turf Care Systems has helped transform the greens at Dublin’s Swords Golf Club. Previous methods had proved ineffective because of stones in the greens. The initial pay and play nine-hole course was founded in 1992, and the sand-based greens that offer little drainage below the surface […]