Golf Industry News

Delhi, India: Five-time Major champion Rory McIlroy’s appearance in this week’s DP World India Championship is ‘a big step forward for golf in the country’.

Sotogrande, Costa del Sol, Spain: The installation of Rain Bird’s CirrusPRO has enabled integration of two different irrigation control systems at La Hacienda Links Golf Resort.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Six-time Major champion Sir Nick Faldo will join many of the region’s most influential golfing voices at this month’s Asian Golf Industry Federation Annual International Summit.

Phnom Penh, Cambodia: James Durkin has been promoted to Director of Golf at Vattanac Golf Resort – underlining Troon International’s commitment to nurturing top talent from within its global portfolio.

Florida, United States: Golf is predominantly a public game in America with nearly three-quarters of courses open to all and less than 8% of the golfer population being members at private clubs.

Florida, United States: The PGA Show, golf’s largest global business gathering, returns in January with the launch of a refreshed brand identity, expanded programming and impactful new partnerships.

Singapore: With a brilliant virtuoso performance at Tanah Merah Country Club, Christiaan Maas led South Africa to its first World Amateur Team Championship success.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Parslow & Winter Golf Design, an international golf course architectural firm based in Malaysia, has joined the Asian Golf Industry Federation.

Phuket, Thailand: Laguna Phuket has announced the opening of Rava Beach Club, a luxurious beach club and restaurant offering a stylish ambience, vibrant atmosphere and breathtaking sunsets.

Arizona, United States: Troon has been selected to manage Hunting Hills Country Club, a private club located in the picturesque foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia.

Cairo, Egypt: The Egyptian Golf Federation has announced the return of the historic Egyptian Open to the Land of the Pharaohs after a 15-year absence.

Hong Kong SAR, China: The list of Major champions competing in this year’s Link Hong Kong Open has been added to significantly – ensuring one of the strongest fields in its history.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Change-makers from the global golfing industry are continuing to add weight to the line-up at this month’s AGIF Annual International Summit.

Singapore: The International Golf Federation, in collaboration with the Singapore Golf Association, has set out its sustainability initiatives for the 2025 World Amateur Team Championships.

Rugby, England: Turf industry pioneer Stephen Bernhard, founder and heartbeat of Bernhard and Company, has passed away at the age of 79.