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TPC Kuala Lumpur Celebrates Malaysia’s First Certified Golf Course Superintendent

TPC Kuala Lumpur Celebrates Malaysia’s First Certified Golf Course Superintendent

March 8, 2017

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: TPC Kuala Lumpur’s greenkeeper Mohd Nizam Othman has acquired the highest qualification as a Certified Golf Course Superintendent (CGCS), making his mark as the first Malaysian to receive the professional certification. With more than 20 years of green-keeping experience, the 44-year old Johorean’s hard work paid off when he proudly received the […]

Toro Upgrades Lynx Central Control System

Toro Upgrades Lynx Central Control System

March 8, 2017

Riverside, California, United States: In an effort to continue to provide the most comprehensive irrigation monitoring system, Toro has once again upgraded the trusted Lynx central control system that provides remote control of irrigation systems. This update marks the 12th iteration since the launch of Lynx in May of 2010. The recent upgrade to the current […]

Danang Gears Up for Asia’s Biggest Golf Tourism Event

Danang Gears Up for Asia’s Biggest Golf Tourism Event

March 7, 2017

Danang, Vietnam: Branded ‘AGTC on the Beach’, the sixth annual International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO) Asia Golf Tourism Convention (AGTC) in Danang will be Asia’s largest-ever golf tourism event. Peter Walton, Chief Executive of organiser IAGTO, visited Danang last week to announce that this year’s AGTC has broken all previous records to attract […]

PGA of Australia Names New Chief Executive Officer

PGA of Australia Names New Chief Executive Officer

March 7, 2017

Melbourne, Australia: Gavin Kirkman has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the PGA of Australia.  Peter O’Malley, Chairman of the PGA Board, highlighted the appointment as particularly noteworthy as Kirkman comes from within the organisation’s ranks. Kirkman is a long serving PGA employee having been CEO of PGA Queensland from 2002 – 2007 and the […]

New Tanjong Rises to the Challenge

New Tanjong Rises to the Challenge

March 6, 2017

Singapore: Sentosa Golf Club’s New Tanjong Course proved a hit with players and spectators at the 10th HSBC Women’s Champions. While Korean Park In-bee was storming to victory with an imperious final-day performance, fans enjoyed the numerous outstanding vantage points and food and activity areas set up specifically for the tournament. “This year’s HSBC Women’s […]

Deere & Company Among World’s Top 50 Most Admired Companies

Deere & Company Among World’s Top 50 Most Admired Companies

March 6, 2017

Moline, Illinois, United States: Deere & Company has again been included in Fortune Magazine’s ranking of the World’s Top 50 Most Admired Companies. The Most Admired research reviews a company’s performance on nine criteria, including innovation, people management, use of corporate assets, social responsibility, quality of management, financial soundness, long-term investment value, quality of products […]

Park Produces Putting Masterclass to Claim Sentosa Double

Park Produces Putting Masterclass to Claim Sentosa Double

March 5, 2017

Singapore: Olympic gold medallist Park In-bee became the first two-time winner of the HSBC Women’s Champions after staging a final-round putting masterclass. The seven-time Major champion was simply irresistible as she fired a closing eight-under-par 64 over the New Tanjong Course at Sentosa Golf Club, a Golf Course Facility Member of the Asian Golf Industry […]

Seminar Focus on Sustainability of Golf Facilities and Their Environment

Seminar Focus on Sustainability of Golf Facilities and Their Environment

March 4, 2017

Incheon, Korea: Spaces are still available for the forthcoming R&A Sustainability in Golf Seminar in Korea. The R&A has invited a panel of leading international and local experts to present at the seminar at the Nest Hotel, Incheon, on March 17. Golf club officials, golf course operators and developers from the region are expected to […]

Thailand Swing for Expanding MENA Tour

Thailand Swing for Expanding MENA Tour

March 4, 2017

Bangkok, Thailand: A Thailand swing has been included for the seventh season of the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) Tour. This year, the 16-leg circuit will, for the first time, feature three tournaments in Thailand. Following the MahaSamutr Masters at Hua Hin’s Banyan Golf Club (May 2-4), the Tour will head to Korat for […]

Thielke’s Luncheon Briefing Offers Food for Thought

Thielke’s Luncheon Briefing Offers Food for Thought

March 3, 2017

Orlando, United States: Steven Thielke flew the flag for the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) at the 90th Club Managers Association of America (CMAA) World Conference on Club Management and Club Business Expo. Thielke, Chief Executive Officer at Malaysia’s TPC Kuala Lumpur and a Board member of the AGIF, stepped into the limelight with a […]

Toro Introduces Multi Pro 1750 with GeoLink

Toro Introduces Multi Pro 1750 with GeoLink

March 3, 2017

Bloomington, Minneapolis, United States: Toro has announced the introduction of the Multi Pro 1750 with GeoLink technology. The innovative GPS spraying solution is designed to maximise efficiency, deliver exceptional coverage and minimise chemical costs by eliminating overspray. The GeoLink system was initially offered on the Multi Pro 5800 in 2015, and due to the positive […]

Strong Asian Golf Industry Federation Presence at GIS and CMAA World Congress

Strong Asian Golf Industry Federation Presence at GIS and CMAA World Congress

March 2, 2017

Orlando, United States: The Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) stamped its mark at the Golf Industry Show (GIS) and 90th Club Managers Association of America (CMAA) World Conference on Club Management and Club Business Expo. As well as the attendance of AGIF President Richard Walne and Chief Executive Officer Eric Lynge, Board member Steven Thielke […]

Sweeping Changes Proposed to Modernise Rules of Golf

Sweeping Changes Proposed to Modernise Rules of Golf

March 2, 2017

St Andrews, Scotland: The R&A and the USGA have unveiled a preview of the proposed new Rules of Golf, as part of a joint initiative to modernise the Rules and make them easier to understand and apply. The online release of this preview begins a six-month feedback and evaluation period during which all golfers worldwide […]

Club Car Rolls Out New Fit-to-Task Utility Vehicles

Club Car Rolls Out New Fit-to-Task Utility Vehicles

March 1, 2017

Augusta, United States: Club Car is offering its latest transportation solutions through a new series of Fit-to-Task Vehicles. “Now, rather than buying generic utility vehicles and adding accessories or makeshift attachments, you can order vehicles fully equipped for the task at hand,” said Portfolio Director Brant Mitchell. Each vehicle arrives configured with the equipment needed […]

Yahoo Founder Headlines Speakers List at Golf Innovation Symposium

Yahoo Founder Headlines Speakers List at Golf Innovation Symposium

March 1, 2017

Vancouver, British Columbia: Entrepreneur and technology investor Jerry Yang will headline a noteworthy line-up of speakers at the 2017 North American Golf Innovation Symposium. Hosted by the United States Golf Association (USGA), in conjunction with Golf Canada and the Mexican Golf Federation, the two-day gathering will take place in Vancouver on March 6-7. The co-founder […]