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New Executive Director at Audubon International

New Executive Director at Audubon International

November 2, 2016

New York, United States: Audubon International’s Board of Directors has named Christine Kane as the new Executive Director for the environmental education organisation. Kane comes to the organisation with extensive management experience as a leader at several educational and charitable not-for-profits in New York State. She served as Director of the Office of Institutional Advancement […]

Vietnam Set to Attract Record Golf Tour Operator Turnout

Vietnam Set to Attract Record Golf Tour Operator Turnout

November 2, 2016

Danang, Vietnam: With six months still to go to the sixth annual Asia Golf Tourism Convention (AGTC), the event this week received its 200th registration from international golf tour operators. Established in 2012 by IAGTO (International Association of Golf Tour Operators) as an annual networking event for its Asia Pacific members, AGTC has now become […]

Jacobsen Support for Myanmar Golf Tour

Jacobsen Support for Myanmar Golf Tour

November 1, 2016

Mandalay, Myanmar: Jacobsen has signed a sponsorship agreement with the Myanmar Golf Federation to become the ‘Official Golf Course Equipment and Machinery Partner’ for the next three years. The agreement will see Jacobsen support the Myanmar Golf Tour which aims to ‘develop golf in the country and to discover talented players who can make the […]

Warning for Fans Seeking Open Championship Tickets

Warning for Fans Seeking Open Championship Tickets

November 1, 2016

St Andrews, Scotland: Ahead of The 146th Open at Royal Birkdale next summer, The R&A is warning spectators not to fall victim to misleading sales practices by unofficial operators selling tickets and hospitality products. Golf’s eldest championship returns to the Southport links from July 16-23, 2017. Fans are advised to be vigilant and to carefully […]

CMAA Stalwarts Set for BMI Leadership Course at TPC Kuala Lumpur

CMAA Stalwarts Set for BMI Leadership Course at TPC Kuala Lumpur

October 31, 2016

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Respected industry stalwarts Jason Koenigsfeld and Dr Jack Ninemeier will share their wealth of knowledge with delegates at the third course to be offered under the Business Management Institute [BMI] Asia Pacific education programme. To be staged at the TPC Kuala Lumpur from December 6-10, the BMI Leadership Course is presented by […]

Rasel Regains Bangladesh Crown

Rasel Regains Bangladesh Crown

October 31, 2016

Dhaka, Bangladesh: For the second time in three years, Mohd Rasel edged international team-mate Mohd Akber Hossain after another enthralling duel in the third edition of the Faldo Series Bangladesh Championship. In 2014, Rasel wrote his name into the record books when he prevailed against Hossain at the first hole of a sudden-death play-off to […]

Shanshan's TPC Kuala Lumpur Love Affair Continues

Shanshan's TPC Kuala Lumpur Love Affair Continues

October 30, 2016

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Feng Shanshan’s love affair with the TPC Kuala Lumpur and the Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia has continued. Repelling the challenges of Suzann Pettersen and Anna Nordquist, the 27-year-old Chinese wrote her name into the record books as the first two-time winner of the LPGA Tour event. It was the fifth victory of […]

Historic Triumph for Marvellous Matsuyama

Historic Triumph for Marvellous Matsuyama

October 30, 2016

Shanghai, China: Hideki Matsuyama became the first Asian player to win a World Golf Championships event after outclassing a star-studded field with a final day six-under-par 66 to win the US$9.5 million WGC-HSBC Champions. The Japanese star’s winning total of 23-under 265 also meant a second victory in three weeks, capping an amazing run which […]

New Report Highlights Secrets of Success for Golf Clubs

New Report Highlights Secrets of Success for Golf Clubs

October 29, 2016

London, England: The secrets of successfully running a golf club and attracting members have been identified in a new report from England Golf. The results of the 2016 Golf Club Membership Questionnaire show that 30% of clubs in the United Kingdom increased their membership this year and it highlights trends and ideas which are working. […]

Barr Braced for Hong Kong Return

Barr Braced for Hong Kong Return

October 29, 2016

Hong Kong: Scott Barr will defend his title at the 34th edition of the FTLife Hong Kong PGA Championship. The first two rounds of the 54-hole event – from January 4-6, 2017 – will be played at the Hong Kong Golf Club, a Golf Course Facility Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation. The 46-year-old […]

Registration Opens for ‘Major of Golf Business’

Registration Opens for ‘Major of Golf Business’

October 28, 2016

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States: PGA professionals, golf buyers and industry leaders can now register to attend the 64th PGA Merchandise Show. The PGA Merchandise Show, the international golf industry’s premier gathering, will take place in Orlando from January 24-27, 2017. It will begin with the 15th Annual PGA Show Outdoor Demo Day at […]

World Golf Hall of Fame Announces 2017 Induction Class

World Golf Hall of Fame Announces 2017 Induction Class

October 28, 2016

New York, United States: The World Golf Hall of Fame & Museum has announced its 2017 Induction Class: Henry Longhurst, Davis Love III, Meg Mallon, Lorena Ochoa and Ian Woosnam. These five new members will be enshrined at the World Golf Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on September 26, 2017 at Cipriani Wall Street, the […]

Superheroes Primed to Shine in Shanghai

Superheroes Primed to Shine in Shanghai

October 27, 2016

Shanghai, China: Five of the world’s best golfers revealed their superhero personas at the launch of WGC-HSBC Champions as one of the strongest fields assembled in the region gathered for ‘Asia’s Major’. The tournament takes place at Sheshan International Golf Club, designed by Nelson & Haworth Golf Course Architects, an Associate Member of the Asian […]

PING President Hawken Plans Retirement

PING President Hawken Plans Retirement

October 27, 2016

Phoenix, United States: After a distinguished 45-year career that saw him advance from assistant to the production manager all the way to PING’s President and Chief Operating Officer, Doug Hawken has announced his retirement, effective January 31, 2017. He will remain on the PING Board of Directors. “I speak for the entire Solheim and PING […]

Seoul Stopover Confirms PGA Tour’s Asian Expansion

Seoul Stopover Confirms PGA Tour’s Asian Expansion

October 26, 2016

Seoul, Korea: The PGA Tour’s expansion into Asia continues. Scheduled for October 19-22, 2017, The CJ Cup @ Nine Bridges will carry a purse of US$9.25 million and will ensure a three-week Asian swing for the PGA Tour. Already inked into the calendar for next year are the CIMB Classic in Malaysia and the World Golf […]