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Chip-In for Charitable Arc Challenge

Chip-In for Charitable Arc Challenge

January 11, 2017

Singapore: Arc Children’s Centre (ACC) has once more been confirmed as the Official Charity of the SMBC Singapore Open 2017. It marks the fourth time that the ACC has been the Official Charity for the tournament at Sentosa Golf Club. An exciting new addition to this year’s association will see spectators have the opportunity to raise […]

Revitalised Leong Leads Q-School Hopefuls

Revitalised Leong Leads Q-School Hopefuls

January 11, 2017

Bangkok, Thailand: Free from injury, in-form Malaysian Ben Leong is among 223 hopefuls vying for playing rights at this week’s Asian Tour Qualifying School Final Stage. The Suvarnabhumi Golf and Country Club is the venue for the final stage of qualifying which will be played over four rounds. After 36 holes, the field will be […]

Dubai Golf Upgrades Golf Car Fleet with E-Z-GO TKV GPS Units

Dubai Golf Upgrades Golf Car Fleet with E-Z-GO TKV GPS Units

January 10, 2017

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Dubai Golf has taken delivery of 292 new E-Z-GO RXV ivory golf cars featuring TKV GPS units. Local Jacobsen dealer, Luxury Carts Arabia, made the delivery, with 33 of the fleet at Almouj Golf Club in Oman, 170 golf cars at Emirates Golf Club in Dubai and 80 units at Dubai […]

Serapong Set for Singapore’s 51st National Open

Serapong Set for Singapore’s 51st National Open

January 10, 2017

Singapore: Major champions and an all-star cast from the Asian Tour and Japan Golf Tour Organisation (JGTO) will ensure a memorable start to the 2017 season at this month’s SMBC Singapore Open. The US$1 million event, from January 19-22, is jointly-sanctioned by the Asian Tour and JGTO. It has attracted a stellar field that includes […]

Thailand to Feature at PGA Show Golf Travel Pavilion

Thailand to Feature at PGA Show Golf Travel Pavilion

January 9, 2017

Orlando, United States: Top golf destinations, travel and tour services, and travel products will be featured in the 2017 PGA Merchandise Show Golf Travel Pavilion. Located on the PGA Show floor at the Orange County Convention Centre in Orlando, the PGA Show Golf Travel Pavilion will feature many of the world’s most popular golf destinations, […]

Abu Dhabi Appointment for Edwards

Abu Dhabi Appointment for Edwards

January 9, 2017

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Ed Edwards has been appointed Group General Manager at Abu Dhabi Golf Club and Saadiyat Beach Golf Club. Edwards assumes the role with immediate effect, leading Troon’s team of service and hospitality professionals on behalf of the ownership group, Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC). An ex-professional golfer, Edwards has […]

Visitors Give Thumbs-Up to SALTEX

Visitors Give Thumbs-Up to SALTEX

January 8, 2017

London, England: The Sports Amenities Landscaping Trade Exhibition (SALTEX) 2016 post-show visitor surveys have revealed a fascinating insight into the visitor profile of the show. SALTEX 2016 featured three exhibition halls at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) packed with United Kingdom and international visitors. More than 80 per cent of the visitors rated their overall […]

Hilton Asian Tour Golfer of the Month Accolade for Brazel

Hilton Asian Tour Golfer of the Month Accolade for Brazel

January 7, 2017

Singapore: Sam Brazel ended 2016 on a high note by winning the Hilton Asian Tour Golfer of the Month award for December. The Australian savoured a life-changing victory at the season-ending UBS Hong Kong Open. Being voted as the fans’ favourite for the Hilton award was the icing on the cake for the 37-year-old. Brazel […]

Whan Assumes Chairmanship at World Golf Foundation

Whan Assumes Chairmanship at World Golf Foundation

January 7, 2017

St Augustine, United States: LPGA Commissioner Mike Whan has been named World Golf Foundation (WGF) Chairman for 2017 by the Board of Directors. Whan succeeds Tim Finchem, who recently retired as PGA Tour Commissioner. Nearly seven years ago, Whan assumed his LPGA role and has greatly enhanced business relationships while increasing exposure for players to […]

Toro Enters Long-Term Partnership with St Andrews Links

Toro Enters Long-Term Partnership with St Andrews Links

January 6, 2017

Bloomington, Minnesota, United States: As the Home of Golf, St Andrews Links is hallowed ground for players and golf fans around the world. Now, a long-term agreement just reached between St Andrews Links Trust and The Toro Company ensures that Toro equipment and irrigation will be used to maintain all seven courses for years to […]

Tiger Trumpets Versatile 12-Hole Par-Three Course

Tiger Trumpets Versatile 12-Hole Par-Three Course

January 6, 2017

Los Cabos, Mexico: Diamante, a 1,500-acre private resort that fronts the Pacific Ocean in Cabo San Lucas, has debuted The Oasis Short Course, a 12-hole layout designed by Tiger Woods and TGR Design. Two years after he unveiled El Cardonal, a playable yet challenging 7,363-yard layout with an ‘Old California’ design motif that marked his […]

End of the Track for Raffles Country Club

End of the Track for Raffles Country Club

January 5, 2017

Singapore: The Island Republic of Singapore is to lose another golf club. Just days after the curtain fell on Jurong Country Club, it was announced that the Raffles Country Club (RCC) will be acquired by the Government for the Singapore-Kuala Lumpur high-speed rail (HSR) and the new Cross Island Line’s western depot. In a statement […]

Zong Prevails in Sudden-Death Play-Off

Zong Prevails in Sudden-Death Play-Off

January 5, 2017

Kunming, China: Zong Zenghaoqi staged a dramatic final-round fightback to celebrate the New Year with an unlikely victory in the 10th edition of the Faldo Series Kunming Championship. Six shots off the pace after an erratic opening 79 at the award-winning Lakeview Golf Club, Zong looked like he’d have to settle for a minor placing […]

Malaysian Golf Association Endorses CMAA Certification

Malaysian Golf Association Endorses CMAA Certification

January 4, 2017

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: The Malaysian Golf Association (MGA) has approved the Club Managers Association of America (CMAA) based education certification for Malaysian golf club managers. The decision of the MGA, the ruling golfing body in Malaysia, to endorse the programme is seen as a significant move that will speed up the process of improving overall […]

Williams on Board at Asian Golf Industry Federation

Williams on Board at Asian Golf Industry Federation

January 3, 2017

Singapore: Golf in Asia is set to benefit from the appointment of Bruce Williams to the Board of the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF). A past President of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA), Williams ranks among the global golfing industry’s most respected figures. Williams currently represents Grigg Brothers and Brandt as the […]