Hong Kong: The ‘HSBC Hour’ initiative returns to Hong Kong again this week with a mission to promote golf to schools and the local community. Following last year’s pilot programme, HSBC is teaming up with the Hong Kong Golf Association (HKGA) to launch the second ‘HSBC Hour’ golf experiential week. It is part of HSBC’s […]
London, England: The Golf Consultants Association (GCA) will henceforth be known as Golf Business International, to reflect its increasing international ambitions. The decision was made unanimously by members of the executive following a significant number of enquiries from across Europe and beyond, and received overwhelming support at the recent summer meeting. The public announcement was […]
London, England: Getting out on the golf course has never been better for you or your community, according to a report commissioned by England Golf and the Professional Golfers’ Association, which looks at the benefits for society of the sport. The research concluded that golf has an overall social value of £1.8 billion and that […]
Hanoi, Vietnam: Making Vietnam one of the most attractive golf destinations in the world, driving golf tourism and fostering the growth of the game is the shared vision of the BRG Group and Nicklaus Design. “Vietnam has a tremendous potential for golf tourism supported by good year-round weather and our friendly, service-orientated people,” said Madame […]
Kansas, United States: At one point, Scott Schaller thought his son Jacob might be a fourth-generation golf course superintendent. He had worked with Scott at North Shore Golf Club in Menasha, Wisconsin, at various times for five years. But instead, Jacob’s path is leading to a career in human resources, and he is now entering […]
Chicago, United States: Medinah Country Club, one of America’s most iconic golf facilities and the host of seven national and significant championships during its 93-year history, has unveiled its Course No 2, following a year-long restoration. The purpose of the redesign of Course No 2, which originally opened in 1925, was to restore – as […]
Paris, France: Asian Golf Industry Federation Executive Member Jacobsen is providing tournament support to the greenkeeping team at Le Golf National during this week’s HNA Open de France tournament. Technical staff from Ransomes Jacobsen in Ipswich, England will assist staff based at Ransomes Jacobsen France (RJF) in Toulouse throughout the competition. In 2016, Le Golf […]
San Francisco, United States: Frank ‘Sandy’ Tatum, a former United States Golf Association (USGA) President, has died at the age of 96. Tatum won the 1942 NCAA individual championship while at Stanford University and later shepherded the restoration of the beloved Harding Park public golf course in his hometown of San Francisco. “All of us […]
Singapore: The ISPS Handa New Zealand Open will be jointly sanctioned by the ISPS Handa PGA Tour of Australasia and Asian Tour in 2018 and 2019. Following a landmark tri-partite agreement, the Asian Tour will now become a full co-sanctioning partner of New Zealand’s showpiece golfing event following an initial collaboration this year which saw […]
London, England: A total of 33 young service technicians have graduated from the latest John Deere Ag Tech, Parts Tech and Turf Tech advanced apprenticeship programmes, run in partnership with national training provider Pro VQ. John Deere, an Executive Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation, has also been listed for the first time as one […]
Ho Chih Minh City, Vietnam: Hanako Kawasaki signalled a changing of the guard in Vietnamese junior golf with her victory in the 10th anniversary edition of the Faldo Series Vietnam Championship. With a three-day aggregate of even-par 216 at The Bluffs Ho Tram Strip, scratch-handicapper Kawasaki topped the standings in the tournament that was staged […]
Sunshine Coast, Australia: Returning for its 33rd year, the annual Australian Golf Course Superintendents’ Association (AGCSA) Australian Turfgrass Conference and Trade Exhibition teed-off today. This year’s event is being held at the Novotel Twin Waters Resort on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. Official registration and welcomes began yesterday with the conference programme running through to Thursday. Asian Golf […]
Jakarta, Indonesia: Work at Lido Lakes, a course acquired by MNC Group in July 2013 and now subject to an extensive renovation by Ernie Els Design, is progressing well. South African Ernie Els first paid a visit to oversee final shaping on the front nine and approve key design elements for the back nine. “Ever […]
Changhwa, Chinese Taipei: Pannakorn Uthaipas gave himself the perfect birthday gift by securing a three-shot victory for his first Asian Development Tour (ADT) title at the US$160,000 Taifong Open. The talented Thai, who turns 27 in three days, overcame a shaky start where he traded two birdies against two bogeys in his opening five holes. […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: In conjunction with the holy month of Ramadan, 30 under-privileged children from Pertubuhan Kebajikan Anak-Anak Yatim/ Miskin Klang (PEYAKIN Home) had the pleasure of Berbuka Puasa at TPC Kuala Lumpur. The children and their caretakers arrived at TPC Kuala Lumpur in their raya outfits and were warmly greeted by the Public Relations […]