Beijing, China: When the Chinese Government issued its official paper on golf in January, Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) President Richard Walne immediately called a colleague to discuss what he thought was promising news. His take was contrary to misleading reports from Western media outlets portraying another blow against golf in the world’s most populous nation. […]
West Palm Beach, Florida, United States: From Australia to the United States, Delhi to Dubai and South Africa to Switzerland, International Women’s Golf Day (WGD) has grown in scope and size, increasing its global reach by 68% in only its second year. Thousands of women from Silicon Valley to Wall Street to the Square Mile […]
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States: Troon will celebrate ‘Troon Women’s Golf Month’ throughout June at Troon facilities around the world. While Troon focuses on growing participation among all genders and age groups throughout the year, Troon facilities, Troon Golf Academies and their respective teaching professionals are joining together to host introductory golf clinics, fun social events, […]
Pattaya, Thailand: Weerawish Narkprachar upstaged some of his country’s leading juniors to emerge triumphant in the 12th edition of the Faldo Series Thailand Championship (North). Weerawish, who turned 13 in February, had the distinction of bettering par in both rounds in the second leg of the 2017-18 Faldo Series Asia season at Plutaluang Navy Golf […]
Hanoi, Vietnam: The BRG Group’s four existing golf clubs have joined the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) as Golf Course Facility Members. One of Vietnam’s most active golf course owners and developers, the BRG Group’s golfing portfolio includes BRG Kings Island Golf Resort, BRG Ruby Tree Golf Resort, BRG Danang Golf Resort and BRG Legend […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Following the success of Rising Star Juniors (RSJ) Batch 1 programme, Yayasan Sime Darby (YSD) has extended funding into the programme for a further two years. The programme was launched in 2015. The extension guarantees it will continue to run through to March 2019. Initiated by TPC Kuala Lumpur – a Golf […]
St Andrews, Scotland: Golf continues to expand into all parts of the globe. There are now golf facilities in 208 of the 245 countries in the world as of year‑end 2016, according to the second ‘Golf Around the World’ report that’s published by The R&A and based on research from the National Golf Foundation. The […]
Lawrence, Kansas, United States: Research grants from the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) are supporting seven new research projects this year at six universities across America (two projects are being carried out at Texas A&M). The projects, which were selected by a committee comprising two members of the GCSAA Board of Directors, superintendents, […]
Augusta, United States: E-Z-GO, a Textron Specialised Vehicles business, has recognised Five Star Golf Cars & Utility Vehicles as its Distributor of the Year. E-Z-GO and Five Star have enjoyed a strong partnership for almost a decade. Headquartered in Laconia, New Hampshire, Five Star offers the full line of E-Z-GO and Cushman products, serving golf […]
Okayama, Japan: American Chan Kim, New Zealander Michael Hendry, Australian Adam Bland and Korean KT Kim have earned places in The 146th Open after qualifying at the Mizuno Open in Japan. Chan Kim led the way to Royal Birkdale after capturing a five-shot victory at JFE Setonakai Golf Club. The 27-year-old sealed his win with […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Industry stalwart Kevin Fish will reveal how to balance the pull of tradition with the needs of the modern consumer at the fifth course to be offered under the Business Management Institute [BMI] Asia Pacific education programme. To be staged at Kuala Lumpur’s Kota Permai Golf & Country Club from July 24-28, […]
Phuket, Thailand: Chanachok Dejpiratanamongkol completed a wire-to-wire victory for his maiden Asian Development Tour (ADT) title at the inaugural Singha Phuket Open. The 23-year-old Thai, who held a four-shot advantage heading into the final round, dropped two bogeys in his closing three holes but signed off with a three-under-par 67. That gave him a four-day […]
London, England: Ernie Els has expressed pride and pleasure in the new-look West Course at Wentworth, an Ernie Els Design-led renovation that is staging this week’s BMW PGA Championship. For Els, who carded an opening round of one-under-par, there is a real sense of professional and personal fulfilment in bringing to a close the renovation […]
Jeju Island, South Korea: In opting for a first-in-the-region Durabunker installation at The Club at Nine Bridges, architect David Dale and the PGA Tour’s Steve Wenzloff are looking to transform a reconstruction ritual from every other year to every other decade. Dale’s design at The Club at Nine Bridges, which opened in 2001 and is […]
Augusta, United States: Club Car has announced a partnership with US Kids Golf Foundation, the world leader in junior golf development, competition and coaching. Through the partnership, Club Car becomes the official golf car and personal transportation vehicle of the US Kids Golf Foundation and Longleaf Golf & Family Club in Southern Pines, making Club […]