Shenzhen, China: To celebrate its 25th year, Mission Hills Golf Club has set itself a target of welcoming more than 25,000 junior golfers through its doors during 2017. Mission Hills, founded in 1992 and officially the world’s largest golf club, has launched a schedule of more than 50 junior golf tournaments, clinics and coaching programmes […]
Fairhaven, United States: From FootJoy comes a radical upgrade to the iconic Contour Series line of golf shoes. Recognised as the best-selling shoe franchise of all time, Contour was created with the singular focus on comfort, and that dedication continues with the latest innovation, ContourFIT. Building on the successful heritage of the Contour Series franchise, […]
Cannes, France: Reed Travel Exhibitions and David Lisnard, Mayor of Cannes, have confirmed that the 20th edition of the International Golf Travel Market (IGTM) will be held in Cannes, in the south of France. Organised by Reed Travel Exhibitions – an Executive Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation – IGTM is the world’s leading, global B2B […]
Singapore: The R&A has invited a panel of leading international and local experts to present at two Sustainability in Golf seminars being staged in Japan and Korea this spring. Following the success of similar events in China and Thailand last year, hundreds of golf club officials, golf course operators and developers from the region are […]
Harrogate, England: The BIGGA Turf Management Exhibition (BTME) returns next week with more than 5,000 turf managers, greenkeepers, golf club owners and industry decision makers expected to head through the doors of the Harrogate International Centre. A spokesperson for the organisers said: “With the New Year comes new ambitions for those who manage the United […]
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 […]
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, 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 […]
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 […]
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, 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]