Orlando, United States: Arnie’s Army was established in 1959 during the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, when an ‘army’ of US soldiers followed the defending champion, Arnold Palmer, around the course. Today, 58 years later, Arnie’s Army Charitable Foundation (AACF) has announced the creation of a Legacy Programme to support late golf legend Palmer’s […]
Hong Kong: Another spectacular week of world-class golfing action is set to unfold at the historic Hong Kong Golf Club (HKGC) in late 2017. For the 59th year in succession, the Hong Kong Open will be contested over the venerable fairways of the Fanling club, a Golf Course Facility Member of the Asian Golf Industry […]
Bali, Indonesia: Nirwana Bali Golf Club, one of Asia’s most iconic courses, is to close its doors. A news release said following a decision by the owning company, PT MNC Land Tbk, to redevelop the site on which Pan Pacific Nirwana Bali Resort is built, the property will cease operations and close on July 31. […]
Pattaya, Thailand: Jacobsen’s attendance at the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) Turfgrass Management Expo in Thailand has been hailed a success. Jacobsen, a Textron Specialised Vehicles brand and an Executive Member of the AGIF, showcased a range of machinery at the event at Pattana Golf Club. More than 250 course superintendents, club managers and industry […]
Birmingham, England: Asian Golf Industry Federation Executive Members John Deere, Toro and Jacobsen have confirmed their attendance at the IOG (Institute of Groundsmanship) SALTEX (Sports Amenities Landscaping Trade Exhibition). According to organisers, more than 200 exhibitors have already signed up for the gathering at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham on November 1-2. As such, […]
Tucson, Arizona, United States: Arthur Clesen Inc and Clesen PROturf Solutions will now distribute Rain Bird’s golf course irrigation products from locations in Illinois, Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The company will support Rain Bird Golf’s fully integrated end-to-end solutions, including advanced control technologies, field control systems, backwards-compatible rotors, central control software, valves, pump stations […]
London, England: Forever, the sixth ‘F’ of Vision 2020, looks at sustainability – exploring what sustainable golf actually is, why it’s important to clubs as businesses and how they can gain the advantages which sustainable operations can bring. The Vision 2020 project was unveiled by the European Golf Course Owners Association (EGCOA) and its members […]
Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia: Jacobsen will tee-off the 33rd Australian Turfgrass Conference and Trade Exhibition with a full-day workshop. To be staged at the Novotel Twin Waters Resort in Queensland from June 26-29, the event is hosted by the Australian Golf Course Superintendents Association (AGCSA). “The overwhelmingly positive feedback regarding the destination and venue made the […]
Hanoi, Vietnam: Ernie Els has hailed the opening of the first Els Performance Golf Academy and praised the contribution of Troon. Located within the master-planned Ecopark residential community on the outskirts of Hanoi, the Academy will act as the home to the Vietnam national golf team. “Our staff, led by Wayne Johnson, will be providing […]
Marbella, Spain: Plans are well under way for the ninth European Conference on Club Management. Brought back by popular demand from the members of the Club Managers Association of Europe (CMAE), the conference will be held at the H10 Andalucia Hotel in Marbella from November 26-28. The conference will have a full schedule of education […]
Singapore: Avid golfers now have more opportunities than ever to experience the technology and innovation of Titleist Golf Clubs in Southeast Asia and find the right equipment for their game. In addition to the current line-up of Titleist Club Trial events, Titleist Fitting Days at partner golf clubs regionally, Vokey Wedge Experience events and Scotty […]
West Palm Beach, Florida, United States: Two Chinese youngsters have scored a victory for ‘golf ball diplomacy’. Representing their home country, 15-year-old Jeffrey Wu Tianyu and 16-year-old Francis Li Mashengjun defeated American siblings Amari ‘Tigress’ Avery, aged 13, and her 10-year-old sister, Alona, at Trump International Golf Club. The outcome was in doubt until the […]
West Palm Beach, Florida, United States: The Greg Norman Company (GN) and Verizon are joining forces to bring innovative and disruptive technology to the golf industry. The strategic partnership also includes plans to expand outside of golf as the companies collaborate across multiple industries. As one of the pre-eminent golf-inspired global corporation, GN’s comprehensive suite […]
Riverside, California, United States: The Lynx Smart Satellite, an all-new golf course irrigation controller designed for enhanced performance and greater reliability, has been introduced by Toro. The successor to the accomplished Toro Network VP, the Lynx Smart Satellite features a faster micro-processor and increased memory, offering golf course managers superior performance and ample capacity for […]
London, England: Ross McMurray of European Golf Design has become the 10th President of the European Institute of Golf Course Architects (EIGCA). Officially appointed at the President’s Dinner during EIGCA’s 2017 annual meeting, McMurray pledged to continue the legacy of his predecessor, Tom Mackenzie, by promoting the professionalism of the organisation’s members who operate under […]