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Juniors Spark Anniversary Celebrations

Juniors Spark Anniversary Celebrations

December 28, 2016

Kunming, China: Anniversary celebrations will be to the fore when the award-winning Lakeview Golf Club rings-in the New Year. The 10th edition of the Faldo Series Kunming Championship tees-off on New Year’s Day with a field of more than 50 primed to turn on the style over the par-72 parkland-style Faldo Design layout, located 15 […]

Major Opportunity for Golf Course Superintendents

Major Opportunity for Golf Course Superintendents

December 27, 2016

Singapore: For golf course superintendents, much like golfers, the pinnacle of their career is to be involved in a Major championship. Few are fortunate ever to receive such a chance. However, thanks to The R&A and Sentosa Golf Club, that priceless opportunity is being presented to attendees at next month’s Sentosa Agronomy Superintendent Volunteer Programme. […]

Child’s Play at Kids Golf World Championship

Child’s Play at Kids Golf World Championship

December 27, 2016

Johor Bahru, Malaysia: More than 310 youngsters from 26 countries descended on the southern Malaysian State of Johor for the 2016 Kids Golf World Championship. It was the fifth year in succession that Malaysia has played host to the event that is included in The R&A’s World Amateur Golf Ranking. Since its inception in 2012, […]

Venue of the Year Accolade for Serapong Course

Venue of the Year Accolade for Serapong Course

December 26, 2016

Singapore: Sentosa Golf Club, host venue of the SMBC Singapore Open, has been voted the Best Golf Course in 2016 by players on the Asian Tour. It is a timely award as the club’s Serapong Course will once again host the tournament next month, from January 19-22. It will mark the ninth occasion that Sentosa Golf […]

Danthai Delivers End-of-Year Drama

Danthai Delivers End-of-Year Drama

December 25, 2016

Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand: Danthai Boonma beat fellow-Thai Jazz Janewattananond on the fourth play-off hole to win his first Asian Development Tour (ADT) title at the 3.5 million Baht (about US$100,000) Boonchu Ruangkit Championship. Danthai, a one-time Asian Tour winner, fired a closing six-under-par 65 to end his campaign tied on 15-under-par 269 alongside Jazz (64). […]

Angkor Golf Resort Lauded by Ladies

Angkor Golf Resort Lauded by Ladies

December 25, 2016

Siem Reap, Cambodia: Angkor Golf Resort’s reputation as one of the region’s outstanding golfing facilities was enhanced with the staging of the Ladies European Tour’s new Asian Pre-Qualifying tournament for the Lalla Aicha Tour School. Echoing the sentiments of many of her fellow-competitors, Jenny Lee of the United States said: “The golf course and facilities, the […]

Major Duo Aiming for Saujana Masterclass

Major Duo Aiming for Saujana Masterclass

December 24, 2016

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Two US Masters champions will grace the fairways of the Saujana Golf and Country Club at the US$3 million Maybank Championship 2017. Joining reigning Masters champion Danny Willett at the tournament from February 9-12 will be Charl Schwartzel, who claimed his first Major at Augusta National Golf Club in 2011. The award-winning […]

Bringing Golf Industry Together at Singapore Mini Summit

Bringing Golf Industry Together at Singapore Mini Summit

December 23, 2016

Singapore: The staging of a Club Management Mini Summit will add a new dimension to next month’s SMBC Singapore Open. The three-day gathering (January 20-22) is organised by the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) in partnership with Lagardere Sports, the Club Managers Association of America (CMAA), Sentosa Golf Club and The Els Club Malaysia. Club […]

Troon International Facilities Recognised at Middle East Golf Awards

Troon International Facilities Recognised at Middle East Golf Awards

December 23, 2016

Dubai: Troon was at the centre of the Middle East Golf Awards (MEGA), with its network of properties receiving eight accolades. The global management organisation – an Executive Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation – manages 10 properties in the region, each of which are regarded as leaders in service, quality and hospitality. Now […]

The Dalat at 1200 Joins Asian Golf Industry Federation

The Dalat at 1200 Joins Asian Golf Industry Federation

December 22, 2016

Dalat, Vietnam: The Dalat at 1200, one of the region’s most exciting new golfing and residential ventures, has joined the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) as a Golf Course Facility member. The Dalat at 1200, named for its altitude above sea level, is situated close to the Colonial French Hill Station and Alpine city of […]

Storming Success for Gale

Storming Success for Gale

December 22, 2016

Sydney, Australia: Daniel Gale produced one of the finest rounds in Faldo Series Asia history to blow away his rivals in the second Faldo Series Australia Championship. Capitalising on his intimate knowledge of the Castle Hill Country Club course at which he is a member, the 20-year-old blazed his way to a stunning, bogey-free opening […]

Trio of Redesign Grand Openings for Greg Norman Golf Course Design

Trio of Redesign Grand Openings for Greg Norman Golf Course Design

December 21, 2016

West Palm Beach, United States: Greg Norman Golf Course Design (GNGCD) has announced a trio of redesign grand openings, continuing to establish itself as a leader in international restoration and remastering. Tiburon Golf Club’s Gold Course, an original GNGCD design, recently opened after a complete renovation in time to host both the LPGA’s season-ending tournament […]

Support for Golf Course Superintendents

Support for Golf Course Superintendents

December 21, 2016

Kansas, United States: The PGA of America has announced it will contribute US$100,000 over the next three years to the Environmental Institute for Golf (EIFG) to support the work of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA). “We believe in the good work that golf course superintendents are doing every day to establish quality, […]

Food & Beverage Focus for Singapore BMI Course

Food & Beverage Focus for Singapore BMI Course

December 20, 2016

Singapore: Sentosa Golf Club will be the centre of world golfing attention next month. Not only will the award-winning club be the venue for the star-studded SMBC Singapore Open, but also it will play host to the latest course to be offered under the Business Management Institute [BMI] Asia Pacific education programme. To be staged […]

Merger is 'Progressive Step for Development of Women’s Golf'

Merger is 'Progressive Step for Development of Women’s Golf'

December 20, 2016

St Andrews, Scotland: The merger of the Ladies’ Golf Union (LGU) and The R&A has been finalised and will come into effect from January 1, 2017. The Heads of Agreement between the two organisations was signed in June leading to the integration of the LGU’s business operations and its members of staff into The R&A […]