Incheon, Korea: Spaces are still available for the forthcoming R&A Sustainability in Golf Seminar in Korea. The R&A has invited a panel of leading international and local experts to present at the seminar at the Nest Hotel, Incheon, on March 17. Golf club officials, golf course operators and developers from the region are expected to […]
Bangkok, Thailand: A Thailand swing has been included for the seventh season of the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) Tour. This year, the 16-leg circuit will, for the first time, feature three tournaments in Thailand. Following the MahaSamutr Masters at Hua Hin’s Banyan Golf Club (May 2-4), the Tour will head to Korat for […]
Orlando, United States: Steven Thielke flew the flag for the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) at the 90th Club Managers Association of America (CMAA) World Conference on Club Management and Club Business Expo. Thielke, Chief Executive Officer at Malaysia’s TPC Kuala Lumpur and a Board member of the AGIF, stepped into the limelight with a […]
Bloomington, Minneapolis, United States: Toro has announced the introduction of the Multi Pro 1750 with GeoLink technology. The innovative GPS spraying solution is designed to maximise efficiency, deliver exceptional coverage and minimise chemical costs by eliminating overspray. The GeoLink system was initially offered on the Multi Pro 5800 in 2015, and due to the positive […]
Orlando, United States: The Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) stamped its mark at the Golf Industry Show (GIS) and 90th Club Managers Association of America (CMAA) World Conference on Club Management and Club Business Expo. As well as the attendance of AGIF President Richard Walne and Chief Executive Officer Eric Lynge, Board member Steven Thielke […]
St Andrews, Scotland: The R&A and the USGA have unveiled a preview of the proposed new Rules of Golf, as part of a joint initiative to modernise the Rules and make them easier to understand and apply. The online release of this preview begins a six-month feedback and evaluation period during which all golfers worldwide […]
Augusta, United States: Club Car is offering its latest transportation solutions through a new series of Fit-to-Task Vehicles. “Now, rather than buying generic utility vehicles and adding accessories or makeshift attachments, you can order vehicles fully equipped for the task at hand,” said Portfolio Director Brant Mitchell. Each vehicle arrives configured with the equipment needed […]
Vancouver, British Columbia: Entrepreneur and technology investor Jerry Yang will headline a noteworthy line-up of speakers at the 2017 North American Golf Innovation Symposium. Hosted by the United States Golf Association (USGA), in conjunction with Golf Canada and the Mexican Golf Federation, the two-day gathering will take place in Vancouver on March 6-7. The co-founder […]
Kansas, United States: For more than 100 golf industry advocates, the 10th annual National Golf Day in Washington, DC, on April 26, will begin a day early when they tackle a community service project to help beautify about 40 acres on the National Mall adjacent to the White House and national monuments. “There is no […]
Singapore: Major champions Paula Creamer and Michelle Wie have received exemptions to participate in this week’s 10th anniversary HSBC Women’s Champions. The US$1.5 million event takes place from March 2-5 at the award-winning Sentosa Golf Club, a Golf Course Facility Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation. Creamer was the tournament champion in 2014 when […]
Hue, Vietnam: Participants in next month’s 11th Faldo Series Asia Grand Final at Laguna Lăng Cô can expect ‘a stern and strategic’ test of golf. More than 90 of the region’s most promising golfing prospects will lock horns in the 54-hole R&A World Amateur Golf Ranking event over the Faldo Design layout in Danang, Central […]
Pattaya, Thailand: Amy Yang repelled the challenge of Ryu So-yeon to win the weather-hit Honda LPGA Thailand for the second time in the last three seasons. It was the third victory of Yang’s LPGA Tour career and her first since triumphing at Siam Country Club in 2015, a stretch of 44 tournaments during which time she […]
Augusta, United States: E-Z-GO, a Textron Specialized Vehicles business, is revolutionising electric golf cars with the introduction of its ELiTE Series lithium golf cars as a fleet offering. Activated by Samsung SDI lithium technology, ELiTE vehicles offer zero-maintenance batteries with a five-year unlimited amp-hour warranty and increased energy efficiency. E-Z-GO vehicles are designed and manufactured […]
Bloomington, Minneapolis, United States: Toro has introduced the new GreensPro 1260 greens roller as a comprehensive upgrade to the trusted GreensPro 1240. The new GreenPro 1260 offers a number of enhancements focused on productivity, reliability and reduced maintenance. One of these key features is the split stainless steel smoothing rollers, which reduce the risk of […]
St Andrews, Scotland: Hosting The 145th Open at Royal Troon delivered more than £110 million worth of benefit to Scotland, according to an independent study announced by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. The Open, which attracted 173,000 spectators to the Ayrshire coastline in 2016, delivered an economic impact of more than £64 million according to the […]