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 […]
Los Cabos, Mexico: Diamante, a 1,500-acre private resort that fronts the Pacific Ocean in Cabo San Lucas, has debuted The Oasis Short Course, a 12-hole layout designed by Tiger Woods and TGR Design. Two years after he unveiled El Cardonal, a playable yet challenging 7,363-yard layout with an ‘Old California’ design motif that marked his […]
Singapore: The Island Republic of Singapore is to lose another golf club. Just days after the curtain fell on Jurong Country Club, it was announced that the Raffles Country Club (RCC) will be acquired by the Government for the Singapore-Kuala Lumpur high-speed rail (HSR) and the new Cross Island Line’s western depot. In a statement […]
Kunming, China: Zong Zenghaoqi staged a dramatic final-round fightback to celebrate the New Year with an unlikely victory in the 10th edition of the Faldo Series Kunming Championship. Six shots off the pace after an erratic opening 79 at the award-winning Lakeview Golf Club, Zong looked like he’d have to settle for a minor placing […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: The Malaysian Golf Association (MGA) has approved the Club Managers Association of America (CMAA) based education certification for Malaysian golf club managers. The decision of the MGA, the ruling golfing body in Malaysia, to endorse the programme is seen as a significant move that will speed up the process of improving overall […]