Danang, Vietnam: Branded ‘AGTC on the Beach’, the sixth annual International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO) Asia Golf Tourism Convention (AGTC) in Danang will be Asia’s largest-ever golf tourism event. Peter Walton, Chief Executive of organiser IAGTO, visited Danang last week to announce that this year’s AGTC has broken all previous records to attract […]
Melbourne, Australia: Gavin Kirkman has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the PGA of Australia. Peter O’Malley, Chairman of the PGA Board, highlighted the appointment as particularly noteworthy as Kirkman comes from within the organisation’s ranks. Kirkman is a long serving PGA employee having been CEO of PGA Queensland from 2002 – 2007 and the […]
Singapore: Sentosa Golf Club’s New Tanjong Course proved a hit with players and spectators at the 10th HSBC Women’s Champions. While Korean Park In-bee was storming to victory with an imperious final-day performance, fans enjoyed the numerous outstanding vantage points and food and activity areas set up specifically for the tournament. “This year’s HSBC Women’s […]
Moline, Illinois, United States: Deere & Company has again been included in Fortune Magazine’s ranking of the World’s Top 50 Most Admired Companies. The Most Admired research reviews a company’s performance on nine criteria, including innovation, people management, use of corporate assets, social responsibility, quality of management, financial soundness, long-term investment value, quality of products […]
Singapore: Olympic gold medallist Park In-bee became the first two-time winner of the HSBC Women’s Champions after staging a final-round putting masterclass. The seven-time Major champion was simply irresistible as she fired a closing eight-under-par 64 over the New Tanjong Course at Sentosa Golf Club, a Golf Course Facility Member of the Asian Golf Industry […]
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 […]