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Chan Strikes Gold in Pattaya

Chan Strikes Gold in Pattaya

July 31, 2016

Pattaya, Thailand: Chinese Taipei’s Chan Shih-chang realised his dream of winning a maiden Asian Tour title after a final round three-under-par 67 saw him lift the King’s Cup presented by PTT Group. Having already won five times on the Asian Development Tour (ADT), Chan knew a victory on the Asian Tour was long overdue and […]

Brexit Impact upon Weed, Pest and Disease Control

Brexit Impact upon Weed, Pest and Disease Control

July 31, 2016

London, England: In the wake of Brexit, there’s a need to demonstrate the importance of weed, pest and disease control, said Professor John Moverley, Chairman of the Amenity Forum. The Amenity Forum is a United Kingdom-based, industry-led body for the promotion of ‘best practice’ principles within the amenity sector when using pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, […]

Exhibitors Generate More Than €9.5 Million of Business at IGTM

Exhibitors Generate More Than €9.5 Million of Business at IGTM

July 30, 2016

Mallorca, Spain: Analysis conducted by show organisers Reed Travel Exhibitions (RTE) has revealed that exhibitors at International Golf Travel Market (IGTM) 2015 generated more than €9.5 million of business, as a direct result of attending the event. The world’s premier global event for golf tourism suppliers, buyers and media attracted 500 exhibitors in 2015, with evaluation showing […]

Surge in Female Golf Participation

Surge in Female Golf Participation

July 30, 2016

London, England: New data has revealed a surge in the number of females becoming involved in golf across Great Britain and Ireland. Fuelled by an exciting group of female professionals, national media campaigns and the efforts of golf’s governing bodies, golf participation among women is on the increase, as the sport continues to work hard […]

Glasco Lends Global Perspective to Troon's New Florida Office

Glasco Lends Global Perspective to Troon's New Florida Office

July 29, 2016

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States: Bruce Glasco, President of the Troon International Division, will also serve as the company’s Managing Director of their new Palm Beach Gardens, Florida office. Glasco, an industry veteran of 25-plus years and long-time leader of Troon’s International Division, has welcomed the opportunity to open another office for the industry giant, having […]

My Completes Three-Peat at The Bluffs Ho Tram Strip

My Completes Three-Peat at The Bluffs Ho Tram Strip

July 29, 2016

Ho Chih Minh City, Vietnam: Nguyen Thao My has added another chapter to her remarkable run of success in the Faldo Series Vietnam Championship. Underlining her standing as one of her country’s most talented young golfers, My upstaged her rivals in the ninth edition of the event, the sixth leg of the record-breaking 2016-17 Faldo […]

Koro Field Top Maker Promotes New Growth at Rio Olympic Golf Course

Koro Field Top Maker Promotes New Growth at Rio Olympic Golf Course

July 28, 2016

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: Asian Golf Industry Federation member Campey Turf Care Systems has played a crucial role in the preparation for the golf course that will be used at next month’s Olympic Games. It was in 2013 that Marcelo Matte’s company, Green Grass Brazil, started growing the grass for the new Olympic course at […]

Conference to Celebrate Scottish Golf’s Design Masters

Conference to Celebrate Scottish Golf’s Design Masters

July 28, 2016

Inverness, Scotland: The legacy of Scotland’s pioneering golf course architects can be seen across the world and still influence today’s course designers. A conference later this year, to coincide with Scotland’s Year of Innovation, Architecture and Design, will celebrate the lasting impact on the game by the likes of Old Tom Morris, James Braid, Donald […]

PGA Tour China Series Spreads its Wings

PGA Tour China Series Spreads its Wings

July 27, 2016

Hong Kong: The PGA Tour has expanded its footprint in Asia with the addition of the Clearwater Bay Open to the Ping An Bank China Tour – PGA Tour China Series. The 72-hole event will be held at the Clearwater Bay Golf & Country Club in Hong Kong and will be the first PGA Tour […]

USGA to Raise Age Limit for Junior Championships

USGA to Raise Age Limit for Junior Championships

July 27, 2016

New Jersey, United States: The maximum age for competitors in the US Girls’ Junior and US Junior Amateur championships will be raised from 17 to 18 years old starting with the 2017 championships, the United States Golf Association (USGA) has announced. The maximum Handicap Index requirements for both championships will also be lowered, from 18.4 […]

‘Big Opportunity’ at Amsterdam Golf Business Conference

‘Big Opportunity’ at Amsterdam Golf Business Conference

July 26, 2016

Amsterdam, Netherlands: The European Golf Course Owners Association (EGCOA) has announced that centrally located Amsterdam will be the host city of the 11th Golf Business Conference Europe. Taking place from November 2-4, the conference will be held at Novotel Amsterdam, Schiphol Airport. The 2016 conference theme, ‘the BIG Opportunity’, will highlight the success of many […]

Tiffany’s Timely Tonic for Hong Kong Youngsters

Tiffany’s Timely Tonic for Hong Kong Youngsters

July 26, 2016

Hong Kong: She may not be in the starting line-up at this week’s Faldo Series Hong Kong Championship, but the name of Tiffany Chan Tsz-ching will loom large at the Jockey Club Kau Sai Chau Public Course. In 2012, Chan finished as runner-up in the Girls’ Under-21 Division at the Faldo Series Asia Grand Final. […]

Baltusrol Golf Club Trusts Toro for PGA Championship Preparation

Baltusrol Golf Club Trusts Toro for PGA Championship Preparation

July 25, 2016

New Jersey, United States: Baltusrol Golf Club, venue for this week’s US PGA Championship, has utilised its comprehensive fleet of Toro turf care equipment and irrigation products to help prepare the course for the year’s final Major championship. Mark Kuhns, Director of Grounds for Baltusrol Golf Club, and 40-year veteran of the golf course management […]

Golf Moves into the Fast Lane

Golf Moves into the Fast Lane

July 25, 2016

London, England: SPRINT6GOLF, a quicker, shorter format of golf, has seen significant uptake with more than 50 clubs expressing an interest in the innovative new variation within the first 48 hours of launching. Several clubs have already signed up while hundreds of golfers have been downloading the official mobile app. Played over just six holes […]

Seashore Paspalum Website Launched

Seashore Paspalum Website Launched

July 24, 2016

Atlanta, United States: A website dedicated to seashore paspalum turfgrass has been launched by Team UGA at the University of Georgia. Team UGA consists of experts in warm season turfgrass breeding, pest resistance, management, licensing, certification, and foundation plant material production. The website – www.SeashorePaspalum.uga.edu – was created to serve as a resource on the […]