Michigan, United States: Forest Dunes, the nationally acclaimed Tom Weiskopf-designed golf course, has been recognised by GOLF Magazine as one of the ‘Top 100 Courses You Can Play’ in the United States. And it was ranked number one in Michigan for ‘The Best Courses Near You’. Tom Weiskopf Designs is an Associate Member of the […]
Taipei, Taiwan: Teresa Lu lived up to her billing as the top-ranked player in the field as she eked out a two-stroke victory in the weather-hit CTBC Ladies Open. After waiting 4½ hours to play nine holes at Orient (Taipei) Golf and Country Club, Lu, the world number 29, quickly wiped out the four-shot deficit […]
Singapore: FootJoy is introducing a new performance spikeless shoe called Pro/SL. Currently one of the most popular shoes on the worldwide professional Tours, Pro/SL combines a soft, comfortable, waterproof upper with a midsole/outsole unit that features three distinct layers for underfoot comfort, ultimate perimeter stability, and performance spikeless traction. What gives the Pro/SL a unique […]
Melbourne, Australia: Thai veteran Thongchai Jaidee, young Filipino Miguel Tabuena, Wu Ashun of China, Korean An Byeong-hun and Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama have committed to play in the 58th edition of the World Cup of Golf. To be held at Melbourne’s Kingston Heath Golf Club from November 24-27, the event will feature a diverse field of […]
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States: Troon and Florida State University’s (FSU) Dedman School of Hospitality have announced a unique partnership aimed at growing and developing future leaders in the global club management and hospitality industries. The partnership, which will begin this fall semester, will focus on four key components, including: Student Leadership and Management Training Programme […]
Singapore: The Asian Tour’s eight-month search for a Chief Executive Officer has ended with the appointment of Josh Burack. Burack will assume the role on October 17 and will be based at the Tour’s headquarters in Sentosa, Singapore. Since the departure of Mike Kerr as CEO late last year, Kyi Hla Han has been acting […]
Sydney, Australia: History will beckon for competitors in the second edition of the Faldo Series Australia Championship. To take place at Sydney’s Castle Hill Country Club on December 20, the R&A World Amateur Golf Ranking event will see a selection of Australia’s brightest young golfing prospects vying for glory in what will be the 18th […]
Tianjin, China: Ben Styles has been appointed as General Manager and Chief Operating Officer at China’s The 27 Club. Styles joins the private golf club in Tianjin effective today and will provide the ownership group with a wealth of experience from his 15 years in the golf industry. “Ben Styles’ reputation is one that resonates […]
St Augustine, Florida, United States: The World Golf Hall of Fame & Museum will stage its 2017 Induction Ceremony in New York City in conjunction with next year’s Presidents Cup. Tim Finchem, PGA Tour Commissioner and Chairman of the World Golf Foundation Board of Directors, said: “The addition of the World Golf Hall of Fame […]
Hong Kong: Olympic gold medallist Justin Rose will defend his UBS Hong Kong Open title alongside Masters champion Danny Willett at the Hong Kong Golf Club. While Rose and Willett will headline the field at Fanling from December 8-11, organisers outlined a series of community-targeted initiatives that will feature in the 2016 tournament. In keeping […]
Orlando, United States: Fabric mills and factories from around the world will exhibit the latest developments in athletic and golf-related apparel in a dedicated Performance & Sports Textile Sourcing section of the Show Floor at the 2017 PGA Merchandise Show. Complimentary education sessions will be offered to provide expert insight into technical fabric innovations, international […]
St Andrews, Scotland: Maverick McNealy is the winner of the Mark H. McCormack Medal as the leading player in the 2016 World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR). “To win the McCormack Medal is both very special and a huge honour,” said McNealy. “Amateurism is something that is very important to me, and I really appreciate all […]
Farso, Denmark: Garia sprang to the fore as Denmark took centre stage on the European Tour. Garia, a Full Business Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation, acted as one of the main sponsors of the Made in Denmark event that attracted galleries of more than 80,000 during the week. Not only was the tournament […]
Auckland, New Zealand: A golf club has been forced to pay for repairs after Pokemon Go-addicted vandals broke in and tore up grass while on the hunt for a rare character. According to a report in the New Zealand Herald, The North Shore Golf Club in Albany was left with a broken gate and trenches […]
Kansas, United States: Paul R. Latshaw, who prepared golf courses for nine Major championships over 38 years as a golf course superintendent, elevating the profession through his influence and innovation, will be the recipient of the 2017 Old Tom Morris Award from the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA). The award has been presented […]