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Toro Introduces Customisable ROPS Extension Kits

Toro Introduces Customisable ROPS Extension Kits

September 23, 2016

Bloomington, Minneapolis, United States: Toro has announced the introduction of the Two-Post Roll-Over Protection System (ROPS) extension options on select Toro Groundsmaster and Reelmaster models. Designed with a focus on ergonomics, the innovative Two-Post ROPS extension kits allow for adding a number of accessories to deliver a high level of operator comfort in an economical […]

Golf Industry Show Returning to Orlando

Golf Industry Show Returning to Orlando

September 23, 2016

Lawrence, Kansas, United States: The annual Golf Industry Show (GIS) will return to Orlando in February 2017, with the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) focusing on key issues ranging from best management practices to advocacy. GCSAA will also recognise its annual award winners, including retired superintendent Paul R. Latshaw, this year’s recipient of […]

IMG to Manage New Golf Club in Pattaya

IMG to Manage New Golf Club in Pattaya

September 22, 2016

Singapore: IMG has signed an agreement with Chartered Square Holding Company Limited, one of Thailand’s leading corporations, to manage The Master Golf Resort, located in the vibrant golf market of Pattaya. Destined to become one of Thailand’s premier golf clubs, The Master Golf Resort, located in Silverlake, is a 30-minute drive from downtown Pattaya and […]

Ace Saqib Calls the Tune

Ace Saqib Calls the Tune

September 22, 2016

Lahore, Pakistan: Saqib Tufail signalled a changing of the guard in Pakistani junior golf with an emphatic triumph in the sixth Faldo Series Pakistan Championship, highlighted by the first hole-in-one of his life. Underlining his status as one of his country’s brightest emerging golfing talents, the 15-year-old raced to victory in the 11th leg of […]

Stellar Field for Pacific Links Bear Mountain Championship

Stellar Field for Pacific Links Bear Mountain Championship

September 21, 2016

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada: Boasting a purse of US$2.5 million, the 2016 Pacific Links Bear Mountain Championship will get underway on Friday at Bear Mountain Golf Resort’s Mountain Course. No fewer than 81 of the top players from the PGA Tour Champions are competing in the event sponsored by Pacific Links, a Full Business Member […]

Hong Kong to Host World Amateur Team Championships in 2020

Hong Kong to Host World Amateur Team Championships in 2020

September 21, 2016

Riviera Maya, Mexico: Hong Kong has been selected as the site of the 2020 World Amateur Team Championships, the International Golf Federation (IGF) announced at its Biennial Meeting. “We are excited to have the World Amateur Team Championships in 2020 in Hong Kong and with it just coming after the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, it […]

TPC Kuala Lumpur to Host Malaysian Turfgrass Management Seminar

TPC Kuala Lumpur to Host Malaysian Turfgrass Management Seminar

September 20, 2016

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Award-winning TPC Kuala Lumpur will be the venue for the second Golf Course Superintendents Association of Malaysia (GCSAM) and Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) Turfgrass Management Seminar. Organised under the auspices of the Malaysian Golf Association, the two-day seminar (October 17-18) is expected to attract more than 70 golf course managers, course superintendents, […]

Sun City Hilton Head Tie-Up for Troon

Sun City Hilton Head Tie-Up for Troon

September 20, 2016

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States: Troon will partner with Sun City Hilton Head, the largest active adult community in the South Carolina Lowcountry. Sun City Hilton Head is a premier active adult community, as it is home to more than 14,000 residents. Built on more than 5,000 acres of sun-drenched woodlands and lagoons, Sun City Hilton […]

Hilton Worldwide's Liversidge Delivers Sponsorship Case Study

Hilton Worldwide's Liversidge Delivers Sponsorship Case Study

September 19, 2016

Singapore: Hilton Worldwide’s Mark Liversidge was one of the keynote speakers at the All That Matters conference. On day one of the Sports Matters segment at Marina Bay Sands, Liversidge, Vice President, Marketing – Asia Pacific, Hilton Worldwide delivered a sponsorship case study: We Dream Big Dreams. Building Brand Engagement with Team China. Hilton Worldwide […]

Topgolf Secures New Credit Facility

Topgolf Secures New Credit Facility

September 19, 2016

London, England: The enticing possibility of Topgolf breaking into Asia has increased following the closing of a five-year US$175 million term loan and a five-year US$100 million revolving line of credit. This deal signifies a US$175 million increase to Topgolf’s previous arrangement, allowing for greater financial flexibility as Topgolf executes on its plans to open […]

Peterson Wins Hilton Asian Tour Golfer of the Month Award

Peterson Wins Hilton Asian Tour Golfer of the Month Award

September 18, 2016

Singapore: American Paul Peterson has been named as the Hilton Asian Tour Golfer of the Month for August. Peterson was the clear fan favourite after he became the latest Asian Tour member to win on the European Tour with his victory at the D+D REAL Czech Masters. The left-hander traded seven birdies against two bogeys […]

Record-Setting Success for Dominant Koreans

Record-Setting Success for Dominant Koreans

September 18, 2016

Riviera Maya, Mexico: The Republic of Korea won its fourth Espirito Santo Trophy by a record-equalling margin with a 72-hole total of 29-under-par 547 at the 27th Women’s World Amateur Team Championships. “The key is the team play,” said Korean captain Ko Sang-won. “We have been interviewed over the last few days and the players […]

Korean Girls Take Control

Korean Girls Take Control

September 17, 2016

Riviera Maya, Mexico: The Republic of Korea is on the verge of its fourth Women’s World Amateur Team Championship (WWATC) title as it built a 14-stroke lead over Switzerland with a 19-under-par total of 413 after Friday’s third round. The Koreans posted a third-round team score of 138, with 2016 US Women’s Open low amateur […]

Intensive Training Paying Off for Nepalese Junior

Intensive Training Paying Off for Nepalese Junior

September 17, 2016

Kathmandu, Nepal: Reaping the benefits of intensive training during a recent eye-opening overseas trip, Sukra Bahadur Rai swept to a runaway victory in the fifth edition of the Faldo Series Nepal Championship. Visiting Malaysia and Singapore in May, Rai competed in two tournaments and saw the ocean for the first time in his life. He […]

FootJoy Cements Status as #1 Shoe and Glove

FootJoy Cements Status as #1 Shoe and Glove

September 16, 2016

London, England: It’s not only in Asia that FootJoy continues to fare well. The company has announced an impressive first half of 2016 in the United Kingdom, extending its market-leading position with a value share of more than 53% in both the shoe and glove categories. According to Golf Datatech’s UK On and Off Course […]