Kansas, United States: Both Michael Upchurch and Brian Stiehler were influenced by golf at an early age. Upchurch was always fascinated by the golf course his grandfather built with four friends in West Texas, and Stiehler’s first job at 14 was working on a course in his native Pennsylvania. Both are now members of the […]
Bangkok, Thailand: Putt Sridama continued his remarkable sequence of Faldo Series Asia successes with a thrilling play-off victory in the 11th edition of the Faldo Series Thailand Championship [North]. In a dramatic denouement at Watermill Golf and Gardens, Putt prevailed in extra-time against Nopparat Panichphon in the third leg of the record-breaking 2016-17 Faldo Series […]
Idaho, United States: Grigg Brothers has added another innovative product to the GreenSpec granular fertiliser portfolio. Rhizo Aide is a fertiliser and soil amendment that contains two per cent magnesium to improve turf colour and vigour, and meets rigorous physical inspection for superior spreadability and dissolution characteristics. Mark Grigg, President and Chief Executive Officer, said: “Rhizo […]
Beau Champ, Mauritius: Wang Jeung-hun continued his rich vein of form by claiming his maiden Asian Tour title at the AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open, a week after securing his breakthrough victory in Europe. The 20-year-old Korean took advantage of overnight leader Siddikur Rahman’s late collapse by sinking a birdie putt on the final green to close […]
New Jersey, United States: The United States Golf Association (USGA) and the World Golf Hall of Fame & Museum will exclusively showcase medals won by H. Chandler Egan at the 1904 Summer Olympics in St Louis, the last time golf was part of the Olympic schedule. Golf will make its highly anticipated return to the […]
Manila, Philippines: Lanz Uy survived a late bout of the jitters to emerge triumphant in the ninth edition of the Faldo Series Philippines Championship. In a nail-biting finale over the Faldo Course at Eagle Ridge, Uy withstood the challenges of Carlo Villaroman, Liam Cully and Diana Araneta to take top honours in the second leg […]
Pulau Pinang, Malaysia: Danny Chia fired a flawless five-under-par 67 to retain his title at the RM200,000 (about US$46,000) PGM Bukit Jawi Championship and keep alive his dream of representing Malaysia in August’s Olympic Games. Chia’s winning total of 18-under-par 270 saw him sign off his campaign at the Asian Development Tour (ADT) event with a five-shot […]
Augusta, United States: Club Car is enhancing its on-going Bank on Carryall Sales Event with a limited time Pick 2 Sales Event. Both will end on June 30. The new Pick 2 Sales Event allows qualified commercial buyers to purchase or lease new, unregistered 2015 or 2016 Carryall 500, 550 or 700 utility vehicles or […]
Hong Kong: After ‘five wonderful years’ as Group Executive Director of Mission Hills in China, respected golf professional Iain Roberts is leaving to take on new challenges. Roberts will now spend more time in his role as coach to top women’s player Suzann Pettersen and as mentor to his son, Oliver, who has recently turned […]
St Augustine, United States: The National Alliance for Accessible Golf (Alliance) has announced its plans for involvement in the golf industry’s National Golf Day. President Mike Tinkey and Executive Director Steve Jubb, PGA, will be representing the Alliance and sharing information with the members of Congress and their professional staff. The ninth annual ‘National Golf […]
Scottsdale, United States: Troon has celebrated the achievements of many of its properties with the announcement of its annual ‘Rockstar’ awards with Malaysia’s Els Club Teluk Datai among the winners. The ‘Rockstars’ recognise success stories from all areas of its business and celebrate how Troon’s unique and fun approach to management empowers Associates to deliver great […]
Charlotte, United States: It was an all-Titleist play-off at the Wells Fargo Championship where Titleist golf ball loyalist James Hahn (Pro V1x) topped Roberto Castro (Pro V1x) with a par on the first extra hole for his second career PGA Tour title. Hahn clinched the win with a short putt on the 18th green at Quail Hollow Golf Club, […]
Manila, Philippines: Ten learning sessions, four field demonstrations and a turf maintenance equipment exhibition highlighted the 2016 Philippine Golf Course Management Conference. Organised by the Federation of Golf Clubs Philippines in co-operation with the National Golf Association of the Philippines (NGAP) and supported by the Philippine Sports Commission, the two-day event in Dasmarinas City was […]
St Andrews, Scotland: The next generation of golf fans attending The 145th Open at Royal Troon this summer will be able to book free accommodation at The Open Camping Village. The initiative is part of The R&A’s commitment to ensuring the Championship is open to all. The Open returns to the historic Ayrshire links from […]
St Andrews, Scotland: Sir Bob Charles has become an Honorary Member of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews. Sir Bob is one of the world’s most renowned and popular golfers, becoming Champion Golfer of the Year after winning The Open in a play-off at Royal Lytham & St Annes in 1963. He […]