Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida: Jack Nicklaus, the 18-time Major champion and one of today’s globally renowned golf course designers and ambassadors, has confirmed his participation at the 2016 HSBC Golf Business Forum. Arguably the greatest champion in the game’s history, Nicklaus will grace the event at the Marriott Sawgrass Resort and Spa in, from November […]
Bali, Indonesia: Asia’s newest golf club has been unveiled. Bukit Pandawa Golf & Country Club is an 18-hole, par-three layout, sculpted by Bob Moore, a Partner at the JMP Golf Design Group, a Full Business Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation. Situated on a limestone cliff-top overlooking the world-famous surf breaks of Bukit Peninsula, […]
Hong Kong: Yue Yin-Ho and Humphrey Wong will tee up alongside some of the world’s best golfers in December’s UBS Hong Kong Open. The national team-mates claimed their spots in a two-day Qualifying Tournament at The Hong Kong Golf Club, a Golf Course Facility Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation. A field of 37 […]
Incheon, Korea: Australian Curtis Luck, the world’s second-ranked amateur, overcame a seven-stroke overnight deficit to secure a one-shot victory over compatriot Brett Coletta at the eighth Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship. Luck, who has already earned berths in the Masters Tournament, US Open and The 146th Open at Royal Birkdale next year after winning the US Amateur […]
Jakarta, Indonesia: Baby-faced Poom Saksansin cruised to a five-shot victory to claim his first Asian Tour title at the BNI Indonesian Masters presented by Zurich. The 23-year-old Thai held a two-shot lead at the start of the day and stayed ahead of the chasing pack by shooting six birdies against one bogey to sign for […]
Nadi, Fiji: World number 23 and Ryder Cup winning team member Brandt Snedeker has continued his celebrations claiming the 2016 Fiji International. Starting the final round three shots clear of the field, Snedeker showed his dominance firing rounds of 69, 65, 70, 68 to win the title by nine shots. “I couldn’t have asked for […]
Incheon, Korea: Singapore’s Sentosa Golf Club has been selected as the host venue for the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship (AAC) in 2018 – the 10th anniversary edition of the tournament. “We are proud to join the Asia Pacific Golf Confederation, the Masters Tournament and The R&A in this tremendous endeavour as host of the Asia-Pacific Amateur […]
Mallorca, Spain: The 19th edition of the International Golf Travel Market (IGTM), the world’s premier global event for golf tourism suppliers, buyers and media, will welcome a host of new exhibitors to Mallorca. To be staged from November 14-17, the 2016 gathering will see more than 10,000 business meetings take place over the four days at Son Termes […]
Shanghai, China: Masters Champion Danny Willett and US PGA Championship winner Jimmy Walker complete the set of first-time Major winners at this year’s World Golf Championships-HSBC Champions. They will join US Open champion Dustin Johnson and Open champion Henrik Stenson in the elite field from October 27-30 at Sheshan International Golf Club, sculpted by Nelson […]
Heretaunga, New Zealand: Royal Wellington Golf Club has appointed Kurt Greve as its inaugural Chief Executive. During an extended spell in Asia, Greve has worked in China, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. Royal Wellington Captain Andrew Harcourt said there was an international search for the position and the club was fortunate to have attracted someone of […]
Orlando, United States: The Club Managers Association of America (CMAA) has announced the opening of general registration for its 90th World Conference on Club Management and Club Business Expo. The 2017 event will take place in Orlando, Florida at the Orlando World Centre Marriott from February 7-11. CMAA’s World Conference is the largest gathering of […]
Melbourne, Australia: Clubs and facilities around the nation will throw open their doors throughout October to offer a wide variety of activities and promotions to inspire people to play golf. Whether you’re a newcomer, a lapsed golfer or simply want to try a new facility or facet of the sport, Golf Month is the perfect […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: American Ryder Cup heroes Patrick Reed and Ryan Moore will be among the headline acts at this month’s CIMB Classic. Fresh from their exploits at Hazeltine last weekend where the United States defeated Europe to reclaim the Ryder Cup, Reed and Moore will grace the fairways at TPC Kuala Lumpur, a Golf […]
Seoul, Korea: Many of the world’s leading amateurs have gathered in Korea this week to compete in the eighth staging of the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship (AAC). With places in the Masters Tournament and The Open Qualifying Series for The 146th Open at Royal Birkdale at stake, there is a huge incentive for the 120-strong field at […]
Birmingham, England: The Belfry Hotel & Resort has the proud distinction of having hosted the Ryder Cup on more occasions than any other venue. The 550-acre site is a mecca for professional and amateur players who come to play on one or more of its three courses – the Brabazon, Derby and PGA National, all […]