Mallorca, Spain: This year’s International Golf Travel Market (IGTM) welcomed over 400 buyers, more than 500 golf tourism suppliers and had in excess of 14,000 meetings. Recognised as the world’s premier global event for golf tourism suppliers, buyers and media, the event was concluded by the 17th annual IAGTO Awards ceremony, which recognised the world’s […]
Tokyo, Japan: Keita Nakajima produced a spectacular final-day birdie barrage to beat off a host of strong challengers and claim victory in the Faldo Series Asia Japan Championship. Relying on a steady long game and a silky touch on and around the greens, the 16-year-old national squad member scattered seven birdies during a tense closing […]
Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, United States: The Golf Channel and Global Golf Post have been confirmed as official media partners for this year’s HSBC Golf Business Forum. The 13th edition of the event, for which the Asian Golf Industry Federation is an Allied Partner, will take place at the Marriott Sawgrass Resort and Spa from […]
Pune, India: International representative Arjun Prasad has his sights set on an early birthday celebration in the 2016 Faldo Series India Boys Championship. Prasad, who will turn 18 at the start of next month, is anxious to mount a successful title defence in the 16th leg of the record-breaking 2016-17 Faldo Series Asia season – […]
Alexandria, United States: In conjunction with the Centre for Generational Kinetics and The Club Foundation, the Club Managers Association of America (CMAA) has unveiled new research uncovering generational attitudes about club memberships, specifically the Millennial demographic. This landmark national study was conducted in the summer of 2016, and provides valuable insight into what potential club […]
Quinta Do Lago, Portugal: IMG-managed Ba Na Hills Golf Club has been named best new golf course in the world. The Luke Donald-designed layout on the outskirts of Danang in Central Vietnam claimed the accolade at the World Golf Awards. “IMG is honoured that a course we designed with Luke Donald, and fully manage has […]
Quinta Do Lago, Portugal: Kota Permai Golf and Country Club has been named as Malaysia’s Best Golf Course at the World Golf Awards. It is the second time in three years that the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) Golf Course Facility Member has won the accolade. Tang Meng Loon, Gamuda Land Clubs Group General Manager, […]
Tokyo, Japan: Six weeks after capturing the public imagination with a performance belying her tender years, teenager Minori Nagano returns to the limelight in this week’s Faldo Series Japan Championship. At the Karasuyamajo Country Club at the start of October, Nagano dominated national headlines when she improbably took a two-stroke lead into the final round […]
Paris, France: Jacobsen, renowned manufacturer of turf maintenance equipment, has signed an agreement to become an Official Supplier to the 2018 Ryder Cup, which will take place at the celebrated Le Golf National. Jacobsen – an Executive Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation – will support both Ryder Cup Europe and the agronomy team […]
Gurgaon, India: Rookie professional Aditi Ashok was basking in glory after writing her name into the history books after being crowned as the first home winner of the Hero Women’s Indian Open. The 18-year-old from Bangalore became the first Indian player to win on the Ladies European Tour in one of the most romantic fairytales […]
Amsterdam, Netherlands: Asian Golf Industry Federation Associate Business Member Maredo has showcased its impressive product line-up in a new video. The high-quality production, lasting almost seven minutes, highlights the company’s various machines and the tasks they carry out. The video was shot while major maintenance work was being undertaken at a golf course in the […]
Seoul, South Korea: Continuing her imperious run of form, Ryu Hae-ran raced to a wire-to-wire victory in the inaugural Faldo Series Korea Championship. Following a near-faultless opening round 67 at the recently-opened Hyundai Sollago Country Club, the 15-year-old national women’s squad member never looked likely to relinquish her advantage. Adding further sub-round scores of 69 […]
Manila, Philippines: Indian SSP Chawrasia lifted his first Asian Tour title abroad after prevailing at the second play-off hole to win the US$1 million Resorts World Manila Masters. Victory at the richest golf tournament in the Philippines was the first for the 38-year-old outside India. He birdied the 18th play-off hole twice to clinch victory […]
Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, United States: An action-packed agenda full of hot topic discussions from within the golf industry has been announced for the 13th staging of the HSBC Golf Business Forum. With industry leaders including PGA Tour Commissioner Tim Finchem, LPGA Commissioner Mike Whan and the USGA’s Chief Executive Officer Mike Davis set to […]
Dongguan, China: Mission Hills Group Vice Chairman Tenniel Chu will be among the keynote speakers at the inaugural LeSports Connects: The China Sports Forum. Coinciding with LeSports’ celebration of the conclusion of the 2016 Chinese Super League, LeSports Connects is a new, three-day event designed to specifically connect senior, international attendees with the leaders of […]