Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: According to those who know what it has taken, golf course superintendent Neil Cleverly deserves his own gold medal for the job he’s done preparing a championship golf course at Reserva de Marapendi outside of Rio de Janeiro for the upcoming Olympic Games. “If there’s a gold medal for superintendents, he […]
Manila, Philippines: Local stalwart Jay Bayron delighted the home crowd when he closed with a two-under-par 70 to win by two shots for his second Aboitiz Invitational title and his fourth Asian Development Tour (ADT) win. Bayron, who won the tournament when it was inaugurated in 2011, fired four birdies against two bogeys to tame […]
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: The Rio Olympic Golf Course has been recognised for its commitment and contribution to the enhancement of the environment. Following three years of extensive reporting, monitoring, evaluation and site visits from an independent auditor, spanning the design, construction and grow-in phases of the project, The Rio Olympic Golf Course has achieved […]
Pattaya, Thailand: More than 165 specialist golf holiday buyers from around the globe attended the 2016 Thailand Golf Travel Mart. Invited by the Tourism Authority of Thailand’s (TAT) 27 overseas offices, the guests met with suppliers from a selection of Thai golf courses and destinations. The three-day event included pre-scheduled appointments with buyers and a […]
Minneapolis, United States: Richard Olson, a veteran of more than three decades with The Toro Co, has been selected as the company’s new President and Chief Executive Officer, a position he will officially assume on November 1. Olson has served as Toro’s President and Chief Operating Officer since last September and was elected to the […]
Beaverton, United States: Nike Inc has announced that it ‘will accelerate innovation in its golf footwear and apparel business and will partner with more of the world’s best golfers’. With this new focus, Nike Golf will transition out of equipment – including clubs, balls and bags. “We’re committed to being the undisputed leader in golf footwear and […]
Bangkok, Thailand: Industry stalwarts Bruce Williams and Tony Taylor will be among the presenters at next month’s Business Management Institute [BMI] Course. To be staged at Bangkok’s Thana City Golf and Sports Club from September 6-10, the course is presented by the Asian Golf Industry Federation [AGIF] and the Club Managers Association of America [CMAA]. […]
Singapore: Champions Golf Course has become the first Singapore Golf Club to sign up with Green Golf. The Asian Golf Industry Federation Golf Facility Member has joined the app’s list of partner golf courses. Users will now be able to book their rounds at the nine-hole Champions Golf Course via Green Golf at a fee […]
Singapore: Jacobsen has pledged to continue its commitment to supporting educational initiatives within the golf industry in Asia. An Executive Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF), Jacobsen has been a strong backer of the federation’s educational events around the region, the latest being the Vietnam Turfgrass Management Seminar. The third event in the […]
London, England: Titleist golf ball loyalist Ariya Jutanugarn (Pro V1x) could not contain her delight. “It feels great. After my first tournament on Tour, my goal is I really want to win a Major. And I did, so I’m very proud,” said the 19-year-old Thai, in the wake of her three-shot victory at the Ricoh […]
New Jersey, United States: Titleist Brand Ambassador Jimmy Walker (Pro V1x) fired four consecutive rounds in the 60s (65-66-68-67) and captured the 98th playing of the PGA Championship in wire-to-wire fashion for his first career Major title. After starting the final round with nine straight pars, Walker posted three birdies on the back nine at […]
Hong Kong: Yannick Artigolle repelled a spirited late charge from defending champion Leon D’Souza to claim victory in the Faldo Series Hong Kong Championship. The 16-year-old Artigolle was a model of consistency as he fired rounds of 71, 70 and 71 at the Jockey Club Kau Sai Chau Public Course in what was the seventh […]
St Andrews, Scotland: The merger between the Ladies’ Golf Union (LGU) and The R&A has moved close to completion with the signing of a heads of agreement by the two St Andrews-based organisations. The LGU organises a series of prestigious championships and international matches including the Ricoh Women’s British Open and the Curtis Cup won […]
London, England: Ariya Jutanugarn made history on the Marquess’ Course at Woburn by becoming the first player from Thailand – male or female – to capture a Major Championship. Just days after being held up as one of the country’s golfing icons at the Tourism Authority of Thailand’s (TAT) annual Golf Travel Mart, the 20-year-old […]
Pattaya, Thailand: Chinese Taipei’s Chan Shih-chang realised his dream of winning a maiden Asian Tour title after a final round three-under-par 67 saw him lift the King’s Cup presented by PTT Group. Having already won five times on the Asian Development Tour (ADT), Chan knew a victory on the Asian Tour was long overdue and […]