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Industry Experts Share Knowledge at Bangkok BMI Course

Industry Experts Share Knowledge at Bangkok BMI Course

September 13, 2016

Bangkok, Thailand: A host of high-profile industry experts shared their knowledge at last week’s Business Management Institute [BMI] Course. Staged at Bangkok’s Thana City Golf and Sports Club, the five-day course was presented by the Asian Golf Industry Federation [AGIF] and the Club Managers Association of America [CMAA]. It was the second course to be […]

‘Toy’ Story Dominates at Laguna Golf Phuket

‘Toy’ Story Dominates at Laguna Golf Phuket

September 13, 2016

Phuket, Thailand: Napat Paramacharoenroj recovered brilliantly from a nightmare start to claim victory in the inaugural Faldo Series Thailand Championship (South). One of the pre-tournament favourites, Napat, a 15-year-old two-handicapper, ran up a triple-bogey seven on the opening hole followed by a bogey-four at the short second in the first round at Laguna Golf Phuket, […]

Titleist Introduces New 917 Fairways

Titleist Introduces New 917 Fairways

September 12, 2016

Singapore: Setting the standard for complete performance from both the tee and turf, new Titleist 917 fairways provide more distance and forgiveness with the most precise adjustability available to dedicated golfers of all skill levels. Titleist 917F2 and 917F3 models, like their 917 driver counterparts, are designed using new patented Active Recoil Channel 2.0 and […]

Player’s Goal to Raise US$100 Million for Charity

Player’s Goal to Raise US$100 Million for Charity

September 12, 2016

Johannesburg, South Africa: The Gary Player Invitational – South Africa’s most successful charity golf tournament – will continue to receive support from The Coca-Cola Company and Sun International by partnering with The Player Foundation in their commitment towards raising US$100 million for charity worldwide. The continued support of Coca-Cola and Sun International for a further […]

New HyperFlex II: Performance Reimagined

New HyperFlex II: Performance Reimagined

September 11, 2016

Singapore: FootJoy has unveiled its HyperFlex II. Featuring a completely reimagined BioMorph exoskeleton upper designed to mimic the ligaments of the foot, HyperFlex II delivers lightweight support, cushioning and enhanced flexibility to elevate a player’s game to its highest level. HyperFlex II features a tight-knit, lightweight, soft, flexible, waterproof mesh upper, which allows for maximum […]

Platform for Nepalese Youngsters to Shine

Platform for Nepalese Youngsters to Shine

September 11, 2016

Kathmandu, Nepal: The search to unearth local golfing heroes will gather pace with the staging of the fifth edition of the Faldo Series Nepal Championship. The 10th leg of the record-breaking 2016-17 Faldo Series Asia season, the Nepal event will showcase the brightest young golfing talent from the South Asian nation that is located in the […]

TPC Kuala Lumpur Success for Arvidsson

TPC Kuala Lumpur Success for Arvidsson

September 10, 2016

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Swede Oskar Arvidsson fired a third consecutive four-under-par 67 to claim a two-stroke victory at the PGM MIDF TPC Kuala Lumpur Championship. It was a maiden Asian Development Tour (ADT) title and a first professional win for the 25-year-old in the RM200,000 (about US$46,600) event at the TPC Kuala Lumpur, a Golf […]

GCSAA Celebrates 90th Anniversary

GCSAA Celebrates 90th Anniversary

September 10, 2016

Lawrence, Kansas, United States: The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA), which was formed in 1926 by Englishman John Morley to further greenkeeping ideas among middle America golf courses, is celebrating 90 years as one of the most important organisations in the game. Morley, who was a vegetable grower and greenkeeper at Youngstown (Ohio) […]

Titleist 917 Drivers Setting New Standard

Titleist 917 Drivers Setting New Standard

September 9, 2016

Singapore: New Titleist 917 drivers set the standard for complete performance off the tee, providing maximum distance and forgiveness with precise adjustability to benefit dedicated golfers at every level of the game. Titleist 917D2 and 917D3 models, engineered with proprietary Active Recoil Channel 2.0 and SureFit CG technology, are the result of an uncompromising ‘complete […]

Industry Veteran Frewin Joins Rain Bird

Industry Veteran Frewin Joins Rain Bird

September 9, 2016

Deer Park, Australia: Rain Bird Australia has announced the appointment of Peter Frewin to the position of National Sales and Marketing Manager for its Golf activities. Frewin arrives at Rain Bird following a successful tenure of almost five years as the Chief Executive Officer of Australia’s leading member organisation for turf managers, the Australian Golf […]

Golf Innovation Symposium Spreads its Wings

Golf Innovation Symposium Spreads its Wings

September 8, 2016

Far Hills, New Jersey, United States: The United States Golf Association (USGA) will host the 2017 North American Golf Innovation Symposium in Vancouver, British Columbia, gathering leaders in sustainable facility management and sports research to share knowledge and advance the game. Symposium attendees will discuss how research, science and data can help golf facilities around […]

LET Qualifier Set for Cambodia's Angkor Golf Resort

LET Qualifier Set for Cambodia's Angkor Golf Resort

September 8, 2016

Siem Reap, Cambodia: Angkor Golf Resort will play host to a new qualifying event for the Ladies European Tour (LET). To be held from October 19-22, it will act as one of four pre-qualifying tournaments for the LET’s Lalla Aicha Tour School, which culminates with the Final Stage in Marrakech, Morocco, in December. “We are […]

Ryder Cup Venue Return for Deere

Ryder Cup Venue Return for Deere

September 7, 2016

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 […]

Green Takes Aim at TPC Kuala Lumpur Title

Green Takes Aim at TPC Kuala Lumpur Title

September 7, 2016

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Gavin Green will be aiming to strike gold at the TPC Kuala Lumpur this week. Green is back on familiar ground as he attempts to win his fourth Asian Development Tour (ADT) title at the PGM MIDF TPC Kuala Lumpur Championship. The highly-rated Malaysian, who made his Olympic debut last month, hopes […]

Laguna Golf Phuket Primed for New Faldo Series Thailand Championship

Laguna Golf Phuket Primed for New Faldo Series Thailand Championship

September 6, 2016

Phuket, Thailand: New ground will be broken this week when the inaugural Faldo Series Thailand Championship (South) tees-off at Laguna Golf Phuket. A staunch supporter of the Faldo Series Asia since its inception in 2006, Thailand is, for the first time, hosting two qualifiers. In May, Putt Sridama continued his remarkable sequence of Faldo Series […]