Singapore: Paul Burley has been awarded PGA Master Professional status in recognition of his wide-ranging achievements in the golf industry. The Singapore-based 54-year-old is IMG’s Global Head of Golf Course Management and Course Design, which includes overseeing a large international portfolio of world-class golf courses. Burley, who hails from Hull in England, described the accolade in […]
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: Justin Rose of Great Britain won golf’s first Olympic gold medal in 112 years, watched by a global television audience estimated at more than 3.6 billion. The course was exclusively prepared with Jacobsen equipment with more than 40 machines used during the grow-in and build-up period, supplemented by a fleet of […]
Hong Kong: Tom Phillips will step down from his position as Chief Executive Officer of the Hong Kong Golf Association (HKGA) at the end of 2016. During the remaining months of his tenure, Phillips will work with the HKGA’s Executive Committee to appoint a replacement and spend time working with that person to prepare him […]
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: A golden glow settled over the sport of golf last Sunday when Justin Rose captured the men’s Olympic Games golf crown. Now, the women take centre stage at Reserva de Marapendi aiming to emulate their male counterparts by putting on another glittering show. A stellar field of 60 players, including nine of […]
London, England: Club Car, the world’s largest manufacturer of small-wheel electric vehicles and Official Supplier to the European Tour, is helping drive business productivity by delivering fuel savings of more than 50% to The Grove’s turf utility fleet. The award-winning resort and host of this year’s British Masters supported by Sky Sports, switched to nine […]
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: In-form Thai Ariya Jutanugarn will spearhead Asia’s medal bid when the world’s top women golfers take to the Olympic stage tomorrow. A field of 60 competitors will be seeking to follow in the footsteps of Margaret Abbott of the United States, who won the gold medal in Paris in 1900. Host […]
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: Ireland’s Leona Maguire has won the Mark H McCormack Medal for the second consecutive year as the leading women’s player in the 2016 World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR). Maguire will compete for Ireland in the Rio 2016 Olympic Games this week and speaking from Brazil she said she was delighted to […]
Bogor, Indonesia: Bogor’s burgeoning reputation as one of Asia’s most appealing golfing getaways is set to gather pace with the staging of a record-breaking new tournament. As well as offering prizes worth a total of more than US$80,000, the latest Bogor Wonderful Golf promotion is poised to create two new Indonesian golfing records. To be […]
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: It took 112 years for golf to find a new Olympic champion, but it was well worth the wait. Great Britain’s Justin Rose followed in the footsteps of the long-departed George Lyon of Canada when he climbed onto the podium to collect the Olympic gold medal in Rio de Janeiro. On a […]
Colombo, Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka’s first five-star hotel and golf resort has partnered with Toro and distributor Turf Equipment Ltd for the supply of the entire range of machinery required to maintain the golf course to international standards. Shangri-La Hambantota Resort & Spa was officially opened by His Excellency, the President, Maithripala Sirisena on June […]
London, England: Foley United has appointed Ian Robson as the company’s Importer/Distributor for the United Kingdom and Ireland, encompassing its extensive range of professional grinders, as well as the Neary Technologies range. Robson, who is Managing Director and Owner of ProSport UK, has almost 20 years’ experience in the sports turf industry with a specific […]
Palm Beach Gardens, United States: The 2016 PGA Fashion & Demo Experience will bring together thousands of golf industry influencers next week to preview the newest golf apparel and accessory collections, test the latest equipment and golf technology, learn from industry experts and network with colleagues during a myriad of special events. The upscale Las […]
York, England: Well-known industry figures Jay Karen, Lodewijk Klootwijk and Gregg Patterson have been confirmed as speakers at next year’s GolfBIC event. GolfBIC is the Golf Business and Industry Convention. It is presented by the United Kingdom Golf Course Owners Association and the Organisation of Golf and Range Operators in association with the British and […]
London, England: Jacobsen has celebrated its 95th year in business. Founded in 1921 by Oscar Jacobsen, the company has been committed to helping turf managers present world-class conditions every day. During the company’s 95-year history, Jacobsen – an Executive Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation – has developed many revolutionary products that helped to […]
Pattaya, Thailand: With more than 240 manicured courses, outstanding caddies and excellent value for money, Thailand remains one of the world’s prime golfing getaways. Following the well-trodden path of their predecessors, today’s golfing tourists continue to make a bee-line for the Kingdom’s established destinations such as Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Hua Hin, Pattaya and Phuket. In […]