London, England: All-time leading LPGA Tour money winner Annika Sorenstam will be presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2016 HSBC Golf Business Forum. Sorenstam will play an active role in the largest meeting place of golf industry executives and decision-makers with the award being presented for her outstanding contributions, achievements and leadership in […]
Hanoi, Vietnam: Flagstick, the world’s leader in golf course construction management, has once more confounded the odds with the construction of the second course at FLC Quy Nhon Golf Links in record time. Reinforcing its reputation for the speed and quality of its work, Flagstick has completed its latest project in the space of just […]
West Palm Beach, Florida, United States: The Greg Norman Company (GN) has announced a company-wide rebrand, featuring an evolution of the iconic shark logo and new company name, signifying growth and transformation for the three-decade old company. Previously known as Great White Shark Enterprises, the Greg Norman Company has embarked on a corporate restructuring over […]
Hua Hin, Thailand: Banyan Golf Club has been named as one of the venues for next year’s Amari Hua Hin Golf Week. More than 100 club golfers from 12 countries are expected to compete at the Asian Golf Industry Federation Golf Course Facility during the week of March 12-18, 2017. Many of the participants will […]
Bali, Indonesia: The designer of the newly-opened Bukit Pandawa Golf Club has called for the construction of more short courses around the region. 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, Bukit Pandawa was officially opened at […]
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 […]