Hua Hin, Thailand: For the seventh year in succession, Banyan Golf Club played host to the Hyatt Open. Staged in association with Hyatt Hotels & Resorts Thailand, the two-day event at the Asian Golf Industry Federation Golf Course Facility member venue attracted a full field of 144 players. “The objective of organising this golf tournament […]
Johor Bahru, Malaysia: Ernie Els has hailed the unveiling of The Els Club Desaru Coast – The Ocean, Southeast Asia’s newest golf destination and the first of two major golf developments to open in Desaru Coast. “It certainly has the makings of one of Southeast Asia’s top destinations,” predicted four-time Major champion Els, the course […]
London, England: Stars of the European Tour will go head-to-head under floodlights in an innovative, fast-paced one-hole knockout contest – the Hero Challenge. Featuring eight players, in seven quick-fire head-to-head straight knockout matches, the last man standing will be crowned champion, with the entire contest concluded in less than an hour at The Grove. The […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: United States-based golf course builder Heritage Links has formed a joint-venture with Malaysia golf services company MST Golf to offer golf course construction services in Asia. Named Heritage Links MST, the new company – a Full Business Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation – will provide golf course project management services […]
Sabah, Malaysia: One of Southeast Asia’s most challenging courses lies in wait for competitors in this week’s 11th edition of the Faldo Series Malaysia Championship. Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, the Sabah Golf & Country Club’s undulating par-72 layout is certain to test the mettle of some of Malaysia’s most promising juniors. Hilly terrain, […]
Orlando, United States: Golf is today mourning the loss of Arnold Palmer, one of its best-known and most-loved characters. Widely described as ‘golf’s greatest ambassador’ and known as the ‘King of Golf’, Palmer passed away at the age of 87. “Thanks Arnold for your friendship, counsel and a lot of laughs,” said Tiger Woods via […]
London, England: Colt Mackenzie McNair (CMM), the specialist executive search firm operating across the global golf markets, has announced the appointment of James Sanderson as Associate, Client Services. Sanderson joins CMM from a leading UAE-based Executive Search firm having also held positions at Roehampton Golf Club and Pentland Golf. Sanderson will be servicing the United […]
Melbourne, Australia: Australia’s ruling golfing body is backing a top-level push to cut and simplify the Rules of Golf. With the two rule-making bodies – the R&A in Scotland and the USGA in the United States – in the midst of a ‘fundamental review’ of the 34 rules, Golf Australia’s Chief Executive Stephen Pitt said […]
Osaka, Japan: Chinese Taipei’s Chan Shih-chang sparked a superb final-day charge with a flawless eight-under-par 62 to claim his second Asian Tour victory in two months at the Asia-Pacific Diamond Cup. Chan, who started the day with a six-shot deficit, broke his personal best 18-hole score to win by two shots on 10-under 270 at […]
Riviera Maya, Mexico: Cameron Davis and Curtis Luck each shot three-under 68s and Australia tied the 72-hole scoring record in winning their fourth World Amateur Team Championship (WATC). The Australians won by 19 strokes at the par-71, 6,771-yard Mayakoba El Camaleon Golf Club to claim the Eisenhower Trophy for the first time since 1996. “It’s […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Riding a hot putter, Richard Lim Kuoh Keong swept to victory in Kota Permai Golf & Country Club’s annual Captain’s Trophy. Mastering the slick greens that were running at 11.5 on the Stimpmeter, the 12-handicapper amassed a haul of 41 Stableford points. That was two points ahead of runner-up Dato Azlina Bt […]
St Andrews, Scotland: Tickets for The 146th Open at Royal Birkdale went on general sale this week with a variety of different ticketing options and early season prices available. For under-25s, The Open is more accessible than ever with Youth Tickets extended from 16-21 years of age to 16-24 year olds and The R&A is once again […]
Bloomington, Minneapolis, United States: Toro has announced the introduction of the Two-Post Roll-Over Protection System (ROPS) extension options on select Toro Groundsmaster and Reelmaster models. Designed with a focus on ergonomics, the innovative Two-Post ROPS extension kits allow for adding a number of accessories to deliver a high level of operator comfort in an economical […]
Lawrence, Kansas, United States: The annual Golf Industry Show (GIS) will return to Orlando in February 2017, with the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) focusing on key issues ranging from best management practices to advocacy. GCSAA will also recognise its annual award winners, including retired superintendent Paul R. Latshaw, this year’s recipient of […]
Singapore: IMG has signed an agreement with Chartered Square Holding Company Limited, one of Thailand’s leading corporations, to manage The Master Golf Resort, located in the vibrant golf market of Pattaya. Destined to become one of Thailand’s premier golf clubs, The Master Golf Resort, located in Silverlake, is a 30-minute drive from downtown Pattaya and […]