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 […]
Lahore, Pakistan: Saqib Tufail signalled a changing of the guard in Pakistani junior golf with an emphatic triumph in the sixth Faldo Series Pakistan Championship, highlighted by the first hole-in-one of his life. Underlining his status as one of his country’s brightest emerging golfing talents, the 15-year-old raced to victory in the 11th leg of […]
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada: Boasting a purse of US$2.5 million, the 2016 Pacific Links Bear Mountain Championship will get underway on Friday at Bear Mountain Golf Resort’s Mountain Course. No fewer than 81 of the top players from the PGA Tour Champions are competing in the event sponsored by Pacific Links, a Full Business Member […]
Riviera Maya, Mexico: Hong Kong has been selected as the site of the 2020 World Amateur Team Championships, the International Golf Federation (IGF) announced at its Biennial Meeting. “We are excited to have the World Amateur Team Championships in 2020 in Hong Kong and with it just coming after the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, it […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Award-winning TPC Kuala Lumpur will be the venue for the second Golf Course Superintendents Association of Malaysia (GCSAM) and Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) Turfgrass Management Seminar. Organised under the auspices of the Malaysian Golf Association, the two-day seminar (October 17-18) is expected to attract more than 70 golf course managers, course superintendents, […]
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States: Troon will partner with Sun City Hilton Head, the largest active adult community in the South Carolina Lowcountry. Sun City Hilton Head is a premier active adult community, as it is home to more than 14,000 residents. Built on more than 5,000 acres of sun-drenched woodlands and lagoons, Sun City Hilton […]
Singapore: Hilton Worldwide’s Mark Liversidge was one of the keynote speakers at the All That Matters conference. On day one of the Sports Matters segment at Marina Bay Sands, Liversidge, Vice President, Marketing – Asia Pacific, Hilton Worldwide delivered a sponsorship case study: We Dream Big Dreams. Building Brand Engagement with Team China. Hilton Worldwide […]
London, England: The enticing possibility of Topgolf breaking into Asia has increased following the closing of a five-year US$175 million term loan and a five-year US$100 million revolving line of credit. This deal signifies a US$175 million increase to Topgolf’s previous arrangement, allowing for greater financial flexibility as Topgolf executes on its plans to open […]