London, England: FootJoy has cemented its position as the United Kingdom’s leader in both the shoe (54.8%) and glove (55.2%) categories after announcing significant market share increases for sales value in 2015*. Covering the period from January to December, the latest figures confirm that FJ has a 54.8% share in the value of shoes sold […]
San Diego, United States: Representatives from member companies of the Asian Golf Industry Federation [AGIF] will be to the fore at this week’s Golf Course Superintendents Association of America [GCSAA] Education Conference. Greg Hunter [Hunter Industries], Jim Letourneau [Foley United], Steven Nixon [Bernhard and Company], Bryan Stromme [Rain Bird Golf] and Bruce Williams [Brandt Consolidated] are among […]
San Diego, United States: Diana M. Murphy has been elected to serve a one-year term as the 64th President of the United States Golf Association (USGA), which together with The R&A governs the game worldwide. The election of officers and the 15-member USGA Executive Committee also took place during the USGA Annual Meeting. As President, […]
Singapore: Prominent Club Managers Association of America [CMAA] members Jeffrey Kreafle and Larry Ross will present the programme at the upcoming Business Management Institute [BMI] course in Singapore. Kreafle, General Manager at Congressional Country Club, and Ross, PHD, Florida Southern University, have confirmed their participation at the Asian Golf Industry Federation [AGIF] organised event from […]
San Diego, United States: Maredo will introduce its new GT424 Vibe Tine Seeder head for Kentucky and Fescue seeds at this week’s Golf Industry Show [GIS]. The Asian Golf Industry Federation Associate Business Member will also showcase a new optional brush kit is available for the GT230 that brushes sand and dew in the holes. […]
Yangon, Myanmar: Shaun Norris kept his composure to shrug off the challenges of his closest rivals by carding a closing one-under-par 71 to win the US$750,000 Leopalace21 Myanmar Open. A bundle of nerves on the front nine, the South African regained his advantage with a flawless inward nine which helped clinch his second Asian Tour […]
Kansas, United States: For Jonathan Gruber, persistence has paid off. Gruber, 39, golf course superintendent at Alabama’s Hampton Cover Golf Course, has wanted to attend the annual Golf Industry Show (GIS) since entering the golf course management profession 18 years ago, but financially was unable to make the trip. Next week, he will finally get […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Shunya Takeyasu edged luckless Namchok Tantipokhakul to win his first career title at the PGM UMW Championship. The 23-year-old Japanese closed with a five-under-par 67 to triumph in the Asian Development Tour (ADT) event with a winning total of 16-under 272 at Templer Park Country Club. Thai Namchok settled for second place after his […]
Singapore: Leading golf footwear innovator, ECCO Golf, has announced that Global Marketing Manager Jesper Thuen has been promoted to the position of Head of ECCO Golf, Asia. Thuen, a former touring professional, has worked for ECCO Golf as a marketer for more than a decade, having started his relationship with the brand as a sales representative […]
North Carolina, United States: Now available, the new John Deere 9009A TerrainCut Rough Mower is the latest addition to John Deere’s award-winning A Model Family of Fairway, Rough and Trim & Surrounds Mowers. Until now, using a larger deck mower in the rough meant compromising the quality of the cut. With the 9009A, turf managers […]
London, England: A new award has been launched to recognise golf destinations across the world which are collectively committed to protecting nature, using resources efficiently and providing value to the community. The Sustainable Golf Destination of the Year Award aims to encourage destinations to work together to embed sustainable practices for the benefit of their […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: FootJoy has introduced a radically new category of golf shoes, called FreeStyle, highlighted by unique technology specifically designed to deliver exceptional traction, mobility and comfort. FreeStyle shoes help generate maximum power by providing greater freedom of movement throughout the golf swing. Through internal testing it has been determined that some players can […]
Shenzhen, China: The innovative World Ladies Championship is poised to cement its position as one of the game’s premier tournaments in 2016. As well as announcing a 33 per cent increase in the prize purse to US$800,000, organisers have confirmed other notable developments that will elevate the status of the event. For 2016, the championship […]
Augusta, United States: As the US commercial UTV market leader, Club Car offers the largest line-up of commercial vehicles in the hospitality industry. The Asian Golf Industry Federation Executive Member’s 2016 Bank on Carryall sales event makes it easier than ever for hotels and resorts to purchase the vehicles they need. The event allows qualified […]
Tenerife, Spain: The 2016 edition of the International Golf Travel Market (IGTM) will be hosted on the Mediterranean island of Mallorca. The largest of Spain’s Balearic Islands, Mallorca will welcome IGTM 2016, organised by Reed Travel Exhibitions, to the Palau de Congressos in Palma, the island’s capital city, November 14-17. The popular holiday island, which […]