Bintan, Indonesia: Ria Bintan Golf Club’s upgraded Ocean Course is set to be unveiled. A frequent award winner in polls about the Best Course in Indonesia, the Gary Player-sculpted layout has undergone renovation over the past 12 months. But it’s now ready to bare its teeth at next month’s Ria Bintan Golf Challenge 2016. “We […]
Hanoi, Vietnam: Golf course construction management company Flagstick has underlined its commitment to Vietnam by unveiling an office in Hanoi. “Given the volume of work we are conducting in Vietnam, it makes sense for us to open a Flagstick Asia Hanoi Vietnam representative office,” said Martin Moore, President of the company that will celebrate its […]
Minneapolis, United States: The State of Missouri has approved a contract for Toro equipment through The National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) Value Point for use by all state agencies and other authorised users. The contract provides state agencies access to competitive pricing for a wide selection of Toro products, including commercial mowers, turf renovation equipment, […]
Far Hills, New Jersey, United States: Fans of the 2016 US Open Championship will enjoy more ways to stay connected to the action at Oakmont Country Club via a dynamic suite of digital offerings released by the United States Golf Association (USGA). “We are delighted to continue to use state-of-the-art technology, in concert with our […]
Paris, France: Europe’s top footballing nations are set to kick-off their European Championship campaigns on pitches that have been prepared using a Koro Field Top Maker (FTM) with Universe rotor. The competition has expanded from its usual 16-team format for the first time, extending to accommodate the growing number of member associations and allowing 24 […]
Singapore: Tiger Woods’ withdrawal from next week’s US Open has opened the door for rising Thailand star Thitiphun Chuayprakong. The 23-year-old Thai, who claimed his breakthrough Asian Tour win in Bangladesh in February, was the first alternate from the Japan sectional qualifying site and replaces the injured Woods in the starting line-up at Oakmont Country […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: William Cheah overturned a five-stroke first-round deficit to emerge triumphant in Kota Permai Golf & Country Club’s annual Club Championship. The five-handicapper, runner-up last year, bounced back from an opening 81 with rounds of 74 and 77 at the award-winning club that is a Golf Facility Member of the Asian Golf Industry […]
Manila, Philippines: The Jacobsen Eclipse 322 and Eclipse 2 greens mowers were among the star turns at the Philippine Golf Course Management Conference, the second event in the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) series of Turfgrass Management Seminars and Field Days in 2016. Hosted at The Orchard Golf and Country Club, a Golf Facility Member […]
West Palm Beach, United States: Greg Norman – a two-time winner of the Memorial Tournament – has been selected as the event’s 2017 Honoree. One of the elite events on the PGA Tour schedule, the Memorial Tournament was founded and is hosted by Jack Nicklaus. Since the inaugural playing in 1976, a mission of the […]
Dongguan, China: Mission Hills flew the flag for China at the inaugural International Women’s Golf Day (WGD). Underlining its commitment to broaden golf’s popularity, Mission Hills joined more than 400 golf facilities in 25 countries as a participant in this first-of-its-kind growth of the game initiative. Headed by Elisa Gaudet, WGD was started by a […]
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States: In a continued effort to grow the game, and following a successful Player Development Month in May, Troon facilities will celebrate ‘Troon Women’s Golf Month’ throughout the month of June. While Troon focuses on growing participation among all genders and age groups throughout the year, Troon facilities, Troon Golf Academies and […]
Algarve, Portugal: The Algarve – a destination with the Midas touch when it comes to attracting international golfers – is marking its 50th year with the introduction of new ‘Golden Tees’. From this month, all of the Algarve’s top courses will feature specially-commissioned commemorative golden tee markers to celebrate the 50th anniversary since the opening […]
London, England: Golf at Goodwood, one of England’s most distinctive and unique sporting venues, has updated its vehicle fleet with 20 new custom-built Precedent i2 vehicles from Club Car. The golf cars, delivered by the official supplier to St Andrews Links Trust and the European Tour, will supplement the venue’s iconic fleet of 38 ‘Woody’ […]
Melbourne, Australia: The programme for Australia’s largest ever gathering of golf facility owners, operators, industry leaders and business partners – Golf Business Forum 2016 – has been released. To be held on July 25-26, Golf Business Forum 2016 has attracted some of the best minds in golf business from Australia and beyond. There will be […]
Troon, Scotland: The Committee of Royal Troon Golf Club has told members that it will propose fundamental changes to the Constitution of the Club, allowing women members, at a Special General Meeting on July 1, before The Open Championship. A detailed consultation programme with members found that opening the club to women members is supported […]