North Carolina, United States: Four years ago, NASCAR legend Richard Childress added golf to his wide-ranging portfolio of business interests with the purchase of what is now called Sapona Ridge Country Club, where Childress has been a member since the 1990s. In August 2012, the two-time Daytona 500 winner and long-time Chairman and CEO of […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club (KLGCC) marked another milestone in its history with its successful acquisition of the licensing rights as Southeast Asia’s first golf facility to join the PGA Tour’s TPC Network. The newly-named TPC Kuala Lumpur was officiated by Her Majesty the Queen of Malaysia Tuanku Hajah Haminah and […]
Singapore: Thai Thongchai Jaidee has been unanimously voted as the Hilton Asian Tour Golfer of the Month for July. Thongchai, who holds three Asian Tour Order of Merit crowns, claimed an emphatic victory at the 100th Open de France for his fourth win on European soil. The 46-year-old cruised to a four-shot victory after carding […]
Singapore: Fan favourite Adam Scott will make a much-awaited return to the SMBC Singapore Open next year and bid to lift the trophy for a fourth time. The US$1 million tournament will be played from January 19-22 on the Serapong Course at Sentosa Golf Club, a Golf Course Facility Member of the Asian Golf Industry […]
Illinois, United States: John Deere has extended its commitment to The First Tee, the US-based non-profit youth development organisation that uses golf to teach life and leadership skills to young people. Deere’s support from 2017 to 2021 will focus on community service and volunteering, leadership skills for girls, and programme support of The First Tee […]
Phuket, Thailand: Charity and innovation were to the fore at Laguna Golf Phuket’s inaugural Laguna Phuket Hospitality Challenge. Partnering with Asean Events, the Laguna Phuket resort hotels, spa and golf course came together to welcome over 60 golfers from the hospitality industry for a day of fun-filled activities, including gourmet golf and gala celebrations at […]
London, England: A new Sustainable Golf Development standard, developed through close collaboration both within and outside the golf industry, has been introduced as part of golf’s efforts to become a leader in sustainable sport, land-use and development. After 18 months of open consultation and dedicated work by an International Expert Working Group, facilitated by the […]
Lofoten Islands, Norway: Lofoten Links, one of the world’s most northerly courses, has announced that golfers will now have the opportunity to stay in one of the most uniquely positioned golf resorts in the world as it launches a range of accommodation in the beautiful setting of the Lofoten Islands. Managed by Troon, Lofoten Links, […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: CIMB Group, the title sponsor of CIMB Classic since its inception in 2010, has agreed a four-year extension to its title sponsorship of the tournament through 2020. Boasting a purse of US$7 million, the only official PGA Tour FedEx Cup event in Southeast Asia is held at the Kuala Lumpur Golf & […]
Wisconsin, United States: Bob Cupp, a Past President and Fellow of the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA), has died at the age of 76. ASGCA members and the golf industry will remember Cupp’s design work around the world, as well as his service to ASGCA and the game of golf. Cupp headed Bob […]
London, England: Following the success of the Air2G2, Campey Turf Care Systems has added the Air2HP, a hand-held portable probe, to the range, offering precise aeration for hard-to-reach areas. The Air2HP apparatus works using a single probe aerator – which is activated by a hand operated air valve. This fractures the soil profile. The air can […]
Hong Kong: National team player Kho Tai-chi clinched Hong Kong’s national Junior Open on the third hole of a sudden-death play-off, capping a dramatic final day at the Hong Kong Golf Club in Fanling. As the leading local player, Kho will experience the World Golf Championship-HSBC Champions in Shanghai later this year, courtesy of the […]
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: Golf proved a big hit with Olympic spectators in Rio with upwards of 1,000 a day trying out the sport in the tented village during both the men’s and women’s events. A number of activities were installed by Provision Events to help generate interest in the sport among Brazilians. As well as […]
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: Park In-bee captured Asia’s first Olympic golf gold medal when she completed a remarkable recovery from injury to underline her status as one of the modern greats of the women’s game. The 28-year-old from Korea recorded her third sublime 66 at Reserva de Marapendi Golf Course in Rio de Janeiro to win […]
Sarawak, Malaysia: South African Mathiam Keyser edged Singapore’s Quincy Quek by one shot to win his first Asian Development Tour (ADT) title at the PGM MNRB Sarawak Championship. Keyser posted a fourth consecutive two-under-par 70 to win the RM200,000 (about US$46,600) event with an eight-under 280 total at the Kelab Golf Sarawak. Quek, playing three […]