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Oscar Seeks Command Performance

Oscar Seeks Command Performance

January 13, 2016

Christchurch, New Zealand: Oscar Cadenhead will face a stern examination of his golfing credentials when he defends his title in the second Faldo Series New Zealand Championship, presented by the Canterbury Golf Development Trust.   The big-hitting Cadenhead swept to a six-stroke success in last year’s inaugural event at Clearwater Golf Club, his home course. […]

Recognition for Greg Norman Golf Course Design Projects

Recognition for Greg Norman Golf Course Design Projects

January 13, 2016

  West Palm Beach, United States: Five of Greg Norman Golf Course Design’s (GNGCD) international courses have been named to Golf Digest’s ‘World’s 100 Greatest’ list. Included in the 2016-2017 rankings are 29th-placed Ellerston (Australia), 31st New South Wales Golf Club (Australia), 74th The Bluffs Ho Tram Strip (Vietnam), 84th Nirwana Bali and 97th Jumeirah […]

Titleist Brand Ambassador Spieth Storms Out of the Blocks

Titleist Brand Ambassador Spieth Storms Out of the Blocks

January 12, 2016

Kapalua, Hawaii: Titleist Brand Ambassador Jordan Spieth trusted a full bag of Titleist equipment on his way to winning the first official event on the 2016 PGA Tour calendar. The victory marked his seventh career title on the PGA Tour. “I guess it makes sort of a statement that, hey, we’re still there,” said Spieth, […]

Princess Reigns at Hong Kong Golf Club

Princess Reigns at Hong Kong Golf Club

January 12, 2016

Hong Kong: Princess Mary Superal of the Philippines fired a spectacular final-round 66 to win the Hong Kong Ladies Open Amateur Championship in style at Fanling.  The 18-year-old, who held a share of the overnight lead with local favourite Tiffany Chan, prospered in the benign conditions by carding seven birdies and just one bogey over […]

Haworth’s 'Home Away From Home' in Shenzhen

Haworth’s 'Home Away From Home' in Shenzhen

January 11, 2016

Shenzhen, China: For the second year in a row, big-hitting Bubba Watson will attempt to conquer Neil Haworth’s award-winning Genzon Golf Club course. American left-hander Watson, a two-time Masters champion, will headline the field in the second edition of the Shenzhen International, to be staged at Genzon Golf Club from April 21-24. With an emphasis […]

National Golf Day Set for Capitol Hill

National Golf Day Set for Capitol Hill

January 10, 2016

St Augustine, United States: WE ARE GOLF – a coalition of the game’s leading associations and industry partners – will hold its ninth annual National Golf Day on Capitol Hill in Washington DC on May 18. National Golf Day celebrates the game’s nearly US$70 billion economy, US$4 billion annual charitable impact and many environmental and […]

Composed Tamardi Takes Top Honours

Composed Tamardi Takes Top Honours

January 10, 2016

Jakarta, Indonesia: Tirto Tamardi lived up to his billing as pre-tournament favourite with an assured victory in the ninth Faldo Series Indonesia Championship. Thanks to a composed final-round display, Tamardi overcame concerted challenges from Stevanus Daniel Wirawan and Inez Beatrice Wanamarta to emerge triumphant over Damai Indah Golf’s BSD Course in West Java. With a […]

Namchok Ends Two-Year Title Drought

Namchok Ends Two-Year Title Drought

January 9, 2016

Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia: Thailand’s Namchok Tantipokhakul displayed nerves of steel to claim an emotional victory at the Warisan Harta Sabah Masters. The 28-year-old Chonburi native nursed his overnight advantage to close with a second successive even-par 71 at the Sutera Harbour Golf & Country Club. Namchok totalled seven-under-par 277 to finish two strokes clear of […]

Sandbelt Return for World Cup of Golf

Sandbelt Return for World Cup of Golf

January 9, 2016

Melbourne, Australia: The 58th edition of the World Cup of Golf will be played at Kingston Heath Golf Club with the format returning to team play (two-man teams) from 28 different countries squaring off from November 21-27. One of the most historic global events in the game, the World Cup of Golf has been played […]

Tabuena Wins Hilton Asian Tour Golfer of the Month

Tabuena Wins Hilton Asian Tour Golfer of the Month

January 8, 2016

Singapore: Miguel Tabuena has been voted Hilton Asian Tour Golfer of the Month for December. The talented 21-year-old from the Philippines posted his maiden victory on home soil in last month’s Philippine Open. In so doing, Tabuena became the first Filipino to win his national Open since 2008. “Winning the Philippine Open was a huge […]

‘Significant Capacity for Growth’ in Billion-Dollar US Golf Tourism Industry

‘Significant Capacity for Growth’ in Billion-Dollar US Golf Tourism Industry

January 8, 2016

Palm Springs, United States: While golf visitor numbers grew in 2015 for US golf courses, there is still significant capacity for ‘desirable’ growth from both the international and domestic golf travel sectors – with potential for as much as a 20% increase this year and beyond. That is one of the initial findings from the […]

Symposium Focuses on Pace of Play and Innovation

Symposium Focuses on Pace of Play and Innovation

January 7, 2016

California, United States: The United States Golf Association [USGA] will host a Pace and Innovation Symposium at Pasadena’s Brookside Golf Club. The two-day symposium [January 19-20] will bring together experts and leaders from throughout the industry to share tools, insights, ideas and solutions that can help golf facilities enhance their operations and improve the golfer […]

Arc Children's Centre Connects with Singapore Open

Arc Children's Centre Connects with Singapore Open

January 7, 2016

Singapore: The Arc Children’s Centre in Singapore will be the Official Charity for this month’ SMBC Singapore Open at Sentosa Golf Club. The Arc Children’s Centre, whose patron is Mrs Goh Chok Tong, provides a day centre for cancer-stricken children and their siblings or victims of other life-threatening illnesses and was the Official Charity when […]

National Golf Foundation Board Adds Two New Directors

National Golf Foundation Board Adds Two New Directors

January 6, 2016

Jupiter, Florida, United States: The National Golf Foundation [NGF] has announced the election of Brendan Ripp and Dick Sullivan to the organisation’s Board of Directors. Ripp and Sullivan are both accomplished executives who possess a wide range of experience serving golfers while helping them enjoy the game through their respective media and retail businesses. As […]

Stiff Examination at Tour School

Stiff Examination at Tour School

January 6, 2016

Hua Hin, Thailand: A total of 646 players from across the globe are heading to school this week on the first steps to gaining playing rights on the 2016 Asian Tour. The Asian Tour Qualifying School, presented by Sports Authority of Thailand, has attracted entries from more than 40 countries. Korea contributes the highest number […]