Chiba, Japan: Yuta Ikeda produced a final-round masterclass to win the Panasonic Open Golf Championship by three shots after closing with a six-under-par 65. The 30-year-old Japanese turned in 29 before marking his card with a birdie on the last hole to clinch his 14th title in Japan with a winning total of 13-under 271 at […]
Dong Hoi, Vietnam: Schmidt-Curley Design [SCD] has been brought in to oversee an ambitious new 10-course project on a 2,000-hectare site of sandy coastline. Located in Quang Binh Province on the north central coast of Vietnam, the major new golf complex is being developed by the FLC Group. As well as 10 full-length, 18-hole courses […]
Cavite, Philippines: Oscar Zetterwall became the first Swede to win on the Asian Development Tour (ADT) after firing a second consecutive four-under-par 68 to seal a three-shot victory at the US$60,000 ICTSI Sherwood Hills Classic. The 27-year-old Zetterwall, playing in his first season on the ADT, snared five birdies against a lone bogey to earn […]
Kansas, United States: Golf is a sport for a lifetime that delivers more than two million jobs and US$69 billion in annual economic impact while contributing US$3.9 billion per year for philanthropic causes – more than all other sports combined. A professionally managed golf course also can demonstrate environmental stewardship and provide a place to […]
Beijing, China: The 27 Club, one of Asia’s most ambitious golfing projects, has become the latest Affiliate course in the Pacific Links Golf Network [PLGN]. Located 90 minutes from the Chinese capital, the Asian Golf Industry Federation Golf Course Facility Member is destined to establish itself as a leading tournament venue. Fred Couples, Greg Norman, […]
Munich, Germany: Troon and golf.extra have entered a strategic partnership that brings together the world’s leading third-party management company and Germany’s top specialist golf travel company. To mark the new association, Asian Golf Industry Federation [AGIF] Executive Member Troon and its partner have unveiled a new bespoke showcase on www.golf-extra.com to demonstrate the strength and […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: The PGA of Malaysia [PGAM] is organising a ‘Golf for Shaaban’ charity game. All proceeds from the event will go to 35-year-old Shaaban Hussin, the Malaysian professional golfer who had his left leg amputated from the knee down following a motorbike accident in late March. In a statement on its website, the […]
St Andrews, Scotland: The R&A is demonstrating its support for nine-hole golf as an ideal way to play golf in less time whilst still doing so competitively and for handicap purposes by introducing a new championship at Royal Troon this summer. The inaugural event for amateurs will be played on Saturday, July 9 at Royal […]
Seoul, South Korea: The South Korean Government has expressed its desire for golf to become more accessible and affordable. In an article entitled South Korea Woos Economy-Class Golf-Lovers in Image Makeover, the Reuters news agency quoted a senior official as saying the time is right to bring golf into the sporting mainstream. “Golf has become […]
Minnesota, United States: The State of Hawaii has approved a contract for Toro equipment through The National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) ValuePoint for use by all state agencies and other authorised users. The contract was approved by the State of Hawaii and the new agreement provides state agencies competitive pricing for the entire portfolio of Toro […]
Beijing, China: Golfing in the world’s most populous nation is no longer a crime, according to media reports. As a consequence of President Xi Jinping’s anti-corruption drive, golf was last year banned among Communist Party members. However, it seems there has been a recent softening towards the game, which was previously described as ‘a prime […]
Nagoya, Japan: Titleist Brand Ambassador Kim Kyung-tae (Pro V1x) captured his 11th Japan Golf Tour title and his sixth in the last 10 months following a play-off victory at the Token Homemate Cup. The Korean star fired four consecutive rounds in the 60s at Token Tado Country Club en route to earning a position in […]
Augusta, United States: Club Car is now offering a new fold down rear seat kit for Precedent Personal Transportation Vehicles (PTVs) – an ideal and affordable way to carry two additional passengers. “The new rear seat kit is great for consumers who want to upgrade their existing cars and for dealers who wish to refurbish pre-owned […]
St Augustine, United States: WE ARE GOLF – a coalition of the game’s leading associations and industry partners – will once again partner with Topgolf for National Golf Day 2016, offering free golf lessons at the company’s 21 venues in America. Taking place on Wednesday, May 18, Topgolf is attempting to set a company record […]
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States: Charitable events and tournaments at Troon facilities collectively raised more than US$23.5 million for charities in 2015. Thousands of charitable events were held at Troon facilities throughout last year, including: The Greater Palm Springs Celebrity Golf Classic at the Classic Club in Palm Desert, California; Phoenix Children’s Hospital Annual Golf Tournament […]