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 […]
Taipei, Chinese Taipei: A brilliant opening-round birdie barrage set Hsieh Ting-wei on course for a stunning victory in the weather-hit opening leg of the Faldo Series Asia’s 11th season. Thanks to two sub-par returns at Tsai Hsing Elite Club, Hsieh swept to a four-shot success in the Faldo Series Chinese Taipei Championship. Hsieh, who turned […]
Manila, Philippines: Gavin Green proved his credentials once again when he closed with a six-under-par 65 to win by two shots for his third Asian Development Tour (ADT) title and first outside of Malaysia at the US$60,000 ICTSI Manila Southwoods Championship. The 22-year-old Malaysian, who claimed his second ADT win on home soil two months […]
Singapore: More than 160 delegates have returned to their clubs to put into practice the invaluable nuggets of knowledge they picked up during the 11th Asian Club Managers Conference. Organised by the Club Managers’ Association of Singapore [CMAS] in collaboration with the Asian Golf Industry Federation [AGIF] and the China Chapter of the Club Managers […]
Manila, Philippines: A host of leading turf grass experts from around the region will share their knowledge at next month’s Philippine Golf Course Management Conference. Organised by the Federation of Golf Clubs Philippines in co-operation with the National Golf Association of the Philippines (NGAP) and supported by the Philippine Sports Commission, the two-day event in […]
Singapore: Sentosa Golf Club’s ‘new Tanjong Course’ is on track to open in November. Speaking at the 11th Asian Club Managers Conference, Andy Johnston, General Manager and Director of Agronomy at the award-winning club said the S$32.5 million upgrading was going to plan. “We’re on schedule to lay down the grass at the beginning of […]
Bogor, Indonesia: Far from the maddening crowds, one of Asia’s most attractive golf getaways is preparing for an influx of golfing visitors. To commemorate the setting up of Bogor Heavenly Golf – a newly-formed consortium of six world-class golf clubs in the vicinity – a one-month Bogor Golf Festival is to be launched. From June […]
London, England: BIGGA members are being invited to help shape the education programme that will be delivered at Europe’s largest convention dedicated to the turf management industry, BIGGA Turf Management Exhibition [BTME] 2017. For the third year running, BIGGA is opening up Continue to Learn to members, allowing them to choose what range of topics […]
Singapore: SSP Chawrasia has been honoured as the Hilton Asian Tour Golfer of the Month for March, thanks largely to his heroics at the Hero Indian Open. The Indian produced a typically gutsy display of golf in his national Open last month to win his third Asian Tour title by defeating 2015 Hilton Asian Tour […]