Beaverton, United States: Nike Inc has announced that it ‘will accelerate innovation in its golf footwear and apparel business and will partner with more of the world’s best golfers’. With this new focus, Nike Golf will transition out of equipment – including clubs, balls and bags. “We’re committed to being the undisputed leader in golf footwear and […]
Bangkok, Thailand: Industry stalwarts Bruce Williams and Tony Taylor will be among the presenters at next month’s Business Management Institute [BMI] Course. To be staged at Bangkok’s Thana City Golf and Sports Club from September 6-10, the course is presented by the Asian Golf Industry Federation [AGIF] and the Club Managers Association of America [CMAA]. […]
Singapore: Champions Golf Course has become the first Singapore Golf Club to sign up with Green Golf. The Asian Golf Industry Federation Golf Facility Member has joined the app’s list of partner golf courses. Users will now be able to book their rounds at the nine-hole Champions Golf Course via Green Golf at a fee […]
Singapore: Jacobsen has pledged to continue its commitment to supporting educational initiatives within the golf industry in Asia. An Executive Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF), Jacobsen has been a strong backer of the federation’s educational events around the region, the latest being the Vietnam Turfgrass Management Seminar. The third event in the […]
London, England: Titleist golf ball loyalist Ariya Jutanugarn (Pro V1x) could not contain her delight. “It feels great. After my first tournament on Tour, my goal is I really want to win a Major. And I did, so I’m very proud,” said the 19-year-old Thai, in the wake of her three-shot victory at the Ricoh […]
New Jersey, United States: Titleist Brand Ambassador Jimmy Walker (Pro V1x) fired four consecutive rounds in the 60s (65-66-68-67) and captured the 98th playing of the PGA Championship in wire-to-wire fashion for his first career Major title. After starting the final round with nine straight pars, Walker posted three birdies on the back nine at […]
Hong Kong: Yannick Artigolle repelled a spirited late charge from defending champion Leon D’Souza to claim victory in the Faldo Series Hong Kong Championship. The 16-year-old Artigolle was a model of consistency as he fired rounds of 71, 70 and 71 at the Jockey Club Kau Sai Chau Public Course in what was the seventh […]
St Andrews, Scotland: The merger between the Ladies’ Golf Union (LGU) and The R&A has moved close to completion with the signing of a heads of agreement by the two St Andrews-based organisations. The LGU organises a series of prestigious championships and international matches including the Ricoh Women’s British Open and the Curtis Cup won […]
London, England: Ariya Jutanugarn made history on the Marquess’ Course at Woburn by becoming the first player from Thailand – male or female – to capture a Major Championship. Just days after being held up as one of the country’s golfing icons at the Tourism Authority of Thailand’s (TAT) annual Golf Travel Mart, the 20-year-old […]
Pattaya, Thailand: Chinese Taipei’s Chan Shih-chang realised his dream of winning a maiden Asian Tour title after a final round three-under-par 67 saw him lift the King’s Cup presented by PTT Group. Having already won five times on the Asian Development Tour (ADT), Chan knew a victory on the Asian Tour was long overdue and […]
London, England: In the wake of Brexit, there’s a need to demonstrate the importance of weed, pest and disease control, said Professor John Moverley, Chairman of the Amenity Forum. The Amenity Forum is a United Kingdom-based, industry-led body for the promotion of ‘best practice’ principles within the amenity sector when using pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, […]
Mallorca, Spain: Analysis conducted by show organisers Reed Travel Exhibitions (RTE) has revealed that exhibitors at International Golf Travel Market (IGTM) 2015 generated more than €9.5 million of business, as a direct result of attending the event. The world’s premier global event for golf tourism suppliers, buyers and media attracted 500 exhibitors in 2015, with evaluation showing […]
London, England: New data has revealed a surge in the number of females becoming involved in golf across Great Britain and Ireland. Fuelled by an exciting group of female professionals, national media campaigns and the efforts of golf’s governing bodies, golf participation among women is on the increase, as the sport continues to work hard […]
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States: Bruce Glasco, President of the Troon International Division, will also serve as the company’s Managing Director of their new Palm Beach Gardens, Florida office. Glasco, an industry veteran of 25-plus years and long-time leader of Troon’s International Division, has welcomed the opportunity to open another office for the industry giant, having […]
Ho Chih Minh City, Vietnam: Nguyen Thao My has added another chapter to her remarkable run of success in the Faldo Series Vietnam Championship. Underlining her standing as one of her country’s most talented young golfers, My upstaged her rivals in the ninth edition of the event, the sixth leg of the record-breaking 2016-17 Faldo […]