St Augustine, Florida, United States: With the growing excitement for golf’s return to the Olympics this summer, the World Golf Hall of Fame & Museum has announced the opening of its ‘Road to Rio’ Olympic exhibition. Amy Alcott, World Golf Hall of Fame Member and architectural design consultant on the Olympic golf course in Rio […]
Dalian, China: A newly-founded golfing body is primed to ‘professionalise’ the golf industry in China. The Golf Club Managers Committee (GCMC) is a non-profit organisation, formed by the golf club professional managers of China with ‘learning, sharing, gratitude and growth’ as its core values. “The GCMC is a new milestone in the development of the […]
Glasgow, Scotland: At a Special General Meeting of Royal Troon Golf Club, members of 145th Open Championship hosts voted overwhelmingly to admit women members. Dr Martin Cheyne, Captain, said: “We have said a number of times recently that it is important for golf clubs to reflect the society in which we exist and the modern […]
Augusta, United States: Club Car has presented a cheque for US$5,000 to PGA Reach, a charitable foundation dedicated to positively impacting the lives of veterans, youth and diverse populations through the game of golf. The funds will benefit the Aloha PGA Section Foundation. Kevin Hayashi’s seventh career ace captured the ‘Club Car Closest to the […]
Paris, France: Titleist Brand Ambassador Thongchai Jaidee’s victory in the 100th Open de France also marked the 100th win for Pro V1 players across the worldwide professional Tours this season. The Thai veteran carded consecutive rounds of 68 at Le Golf National in Paris (site of the 2018 Ryder Cup) en route to an 11-under-par […]
Ho Chih Minh City, Vietnam: Next week’s Asian Golf Industry Federation [AGIF] Vietnam Turfgrass Management Seminar has received official backing from the Australian Golf Course Superintendents’ Association (AGCSA). In a timely boost for the gathering at the Tan Son Nhat Golf Course on July 11-12, the AGCSA has confirmed it will offer educational points to […]
London, England: The Golf Club Managers Association (GCMA) in the United Kingdom envisages no change to the status of its members within the European Union. Speaking in the wake of the decision of the British public to exit the EU, Bob Williams, the GCMA’s Chief Executive, told Golf Business News that the association hopes to […]
Dongguan, China: Mission Hills Golf Club will once more step into the limelight when it plays host to this week’s Faldo Series China Championship. Exactly four months after staging the 10th edition of the Faldo Series Asia Grand Final, the world’s largest golfing establishment takes centre stage at the R&A World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) […]
Paris, France: Asia’s annus mirabilis on the European Tour continued with Thongchai Jaidee’s victory in the 100th Open de France. The Thai was a model of consistency over the weekend at Le Golf National, carding consecutive rounds of 68 to post an 11-under winning total following a run of 39 bogey-free holes. He ended four […]
Weihai, China: Lee Min-young defied windy conditions with a closing 68 to claim victory at the 500 million won (about US$435,000) Kumho Tire Ladies Open. It was the 24-year-old South Korean’s fourth career victory. She ended one stroke in front of China’s Feng Shanshan (71) and lavished praise on the Weihai Point & Resort course […]
Taipei, Taiwan: Spain’s Carlos Pigem claimed the scalp of Japan’s Shunya Takeyasu when he defeated the Japanese in a play-off to lift his first professional title at the Yeangder Tournament Players Championship (TPC). An emotional Pigem snared a birdie putt on the first play-off hole to win the US$500,000 event. He had finished regulation play […]
Singapore: Asian Golf Industry Federation Golf Facility Members in Singapore and Hong Kong will participate in HSBC’s initiative to drive participation in the sport. Sentosa Golf Club in Singapore and the Hong Kong Golf Club are among hundreds of clubs that have signed up to support the HSBC Hour. Rickie Fowler, double Open champion Padraig […]
St Andrews, Scotland: On what would have been the 183rd birthday of Willie Park Snr, first Champion Golfer of the Year, The Open unveiled the 1st Prestwick Collection, a new line of clothing and accessories within its official heritage merchandise range. The 1st Prestwick Collection celebrates the history and tradition of The Open since the […]
Toulouse, France: Ransomes Jacobsen and its French branch, Ransomes Jacobsen France, have signed a preferred supplier agreement with Golf National for the next five years following a tender late in 2015. The prestigious golf course, which belongs to the French Federation of Golf and will host the Ryder Cup in 2018, has demonstrated its confidence in […]
Bangkok, Thailand: The Thai capital of Bangkok will play host to the second course to be offered under the Business Management Institute [BMI] Asia Pacific education programme. To be staged from September 6-10, the BMI Golf Management Course is presented by the Asian Golf Industry Federation [AGIF] and the Club Managers Association of America [CMAA]. […]