Dubai, United Arab Emirates: At more than 120 miles per hour, Rory McIlroy’s golf swing is one of the most powerful on the professional circuit. His ability to attack the ball with velocity while maintaining control over his swing arc requires strength and a strong base. When it all comes together, McIlroy declares, he’s able to […]
Minneapolis, United States: The United States Golf Association (USGA) and the University of Minnesota (UMN) have announced a five-year master research partnership to study and develop solutions to golf’s present and future challenges. “Participation and growth are central issues for the health of our game, but there are many other critical and complex factors that […]
St Andrews, Scotland: The road to The 145th Open at Royal Troon will begin at the Emirates Australian Open, the first of 14 events in nine countries that will make up The Open Qualifying Series for 2016. A total of 44 places in The Open are available through the Series, which gives players the opportunity to qualify […]
Linkou, Taiwan: The Asian Golf Industry Federation’s [AGIF] inaugural Turfgrass Management Education Seminar in Taiwan proved a resounding success. With the support of the Taiwan Golf Course Association and Miramar Golf and Country Club, the two-day seminar attracted more than 80 delegates. The educational gathering was open to golf course managers, golf course superintendents, club […]
Langkawi, Malaysia: The Els Club Teluk Datai has confirmed its standing as one of Asia’s ‘must-play’ venues after winning top billing in the region at the World Golf Awards in Faro, Portugal. Designed by four-time Major champion Ernie Els, the course received awards as Asia’s Best Golf Course and Malaysia’s Best Golf Course, while its […]
Shanghai, China: The Asian Golf Industry Federation [AGIF] has welcomed representatives from Golf Facility Members onto its Board of Directors. During the Federation’s Annual General Meeting in Shanghai, the nominations of Steven Thielke, General Manager at Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club, and Wee Peng Siong, General Manager at Indonesia’s Riverside Golf Club, were unanimously […]
Manila, Philippines: Rupert Zaragosa will be aiming to add another piece of silverware to his bulging trophy cabinet when he tees-off in the eighth edition of the Faldo Series Philippines Championship. One of Southeast Asia’s brightest young male golfing prospects, Zaragosa will set out as overwhelming favourite to claim top honours in this week’s 54-hole […]
Singapore: Danthai Boonma tamed ‘The Beast’ to claim his maiden Asian Tour triumph at the inaugural US$750,000 World Classic Championship at Laguna National. Adopting a cautious final-day approach, the talented Thai teenager toured the World Classic Course in two-under 69. That gave him a four-day total of two-under 282 at Laguna National Golf and Country Club, […]
London, England: FootJoy has extended its Official Licensee role with Ryder Cup Europe for a further three years following the success of its Ryder-Cup branded gloves, socks and apparel launched around the 2014 contest at Gleneagles. The new deal will see the partnership continuing for the events at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minnesota […]
London, England: Campey Turf Care Systems’ latest newsletter encompasses the widest range of machines and highlights their use around the world, giving turf professionals a one-stop reference point for all things Campey. Available as a hard copy or a free download from the Campey website, it gives an invaluable insight to the first-hand experiences of […]
Amsterdam, Netherlands: Europe’s leading multi-course owners are preparing for the seventh annual European Multi Course Owners Meeting in the Dutch capital. The meeting coincides with the 10th Anniversary European Golf Business Conference and will take place on Wednesday, November 25, ahead of the conference opening ceremony. With an aggregate average of 500 golf courses represented […]
Shanghai, China: Tim Trinka has hailed another year of progress and development for the Asian Golf Industry Federation [AGIF]. In a message delivered at the AGIF’s annual general meeting in Shanghai, Trinka, the organisation’s President, said: “It’s been another year of significant progress for the Federation, during which, I believe, we have cemented our position […]
Phuket, Thailand: Asian Golf Industry Federation Golf Facility Member Laguna Phuket Golf Club will be added to the list of host venues for the Faldo Series Asia. Speaking during a visit to the Phuket club, six-time Major champion Sir Nick Faldo, a Laguna Golf Ambassador, said: “With the common vision of nurturing aspiring youths, I […]
Fairhaven, United States: A little more than 15 years ago, Billy Andrade teed up a Pro V1 golf ball in a PGA Tour event for the first time in his professional career. Andrade went on to win that week at the Ivensys Classic at Las Vegas and became the first player to record a win trusting a Titleist […]
Quinta Do Lago, Portugal: Asian Golf Industry Federation Executive Member Troon joined a number of its international division as its properties celebrated an award-winning year at the second World Golf Awards. Held in the Algarve, the three-day World Golf Awards programme culminated in an award ceremony, with Troon facilities picking up some of the most […]