Geneva, Switzerland: The names of the 120 men and women who will create golf history in Rio de Janeiro next month have been ratified with the publication of confirmed places for the Olympic Games competition at Reserva de Marapendi Golf Course. The National Olympic Committees (NOCs) have now entered the athletes who will represent their […]
Singapore: Miguel Tabuena of the Philippines has been unanimously voted as the Hilton Asian Tour Golfer of the Month for June. Currently fourth on the Asian Tour Order of Merit, Tabuena made a dream debut at the US Open after topping the sectional qualifying in California. The 21-year-old won by two shots after carding a […]
Siem Reap, Cambodia: Onkanok Soisuwan continued her rich vein of form with a runaway victory in the fifth edition of the Faldo Series Cambodia Championship. Rated as one of Thailand’s brightest female golfing prospects, Onkanok proved too strong for her rivals over the immaculately-presented, Nick Faldo-designed Angkor Golf Resort course, a Golf Facility Member of […]
Troon, Scotland: Titleist golf ball loyalist Henrik Stenson had an inkling that it might just be his week at the 145th Open. “It’s not something you want to run around and shout, but I felt like this was going to be my turn. I think that was the extra self-belief that made me go all […]
Singapore: The Asian Tour and the European Tour have announced a ‘Strategic Alliance’ which officially ratifies the relationship between the two Tours. The ‘Strategic Alliance’ follows on from a detailed period of negotiations between the two organisations, which began last August, and whose joint vision laid the groundwork for the announcement. Sharing a joint office […]
Ho Chih Minh City, Vietnam: Superintendents and course managers from around the country turned out in force to support the Asian Golf Industry Federation [AGIF] Vietnam Turfgrass Management Seminar. The two-day event at Tan Son Nhat Golf Course attracted more than 70 attendees from 20 different Vietnamese clubs as far afield as Binh Duong, Dalat, […]
Troon, Scotland: In 2016 and for as long as records have been kept, Titleist was once again the number one ball at the Open Championship. No fewer than 94 players in the starting field of 156 trusted a Titleist Pro V1 or Pro V1x golf ball for their success at Royal Troon – more than […]
Kansas, United States: Golf course superintendents in America have significantly decreased nutrient use rates and the number of acres being fertilised, according to recently released results of a national survey that compared totals from 2006 and 2014. The survey was the second in the latest series of the Golf Course Environmental Profile reports, conducted by […]
Troon, Scotland: While controversy continues to swirl following the withdrawal of golf’s top-ranked players from the Olympic Games, Asia’s leading lights can’t wait to get to Rio de Janeiro next month. A total of 16 Asian golfers, including reigning Asian Tour number one Anirban Lahiri of India, Thais Kiradech Aphibarnrat and Thongchai Jaidee, Bangladeshi Siddikur […]
Geneva, Switzerland: Troon continues to forge ahead in Europe this year with the signing of Golfclub Domat/Ems. Consistently tapped for its golf course conditioning expertise, Troon’s appointment by Domat/Ems represents another significant move in northern Europe for Troon following quickly on their inroads into Germany. Located in the stunning region of Tumalandschaft, Troon’s latest facility […]
Haikou, China: The stars will be aligned over China’s Hainan Island from October 21-23 when the fourth edition of the World Celebrity Pro-Am tees-off at Mission Hills Haikou. The World Celebrity Pro-Am brings together 30 internationally famous celebrities from the world of sport and entertainment and pairs them with eight professional golfers over three days […]
Glasgow, Scotland: Royal Troon Golf Club has completed the most comprehensive preparations it has ever undertaken to ensure the Open Championship is played over firm and running links turf. Considered one of the world’s finest links courses, Royal Troon’s unprecedented preparations for the 145th Open have been three years in the making. Weather permitting, this […]
Beijing, China: Li Haotong described his Olympic qualification as a ‘dream come true’ after the 20-year-old Chinese secured his place at the Rio 2016 men’s golf competition. Li has competed in Web.com Tour events in Brazil for the past two years and will represent China in Rio de Janeiro with 31-year-old Wu Ashun, who won […]
Troon, Scotland: Danish company Garia has entered into an international co-operation with Mercedes-Benz. For Garia, a Full Business Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation, the mission has always been to create luxurious golf cars for both the domestic and international market. At Royal Troon this week, the new Mercedes Benz Style Edition Garia Golf Car has been […]
Troon, Scotland: Thai teenager Phachara Khongwatmai, the youngest competitor at The Open this week, only has one goal at Royal Troon – to have loads of fun. The 17-year-old Asian Tour newcomer has been like a kid in a candy store since arriving at the famous Scottish links last week, absorbing in the thrill and […]