London, England: Members attending the annual meeting of the Golf Consultants Association (GCA) learned how the group will look to develop in 2016. Howard Swan, a member of the family-owned professional architectural practice Swan Golf Designs, was re-elected Chairman for the fourth successive year, while two members were elected to the association’s executive: Jerry Kilby, […]
Gurgaon, India: Momentum is gathering ahead of next month’s fifth edition of the India Golf Expo (IGE). With an aim to increase the focus and grow the potential of golf in India, the Indian Golf Industry Association (IGIA) is hosting the IGE with support from the Indian Golf Union (IGU) and Golf Course Superintendents & […]
Singapore: Australian Marcus Fraser had another reason to smile after being voted as the Hilton Asian Tour Golfer of Month for February. Fraser, who took up his Asian Tour membership at the start of Maybank Championship Malaysia week in February, before going on to win the tournament was a clear favourite in the online poll. […]
Khon Kaen, Thailand: The Singha Esan Open tees-off today to mark the start of the 10th season on the ASEAN PGA Tour. Thailand’s Thaworn Wiratchant, the defending champion, is one of a wealth of leading players competing in the US$100,000 event which will be played at its traditional home, Singha Park Golf Club. Also playing are […]
Singapore: E-Z-GO, one of golf’s most enduring and respected brands, has signed up as an Executive Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation [AGIF]. Since 1954, E-Z-GO has stood at the forefront of electric-vehicle technology and innovation in the golf industry. A leading global manufacturer of golf cars, utility vehicles and personal transportation vehicles, E-Z-GO, […]
Kansas, United States: The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) has selected seven new research projects to fund in 2016. The research funds are made available to GCSAA through a block grant from the Environmental Institute for Golf (EIFG), GCSAA’s philanthropic organisation. Funding was increased by US$10,000 over 2015, with GCSAA funding US$110,000 in […]
Beijing, China: Jacobsen enjoyed a successful China Golf Show as co-sponsors of the educational programme and the networking dinner, both events held at the Beijing International Conference Centre. Jacobsen was the only machinery manufacturer to formally sponsor the event and Chuck Greif, Managing Director of Jacobsen APAC, was warmly welcomed during the opening ceremony of […]
London, England: Golfers in the United Kingdom spent £4.3 billion on their sport in 2014, accounting for 14% of all consumer spending on sport, and golf paid £990 million in taxes to the Government according to an independent report published by Sheffield Hallam University’s Sport Industry Research Centre (SIRC). More than half of consumer spending […]
Minneapolis, United States: Toro has introduced the all-new STEALTH Series Kit, the newest addition to its feature-rich INFINITY Series golf sprinkler. The STEALTH Series Kit offers an innovative solution that improves playing conditions by enabling turfgrass to grow above the sprinkler head, creating a seamless and continuous area of turf that minimises sprinkler interference during […]
Harrogate, England: The Golf Trade Show, which has been Europe’s largest golf retail and education event for the last six years, will not take place in 2016. The show has been held at the Harrogate International Centre in October since the inaugural event was staged in 2010. In a report carried by Golf Business News, […]
Delhi, India: SSP Chawrasia birdied the last hole for a one-under-par 71 to claim a popular two-shot victory over Anirban Lahiri and Wang Jeung-hun at the US$1.66 million Hero Indian Open. Chawrasia, a runner-up in the tournament on four occasions, was delighted to hold on to his overnight lead and cross the finishing line with a […]
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States: Asian Golf Industry Federation Executive Member Troon has been selected to manage Alabama’s Steelwood Country Club. “Steelwood Country Club is a very special place. Its unparalleled amenities and secluded surroundings provide a unique private club experience unlike any other in the state,” said Jim McLaughlin, Senior Vice President, Troon Prive Operations. […]
Belfast, Northern Ireland: The European Institute of Golf Course Architects [EIGCA] Conference will investigate technology and how it is impacting on golf, on the way it’s played and on the way golf courses are being designed, built and maintained. To be held at Belfast’s Hastings Stormont Hotel on April 15, the conference will bring together […]
Hanoi, Vietnam: Global golf icon Gary Player believes Vietnam will become a major player in the emerging golf market of Asia. According to the South African great, ‘golf is now more than ever a global sport, and the Asian community has embraced this as many players from the surrounding areas are having excellent professional success’. […]
Berlin, Germany: Mission Hills China has been named as the global winner in the Earth Changers Category of the 2016 National Geographic World Legacy Awards at the ITB Berlin Convention, the world’s largest travel industry gathering. Costas Christ, Editor-at-Large for National Geographic Traveler magazine and Chairman of the World Legacy Awards, said: “Mission Hills has […]