St Andrews, Scotland: All 10 host venues for The Open have achieved golf’s coveted global eco-label, GEO Certified. The certification recognises clubs which have shown a strong commitment to environmental stewardship, resource efficiency and community value. The certification is administered and assured by the Golf Environment Organisation (GEO), the not-for-profit group dedicated to sustainability in […]
St Andrews, Scotland: Former Royal Hong Kong Police Superintendent Matt Corker has been appointed as one of two new starters for The Open Championship. Corker and David Lancaster will announce the world’s best players as they begin their rounds on the historic Ayrshire links of Royal Troon in July. While Lancaster will become The Open’s […]
Chiang Mai, Thailand: Golf travel to Thailand’s northern city of Chiang Mai and the surrounding province is predicted to rocket by an 25% over the next two years – as a direct result of hosting the fifth annual Asia Golf Tourism Convention [AGTC]. This week the city is welcoming the largest-ever delegation of golf tourism […]
London, England: Campey Turf Care Systems has kicked-off its United Kingdom and Ireland Grassroots Pitch Renovation Tour. The idea of the Tour is to conduct a series of full pitch renovations aimed at improving the quality of grassroots natural turf sports pitches. “By educating grassroots groundsmen using the latest machinery and most innovative industry techniques, […]
Gurgaon, India: Representatives from more than 50 of India’s leading golf clubs joined golf coaches, course superintendents and a host of international delegates at the India Golf Expo 2016. The two-day gathering was supported by Ministry of Tourism – Government of India, the Indian Golf Union (IGU) and Golf Course Superintendents & Managers Association of […]
Hanoi, Vietnam: Asian Golf Industry Federation Executive Member Troon has been selected to manage Ernie Els’ first Golf Academy, The Els Performance Golf Academy. Forming the centrepiece of the master-planned Ecopark residential community near Vietnam’s vibrant capital, Hanoi, the four-time Major champion’s academy represents a further collaboration between Troon’s International Division and the Els brand, […]
San Antonio, United States: “Those are the putts you have to make to win golf tournaments.” So said Titleist Brand Ambassador Charley Hoffman after making a putt for birdie on the 72nd hole to claim a one-shot victory at the Valero Texas Open. “It was about a cup outside left,” Hoffman said, describing the nine-foot putt. “I knew […]
Shenzhen, China: Korean Lee Soo-min went wire-to-wire at the Shenzhen International to claim his first European Tour title at Genzon Golf Club. Lee, Alexander Levy, Lee Slattery, Joost Luiten, Brandon Stone and Scott Hend all had a chance to take the crown, with just one shot separating the six players as the weather-delayed event came down […]
Jakarta, Indonesia: Jacobsen’s Indonesian distributor, PT Sahabat Agritama, has opened a dedicated training centre at its Jakarta head office to help develop the technical skills of turfcare mechanics in their territory. The official opening ceremony was conducted by Rusly Sjaichudin, Chairman of Sahabat Group, together with General Manager Chandra Leo, before a group of course superintendents […]
Chiba, Japan: Yuta Ikeda produced a final-round masterclass to win the Panasonic Open Golf Championship by three shots after closing with a six-under-par 65. The 30-year-old Japanese turned in 29 before marking his card with a birdie on the last hole to clinch his 14th title in Japan with a winning total of 13-under 271 at […]
Dong Hoi, Vietnam: Schmidt-Curley Design [SCD] has been brought in to oversee an ambitious new 10-course project on a 2,000-hectare site of sandy coastline. Located in Quang Binh Province on the north central coast of Vietnam, the major new golf complex is being developed by the FLC Group. As well as 10 full-length, 18-hole courses […]
Cavite, Philippines: Oscar Zetterwall became the first Swede to win on the Asian Development Tour (ADT) after firing a second consecutive four-under-par 68 to seal a three-shot victory at the US$60,000 ICTSI Sherwood Hills Classic. The 27-year-old Zetterwall, playing in his first season on the ADT, snared five birdies against a lone bogey to earn […]
Kansas, United States: Golf is a sport for a lifetime that delivers more than two million jobs and US$69 billion in annual economic impact while contributing US$3.9 billion per year for philanthropic causes – more than all other sports combined. A professionally managed golf course also can demonstrate environmental stewardship and provide a place to […]
Beijing, China: The 27 Club, one of Asia’s most ambitious golfing projects, has become the latest Affiliate course in the Pacific Links Golf Network [PLGN]. Located 90 minutes from the Chinese capital, the Asian Golf Industry Federation Golf Course Facility Member is destined to establish itself as a leading tournament venue. Fred Couples, Greg Norman, […]
Munich, Germany: Troon and golf.extra have entered a strategic partnership that brings together the world’s leading third-party management company and Germany’s top specialist golf travel company. To mark the new association, Asian Golf Industry Federation [AGIF] Executive Member Troon and its partner have unveiled a new bespoke showcase on www.golf-extra.com to demonstrate the strength and […]