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Yang Appearance Adds Major Appeal to Ho Tram Open

Yang Appearance Adds Major Appeal to Ho Tram Open

November 30, 2015

Ho Tram, Vietnam: Korean history-maker Yang Yong-eun, Asia’s lone Major champion, will line up in this week’s inaugural US$1.5 million Ho Tram Open as he seeks to continue his career resurgence. The 43-year-old Yang, who is an Asian Tour honorary member, will be among the main drawcards at the award-winning course at The Bluffs Ho […]

Prasad Prevails in Tollygunge Play-Off

Prasad Prevails in Tollygunge Play-Off

November 30, 2015

Kolkata, India: A trip to Mission Hills China awaits Arjun Prasad following his tense play-off victory in the Faldo Series India Boys Championship. National junior squad member Prasad edged out Kartik Sharma at the first hole of sudden-death after an intriguing 72-hole contest in the 15th leg of the record-breaking 2015-2016 Faldo Series Asia season […]

Royal Troon Awaits Australian Trio

Royal Troon Awaits Australian Trio

November 29, 2015

Sydney, Australia: Matt Jones, Rod Pampling and Nick Cullen qualified for the 145th Open at Royal Troon after today’s final round of the Emirates Australian Open. In the first event of The Open Qualifying Series, the Australian trio secured their places in next year’s Championship at Royal Troon from July 14-17. Jones qualified in style by […]

Faldo Urges New Approach to Golf Course Design

Faldo Urges New Approach to Golf Course Design

November 29, 2015

Danang, Vietnam: Six-time Major winner Sir Nick Faldo has joined a growing chorus of current and former players and industry icons who have called for a new approach to golf course design and alternative formats for amateur golf. Speaking during the Laguna Golf Classic, an amateur tournament he hosted at Laguna Lang Co Golf Club […]

Joy for Janne at Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club

Joy for Janne at Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club

November 28, 2015

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Janne Kaske of Finland won his second Asian Development Tour (ADT) title by five shots at the weather-shortened PMG MIDF KLGCC Championship. Kaske fired eight birdies against a solitary bogey to close with a seven-under-par 64 over the East Course at the Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club, a Golf Facility Member […]

Syngenta Puts Females First at GCMA Conference

Syngenta Puts Females First at GCMA Conference

November 28, 2015

London, England: Syngenta Golf Ambassador Carin Koch was among the expert speakers for a keynote presentation and panel discussion on female participation in golf in the United Kingdom at the Golf Club Managers Association [GCMA] Conference. The European Solheim Cup captain was joined by Rod Burke, Syngenta Marketing Manager Turf and Vegetation Management EAME, as […]

Garia Unveils New Line of Utility Vehicles

Garia Unveils New Line of Utility Vehicles

November 27, 2015

Birmingham, England: Garia, a Full Business Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation, has launched its new line of utility vehicles. Designed to target municipal, industrial and resort businesses as well as golf courses, the Garia utility vehicles were unveiled at the Sports Amenities Landscaping Trade Exhibition [SALTEX], the United Kingdom’s biggest exhibition of groundsmanship […]

USGA Releases Changes to Handicap System

USGA Releases Changes to Handicap System

November 27, 2015

Far Hills, New Jersey, United States: In tandem with the 2016 updates to the Rules of Golf, the United States Golf Association has announced revisions to the USGA Handicap System, effective from January 1. “The USGA Handicap System is constantly evolving to ensure that the System works for the game today and tomorrow,” said Steven […]

Kisner Leads Seven-Win Week for Titleist Golf Ball Players

Kisner Leads Seven-Win Week for Titleist Golf Ball Players

November 26, 2015

Fairhaven, United States: It was another winning week for Titlest golf ball players, as seven players around the globe trusted a Pro V1 or Pro V1x golf ball to win tournaments on the worldwide professional Tours. In total, 23,059 players have teed up Titleist golf balls in competition on the 2015 worldwide professional Tours, nearly […]

Quality Golf Renews Maintenance Contract with Royal Calcutta

Quality Golf Renews Maintenance Contract with Royal Calcutta

November 26, 2015

Kolkata, India: Quality Golf has renewed its contract with the historic Royal Calcutta Golf Club [RCGC] for another three years of Maintenance Advisory Services and Superintendent Placement. Affectionately known as the ‘Royal’, the RCGC is synonymous with golf in India. Founded in 1829, it’s the oldest golf club outside the British Isles. The area over […]

Spotlight Falls on Yamaguchi

Spotlight Falls on Yamaguchi

November 25, 2015

Tokyo, Japan: Suzuka Yamaguchi will once more step into centre stage when she tees-off in this week’s Faldo Series Asia Japan Championship. At the ripe old age of 14, Yamaguchi shot to fame in June when she finished second in a sectional qualifier to book herself a starting spot in the US Women’s Open at […]

Time to Discuss Pace of Play

Time to Discuss Pace of Play

November 25, 2015

St Andrews, Scotland: The R&A is conducting an industry forum in St Andrews this week to examine the issues surrounding pace of play and the time it takes to play golf. The Time for Golf conference brings together representatives of national affiliated bodies with figures from some of the key organisations involved in administering the […]

Chia Wins Hilton Asian Tour Golfer of the Month Award

Chia Wins Hilton Asian Tour Golfer of the Month Award

November 24, 2015

Singapore: Danny Chia has been named Hilton Asian Tour Golfer of Month for October. The Malaysian was a unanimous winner after ending a 13-year Asian Tour title drought by winning the Mercuries Taiwan Masters. He followed that up with a top-10 finish at the Yeangder TPC in Chinese Taipei the following week. Chia went on […]

‘Special’ Success for Nike Athlete McIlroy

‘Special’ Success for Nike Athlete McIlroy

November 24, 2015

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Nine months on from his first victory of the 2015 season, Nike athlete Rory McIlroy concluded his campaign with another win in Dubai, this time at the DP World Tour Championship – a victory that also saw him finish atop the Race to Dubai standings for a second straight year. Four-time […]

Kochhar Full of Confidence

Kochhar Full of Confidence

November 24, 2015

Kolkata, India: Karandeep Kochhar will be the player to beat when he tees-off in this week’s Faldo Series India Championship. The 16-year-old has enjoyed a stellar year to date and is hopeful of finishing 2015 in style, targetting a victory in the the 15th leg of the record-breaking 2015-2016 Faldo Series Asia season at the […]