Singapore: Orchid Country Club [OCC], one of Singapore’s most progressive golfing establishments, has signed up with the Asian Golf Industry Federation [AGIF]. Approaching its 25th anniversary, the club is located along the picturesque waterways of the Sungei Seletar Reservoir. It boasts 27 holes and a host of other sporting, dining, entertainment and conferencing offerings. A […]
Palm Springs, California, United States: With little more than four months until the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, United States Olympic gold medallists Missy Franklin and Lindsey Vonn have thrown their weight behind golf’s inclusion in the Games and given professional golfers a taste of what to expect in August. The pair were […]
Minneapolis, United States: Toro has announces the release of the new EPA Tier 4 Final Compliant Groundsmaster 5900/5910 rotary mower. This improved model takes the trusted design of the previous Groundsmaster 5900/5910 model and integrates a fuel-efficient Tier 4 Final compliant Yanmar 3.3-litre turbocharged diesel engine. “We took a hard look at key areas where […]
Shenzhen, China: Tennis superstar Boris Becker is teaming up with the Mission Hills Group, aiming to develop the sport in China and unearth Chinese Grand Slam champions. In conjunction with Mission Hills, the six-time Grand Slam champion will create Asia’s first Boris Becker Tennis Academy. During a visit to the site, the legendary German said: […]
Singapore: Building a connection with attendees at next month’s Business Management Institute [BMI] course in Singapore is the aim of Club Managers Association of America [CMAA] member Dr Larry Ross. Dr Ross, PHD, Florida Southern College, has been confirmed as one of the main presenters at the Asian Golf Industry Federation [AGIF]-organised event from April […]
Shanghai, China: Nearly a year after it was ordered to close in a Government crackdown on golf courses, demolition work has been completed on Orient Shanghai by Songjiang District and the Xiaokunshan town government. The 18-hole layout, which opened in 2003 and is part of Orient Golf, a chain of golf clubs in mainland China […]
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: Nine Brazilian golfers took part in the Aquece Rio Golf Challenge to inaugurate the new course that will host the first Olympic golf competition in 112 years. According to a report on the official Olympic Games website, Alexandre Rocha, the highest ranked player in the men’s draw, finished tied for the […]
Palm Beach Gardens, United States: The PGA of America has confirmed the extension of Pete Bevacqua’s contract as Chief Executive Officer through December 2021. Bevacqua has served as CEO since November 2012 and his current contract was set to expire in November 2018. The Board approved the extension at a recent Board meeting. “Pete is […]
Khon Kaen, Thailand: Golf prodigy Phachara Khongwatmai continued his remarkable rise in the game by winning the US$100,000 Singha Esan Open on the ASEAN PGA Tour. The 16-year-old Thai beat seasoned compatriot Chapchai Nirat by two strokes at Singha Park Golf Club after they both fired final rounds of four-under-par 68. Thais Panuphol Pittayarat (71) […]
Beaverton, United States: Nike Golf has introduced a range of new polo designs while the classic Nike Flyknit Chukka makes its first appearance on the golf course. The new polo designs boast modern cuts and collars that evidence an evolution in golf attire by athletes to select the look and feel best suited to their […]
Tokyo, Japan: The Gary Player Invitational concluded the second leg of its global series in Japan with after a charity auction which raised more than US$125,000 for Support Our Kids to benefit the children of the tsunami disaster in Tohoku. During his time in Tokyo, tournament host Gary Player attended charity concerts, golf events and a […]
Langkawi, Malaysia: George Gandranata closed with a one-under-par 70 to become the first player from Indonesia to win on the Asian Development Tour (ADT) at the PGM LADA Langkawi Championship. Gandranata, who celebrated his 30th birthday on Tuesday, held a one-shot advantage heading into the final round. But he stumbled with a double-bogey on the […]
Minneapolis, United States: Toro has announced the launch of the all-new Workman GTX utility vehicle, one of the most versatile grounds and turf crossover vehicles in its class. Combining superior comfort, control and versatility, the Workman GTX provides all the features to help tackle a multitude of tasks on and around the golf course. Superintendents […]
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Golf course superintendents and sports field managers from across the Gulf Region gathered in Dubai to learn more about the sustainable qualities and management practices of seashore paspalum. In an educational seminar sponsored by Asian Golf Industry Federation Full Business Member Atlas Turf International, Pure Seed and Polyclean Turf Division, globally […]
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, […]