Shanghai, China: The Asian Golf Industry Federation [AGIF] has welcomed representatives from Golf Facility Members onto its Board of Directors. During the Federation’s Annual General Meeting in Shanghai, the nominations of Steven Thielke, General Manager at Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club, and Wee Peng Siong, General Manager at Indonesia’s Riverside Golf Club, were unanimously […]
Manila, Philippines: Rupert Zaragosa will be aiming to add another piece of silverware to his bulging trophy cabinet when he tees-off in the eighth edition of the Faldo Series Philippines Championship. One of Southeast Asia’s brightest young male golfing prospects, Zaragosa will set out as overwhelming favourite to claim top honours in this week’s 54-hole […]
Singapore: Danthai Boonma tamed ‘The Beast’ to claim his maiden Asian Tour triumph at the inaugural US$750,000 World Classic Championship at Laguna National. Adopting a cautious final-day approach, the talented Thai teenager toured the World Classic Course in two-under 69. That gave him a four-day total of two-under 282 at Laguna National Golf and Country Club, […]
London, England: FootJoy has extended its Official Licensee role with Ryder Cup Europe for a further three years following the success of its Ryder-Cup branded gloves, socks and apparel launched around the 2014 contest at Gleneagles. The new deal will see the partnership continuing for the events at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minnesota […]
London, England: Campey Turf Care Systems’ latest newsletter encompasses the widest range of machines and highlights their use around the world, giving turf professionals a one-stop reference point for all things Campey. Available as a hard copy or a free download from the Campey website, it gives an invaluable insight to the first-hand experiences of […]
Amsterdam, Netherlands: Europe’s leading multi-course owners are preparing for the seventh annual European Multi Course Owners Meeting in the Dutch capital. The meeting coincides with the 10th Anniversary European Golf Business Conference and will take place on Wednesday, November 25, ahead of the conference opening ceremony. With an aggregate average of 500 golf courses represented […]
Shanghai, China: Tim Trinka has hailed another year of progress and development for the Asian Golf Industry Federation [AGIF]. In a message delivered at the AGIF’s annual general meeting in Shanghai, Trinka, the organisation’s President, said: “It’s been another year of significant progress for the Federation, during which, I believe, we have cemented our position […]
Phuket, Thailand: Asian Golf Industry Federation Golf Facility Member Laguna Phuket Golf Club will be added to the list of host venues for the Faldo Series Asia. Speaking during a visit to the Phuket club, six-time Major champion Sir Nick Faldo, a Laguna Golf Ambassador, said: “With the common vision of nurturing aspiring youths, I […]
Fairhaven, United States: A little more than 15 years ago, Billy Andrade teed up a Pro V1 golf ball in a PGA Tour event for the first time in his professional career. Andrade went on to win that week at the Ivensys Classic at Las Vegas and became the first player to record a win trusting a Titleist […]
Quinta Do Lago, Portugal: Asian Golf Industry Federation Executive Member Troon joined a number of its international division as its properties celebrated an award-winning year at the second World Golf Awards. Held in the Algarve, the three-day World Golf Awards programme culminated in an award ceremony, with Troon facilities picking up some of the most […]
Singapore: Indian Jeev Milkha Singh knows he’ll have to tame the ‘Beast’ if he’s to secure a second Singapore triumph in this week’s inaugural World Classic Championship at Laguna National, a Golf Facility Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation. Dubbed the ‘Beast’, the Andy Dye-designed World Classic Course is certain to provide competitors with one […]
Palm Springs, California, United States: A survey of FootGolf facilities conducted by the American FootGolf League (AFGL) reveals the new sport is generating millions of dollars in new revenue for courses installing FootGolf. “For a new sport to produce such a quick rate of return for golf courses is encouraging,” said Harvey Silverman, Editor of […]
Quinta Do Lago, Portugal: Just three weeks before staging the Ho Tram Open, The Bluffs has been propelled onto the global stage by winning ‘The World’s Best New Golf Course’ award at the World Golf Awards Ceremony. “This is the ultimate achievement for us,” said Ben Styles, Vice-President of Golf & Residential at The Bluffs, […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Management and staff from Gamuda Land Clubs have joined hands in their Corporate Social Responsibility by organising a charity visit to the Persatuan Kebajikan Elijah in Johor Bahru. Gamuda Land Clubs include Horizon Hills Golf & Country Club, Jade Hills Resort Club, Botanic Resort Club and Kota Permai Golf & Country Club, […]
Quinta do Lago, Portugal: Ernie Els has been voted Golf Course Designer of the Year at the 2015 World Golf Awards, part of the World Travel Awards. Els, a four-time Major winner, World Golf Hall of Fame member and acclaimed golf course designer, triumphed in a strong category of nominees populated by many other high-profile […]