Yangon, Myanmar: The Leopalace21 Myanmar Open will make a welcome return to the region’s professional golfing calendar next year with a record prize purse of US$750,000 and a co-sanction seal from the Asian Tour and Japan Golf Tour. Officials announced that Leopalace 21, which is in the business of constructing and managing apartments in Japan and the […]
Manila, Philippines: Natipong Srithong claimed a thrilling one-shot victory at the US$1 million Resorts World Manila Masters, becoming the second Thai rookie to win in successive weeks on the Asian Tour. The 22-year-old Natipong, who turned professional in September after winning the individual and team gold medals at the Southeast Asian Games, overcame a four-shot […]
Sheridan, Wyoming, United States: Asian Golf Industry Federation Executive Member Troon has been selected to manage The Powder Horn Golf Community, featuring an award-winning, private golf course. The Powder Horn features a vibrantly active golf community in the heart of the Rocky Mountains with glorious views of the Big Horn Mountains. In addition to its […]
Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia: Chanat Sakulpolphaisan became the 19th first-time Asian Development Tour (ADT) winner this season when he triumphed at the PGM Nilai Springs Championship. The 25-year-old Thai shot a closing four-under-par 67 to win the RM200,000 (about US$50,000) event with a score of 18-under 266 at the Nilai Springs Golf and Country Club. Jordan Sherratt of […]
Shanghai, China: This year’s HSBC Golf Business Forum Innovation Award has been won by Golphin Ltd (Golphinforkids) – the Scottish-based company who designed and now manufacture a unique set of golf clubs which is revolutionising the way children aged between three and 11 around the world play the game. The HSBC Golf Business Forum Innovation Award […]
Manila, Philippines: Ira Christian Alido pulled off an extraordinary come-from-behind victory in the eighth edition of the Faldo Series Philippines Championship. Trailing tournament favourite Rupert Zaragosa by 10 strokes with just nine holes remaining, it was Alido who eventually prevailed on the first hole of a sudden-death play-off in the 54-hole World Amateur Golf Ranking […]
Singapore: Centaur Asia Pacific has underlined its status as a major player in the Asian golf industry with an impressive show of strength at the second GreenUrbanScape Asia [GUSA]. Visited by Singapore Minister for National Development Lawrence Wong, Centaur’s eye-catching booth at the Singapore Expo Convention & Exhibition Centre showcased a plethora of cutting-edge hardware. […]
St Andrews, Scotland: New ticket and pricing options have been introduced for the 145th Open at Royal Troon, including a new twilight ticket and a reduction in the price of an advance purchase adult daily ticket. The world’s leading golfers will compete to become Champion Golfer of the Year at the historic Ayrshire links from July 14-17. […]
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam: The Bluffs Ho Tram Strip is gearing up for next month’s inaugural Ho Tram Open which will attract global coverage. Ahead of what promises to be a memorable month in the short life of the facility, Ben Styles, Vice President of Golf & Residential, Ho Tram Strip, looks back on […]
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: At more than 120 miles per hour, Rory McIlroy’s golf swing is one of the most powerful on the professional circuit. His ability to attack the ball with velocity while maintaining control over his swing arc requires strength and a strong base. When it all comes together, McIlroy declares, he’s able to […]
Minneapolis, United States: The United States Golf Association (USGA) and the University of Minnesota (UMN) have announced a five-year master research partnership to study and develop solutions to golf’s present and future challenges. “Participation and growth are central issues for the health of our game, but there are many other critical and complex factors that […]
St Andrews, Scotland: The road to The 145th Open at Royal Troon will begin at the Emirates Australian Open, the first of 14 events in nine countries that will make up The Open Qualifying Series for 2016. A total of 44 places in The Open are available through the Series, which gives players the opportunity to qualify […]
Linkou, Taiwan: The Asian Golf Industry Federation’s [AGIF] inaugural Turfgrass Management Education Seminar in Taiwan proved a resounding success. With the support of the Taiwan Golf Course Association and Miramar Golf and Country Club, the two-day seminar attracted more than 80 delegates. The educational gathering was open to golf course managers, golf course superintendents, club […]
Langkawi, Malaysia: The Els Club Teluk Datai has confirmed its standing as one of Asia’s ‘must-play’ venues after winning top billing in the region at the World Golf Awards in Faro, Portugal. Designed by four-time Major champion Ernie Els, the course received awards as Asia’s Best Golf Course and Malaysia’s Best Golf Course, while its […]
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 […]