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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Asian Golf Industry Federation Golf Facility Member Kota Permai Golf & Country Club has added another accolade to its long list of awards. At the Golf Magazine Top-10 Courses in Malaysia ceremony, Kota Permai was named second. Its sister club, Horizon Hills Golf & Country Club, in Johor Bahru, was third. Tang […]
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 […]