Shenzhen, China: The innovative World Ladies Championship is poised to cement its position as one of the game’s premier tournaments in 2016. As well as announcing a 33 per cent increase in the prize purse to US$800,000, organisers have confirmed other notable developments that will elevate the status of the event. For 2016, the championship […]
Augusta, United States: As the US commercial UTV market leader, Club Car offers the largest line-up of commercial vehicles in the hospitality industry. The Asian Golf Industry Federation Executive Member’s 2016 Bank on Carryall sales event makes it easier than ever for hotels and resorts to purchase the vehicles they need. The event allows qualified […]
Tenerife, Spain: The 2016 edition of the International Golf Travel Market (IGTM) will be hosted on the Mediterranean island of Mallorca. The largest of Spain’s Balearic Islands, Mallorca will welcome IGTM 2016, organised by Reed Travel Exhibitions, to the Palau de Congressos in Palma, the island’s capital city, November 14-17. The popular holiday island, which […]
Hong Kong: OneAsia embarks on its eighth season this year, showcasing a strong backbone of lucrative tournaments across the region. A total of nine events, each offering more than US$1 million in prize money, are planned for 2016, starting with the Volvo China Open at Topwin Golf & Country Club from April 28-May 1. Korea’s […]
Orlando, United States: The 63rd PGA Merchandise Show, the industry’s self-proclaimed annual ‘Major of Golf Business’, successfully marked the kick-off to the PGA of America’s Centennial Celebration and welcomed more than 42,000 golf industry professionals from 91 countries around the world. PGA Professionals and buyers uncovered the newest products, trends and technology from more than […]
Singapore: Korean Song Young-han survived a ‘crazy’ sleepless night by fending off the spirited challenge of world number one Jordan Spieth to win the US$1 million SMBC Singapore Open by one shot. Inclement weather had caused multiple delays during the week, forcing the Singapore showpiece into a Monday finish at the Sentosa Golf Club’s Serapong […]
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States: Troon has been selected to partner with the Government of Bermuda and its appointed Board of Trustees to manage its golf operations at Port Royal Golf Course, located on the western coast of the island of Bermuda. Port Royal is well known for hosting the PGA Grand Slam of Golf from […]
Singapore: The SMBC Singapore Open is set for a gripping finale on Monday morning with world number one Jordan Spieth breathing down the neck of leader Song Young-hun. The 50th staging of the iconic tournament was heading towards a compelling climax before large galleries on Sunday afternoon when Mother Nature took a hand as both […]
Texas, United States: As the new season began, Nike Golf announced its new golf ball line-up with the RZN Tour and RZN Speed. The RZN Tour ball will be available in two versions: Black for lower-spin distance and Platinum for mid-spin control. The three-piece RZN Speed golf balls will also be available in two versions: […]
Selangor, Malaysia: Josh Salah claimed a hard-earned victory at the PGM CCM Rahman Putra Championship after shooting a closing six-under-par 66. With birdies at the final two holes, the 24-year-old American won by one stroke. He finished at 17-under-par 271, defeating Japan’s Shunya Takeyasu (70) in the RM200,000 (about US$46,600) Asian Development Tour (ADT) event. Jordan Sherratt […]
Harrogate, England: The BIGGA Turf Management Exhibition [BTME] 2016 has been hailed as an unprecedented success. The comprehensive Continue to Learn education programme broke attendance records, smashing through the 3,000 barrier. Over the five-day programme at the British and International Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) annual turf care festival, 3,034 seats were occupied as greenkeepers, groundsmen, golf […]
Siem Reap, Cambodia: Angkor Golf Resort is gearing up to play host to the second edition of the Angkor Four-Ball Championship. The Asian Golf Industry Federation Golf Facility Member will stage the tournament from April 8-10 with a practice round followed by the 36-hole championship. “The event proved a great success last year and we’re […]
Tokyo, Japan: Black Knight International and Jidaino Souzou Koubou are partnering to celebrate the Union of Golf and Giving by staging the Gary Player Invitational. The Player Foundation, established by Marc Player, has chosen Support Our Kids as the beneficiary of the event to aid the suffering children of the Great East Japan Earthquake disaster […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Gamuda Land Clubs brought festive cheer to residents from the Rumah Amal Murni in Kajang. The annual charity event is organised by Gamuda Land Clubs and is part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) which is aimed at spreading the joy of giving and sharing. Rumah Amal Murni Kajang was established in […]
Singapore: Titleist has introduced the new DT TruSoft golf ball, ‘precisely designed and manufactured to provide supremely soft feel on every shot with the exceptionally consistent performance and quality of Titleist’. Made at Titleist Ball Plant 2 in New Bedford, Massachusetts, DT TruSoft features a new core and cover formulation engineered by Titleist R&D to […]