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 […]
Fairhaven, United States: FootJoy has introduced the new D.N.A. (DryJoys Next Advancement) golf shoe with full customisation through MyJoys programme. Offering lightweight support, a secure fit and comfortable performance in every step, D.N.A. has been widely adopted at every level of play, including on the professional Tours around the world. In just three months after […]
Shanghai, China: Russell Knox created history when he held off the challenges from a star-studded field by carding a final round four-under-par 68 to win the WGC-HSBC Champions. Knox’s four-day total of 20-under-par 268 at the Sheshan International Golf Club was enough to hand him a two-shot victory over American Kevin Kisner and enable him […]
Fairhaven, United States: FootJoy has introduced the new D.N.A. (DryJoys Next Advancement) golf shoe, featuring the most comprehensive feature package ever delivered by FJ. D.N.A. footwear embodies the most proven elements of the world-renowned DryJoys franchise with new, cutting-edge design and construction methodology. Offering lightweight support, a secure fit and comfortable performance in every step, […]
Malacca, Malaysia: Casey O’Toole dominated the PGM Tiara Championship when he closed with a sparkling eight-under-par 64 to win his maiden Asian Development Tour (ADT) title by 11 shots. The 25-year-old American, who held a four-shot lead heading into the final round, fired nine birdies against a lone bogey to win on 21-under-par 267 total […]
London, England: Golf participation in the United Kingdom is far from being in decline and is actually flourishing, especially amongst a younger demographic. The findings have emerged from the ‘Golf Actives Study’, a first-of-its-kind programme commissioned by the European Tour, which aims to establish a complete picture of golf activity and engagement in the UK. […]
Singapore: An eclectic mix of players from more than 20 countries will feature in next week’s inaugural World Classic Championship at Laguna National Golf and Country Club, a Golf Facility Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation. The Asian Tour’s only stop in Singapore this season will see a 144-man field battle it out for […]
Singapore: Across the worldwide professional Tours, Titleist ran the table last week as seven Titleist golf ball loyalists won the seven tournaments staged around the globe. In total, 21,444 players have teed up Titleist golf balls in competition on the 2015 worldwide professional Tours, nearly six times the nearest competitor with 3,744 and more than […]
Singapore: New Titleist 716 T-MB utility irons are precisely engineered using an extreme amount of high density tungsten to deliver an unprecedented combination of high launch, long carry distance and forgiveness in a sleek, muscle back frame. “T-MB’s are the most playable, most forgiving utility irons in the game. They will change the way players […]
Phuket, Thailand: Laguna Phuket Golf Club is living up to its tagline – New Look, New Experience. The Asian Golf Industry Federation Golf Facility Member underwent a comprehensive makeover last year and is now reaping the benefits. As well as earning plaudits from visitors, the 18-hole layout has captured a handful of accolades. “The awards […]
Birmingham, England: Club Car will demonstrate its expertise in the utility vehicles and latest additions to its extensive range of 85 different models of golf and utility vehicles at this week’s Sports Amenities Landscaping Trade Exhibition [SALTEX]. Club Car will showcase the new range of Carryall utility vehicles and technical advances, including the Precedent i3, […]
Shanghai, China: HSBC has announced the renewal of three key pillars of its global golf sponsorship portfolio and confirmed its commitment to the World Golf Championships-HSBC Champions, the HSBC Women’s Champions and the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship. This follows the news earlier this summer that the bank will continue as Patron of The Open […]
Birmingham, England: Sports Amenities Landscaping Trade Exhibition [SALTEX] is the venue for the latest addition to the Campey Turf Care Systems range of Vredo overseeders, the award-winning Vredo Sport Series featuring a dual dosage system. The United Kingdom’s biggest event for the grounds care sector, the 2015 SALTEX will see some 280 exhibitors bring the […]
Dhaka, Bangladesh: Victory in the second edition of the Faldo Series Bangladesh Championship tasted especially sweet for Mohd Akber Hossain. Twelve months ago, Hossain suffered the disappointment of losing out to Mohd Rasel on the first extra hole at Kurmitola Golf Club. Driven on by that loss, Hossain returned to the same venue and emerged […]
Ipswich, England: Almost 40 Parts, Service and General Managers from dealers across the United Kingdom attended Ransomes Jacobsen’s Customer Care Conference. Held at the commercial mower manufacturer’s head office in Ipswich, the conference provided the opportunity to promote best practice from across the group, discuss such topics as dealer development, marketing and training as well […]