London, England: Golf is going gender-free as a growing number of clubs abandon ladies’ and men’s tees. They’re replacing them with tees which any member can play off to suit their ability and inclination. It’s seen as the perfect way to encourage improving golfers, to retain ageing players and to promote social golf. Golfers who […]
London, England: Dr Gordon McKillop, the Sports Turf Research Institute’s [STRI] Chief Executive, has announced his intention to retire at Easter in 2016. McKillop has held the position since July 2000 having joined the Institute from, what was then the Central Science Laboratory (CSL), a DEFRA Agency. During the 1990s, whilst still at CSL, McKillop […]
Hong Kong: The Jack Nicklaus Golf Club in Korea and Royal Wellington Golf Club in New Zealand have been confirmed as hosts for the 2016 and 2017 Asia-Pacific Amateur Championships (AAC), respectively. The seventh edition of the AAC is being played at the Clearwater Bay Golf & Country Club this week and is conducted in […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Visitors to next week’s Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia will be treated to world-class performances on and off the golf course. Billed as ‘the most fun you’ll ever have at a golf event’, the annual showpiece at Asian Golf Industry Federation Golf Facility Member Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club (KLGCC) is set to […]
San Diego, United States: The Golf Course Builders Association of America (GCBAA) has announced James (Jim) Moore as its recipient of the prestigious Don A. Rossi Award. Over the course of the last three decades, Moore has worked for the United States Golf Association (USGA) in a variety of roles aimed at refining and improving […]
Munich, Germany: Titleist Brand Ambassador Thongchai Jaidee relied upon the Pro V1x golf ball and a full bag of Titleist club equipment, including new 716 AP2 prototype irons, to capture a one-stroke victory at the Porsche European Open. Leading by one shot on the final hole, Thongchai chipped up to eight feet and holed the […]
Jakarta, Indonesia: Water and turf, design and renovation and pest control are all featuring on the agenda at the 16th ASPGI (Asosiasi Superintendent Padang Golf) Turf Management Seminar. Hosted by Klub Golf Bogor Raya, the event is, for the first time, being staged in collaboration with the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF). The three-day seminar […]
Ponte Vedra Beach, United States: An amazing year was capped off last weekend as Titleist Brand Ambassador Jordan Spieth put together another stellar performance for the final act of the 2014-15 PGA Tour season as he went on to claim the Tour Championship and the FedEx Cup title. With challenging conditions on an unrelenting layout, Spieth maintained […]
St Andrews, Scotland: Martin Slumbers has begun his tenure as Chief Executive of The R&A and Secretary of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews. Slumbers joined The R&A as Chief Executive-designate in March and succeeds Peter Dawson, who retired on Friday, September 25, after leading the organisation for the past 16 years. “I […]
Shah Alam, Malaysia: Darren Clarke and Jeev Milkha Singh have been named as non-playing captains of the European and Asian teams for next year’s EurAsia Cup. Clarke and Singh have been friends for as long as they can remember, and they are relishing the opportunity to lead their continents to what would be a first […]
Selangor, Malaysia: Malaysian ‘Angel’ Nur Durriyah Damian will be aiming to fly high once more when the 10th edition of the Faldo Series Malaysia Championship tees-off. Overall winner in 2012 and Girls’ champion for the past two years, Durriyah is expected to be to the fore at Danau Golf Club in the 54-hole World Amateur […]
Munich, Germany: Thongchai Jaidee won his seventh European Tour title with a flawless final round showing at the Porsche European Open. The Thai star led by one overnight, and ground down those chasing him with a steady four-under-par 67. Graeme Storm maintained the most substantial challenge, but found water off the 17th tee and, although […]
Shenzhen, China: One of China’s most anticipated retail openings of the year, The MH Mall in Shenzhen’s Mission Hills Centreville welcomed shoppers with a series of celebratory promotions and activities at its soft opening. An integrated ‘Retail-tainment’ complex which assembles an exciting line-up of recreation, shopping, dining, entertainment, leisure and cultural experiences under one roof, […]
Hong Kong: Hong Kong will play host to the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship (AAC) for the first time this week as the best amateur golfers from around the region gather at Clearwater Bay Golf & Country Club to compete for a coveted invitation to the 2016 Masters Tournament. The AAC, taking place from October 1-4, is […]
Tokyo, Japan: Kim Kyung-tae won his fourth title this year when he claimed a three-shot victory at the Asia-Pacific Open Mitsubishi Diamond Cup. The 29-year-old Korean holed a 10-foot birdie on the last hole to finish on two-under-par 68 for a winning total of nine-under 271 at the Y150 million (about US$1.2 million) event sanctioned by […]