Kathmandu, Nepal: It was two years ago that Binod Tamang turned up at the Royal Nepal Golf Club [RNGC] seeking work. Anxious to earn money to assist his mother in paying for his school fees, Binod, then aged 10, offered his services as a caddie. However, standing barely four-feet tall and weighing in at less […]
London, England: Asian Golf Industry Federation Full Business Member Campey Turf Care Systems has launched a new interactive website. The new-look website – www.campeyturfcare.com – went live in March and has been streamlined and made into the on-line reference point for all things Campey. The extensive range of Campey products, including the Air 2G2 Inject, […]
Ho Tram, Vietnam: Five months after celebrating its highly anticipated grand opening with an exhibition match featuring Robert Rock, The Bluffs Ho Tram Strip has signed a three-year partnership agreement with the two-time European Tour winner to become its brand ambassador and touring professional. The deal between the acclaimed Greg Norman-designed links course on Vietnam’s […]
Gurgaon, India: Gary Player hosted an intimate group of guests during the unveiling of his new course at DLF Golf and Country Club. The 18-hole Signature course by Gary Player Design will open in the coming weeks and is tipped to leave a favourable impression on members and guests from around the world. “I have […]
Texas, United States: Jacobsen, a Textron Inc company and manufacturer of high-quality turf maintenance equipment, has recognised its top-performing dealers and sales people. During the recent Golf Industry Show, PT Sahabat Agritama, based in Jakarta, received the top award, namely APAC Distributor of the Year. They were presented with their trophy by David Withers, President […]
Miaoli, Taiwan: Hsieh Chi-hsien stood firm to claim victory in the US$150,000 Charming Yeangder ADT. The Taiwanese triumphed at the fourth extra hole in a four-way play-off. Hsieh closed with a fourth consecutive 70 and was forced into extra time with compatriot and overnight leader Lin Chien-bing, Australian Jake Stirling and American Greg Moss. The quartet ended […]
Kansas, United States: When American writer Mark Twain pronounced that a round of golf was ‘a good walk spoiled’, he clearly didn’t have all the facts. Today, we know that walking a round of golf can burn more than 2,000 calories. We also see golf as a sport for a lifetime, and one that can […]
Beaverton, United States: The desire of golfers to express themselves on and off the golf course is the ethos behind the new Nike Golf Club apparel collection ‘for the modern golf athlete’. “There’s nothing wrong with all the wonderful traditions around golf, but for so long we let rules dictate what people should wear,” said […]
Shenzhen, China: Sir Nick Faldo has predicted it’s just a matter of time before Chinese male golfers become a force in the professional game. Speaking in the wake of a spectacular performance by rising teenage star Cao Sen at last week’s ninth Faldo Series Asia Grand Final, Faldo said he was encouraged by the progress […]
North Carolina, United States: John Deere has marked a manufacturing milestone with the completion of the 500,000th unit built at the Turf Care factory in Fuquay-Varina. The unit, a John Deere ZTrak Mower, was celebrated by the entire factory and will be on display at several upcoming local events. “Producing the 500,000th machine is a […]
Singapore: South African Ernie Els believes Asia will deliver a second Major champion in the near future, naming Bae Sang-moon, Hideki Matsuyama and Anirban Lahiri as potential candidates. Els, a four-time Major winner, has been particularly impressed with Lahiri’s recent rise in the Official World Golf Ranking following two victories in February which propelled the […]
London, England: Talented candidates who successfully graduate from United Kingdom universities and colleges now have an exciting new pathway to a career in the global golf industry. The new Graduate Programme from Colt Mackenzie McNair (CMM), the leading executive recruitment specialist working in the golf markets of Europe, Middle East and Asia, is the first […]
St Augustine, United States: WE ARE GOLF – a coalition of the game’s leading associations and industry partners – has confirmed that Presidents Cup Captains Nick Price (International) and Jay Haas (US) will attend National Golf Day on April 15. Zimbabwean Price won three Major championships in his decorated career, including the US PGA Championship […]
Paris, France: Le Golf National, owned by the French Federation of Golf [FFG], has re-affirmed its confidence in Ransomes Jacobsen France for the supply of turf maintenance equipment, which will be used for maintaining the 45-hole complex including the prestigious Albatros course, the host since 1991 of the Open de France and of the Ryder […]
Mannheim, Germany: A total of 28 young service technicians have graduated from the latest John Deere Ag Tech, Parts Tech and Turf Tech advanced apprenticeship programmes, run by United Kingdom national training provider Babcock. Alistair Baillie from dealer Thomas Sherriff & Co Ltd was named Ag & Turf Apprentice of the Year for 2014, while […]