Kunming, China: A 4,000-kilometre round trip paid rich dividends for Liu Yan as she outplayed her rivals in the eighth edition of the Faldo Series Kunming Championship. Showing no signs of fatigue following a gruelling 2,000-kilometre journey from Xiamen, the 14-year-old swept to a commanding victory at the award-winning Lakeview Golf Club course that nestles […]
Orlando, United States: Japan and South Korea are the world’s second and third largest golf markets while China (including Hong Kong and Macau) is the sixth largest golf equipment market. Those are among the findings in the World Golf Report 2015, produced by two of the industry’s leading independent research and data firms, Golf Datatech, […]
Fairhaven, United States: Master Craftsman Scotty Cameron has added to his high performance line of Select putters with the new Select Roundback, a modern mid mallet design with Tour-validated balance and stability. The new Scotty Cameron Select Roundback, like its Select Fastback and Select Squareback counterparts, features an innovative aluminium sole with criss-cross sight lines […]
Beijing, China: IMG and Axis Leisure Management Ltd have announced a new partnership that will offer planning, design, consulting, construction and operations management for the burgeoning winter sports and integrated leisure resort space in China. Through this partnership, IMG, an Executive Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation, and Axis have established a joint team […]
Orlando, United States: Bubba Watson drove into centre stage at the 62nd PGA Merchandise Show. During the industry gathering, the five-time PGA Tour winner dropped in at the booth of Garia, the Danish manufacturer of luxury golf and leisure cars. Watson is a Garia Ambassador and drives a customised Garia at his Isleworth home. Fellow […]
London, England: Experienced golf course architect Howard Swan has been unanimously re-elected as chairman of the Golf Consultants Association (GCA). The senior consultant at the family owned Swan Golf Designs – a long-time member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation – Swan will lead the association for a further two years. GCA chairman since 2013. Swan will […]
Orlando, United States: SNAG [Starting New at Golf] showcased a new 10-bay inflatable range during Demo Day and inside the Orange County Convention Centre at the 62nd annual PGA Merchandise Show. The colourful standalone soft-sided golf skills pavilion provides a safe insulated learning environment that is easy to set up in a variety of locations. […]
Dubai: Rory McIlroy, the number one golfer in the world, has clinched his first win in 2015 – one step closer in his journey to The Masters. The Nike athlete’s dominant victory came at the Omega Dubai Desert Classic on the European Tour, the same place he won his first tournament as a professional in […]
Singapore: For the third year in succession, the Asian Golf Industry Federation’s (AGIF) Superintendent Volunteer Education Programme will be staged in conjunction with the HSBC Women’s Champions. To be held at Singapore’s award-winning Sentosa Golf Club on March 3-4, more than 50 superintendents are expected to attend, including six superintendents from an R&A internship programme. […]
Singapore: Koh Sock Hwee has secured her place in one of Asia’s most prestigious golf tournaments, after claiming victory in the HSBC Women’s Champions Host Country Qualifying Tournament. In a closely-fought struggle with 2013 winner Christabel Goh, it was Koh who emerged triumphant at Sentosa Golf Club, a Golf Facility member of the Asian Golf […]
Orlando, United States: Where do serious golfers shop for and buy their golf equipment and apparel? That question and many more are answered in the 2015 Golf Datatech Channel Segmentation Study. One of the golf industry’s leaders in independent insights and strategy, Golf Datatech, LLC – www.golfdatatech.com – has released the results of its sixth […]
London, England: Asian Golf Industry Federation member Bernhard has entered a new partnership with American-based SubAir Systems. SubAir produces sophisticated aeration, moisture removal and root zone temperature control systems for natural sports surfaces. Steve Nixon, Bernhard’s International Sales Manager, said: “This is the perfect partnership for Bernhard and we are delighted with it for several […]
Hong Kong: The University of St Andrews is looking forward to welcoming its first Mission Hills-funded student now that the two organisations have finalised a scholarship programme. The project will utilise monies generated by the annual Mission Hills-St Andrews: Home to Home Scholarship Fund-raising Championship to support young Chinese golfers wishing to continue their studies […]
Bangkok, Thailand: Nike Golf has confirmed the addition of Chinese athlete Feng Simin to its Tour roster to represent the brand as a head-to-toe athlete. The talented teenager will make her professional debut as a Nike Golf athlete at the Coates Golf Championship in Ocala, Florida. “It is a great honour to be a Nike […]
Orlando, United States: World Golf Foundation – the non-profit organisation that develops and supports initiatives that positively impact lives through the game of golf and its traditional values – has launched a new women’s website, www.GolfForHer.com The site is designed to increase women’s participation in the game. A revolutionary collaboration with the major entities in […]