Hong Kong: Renowned golf professional and executive Iain Roberts has received the ultimate accolade of his 40-year career in the game by being crowned a PGA Master Professional. Out of more than 7,000 PGA members worldwide, only 38 have achieved the status of Master Professional and Roberts joins an elite group that includes world famous […]
Washington, United States: Exhibiting fierce determination and remarkable control, Titleist Brand Ambassador Jordan Spieth continued to make history claiming victory at the US Open, making it back-to-back Major titles this season. Jordan trusts the New Pro V1x golf ball and a full bag of equipment from Titleist, part of the Acushnet company, a Full Business […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: In conjunction with the holy month of Ramadan, 60 under-privileged children from three different homes within the Klang Valley under the Rising Star Juniors programme had the pleasure of Berbuka Puasa at Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club (KLGCC). Rising Star Juniors is a community sports project initiated by Asian Golf Industry […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Malaysian golf services company MST Golf has joined forces with American-based golf course construction company Heritage Links. Under the banner of Heritage Links MST, the new company is a joint-venture partnership that will offer golf course construction and project management services throughout Asia. A joint statement from MST Golf and Heritage Links […]
Washington, United States: Jordan Spieth has won the 115th US Open Championship at Chambers Bay, becoming the youngest player in history to win the first two Majors of the year back-to-back. Spieth, a Rolex Testimonee, shared a four-way tie for the lead on Sunday morning and shot a spirited final round 69 to finish on five-under […]
Ipswich, England: Ransomes Jacobsen, the manufacturer of commercial mowing equipment, has launched the next two machines in a series of new mowers manufactured at its European headquarters. Primarily targeted at the municipal sector, the MP495/MP655 (Medium Platform) range provides yet more options from a single design platform and are replacements for the Ransomes Commander, the […]
Koh Samui, Thailand: Thai veteran Prayad Marksaeng tamed the ‘beast of Samui’ for the second time in three years after closing with a six-under-par 65 to win by two shots at the US$300,000 Queen’s Cup. Battle-hardened Prayad overturned a three-shot deficit by firing nine birdies against three bogeys for a winning total of 14-under-par 270 […]
London, England: Campey’s Pitch Renovation Tour is over, but the work to improve pitches has just begun. The tour visited many different sports pitches, including local authorities and local club football pitches, over a five-week period starting in Sweden, followed by two venues in Finland, Norway and Denmark, covering 2,702 miles. The Campey Turf Care […]
Edinburgh, Scotland: Frenchman Romain Langasque saw off the challenge of Scotland’s Grant Forrest to win the 120th Amateur Championship at Carnoustie. Langasque was in commanding form as he won the 36-hole final by 4&2 and he has secured a place in next month’s 144th Open at St Andrews. His victory also gains him a place in […]
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: The Address Montgomerie Dubai, one of the Middle East’s most luxurious and desirable golfing destinations, is flying high with spectacular photography showcasing its new fleet of Club Car vehicles. The state-of-the-art golf cars were specially choreographed to spell ‘The Monty’ on the 18th fairway of the venue’s Colin Montgomerie-designed golf course. […]
Las Vegas, United States: Pacific Links International has announced that Ernie Els will act as a brand ambassador and wear the company’s logo during this week’s US Open. Els joins fellow ambassadors such as Greg Norman, Annika Sorenstam, Nick Price and Mark O’Meara as a spokesperson for the golf management company. In addition to wearing […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: An even-par second round 72 paved the way for Mohd Isa bin Abas’s victory in Kota Permai Golf & Country Club’s annual Club Championship. On the back of that inspired effort, five-handicapper Mohd Isa swept to the top of the leaderboard at the award-winning club that is a Golf Facility Member of […]
Hamburg, Germany: Two-time Major winner Martin Kaymer and his management team are joining forces with worldwide management and marketing company, IMG. As part of the agreement, IMG – an Executive Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation – will work together with manager Philip Kaymer, coach Gunter Kessler and PR-agent Dirk Schimmel to manage Kaymer’s […]
Kansas, United States: JD Dockstader, who was named Chief Business Development Officer for the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) in 2014, has added the role of Chief Operating Officer. In his combined role, Dockstader will have oversight of all business development and operating functions for the nearly 18,000-member national association. He came to […]
Memphis, United States: The State of Tennessee has awarded Jerry Pate Turf & Irrigation a State contract for Toro Commercial and Residential Landscape Contractor equipment, as well as ECHO power equipment, throughout Tennessee. “We are excited to have the opportunity to work with the many municipalities and State entities within Tennessee, providing them a wide […]