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Jacobsen MP493 Wide Area Rough Mower in Centre Stage

Jacobsen MP493 Wide Area Rough Mower in Centre Stage

January 8, 2015

Harrogate, England: Following a review of the company’s marketing strategy, Jacobsen have taken the decision to return to the BIGGA Turf Management Exhibition (BTME) on an annual basis. The policy of the Asian Golf Industry Federation Executive Member will be to alternate between small and large stands. According to a report in Golf Business News, […]

It’s Back to School for Tour Hopefuls

It’s Back to School for Tour Hopefuls

January 7, 2015

Hua Hin, Thailand: Golfers dreaming of stamping their mark on the Asian Tour will face their first hurdle when they tee up in this week’s Asian Tour Qualifying School Stage One, Section A. More than 430 players from around the world have signed up for the First Stage of Qualifying School presented by Sports Authority […]

Callaway Launches Big Bertha Alpha 815 Fairway Woods and Hybrids

Callaway Launches Big Bertha Alpha 815 Fairway Woods and Hybrids

January 7, 2015

Carlsbad, California, United States: Callaway Golf Company has officially announced new Big Bertha Alpha 815 Fairway Woods ‘that adjust spin control and trajectory for the ball flight golfers want to play’. At the same time, Callaway, a Full Business Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation, also announced the Big Bertha Alpha 815 Hybrids, ‘complete […]

Clearwater Calling for Talented New Zealand Youngsters

Clearwater Calling for Talented New Zealand Youngsters

January 6, 2015

Christchurch, New Zealand: History will be made when the first edition of the Faldo Series New Zealand Championship tees-off this week. To be staged at the Clearwater Golf Club in Christchurch, the 54-hole event has attracted more than 60 of New Zealand’s brightest young golfers. It’s the first time in the nine-year history of the […]

IMG Primed to ‘Build Matsuyama’s Brand Globally’

IMG Primed to ‘Build Matsuyama’s Brand Globally’

January 6, 2015

Cleveland, Ohio, United States: Asian golf’s poster boy Hideki Matsuyama has signed with IMG for worldwide management and marketing representation. Currently ranked 16th player on the Official World Golf Ranking, Matsuyama has six victories worldwide including five on the Japan Tour. The 22-year-old Japanese earned his first PGA Tour victory at the 2014 Memorial Tournament, […]

New Caledonia Celebrates New Course Opening

New Caledonia Celebrates New Course Opening

January 5, 2015

Noumea, New Caledonia: The fourth golf course in the South Pacific nation of New Caledonia has been unveiled. Forming part of the Sheraton New Caledonia Deva Resort and Spa, the 18-hole Exclusive Golf Deva New Caledonia was officially opened on December 20, 2014. The development, located in the municipality of Bourail, has been in the […]

Ingersoll Rand Named on Most Improved Corporate Citizen List

Ingersoll Rand Named on Most Improved Corporate Citizen List

January 5, 2015

Davidson, North Carolina, United States: Ingersoll Rand, a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable and efficient environments, has been ranked on Corporate Responsibility (CR) Magazine’s Most Improved Corporate Citizens list for 2014. Ingersoll Rand’s family of brands includes Ingersoll Rand, Thermo King, Trane and Club Car, an Executive Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation. Rankings are based on […]

Titleist Golf Ball Players Bask in Success

Titleist Golf Ball Players Bask in Success

January 4, 2015

Fairhaven, United States: In 2014, across the worldwide professional Tours, Titleist was once again the number one ball for more players and more champions. Tour players relied on a Titleist Pro V1 or Pro V1x golf ball 23,815 times in 2014, compared to 4,145 for the nearest competitor. During that same time Titleist golf ball players recorded 175 victories around […]

Three Additions to Tour Schedule

Three Additions to Tour Schedule

January 3, 2015

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: The Asian Tour’s first half schedule for 2015 includes new tournaments in Thailand, Mauritius and Malaysia. The US$2 million Thailand Classic at Hua Hin’s Black Mountain Golf Club, the €1 million (about US$1.2 million) AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open at Heritage Golf Club and the US$750,000 Vascory Classic at Templer Park Country Club […]

New Tournament in Honour of Thai Great Boonchu

New Tournament in Honour of Thai Great Boonchu

January 2, 2015

Bangkok, Thailand: A new tournament in honour of Thai golfing legend Boon-chu Ruangkit is to be launched in his native Thailand next week. The Boonchu Ruang-kit Championship will be played at the Ran-cho Charnvee Resort and Country Club on the outskirts of Bangkok from January 8-11. The three million baht (about US$91,000) event will be sanctioned by the Asian Development Tour (ADT). The 58-year-old Boonchu, often referred to as the ‘Godfather of Thai […]

Bullish Lewis Predicts Bumper Year Ahead for Nike Golf

Bullish Lewis Predicts Bumper Year Ahead for Nike Golf

January 1, 2015

Bangkok, Thailand: Ben Lewis is predicting ‘a truly spectacular year ahead’ for Nike Golf. Lewis, General Manager, Nike Golf Southeast Asia / Pacific, said in 2015 the company ‘will continue to create the world’s greatest products with insights from the world’s best golfers’, including world number one Rory McIlroy. He said: “Our industry is challenged, […]

PGA Merchandise Show’s Comprehensive Educational Calendar

PGA Merchandise Show’s Comprehensive Educational Calendar

December 31, 2014

Palm Beach Gardens, United States: Diverse education opportunities within multiple learning environments are available to PGA professionals and industry executives attending the 2015 PGA Merchandise Show. Outdoor instructional workshops, daily keynote sessions, certification programmes and classroom seminars create a comprehensive educational calendar at the 62nd PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando from January 20-23. The daily […]

Kota Permai Hailed as 'Malaysia’s Best Golf Course'

Kota Permai Hailed as 'Malaysia’s Best Golf Course'

December 30, 2014

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Riding on a global initiative to recognise, reward and celebrate excellence in the golf hospitality industry, Kota Permai Golf & Country Club has been hailed as Malaysia’s Best Golf Course by the World Golf Awards. It is the latest accolade for the Asian Golf Industry Federation Golf Facility member. World Golf Awards […]

CIMB Niaga Indonesian Masters Set for April Return

CIMB Niaga Indonesian Masters Set for April Return

December 29, 2014

Jakarta, Indonesia: The CIMB Niaga Indonesian Masters will return to the Royale Jakarta Golf Club from April 23-26, 2015. The fifth edition of the Asian Tour-sanctioned event will welcome top players from across the region as they vie for a share of the US$750,000 prize purse. Arwin Rasyid, President Director of CIMB Niaga, said: “We […]

Malaysia's Templer Park to Host OneAsia Q-School

Malaysia's Templer Park to Host OneAsia Q-School

December 29, 2014

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Templer Park Country Club will stage next year’s OneAsia Q-School from February 10-13. Templer Park is no stranger to hosting world-class tournaments having held three Malaysian Opens, and will be a fitting venue for the Q-School which will welcome players from all around the world. The opportunity to play on OneAsia next […]