Dongguan, China: Liu Ziwei produced a spectacular final-round birdie blitz to claim victory in the Faldo Series China Championship. Two strokes off the pace heading into the final round over the Greg Norman Course at Mission Hills Golf Club, Liu found his range with a sparkling performance that left his rivals trailing in his wake. […]
St Andrews, Scotland: Nike Golf athletes will debut versatile fabrics with hidden innovation at this week’s Open Championship. New Nike Golf apparel juxtaposes tradition and innovation at The Open Championship, the third Major championship this year and the oldest major championship in professional golf. The new apparel, which will debut on Tiger Woods and eight […]
Ho Tram, Vietnam: Two-time European Tour winner Robert Rock has launched The Robert Rock Golf Academy at The Bluffs Ho Tram Strip, a Golf Facility Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation. The Englishman’s academy officially opened last month with the commencement of a 10-week junior golf programme led by Australian Patrick Kelly, the course’s […]
Paris, France: Le Golf National will soon become a leader in water conservation practices with a completely new drainage and irrigation system featuring Toro products. As the host venue for the French Open and the 2018 Ryder Cup, the prestigious course is an important stop on the European Tour and a key site for the […]
Shanghai, China: The Faldo Series Shanghai Championship will feature prominently in what promises to be an emotional week for Sir Nick Faldo. While six-time Major champion Sir Nick is making his farewell appearance at the ancestral Home of Golf in the 144th edition of the Open Championship, more than 50 youngsters will be vying for […]
Beaverton, United States: Entering the final round of the Nova Scotia Open in a six-way tie at 12-under, Nike Golf athlete Abraham Ancer forced his way to a tie for first then quickly sealed his victory in one hole of the post-round play-off. The win marks his first on the Web.com Tour and first as […]
Texas, United States: Titleist Brand Ambassador Jordan Spieth has warned his rivals that he won’t be resting on his laurels. The 21-year-old American has set the golfing world alight this year, following up his victory in April’s US Masters at Augusta National by winning last month’s US Open at Chambers Bay. He is the sixth […]
Shanghai, China: Martin Slumbers will be among the headline speakers at the 2015 HSBC Golf Business Forum. Slumbers, who is due to take over from Peter Dawson as The R&A’s Chief Executive, has confirmed his participation in the event at the Pudong Shangri La Hotel in downtown Shanghai from November 1-4. Also on the speaker […]
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States: Asian Golf Industry Federation Executive Member Troon has been selected to manage King Kamehameha Golf Club in Maui, Hawaii. Known as Maui’s only private 18-hole course, King Kamehameha Golf Club is a historic property featuring bi-coastal ocean views of both the north and south shores of the island and a historic […]
Shenzhen, China: Birthday boy Edison Luan Chen stole the show as FootGolf fever continued to gather pace in China. The talented professional footballer lived up to his top billing as he led his team to victory in the second round of the Mission Hills Footgolf Championship on the day of his 33rd birthday. A total […]
Far Hills, New Jersey, United States: Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer have been named honorary co-chairmen of the 116th US Open Championship, to be contested at Oakmont Country Club from June 16-19. The duo made golf history at the Pittsburgh area course in 1962, when Nicklaus, 22, defeated Palmer in an 18-hole play-off to win […]
St Andrews, Scotland: Champion golfers whose victories span 60 years of Open history will take part in the Champion Golfers’ Challenge at St Andrews ahead of the 144th Open. The draw for next Wednesday’s historic contest, which will see 28 ‘champion golfers’ with a combined 45 victories in golf’s oldest Championship taking part, was published today. Peter […]
Illinois, United States: Asian Golf Industry Federation Executive Member John Deere will continue as a title sponsor of professional golf through 2023 as a result of a seven-year extension announced by Deere & Company, the PGA Tour and the John Deere Classic. The agreement includes sponsorship of the John Deere Classic and multiple designations for […]
Beaverton, United States: The game of golf has evolved. So have the players, the clubs, the courses and the style. Its history, however, will never change, says Nike Golf, a Full Business Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation. The latest edition of the Nike Golf Club Collection, a tribute to golf’s heritage, has been […]
Phuket, Thailand: Asian Tour Order of Merit leader and world number 45 Anirban Lahiri has praised Laguna Phuket Golf Club’s renovated course and practice facilities. During a recent visit to the Asian Golf Industry Federation Golf Course Facility member, the Indian star stayed at the internationally renowned resort Banyan Tree Phuket and practiced at the Phuket […]