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Player’s Birthday Wish a Message of Hope

Player’s Birthday Wish a Message of Hope

November 2, 2014

Shanghai, China; Golf icon Gary Player delivered a strong message of hope as he celebrated his 79th birthday with enthusiasm and energy befitting someone decades his junior. Recognised as a global humanitarian for his charity work, the Grand Slam champion is celebrating his birthday in China as part of his global tour with the Gary […]

Thrilling Climax to Inaugural Faldo Series Bangladesh Championship

Thrilling Climax to Inaugural Faldo Series Bangladesh Championship

November 1, 2014

Dhaka, Bangladesh: Mohd Rasel held his nerve in the heat of battle to claim a thrilling sudden-death play-off victory in the inaugural Faldo Series Bangladesh Championship. In a fittingly dramatic climax at Kurmitola Golf Club, Rasel secured his historic success at the first extra hole against Mohd Akber Hossain. Sir Nick Faldo, Britain’s most successful […]

Mickelson Extends Callaway Association

Mickelson Extends Callaway Association

November 1, 2014

Carlsbad, United States: Callaway Golf Company has announced that long-time Staff Professional Phil Mickelson has signed a multi-year extension with the company. “When I joined the team at Callaway 10 years ago, I knew I was making the best decision of my career,” Mickelson said. “And I feel even stronger about that decision today. Backed […]

‘Union of Golf and Giving’ Moves to Far East

‘Union of Golf and Giving’ Moves to Far East

October 31, 2014

Shanghai, China:  The China leg of the Gary Player Invitational (GPI) global charity series, staged by Black Knight International to benefit The Player Foundation, will be held at Shanghai Links next week. Building upon the momentum set during the European and American legs of the Gary Player Invitational series, Black Knight International looks to continue its […]

Club Car ‘Pivotal’ in Ryder Cup’s Smooth Running

Club Car ‘Pivotal’ in Ryder Cup’s Smooth Running

October 31, 2014

London, England: Club Car has, once more, proved to be a driving force behind the scenes of The Ryder Cup, according to Paul Dunstan, European Tour Assistant Operations Director. As Official Supplier to The 2014 Ryder Cup, staged at Gleneagles, Scotland, the world’s largest manufacturer of small-wheel, zero-emissions electric vehicles supplied its largest ever fleet […]

Korea to Host LPGA’s International Crown in 2018

Korea to Host LPGA’s International Crown in 2018

October 31, 2014

Seoul, Korea: The third edition of the LPGA Tour’s International Crown team match play event will move to Korea in 2018. UL (Underwriters Laboratories) will serve as the title sponsor for the biennial event in 2016 and also 2018. Following the second staging of the tournament at Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove, Illinois, the […]

Olesen Produces Perth Party Piece

Olesen Produces Perth Party Piece

October 30, 2014

Perth, Australia: Nike Golf athlete Thorbjorn Olesen produced a gritty, determined final round 71 to secure his first win in 2014 at the ISPS Handa Perth International on the European Tour. The win was also a first for the new Nike Golf Vapor Pro irons, as Olesen peppered the greens on all four days in […]

Another Feather in the Cap of Superintendent Othman

Another Feather in the Cap of Superintendent Othman

October 30, 2014

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: It’s a feather in the cap whenever a golf course superintendent plays hosts to a professional Tour event. When the US PGA Tour tees-off at Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club (KLGCC) for the US$7 million CIMB Classic, superintendent Mohd Nizam Othman will have gathered two feathers in the space of three […]

Royal Opening for Els Club Teluk Datai

Royal Opening for Els Club Teluk Datai

October 29, 2014

Langkawi, Malaysia: Four-time Major champion Ernie Els was joined by Royalty to celebrate the official launch of his first ever-golf course creation in Southeast Asia – The Els Club Teluk Datai. In the company of Her Majesty Raja Permaisuri Agong Tuanku Hajjah Haminah, Queen of Malaysia, World Golf Hall-of-Famer Els struck the opening tee shot […]

Lake Como Showcase for Troon Golf

Lake Como Showcase for Troon Golf

October 29, 2014

Milan, Italy: Asian Golf Industry Federation Executive Member Troon is showcasing its industry-leading collection of facilities at this week’s International Golf Travel Market (IGTM). A firm fixture in the company’s business calendar, Troon, and 14 of its world-class venues, are once again exhibiting at the world’s premier golf travel event to the large contingent of […]

Gamuda Land Clubs Give Back to Community

Gamuda Land Clubs Give Back to Community

October 29, 2014

Johor Bahru, Malaysia: Needy children have once more benefitted from Gamuda Land Clubs’ tradition of Corporate Social Responsibility [CSR]. In the spirit of giving back to the community, management from leading Malaysian golf clubs Kota Permai and Horizon Hills delivered festive joy to Puspanesam Home in Johor Bahru with goodies and money packets being distributed […]

Golfers ‘Taking More Breaks Now Than in 2009’

Golfers ‘Taking More Breaks Now Than in 2009’

October 28, 2014

Lake Como, Italy: Golfers in four key European markets take more golf breaks now than they did in 2009, according to new research. The survey, commissioned by Reed Travel Exhibitions, organisers of the International Golf Travel Market [IGTM], was conducted with core golfers (those playing at least 12 times per year) in the largest European […]

Callaway ‘Confident of Outperforming the Industry’

Callaway ‘Confident of Outperforming the Industry’

October 28, 2014

Carlsbad, United States: Callaway Golf Company has announced its first nine months and third quarter 2014 financial results, reflecting its continued improvements in market share, Tour success, and operating efficiencies, as well as its anticipated return to profitability for the full year, which would be the first time since 2008. Despite softer than expected market […]

Proud Payne Hails Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship

Proud Payne Hails Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship

October 27, 2014

Melbourne, Australia: Organisers of the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship have pronounced the Royal Melbourne showpiece a resounding success. Augusta National chairman Billy Payne, who joined other Augusta members on the hallowed turf of the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday night for a commemorative photograph with the players, said the club intended bringing the tournament back to Royal […]

Kim Seung-hyuk's Winning Gameplan

Kim Seung-hyuk's Winning Gameplan

October 27, 2014

Cheonan, Korea: Kim Seung-hyuk sank the putts when it mattered and waited for his closest pursuer to wilt under pressure en route to victory at the Kolon Korea Open on Monday, his second win of the season on OneAsia. His four-round total of two-under-par 282 saw him finish two shots ahead of  highly-rated fellow-Korean Noh Seung-yul […]