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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]