Bangkok, Thailand: Atiruj Winaicharoenchai underlined his reputation as one of Asia’s brightest young golfing prospects with an accomplished victory in the 10th anniversary edition of the Faldo Series Thailand Championship. Marking himself down as a star in the making, Atiruj proved too strong for his rivals at Phoenix Gold Golf and Country Club in the second […]
Carlsbad, United States: Callaway Golf Company boss Chip Brewer remains ‘cautiously optimistic for improved market conditions as the year progresses’. Brewer, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Asian Golf Industry Federation Full Business Member, was speaking at the announcement of the company’s 2015 first quarter financial results. Overall, compared to what the company originally […]
Shanghai, China: Wu Ashun became the first Chinese player to win a European Tour event on home soil as he held off a spirited challenge from England’s David Howell at the Volvo China Open. The 29-year-old shot a closing 71 at Tomson Shanghai Pudong Golf Club to finish on nine-under-par for the week – one […]
Jakarta, Indonesia: Lee Westwood fended off a spirited challenge from Chapchai Nirat in extra time to clinch his third CIMB Niaga Indonesian Masters presented by Enjoy Jakarta title. The former world number one’s bid to claim his hat-trick of titles at the US$750,000 Asian Tour event was secured when he birdied the play-off 18th hole as […]
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States: Troon has announced the official schedule of the 2015 Troon Challenge presented by Callaway Golf. This year’s event marks the largest Troon Challenge event ever, with a total of 35 facilities in 16 different states in America hosting qualifying events from April through August. The annual Troon Challenge is Troon’s largest […]
Cavite, Philippines: Thai Itthipat Buranatanyarat repelled an early charge by American Casey O’Toole and survived a late scare from Filipino Orlan Sumcad to claim his first Asian Development Tour (ADT) victory at the US$60,000 ICTSI Sherwood Hills Classic. Itthipat, who enjoyed a one-shot advantage heading into the final round, held his nerve to hole a seven-foot […]
Ohio, United States: Tam O’Shanter Golf Course will be the venue for the sixth Symposium on Affordable Golf [SOAG]. To be staged on October 12-13, the SOAG is free to attend for everyone. A spokesman said the event ‘is not a success unless the golfer is an integral part of our discussions’. Members of the […]
Shanghai, China: Nike Golf athlete Tiger Woods is making a flying visit to Asia to help stoke local interest in the sport of golf and inspire athletes in China and Japan. The 14-time Major champion will make his first stop in Shanghai today before he travels to Tokyo on Sunday. “When Tiger visited Asia in […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Award-winning Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club (KLGCC) is offering an exceptional Mother’s Day promotion. The Asian Golf Industry Federation Golf Facility Member is celebrating Mother’s Day with a special 5-treats at China Treasures Restaurant with exclusive set menus to choose from and a buffet brunch at Golfer’s Terrace. Exclusively prepared by […]
Carlsbad, United States: Callaway, one of the world’s leading golf equipment brands, is now breaking into the distance measuring device market with the launch of the 300 Laser Rangefinder, offering pin-seeking precision in a sleek ergonomic design that fits comfortably in the bag. Featuring Callaway’s exclusive Pin Acquisition Technology (P.A.T.), the 300 Laser Rangefinder is […]
St Andrews, Scotland: The champion at this year’s 144th Open at St Andrews will be crowned in front of the largest arena in the championship’s 155-year history. The spectacular new grandstand arena, seating almost 10,000 people, will be created around the famous first, 17th and 18th holes of the Old Course for The Open. For the first […]
Birmingham, England: Former Ryder Cup venue The Belfry Hotel & Resort has extended its partnership with Club Car, an Executive Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation. The luxurious resort in the English Midlands has taken delivery of 80 state-of-the-art Precedent i3 vehicles, which are set to take golfing experiences at The Belfry to the […]
Taipei, Chinese Taipei: National player Hung Jo-hua withstood a dramatic late charge from Wang Yi-han to claim victory in the opening leg of the Faldo Series Asia’s 10th anniversary season. In a thrilling climax at Sunrise Golf and Country Club, Hung parred the final two holes to eke out a one-shot success in the Faldo […]
London, England: Keith Pelley has been appointed as the PGA European Tour’s new Chief Executive Officer, effective this summer. This follows the announcement in November 2014 that George O’Grady would be stepping down from the role. Pelley has enjoyed an extensive career in the worlds of sport and media. He is currently President of Rogers […]
Hong Kong: HSBC and the Hong Kong Golf Association (HKGA) have launched the HSBC Hong Kong Junior Golf Programme, an expanded and enhanced version of the HKGA’s current junior development programme. The existing programme offers a structured pathway for children to try the sport for the first time, develop their skills and, for those talented […]