Tokyo, Japan: Tiger-mania returned to Asia with the 14-time Major champion wooing audiences in China and Japan during a whirlwind visit to the region. Sharing his passion for coaching with selected youngsters, Tiger Woods followed up a Shanghai stopover with a visit to Tokyo ‘to further inspire young golf athletes and help energise the sport […]
Far Hills, New Jersey, United States: The United States Golf Association (USGA) has accepted a total of 9,882 entries for the 2015 US Open Championship. The event is being held from June 18-21 at Washington’s Chambers Bay, sculpted by Robert Trent Jones II Design, an Executive Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation. The number […]
North Berwick, Scotland: The European Institute of Golf Course Architects has presented its Harry Colt Award to the Golf Environment Organisation (GEO). The trophy, which is awarded to an organisation or individual for their outstanding contribution to golf and golf development, was presented to Jonathan Smith, the Chief Executive of GEO, during the President’s Dinner […]
Dhaka, Bangladesh: The Bashundhara Bangladesh Open will be launched this month. To be held from May 27-30, the Asian Tour event will offer a prize fund of US$300,000 at the Kurmitola Golf Club, with local hero Siddikur Rahman headlining the tournament. The Asian Tour has signed a three-year agreement with the Bangladesh Golf Federation to […]
Harrogate, England: The Golf Trade Show has unveiled new modern branding, underlining its status as Europe’s biggest golf retail and education event, ahead of its sixth edition, to be staged at the Harrogate International Centre from October 6-8. Featuring two intersecting speech bubbles, the new logo design emphasises the opportunity for networking, learning and discussions […]
Las Vegas, United States: Pacific Links International has announced its flagship course in China with Pacific Links National Golf Club in Beijing. This prestigious club will be designer Tiger Woods’ first course in China and the start of Pacific Links’ rapid growth as the company works to bring luxury, Western-style golf to the area. “We […]
London, England: Campey Turf Care Systems has been officially appointed sole supplier to Australia of the innovative Air2G2 Air Injector. Following the success with the Air2G2 in the United Kingdom, rest of Europe, South Africa and Asia, American manufacturer GT Air Inject Inc has handed over responsibility to Campeys for the supply of its product […]
Jakarta, Indonesia: More than 500 delegates from 40 countries around the world converged on Jakarta to participate in the fourth annual IAGTO Asia Golf Tourism Convention (AGTC). Taking place at the Jakarta Convention Centre, AGTC 2015 brought together golf tour operators from as far afield as North America, Europe, Australasia, Russia and South Africa selling […]
Pattaya, Thailand: The Thailand Open will make a popular return to the golf calendar this year with Singha Corporation at the helm as title sponsor. Last played in 2013, the tournament will tee-off on the Plantation Course at Siam Country Club from June 11-14. The 45th staging of one of the region’s most revered golf […]
Singapore: Scotsman Peter Stewart is to join Sports Turf Solutions [STS] as a Sales Consultant for the Singapore and Malaysia markets. A veteran of more than 14 years in the industry, Stewart, who will take up his post next month, has worked at a handful of high-profile golf clubs around the world. Born and bred […]
St Andrews, Scotland: The R&A has announced the results of a pace of play survey, with an industry forum to discuss the findings planned for later in the year. The survey received more than 56,000 responses from golfers in 122 countries between September 2014 and March 2015. It was carried out by The R&A as part […]
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 […]