London, England: Asian Golf Industry Federation Executive Member Club Car has confirmed a four-year extension to its long-standing agreement with the European Tour. Club Car, the world’s largest manufacturer of small-wheel, zero-emission electric vehicles. The new agreement will extend the current relationship, which began in 1999, through to the end of 2018. As well as […]
Hong Kong: Hundreds of school children across Hong Kong are enjoying their introduction to the sport with the Hong Kong Golf Association (HKGA) ‘Golf for Schools’ initiative well under way. Primary schools in Fanling, Sha Tin, Sheung Shui, Tung Chung and Wan Chai have already signed up for the new programme. Launched during last year’s […]
New York, United States: WME | IMG has announced the acquisition of golf talent agency Icon Sports Management, further strengthening the company’s roster of sports clients and golf expertise. Icon’s golf client, consulting and hospitality business, led by President and CEO RJ Nemer, the agency’s founder, will be absorbed into the golf division at WME […]
London, England: Asian Golf Industry Federation member Bernhard and Company will exhibit at this month’s Golf Industry Show in San Antonio, Texas. On February 25-26, visitors to Booth #4081 will be able to learn how Bernhard benefits superintendents, owner/operators and general managers at public, private and resort golf courses. The scythe-like, non-contact cut resulting from […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Gamuda and Gamuda Land Clubs brought festive cheer to the residents from the Malaysian Association of the Welfare of Mentally Challenged Children. The centre, also known as IQ70 Plus, was established in March 2012 and has 44 residents, aged between one and 51, all mentally challenged children and adults. They live with […]
Bintan, Indonesia: Amateur golfers have the chance to challenge Ria Bintan Golf Club’s award-winning Ocean Course. The Gary Player-designed layout will host the Ria Bintan Challenge on Friday, March 27. “We’re looking forward to welcoming players from around the region,” said Harris Farouk Abdullah, General Manager of the club that is a Golf Facility member […]
San Jose, California, United States: Despite the slowdown in demand in Europe, the United States and Japan, the global golf equipment and consumables market is expected to remain steady in the short to medium term period. According to a research report titled ‘Golf Equipment and Consumables: A Global Strategic Business Report’ announced by Global Industry […]
Gurgaon, India: With a view to unlock the economic and employment potential through development of golf courses and promotion of golf travel and tourism, experts from different sectors came together this week under the umbrella of Indian Golf Industry Association (IGIA). The occasion was a curtain raiser for the fourth annual India Golf Expo; arguably […]
Pattaya, Thailand: A record turnout is being forecast for the Asian Golf Industry Federation’s (AGIF) 2015 Turfgrass Management Exposition. To be staged at Pattaya’s acclaimed Laem Chabang International Country Club on the afternoon of March 10, the third edition of the event is expected to attract more than 250 delegates from almost 20 countries, representing […]
Seoul, Korea: The South Korean Government is seeking to popularise golf by opening more public courses and lowering green fees after President Park Geun-hye highlighted the need to get more people to play the sport. According to a Yonhap report published in the Korea Herald, insiders said related ministries are in the process of coming […]
Palo Alto, California, United States: While the National Weather Service in America forecasts continued drought for parts of the Western United States in 2015, there should be no drought of excitement at this year’s US Open Championship at Chambers Bay, in Washington State. The Robert Trent Jones II (RTJ II) layout was designed to minimise […]
Hua Hin, Thailand: Australian Andrew Dodt staged a dramatic fightback with a closing five-under-par 67 to lift the inaugural True Thailand Classic presented by Black Mountain trophy. Dodt’s winning total of 16-under-par 272 at the Black Mountain Golf Club left him speechless as his second victory on the Asian Tour ended a five-year title drought. […]
Scottsdale, United States: Charitable events and tournaments at Troon facilities throughout the United States raised more than US$12,609,533 in 2014. Through facility sales efforts, Team Troon national sales efforts and Troon charity programmes like Troon Drives H.O.P.E., thousands of charitable events were hosted at Troon facilities throughout the year. National events included Patriot Golf Day, […]
Langkawi, Malaysia: Wilson Choo earned his breakthrough on the Asian Development Tour (ADT) when he claimed a one-stroke victory at the PGM LADA Langkawi Championship. Choo, who led the first two rounds, fired a closing six-under-par 66 for a winning total of 18-under-par 270 at the Gunung Raya Golf Resorts, becoming the second Malaysian after […]
Singapore: Newly crowned world number one Lydia Ko would love to add the US$1.4 million HSBC Women’s Champions title to a list of career milestones that is fast defining her as the most talented golfer of her generation. Breaking world records is familiar territory for the 17-year-old from Auckland, New Zealand, with ‘youngest person ever […]