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Open Qualifying Series Heads to Thailand

Open Qualifying Series Heads to Thailand

October 14, 2014

Bangkok, Thailand: The Thailand Golf Championship has been confirmed as part of The Open Qualifying Series (OQS). A total of four places at the 2015 Open, to be held at St Andrews, will be up for grabs. The Thailand Golf Championship’s newly acquired status as part of The Open Qualifying Series means there will be […]

Asian Expansion for British Company

Asian Expansion for British Company

October 14, 2014

Shanghai, China: British company Huxley Golf is expanding in Asia with the launch of Huxley Golf China. This strategic decision reflects a significant opportunity for business growth, reflecting increasing interest in the game of golf throughout China, said the company. Keen golfer and businessman Song Tan has been named as Chief Executive Officer of Huxley […]

Bae Basks in Second PGA Tour Triumph

Bae Basks in Second PGA Tour Triumph

October 13, 2014

California, United States: Korean Bae Sang-moon survived some late stutters to provide a timely lift for Asian golf as he teed-off the US PGA Tour’s 2014-15 campaign with victory in the season-opening Frys.com Open. As well as improving his prospects of earning a place on the International Team against the US in next year’s Presidents’ Cup in […]

FootJoy Introduces All-New, Lighter Contour Series of Golf Shoes

FootJoy Introduces All-New, Lighter Contour Series of Golf Shoes

October 13, 2014

Fairhaven, United States: Golf’s most comfortable shoe just got even more comfortable with the introduction of the all-new Contour Series from FootJoy. Since its launch in 2001, Contour Series has enjoyed tremendous success as the number one selling shoe in golf. The straight-from-the-box comfort fit construction, soft supple leather, consistent fit and unrivalled number of sizes […]

Player’s ‘Union of Golf and Giving’

Player’s ‘Union of Golf and Giving’

October 13, 2014

Sun City, South Africa: The Gary Player Invitational, Africa’s premier charity golf event, looks to continue its notable charitable drive at the Lost City Golf Course and The Palace Hotel next month. From November 20-23, the annual ‘Union of Golf and Giving’ will once again pledge support to Wings and Wishes and the Wildlands Conservation […]

Shanshan's Magical Three-Wood Strikes Again

Shanshan's Magical Three-Wood Strikes Again

October 12, 2014

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Displaying a carefree attitude in a stress-free environment paid dividends for Feng Shanshan. Having wilted under the pressure of high home expectations at last week’s Reignwood LPGA Classic in Beijing, Feng turned on the style with a closing eight-under-par 63 to claim victory in the 2014 Sime Darby LPGA championship. Thanks to […]

Teenager Li Masters Nanshan for OneAsia Record

Teenager Li Masters Nanshan for OneAsia Record

October 12, 2014

  Nanshan, China: Li Haotong became the youngest winner on OneAsia when the 19-year-old claimed the US$1 million Nanshan China Masters.The Chinese teen triumphed by four strokes after shooting a final round one-under-par 70 at Nanshan International Golf Club in extreme wind.Australian Lee Jun-seok fired a 69 to claim sole possession of second place, while […]

AGIF Supports New Institute for Best Practice

AGIF Supports New Institute for Best Practice

October 12, 2014

Beijing, China: The Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) is backing a new research and education initiative aimed at defining and sharing effective best practices amongst the worlds’ top clubs and resorts. The Global Golf Advisors Institute for Best Practice is a collaboration with CMAA-China Chapter, Golf Magazine China Edition and has the support of the […]

Major Men Els and Yang Heading to Hong Kong

Major Men Els and Yang Heading to Hong Kong

October 11, 2014

Hong Kong: Major champions Ernie Els and YE Yang will headline the field at the 56th edition of the Hong Kong Open, which returns to Hong Kong Golf Club next week (October 16-19). Els will be making his debut in the US$1.3 million event, which was first played in 1959 and became part of the […]

Campey’s Imants SandCat Undergoes STRI Trials

Campey’s Imants SandCat Undergoes STRI Trials

October 11, 2014

London, England: Campey Turf Care Systems, a Full Business Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation, has taken part in a research event hosted by STRI (Sports Turf Research Institute). The Imants SandCat has been under-going extensive scientific trials by the STRI Research team for some months now. The Imants SandCat is designed to improve […]

San Antonio Switch for Golf Industry Show

San Antonio Switch for Golf Industry Show

October 10, 2014

Kansas, United States: The annual Golf Industry Show (GIS) will be held in San Antonio for the first time, and early projections and interest have already led the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) to schedule the event to return to the city in 2018. The 2015 GIS will be held at the 425,000-square-foot […]

New Cultural Awakening at Wentworth

New Cultural Awakening at Wentworth

October 10, 2014

Beijing, China: Enhancing cultural exchanges between East and West is high on the agenda ofDr Chanchai Ruayrungruang, Chairman of the Reignwood Group, new owners of The Wentworth Club. The Beijing-based Group, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, recently completed the purchase of the historic Surrey property for a reported fee of £135 million. […]

Nike Golf President Davis Stands Down

Nike Golf President Davis Stands Down

October 9, 2014

Beaverton, United States: Nike Inc has announced that Cindy Davis, President of Nike Golf, plans to retire from Nike. Davis joined Nike Golf USA as General Manager and has served as President of Nike Golf since 2008. Jayme Martin, Nike’s Vice President and General Manager, Global Categories, said: “We thank Cindy for her leadership throughout […]

McIlroy Aims to Swoop for Falcon Trophy

McIlroy Aims to Swoop for Falcon Trophy

October 9, 2014

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Four-time Major winner Rory McIlroy is set for a stunning return to the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship where he has his sights focused on winning his first Falcon Trophy. McIlroy, who has teed off his season in Abu Dhabi for the past seven years and has been a three-time […]

Royal Melbourne Showpiece 'World's Most Televised Amateur Tournament'

Royal Melbourne Showpiece 'World's Most Televised Amateur Tournament'

October 8, 2014

Melbourne, Australia: The Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship, the region’s premier amateur golf tournament, will be televised across 150 countries and reach millions of homes around the world. From October 23-26, a 120-player field will compete in the 72-hole stroke play event on the Composite Course at The Royal Melbourne Golf Club. In addition to the contributions of […]