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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Langkawi, Malaysia: Ernie Els, World Golf Hall-of-Famer and founder of Els Design, will cut the ribbon on his first golf course creation in Southeast Asia on October 28 with the official launch and grand opening of The Els Club Teluk Datai. Situated in Malaysia’s tropical Langkawi archipelago, the opening of the four-time Major champion’s design […]
Barcelona Spain: Tenniel Chu, Vice Chairman of Mission Hills China, will address delegates at the 2014 European Golf Business Conference. Acknowledged as a pioneer and leader in the development of the golf, leisure and tourism industry in China, Tenniel along with his brother Ken Chu, have played a fundamental role in igniting the growth of […]
St Andrews, Scotland: The R&A has unveiled plans for a new equipment testing centre at Kingsbarns Golf Links near St Andrews. A planning application has been prepared by architects Wellwood Leslie and lodged with Fife Council. The new 22,750 square foot facility is to be located to the north of the practice area at Kingsbarns. […]
Slovenia: Swan Golf Designs (SGD) has been reappointed as golf course architect to lead the renovation at Golf Course Bled. Nestling among the Julian Alps and set above the glacial lake of the same name, Bled has long been a sporting playground for the rich and famous and was a favourite destination for the Yugoslav Royal […]
Beijing, China: Tour rookie Mirim Lee won the US$2.1 million Reignwood LPGA Classic in dramatic style after a nail-biting finish with Sweden’s Caroline Hedwall and American Stacy Lewis. The 23-year-old Korean shot a four-under-par 69 on the Nicklaus Course at the Pine Valley Golf Club, finishing with a birdie on the 18th hole that left […]
Taipei, Taiwan: England’s Steve Lewton won his maiden Asian Tour title at the US$650,000 Mercuries Taiwan Masters after closing with a one-under-par 71 and dedicated the win to his late father. Lewton held on to his overnight lead after posting five birdies against four bogeys for a five-under-par 283 total to win by two shots […]
Singapore: Titleist 915 fairway metals and hybrids, designed using new Active Recoil Channel technology to produce lower spin and higher speed, deliver longer distance with exceptional forgiveness from both the tee and turf. The fastest fairway and hybrid designs Titleist has ever developed, the new 915F, 915Fd 915H and 915Hd models significantly increase distance for […]
Carlsbad, California, United States: Callaway Golf Company has unveiled two new clubs – Big Bertha Irons and Big Bertha Hybrids – which it says can make golfers up to two clubs longer. The new clubs incorporate 360 Face Cup technology, previously used for big distance gains in the company’s fairway woods and hybrids, and the […]
Lake Como, Italy: Ahead of the 17th annual International Golf Travel Market (IGTM) past host destinations have shown their support towards what has become the premier global event for golf tourism suppliers, buyers and media. Organised by Reed Travel Exhibitions, IGTM has proven to be the meeting place for the global business-to-business golf travel community, enabling […]
Edinburgh, Scotland: An action-packed week of Ryder Cup activity has ensured that Scottish tourism and events will be big winners for years to come as Scotland reinforces its position as the home of golf. Many Scottish golf clubs, tour operators and accommodation providers, including those beyond the immediate area, have reported an increase in bookings […]