Singapore: After a three-year absence, Singapore’s national Open will make a welcome return with a new title sponsor and sanctioning partner. Last staged in 2012, the SMBC Singapore Open is set to thrill local golf fans and global audiences alike when it roars back to life from January 28-31, 2016 at the scene of past […]
London, England: British Prime Minister David Cameron visited Ransomes Jacobsen’s European head office and manufacturing facility in Ipswich during a tour of East Anglia. An Executive Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation [AGIF], Ransomes Jacobsen is a global manufacturer of commercial mowing equipment and is part of the US-based multi-industry group, Textron Inc. During […]
London, England: Four sold out halls, record figures for education and unrivalled networking opportunities were just some of the highlights of BIGGA Turf Management Exhibition (BTME) as BIGGA announced a return to five halls for next year’s exhibition. The Continue to Learn education programme broke all records – at the last count, an initial figure […]
Singapore: FootJoy has unveiled HYPERFLEX, the most distinctive footwear category in its history. Featuring innovative materials, like the new FlexGrid exoskeleton, HYPERFLEX delivers lightweight support and cushioning, enabling golfers to play at their highest level. Targetted at the 25 to 39 age group, HYPERFLEX will be available in five colours including three BOA lacing system […]
London, England: John Deere’s latest 5G Series tractor line-up includes four model ranges featuring 3.2 and 4.5-litre Stage IIIA engines with a rated power of 75, 85 or 100hp (97/68/EC), plus a choice of two or four-wheel drive. This new series has been specifically designed to provide high levels of comfort, power, hydraulic performance and […]
Hua Hin, Thailand: Two-time PGA Tour winner Daniel Chopra topped the standings in the Asian Tour Qualifying School Final Stage, presented by Sports Authority of Thailand. Overnight leader Chopra of Sweden, Indian Chikka S, Lee Chieh-po of Chinese Taipei and Thais Phiphatphong Naewsuk and Danthai Boonma were among 47 players who earned their Asian Tour card […]
London, England: Every groundsman and greenkeeper needs a granular fertiliser/seed/sand spreader and Campey Turf Care Systems says the new Raycam Fertiliser Spreader ‘delivers on every level’. It is quick, economic and easy to operate, with an option of 500lt or 600lt hopper capacity. The expansive spreading width is from one metre to 14 metres. Raycam […]
St Andrews, Scotland: St Andrews Links, the Home of Golf, has again earned the highly-regarded GEO Certified ecolabel in recognition of its long-term sustainability commitment and achievements. St Andrews Links Trust, which manages the seven courses, including the Old Course, at Europe’s biggest golf complex was the first Open venue to achieve the certification in […]
Orlando, United States: A lengthy list of golf industry leaders and luminaries joined 1,000 leading companies and attendees from all 50 American states and 78 countries at the 2015 PGA Merchandise Show. With Golf Channel providing ‘Morning Drive’ coverage at the Orange County Convention Centre, Bubba Watson opened the PGA Show, while PGA President Derek […]
Singapore: Chris May has been appointed to the role of Regional Director of Agronomy for IMG Asia Pacific. In his new post, May will be responsible for overseeing all agronomic programmes at IMG-managed clubs in the region and will work closely with superintendents to develop and implement agronomic plans. May has an outstanding career and […]
Singapore: Asian Golf Industry Federation Golf Facility member Sentosa Golf Club will play host to the world’s top-six female players in this year’s US$1.4 million HSBC Women’s Champions. World number one Park In-bee, Lydia Ko (2), Stacy Lewis (3), Feng Shanshan (4), Suzann Pettersen (5) and Michelle Wie (6) will headline a star-studded line-up over […]
Orlando, United States: Prominent figures behind golf’s eagerly-awaited return to the Olympic Games joined forces with Major champions Graeme McDowell and Suzann Pettersen in providing an upbeat assessment of the state of play with only 19 months left until the first tee shot in Rio de Janeiro. Peter Dawson and Ty Votaw, respectively the President […]
Orlando, United States: For nearly 15 years, the exceptional distance, scoring performance and consistency of Titleist Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls have been making a difference in the games of golfers around the world, from Tour professionals to amateurs of all skill levels and swing speeds. It was in October 2000 that the […]
Singapore: The 2015 OneAsia schedule will feature at least 10 events boasting overall prize money of nearly US$12 million and a strong line-up of tournaments across the Asia-Pacific region. “OneAsia will once again offer a multi-million dollar circuit featuring many of the most prestigious events in our region,” said OneAsia Commissioner and Chairman Sang Y. Chun. […]
Idaho, United States: Grigg Brothers has announced the addition of SPAINT, a paint turf colorant, to its already successful colorant portfolio including pigments GreenPIG and GreenPIG Ultra. SPAINT effectively provides a natural green colour to any sports turf surface, is durable and long lasting, and designed for use on all turfgrasses. Custom engineered with an […]