Singapore: Schmidt-Curley Design’s reputation as one of the world’s most active and innovative golf course design firms has been enhanced with the retention of its title as Asia-Pacific’s Best Golf Course Architect in 2014. It’s the fourth year in succession that Asian Golf Industry Federation member Schmidt-Curley Design has scooped the top prize in the […]
London, England: Asian Golf Industry Federation Associate Business Member Swan Golf Designs (SGD) is to redesign two holes at Berkshire’s oldest golf club, the historic Newbury & Crookham, a decade after the family firm began the renovation of the JH Turner-designed layout. Opened in 1873 as Crookham GC, the current course dates from after World […]
Seoul, Korea; Korean President Park Geun-hye has accepted an invitation to act as Honorary Chairperson of next year’s Presidents Cup, when the competition will be played in Asia for the first time. President Park officially accepted the role while hosting International Team Captain Nick Price, International Team Vice-Captain KJ Choi, US Team Captain Jay Haas […]
Fairhaven, United States: What began in 2004 with a few shoe styles, personalisation and colourful leathers has evolved into a global programme with more than 14 million ways of customising the self-proclaimed ‘Number One Shoe in Golf!’ To commemorate 10 years of custom shoes, FootJoy is introducing its Premier line of leathers to the MyJoys […]
Hong Kong: Fanling member Doug Williams will be carrying home hopes this week in one of the strongest fields in the history of the Asia Pacific Senior Amateur Championship. A total of 116 competitors from 20 countries will compete over three rounds at Discovery Bay Golf Club for the historic title, including two teams from […]
Singapore: Lucius Toh Zheng Xian and James Leow Kwang Aik will lock horns once more in what promises to be an intriguing showdown at this week’s Faldo Series Singapore Championship. In a thrilling head-to-head contest last year, national squad member Toh held off a strong final-day charge from Leow to claim a tense one-stroke victory. This time, […]
Quinta do Lago, Algarve, Portugal: Ernie Els’ Malaysian masterpiece, The Els Club Teluk Datai, has been named the ‘World’s Best New Golf Course’ at the inaugural World Golf Awards. Just two weeks after its official grand opening, the four-time Major winner’s stunning Langkawi layout, which sits amidst a tropical rainforest stretching to the shores of the […]
London, England: Syngenta has appointed leading turfgrass specialist Marcela Munoz as the company’s new Technical Services Manager for Turf & Vegetation Management across Europe. Munoz’s appointment will commence in early December. She replaces Dr Simon Watson, who has moved to Singapore to head up the Syngenta Turf technical team for Asia Pacific and Australasia. Moving […]
London, England: VISION 2020, the European Golf Course Owners Association (EGCOA) latest research project, which has been developed to create a roadmap for the sustainable development of the European golf industry, has delivered its results in a ground-breaking and interactive new website – www.thefutureofgolf.eu The website explores the key opportunities for the future of European […]
Chiangmai, Thailand: Indian Rashid Khan produced a gutsy performance to win his second Asian Tour title by one shot at the US$750,000 Chiangmai Golf Classic presented by PTT. Khan started the final round two shots behind overnight leader Thanyakon Khrongpha before rallying on the back nine to defeat the Thai and countryman Jyoti Randhawa at the Asian Tour event. […]
Antalya, Turkey: Turkish Minister for Youth and Sports Akif Çagatay Kilic has confirmed the country will bid for the 2022 Ryder Cup and intends to build a new course to host Europe’s match against the United States. Kilic was speaking during the second Turkish Airlines Open by the Ministry for Youth and Sports. He said that Turkey’s […]
Oregon, United States: Nike has announced that Daric Ashford will become President of Nike Golf. Ashford is currently Vice President-General Manager of Jordan Brand for North America and is a 21-year Nike veteran. Ashford has held senior management positions across retail and sales within the Nike brand. While working in Jordan Brand, Ashford has elevated the […]
Far Hills, New Jersey, United States: Employing science-driven solutions to support a healthier game, the United States Golf Association and the LPGA have announced initial results from a joint partnership to improve competitive pace of play. Based on USGA analysis of data and with the support of officials and players, the LPGA reduced its average […]
Phuket, Thailand: Laguna Phuket, Asia’s first integrated destination resort, will relaunch its 18-hole golf course in early January after an extensive revamp. Laguna Phuket Golf Club, which initially opened in 1992 as Banyan Tree Golf Club on the Thai island of Phuket, has been a favourite destination among local and international golfers for the past […]
Desaru, Malaysia: Three-time Major winner Vijay Singh made the journey to Malaysia’s Desaru Coast to inspect the work on his latest golf design project, being constructed in conjunction with his good friend Ernie Els. Fijian Singh attended the Desaru Valley site to deliver his insight into the early progress being made by the Ernie Els […]