Shenzhen, China: World number two Bubba Watson will headline next month’s inaugural US$2.5 million Shenzhen International. The two-time Major champion will be the star attraction in the European Tour-sanctioned tournament at Genzon Golf Club from April 16–19. Watson is no stranger to competing in China having won in Shanghai in dramatic style at the end […]
Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Asian Golf Industry Federation Associate Member Maredo BV has unveiled the GT 250 CountRo Sweeper, a unique counter rotating sweeper that fits the triplex greensmower. Equipped with a gearbox that reduces and reverses the rotation speed, it works very efficiently because it counter rotates. Furthermore, because it runs at a lower speed, […]
Shenzhen, China: Many of the region’s brightest golfing prospects will lock horns in this week’s ninth Faldo Series Asia Grand Final. To be contested over the acclaimed Nick Faldo-designed Faldo Course at Mission Hills China, the R&A World Amateur Golf Ranking event will showcase an array of talented young male and female players who are […]
Haikou, China: Friendship was put to one side as Ryu So-yeon came from one stroke behind fellow South Korean Park In-bee to capture her first World Ladies Championship title at Mission Hills Haikou. With rounds of 72, 73, 65 and 69 on the par-73 Blackstone Course, the world number eight from Seoul ended on 13-under-par, one […]
Haikou, China: A group of local youngsters were treated to an inspiring look at the game of golf by some of the Ladies European Tour’s leading professionals as they gathered on the sidelines of the US$600,000 World Ladies Championship. Sophie Walker, Florentyna Parker, Amy Boulden, Caroline Martens, Ann-Kathrin Lindner and Carin Koch were on hand […]
Terengganu, Malaysia: Panuwat Muenlek secured his maiden Asian Development Tour (ADT) victory after closing with a three-under-par 68 to win by three shots at the PGM Terengganu Championship. The 29-year-old Thai, who held a share of the overnight lead, fired six birdies against three bogeys to claim his first professional victory outside Thailand on 11-under-par […]
Singapore: Master Craftsman Scotty Cameron continues to advance the art and science of putting with his new line of GOLO mallet putters. New Scotty Cameron GOLO putters are advanced, innovative multi-material designs featuring a lightweight aluminium face-sole core surrounded by a stainless steel frame that delivers improved MOI for increased stability and forgiveness. The steel […]
St Andrews, Scotland: Two of golf’s greatest players, Peter Thomson and Tom Watson, will celebrate historic milestones in their remarkable careers at the Champion Golfers’ Challenge ahead of the 144th Open. Rory McIlroy, who will be defending the Claret Jug after his victory at Royal Liverpool last year, will join the five-time champions in a pantheon […]
Beijing, China: The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) will award its first International Award of Excellence during this weekend’s China Golf Show. Indicative of high achievement in environmental stewardship, community involvement and innovation in the service of golf course development and maintenance, the inaugural International Award of Excellence goes to The Forward Group and […]
Pattaya, Thailand: More than 260 course superintendents from almost 20 countries attended the third edition of the Asian Golf Industry Federation’s (AGIF) 2015 Turfgrass Management Exposition at Laem Chabang International Country Club. The Expo was part of a three-day gathering in the Central Thai beach resort that also included the 7th Asian Turfgrass Field Day and […]
St Andrews, Scotland: The R&A has published a new report detailing the precise number of golf facilities around the world for the first time. The unprecedented report has been produced by the National Golf Foundation (NGF), a golf market research organisation based in the USA, and sets out the extent of golf’s development worldwide. The […]
Illinois, United States: Spectrum Technologies has released a new version of the popular WatchDog 2900ET weather station that is compatible with the Toro Lynx Central Control for golf course irrigation systems. The package developed from Spectrum includes a 2900ET weather station, mid-range wireless radio communications to transmit data up to two miles and a service application that allows […]
Washington, United States: WE ARE GOLF – a coalition of the game’s leading associations and industry partners in the United States – has announced the eighth annual National Golf Day will be held on Wednesday, April 15 on Capitol Hill. Golf’s leaders will meet with Members of Congress, the Executive Branch and federal agencies to […]
Sydney, Australia: Asian Golf Industry Federation Executive Member Troon has added another venue to its impressive international portfolio with the announcement it has been selected to manage Peregian Springs Golf Club. Further diversifying the choice for international golfers travelling down under, golfers now have five Troon-managed facilities to choose from in Australia as they look […]
London, England: Golf participation in Great Britain finally stabilised in 2014, just above the 3.3 million mark, offering hope to the golf industry after a decade of decay. The findings have been revealed by leading sports research company SPORTS MARKETING SURVEYS INC (SMS INC) in the company’s latest investigation into the British golfer and their […]