Augusta, United States: Thongchai Jaidee believes he is hitting the golf ball better than ever as he prepares to launch a worthy challenge at this week’s Masters Tournament. The 45-year-old Asian Tour star hopes a month-long break from tournament play ahead of the season’s first Major championship will ignite his game at Augusta National Golf […]
Haikou, China: Josh Geary savoured the biggest victory of his career when he captured the Buick Open at Mission Hills Haikou. The 30-year-old New Zealander – four off the lead at the start of play – leapt from the chasing pack with five birdies on the front nine and held on as the challenge of […]
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States: Asian Golf Industry Federation Executive Member Troon is celebrating the company’s 25-year anniversary in 2015. Since its beginnings in 1990 with the management of the iconic Troon North Golf Club, the company has grown to become the industry leader with more than 250 managed courses in 36 states and 27 countries […]
Haikou, China: In its on-going commitment to sustainable tourism leadership, Mission Hills Haikou, one of the world’s largest golf resorts, has achieved the international sustainability award, GEO Certified, recognising their outstanding efforts to protect the environment, provide a range of value to people and effectively manage natural resources. Mission Hills Haikou is the biggest single-site […]
Pattaya, Thailand: Exhibitors and attendees have hailed the Asian Golf Industry Federation’s (AGIF) 2015 Turfgrass Management Exposition as ‘the best yet’. More than 260 course superintendents from almost 20 countries attended the third edition of the event at Laem Chabang International Country Club last month, held under the auspices of the Thai Golf Course Superintendents’ […]
Bangkok, Thailand: Zeon Zoysia is poised to ‘change the golf industry for the better’. That’s the view of Brad Burgess, Managing Director and Owner of Sports Turf Solutions [STS], a Full Business Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation [AGIF]. It was in June, 2014, that Thai Turf Farms International Co Ltd, a subsidiary of […]
Singapore: The LPGA has extended its long-term relationship with IMG. As such, the world’s largest independent distributor of sports programming will exclusively distribute the Tour’s international television broadcasts through 2019. The partnership between the LPGA Tour and IMG began with distribution of tournaments to six countries in 1996. Today, every event on the LPGA schedule […]
Seoul, Korea: Presidents Cup International Team captain Nick Price believes Anirban Lahiri, the current Asian Tour number one, will be an asset to his squad that will face the United States in the Korean capital in October. Price started following Lahiri’s rise last year when the Indian made his way up the International Team rankings, […]
Singapore: Club Car, the world’s largest manufacturer of small-wheel, zero-emission electric vehicles, has successfully integrated more than 40,000 Visage systems at over 600 courses throughout the world. The Asian Golf Industry Federation Executive Member has installed the ground-breaking connected mobile golf information product at many world-leading golf destinations in more than 40 countries; including Gleneagles, […]
Kathmandu, Nepal: It was two years ago that Binod Tamang turned up at the Royal Nepal Golf Club [RNGC] seeking work. Anxious to earn money to assist his mother in paying for his school fees, Binod, then aged 10, offered his services as a caddie. However, standing barely four-feet tall and weighing in at less […]
London, England: Asian Golf Industry Federation Full Business Member Campey Turf Care Systems has launched a new interactive website. The new-look website – www.campeyturfcare.com – went live in March and has been streamlined and made into the on-line reference point for all things Campey. The extensive range of Campey products, including the Air 2G2 Inject, […]
Ho Tram, Vietnam: Five months after celebrating its highly anticipated grand opening with an exhibition match featuring Robert Rock, The Bluffs Ho Tram Strip has signed a three-year partnership agreement with the two-time European Tour winner to become its brand ambassador and touring professional. The deal between the acclaimed Greg Norman-designed links course on Vietnam’s […]
Gurgaon, India: Gary Player hosted an intimate group of guests during the unveiling of his new course at DLF Golf and Country Club. The 18-hole Signature course by Gary Player Design will open in the coming weeks and is tipped to leave a favourable impression on members and guests from around the world. “I have […]
Texas, United States: Jacobsen, a Textron Inc company and manufacturer of high-quality turf maintenance equipment, has recognised its top-performing dealers and sales people. During the recent Golf Industry Show, PT Sahabat Agritama, based in Jakarta, received the top award, namely APAC Distributor of the Year. They were presented with their trophy by David Withers, President […]
Miaoli, Taiwan: Hsieh Chi-hsien stood firm to claim victory in the US$150,000 Charming Yeangder ADT. The Taiwanese triumphed at the fourth extra hole in a four-way play-off. Hsieh closed with a fourth consecutive 70 and was forced into extra time with compatriot and overnight leader Lin Chien-bing, Australian Jake Stirling and American Greg Moss. The quartet ended […]