London, England: Asian Golf Industry Federation Executive Member John Deere is adding three new models to its extensive range of lawn tractors for 2015. These include an industry leading innovation at the top of the range, designed for faster and more economical mowing. The X590 Multi-Terrain lawn tractor combines higher levels of power, performance and […]
Singapore: Record crowds at Sentosa witnessed world number two Park In-bee crowned ‘Champion of Champions’ following a flawless victory in the US$1.4 million HSBC Women’s Champions. The South Korean shot a closing round of two-under 70 to win by two shots from second placed Lydia Ko. Remarkably, Park completed a fourth consecutive bogey-free round to […]
Bloomington, Minneapolis, United States: The Toro Company has launch a dedicated Twitter account with the ultimate aim of delivering information, providing support and connecting with end-users of Toro golf equipment and irrigation solutions. Golf course professionals that follow Toro will receive turf maintenance and irrigation tips, product news, accessory information, video links, event details, testimonials, […]
Singapore: Master Craftsman Scotty Cameron has added to his high performance line of Select putters with the new Select Roundback, a modern mid mallet design with Tour-validated balance and stability. The new Scotty Cameron Select Roundback, like its Select Fastback and Select Squareback counterparts, features an innovative aluminium sole with criss-cross sight lines that pop through […]
Greve, Denmark: Asian Golf Industry Full Business Member Garia has introduced the Garia Mansory Prism, the fastest and lightest golf cart ever made by the Danish company. The creative collaboration between Mansory Design and Garia reaches new heights with this years exhibited model at the Geneva Auto Show 2015. The Garia Mansory Prism is the […]
London, England: Construction on the new golf course at Channels Golf Club will begin this month after the Swan Golf Designs [SGD] negotiated planning permission was granted in late February. The new-look course, at Little Waltham, near Chelmsford in the southern county of Essex, will see a modern, 18-hole course constructed, designed for golf in […]
Singapore: Attendees at the Asian Golf Industry Federation’s (AGIF) Superintendent Volunteer Education Programme were introduced to a handful of the latest golf course machinery products. More than 80 superintendents from around the region were given first-hand on-course demonstrations at Sentosa Golf Club’s Tanjong Course. Sowmya ‘Shoumo’ Mitra, a member of the AGIF’s Education Committee, said: […]
Illinois, United States: Spectrum Technologies Inc, a leading provider of award-winning plant and turf measurement technologies, has appointed Alicia Gillman as Director of Marketing. Gillman will oversee the development of diagnostic marketing strategies in alignment with company objectives to drive revenue. In addition, she will spearhead Spectrum’s marketing communications and lead advertising efforts to grow […]
Augusta, United States: Ingersoll Rand, a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable and efficient environments, was recognised as the number one Industrial Machinery company on FORTUNE Magazine’s 2015 World’s Most Admired Companies list, climbing to the top following a steady rise over the last three years. The company also ranked number nine in the Innovativeness […]
Singapore: Asian Golf Industry Federation Golf Facility Member Sentosa Golf Club is poised to confirm its reputation as one of Asia’s finest golfing tests when it plays host to the world’s top-10 female players in this week’s HSBC Women’s Champions. Speaking ahead of the tournament tee-off on Thursday, world number two Park In-bee said: “If […]
New York, United States: Callaway Golf Company has unveiled a new line of GPS and Laser Rangefinders. At this year’s PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Callaway introduced the GPSync watch, the ECLIPSE GPS and the 300 Laser Rangefinder. Each of the three devices is equipped with a feature that Callaway says sets them apart in […]
Singapore: Golf course renovation was the central theme on the opening day of the Asian Golf Industry Federation’s (AGIF) Superintendent Volunteer Education Programme. Being staged in conjunction with the HSBC Women’s Champions for the third year in succession, the event has attracted more than 80 superintendents, including six superintendents from an R&A internship programme. The […]
Bloomington, Minneapolis, United States: The Toro Company has announced an extension to its long-standing partnership with The First Tee, becoming a Trustee level supporter of the non-profit organisation. The relationship between Toro and The First Tee began shortly after the youth development organisation was founded in 1997. The First Tee aims to positively impact the […]
Georgia, United States: Atlas Turf International and Pure Seed have signed a letter of intent agreement (LOI) with Jacklin Seed to acquire Sea Spray Seeded Seashore Paspalum. According to the terms of the LOI, Pure Seed, developer and producer of innovative proprietary turf and forage grasses, and Atlas Turf International, worldwide distributor of licensed and […]
Bali, Indonesia: New Kuta Golf’s reputation as one of the region’s finest golfing tests will be underlined when the club hosts the 22nd edition of the Indonesia Men’s Open Amateur Championship. Located on the south-western rim of the island’s Bukit Peninsula, within the Pecatu Indah Resort grounds, the par-72 layout will be the focus of […]