Macau: The Venetian Macao has extended its title sponsorship of the Venetian Macau Open for a further two years until 2016. The Macau Sport Development Board (MSDB) and its partners, the Asian Tour, Macau Golf Association and IMG, confirmed that next year’s edition will be staged at the Macau Golf and Country Club from October […]
Singapore: The Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) will play an active role at December’s Turf Science Academy in China. The three-day event at the Mission Hills Golf Club in Dongguan [December 2-4] precedes the annual Asia Golf Show, organised by Reed Exhibitions, an Executive Member of the AGIF. “We are delighted to be involved with […]
St Andrews, Scotland: The launch of a new brand identity is a consolidation of The Open’s rich heritage and values and delivers a new look for golf’s oldest championship. Designed to capture all the defining attributes of The Open and to communicate the championship’s unique heritage to golf fans the world over, the new brand identity […]
Shenzhen, China: European Ryder Cup stalwarts Justin Rose and Ian Poulter have given the thumbs up to their new course at Mission Hills. During a visit to Shenzhen, the English duo officially unveiled the unique par-72 layout, designed in conjunction with Brian Curley, principal of Schmidt-Curley Design. Especially suited to match play golf, […]
London, England: Asian Golf Industry Federation Executive Member Troon has taken the next step in sustainable business ethics, embracing a credible and proactive approach to environmental enhancement and community engagement at the courses it manages and develops. Renowned across the globe for the quality of courses and customer experience, the market leader is building […]
Shanghai, China; The China leg of the Gary Player Invitational (GPI) global charity series, staged by Black Knight International to benefit The Player Foundation, was held at Shanghai Links. Building upon the momentum set during the European and American legs of the Gary Player Invitational series, Black Knight International continued its success as the ‘Union […]
Tokyo, Japan: Inspired by the dazzling deeds of Mikumu Horikawa and the prospect of Olympic glory, more than 200 youngsters will tee-off in this week’s Faldo Series Japan Championship. Horikawa wrote his name into the Faldo Series Asia history books with his victory in the eighth Grand Final at Mission Hills Shenzhen this year. His […]
Shanghai, China: Long-term international golf sponsor HSBC has hailed China as the ‘unstoppable force’ in world golf as it prepares to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its WGC-HSBC Champions tournament. For the second year running, 40 of the world’s top-50 golfers will line up at Asian Golf Industry Federation Golf Facility member Sheshan International Golf […]
Lake Como, Italy: China’s southernmost city of Sanya has been named Golf Destination of the Year for Asia and Australasia by global golf tourism industry organisation IAGTO (International Association of Golf Tour Operators). The honour was bestowed on Sanya in the annual IAGTO Awards, which took place at a gala dinner attended by 1,400 golf […]
London, England: Richard Blight has taken over as Manufacturing Manager at the Bernhard Factory in Haverhill, Suffolk. The 35,000 square foot factory, opened in 2012, is home to the design team, manufacturers of the Express Dual and Anglemaster Grinders and the training centre of the company. “My first impressions are of a great team, with some […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: American Ryan Moore successfully defended his title at the US$7 million CIMB Classic after a holding off the combined challenges from last year’s runner-up Gary Woodland, Kevin Na and Sergio Garcia. Tied for the overnight lead, Moore, 31, produced some glorious golf down the stretch at a sun-kissed Kuala Lumpur Golf and […]
Bombay, India: Defending champion Viraj Madappa will have an extra spring in his step when he tees-off in this week’s Faldo Series India Championship. Twice previously, Madappa has qualified for the Faldo Series Grand Final but on both occasions he has reluctantly been forced to withdraw due to school exams. “It’s a shame I haven’t been […]
Bengaluru, India: S. Chikka capped an emotional week by winning the inaugural US$70,000 TAKE Solutions India Masters with a final round five-under-par 67. The Indian dedicated his dramatic Asian Development Tour (ADT) victory, which he won with a four-day total of 18-under-par 270, to his late grandfather who passed away last week. Overnight leader Abhishek […]
Shanghai, China; Golf icon Gary Player delivered a strong message of hope as he celebrated his 79th birthday with enthusiasm and energy befitting someone decades his junior. Recognised as a global humanitarian for his charity work, the Grand Slam champion is celebrating his birthday in China as part of his global tour with the Gary […]
Dhaka, Bangladesh: Mohd Rasel held his nerve in the heat of battle to claim a thrilling sudden-death play-off victory in the inaugural Faldo Series Bangladesh Championship. In a fittingly dramatic climax at Kurmitola Golf Club, Rasel secured his historic success at the first extra hole against Mohd Akber Hossain. Sir Nick Faldo, Britain’s most successful […]