London, England: Experienced golf course architect Howard Swan has been unanimously re-elected as chairman of the Golf Consultants Association (GCA). The senior consultant at the family owned Swan Golf Designs – a long-time member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation – Swan will lead the association for a further two years. GCA chairman since 2013. Swan will […]
Orlando, United States: SNAG [Starting New at Golf] showcased a new 10-bay inflatable range during Demo Day and inside the Orange County Convention Centre at the 62nd annual PGA Merchandise Show. The colourful standalone soft-sided golf skills pavilion provides a safe insulated learning environment that is easy to set up in a variety of locations. […]
Dubai: Rory McIlroy, the number one golfer in the world, has clinched his first win in 2015 – one step closer in his journey to The Masters. The Nike athlete’s dominant victory came at the Omega Dubai Desert Classic on the European Tour, the same place he won his first tournament as a professional in […]
Singapore: For the third year in succession, the Asian Golf Industry Federation’s (AGIF) Superintendent Volunteer Education Programme will be staged in conjunction with the HSBC Women’s Champions. To be held at Singapore’s award-winning Sentosa Golf Club on March 3-4, more than 50 superintendents are expected to attend, including six superintendents from an R&A internship programme. […]
Singapore: Koh Sock Hwee has secured her place in one of Asia’s most prestigious golf tournaments, after claiming victory in the HSBC Women’s Champions Host Country Qualifying Tournament. In a closely-fought struggle with 2013 winner Christabel Goh, it was Koh who emerged triumphant at Sentosa Golf Club, a Golf Facility member of the Asian Golf […]
Orlando, United States: Where do serious golfers shop for and buy their golf equipment and apparel? That question and many more are answered in the 2015 Golf Datatech Channel Segmentation Study. One of the golf industry’s leaders in independent insights and strategy, Golf Datatech, LLC – www.golfdatatech.com – has released the results of its sixth […]
London, England: Asian Golf Industry Federation member Bernhard has entered a new partnership with American-based SubAir Systems. SubAir produces sophisticated aeration, moisture removal and root zone temperature control systems for natural sports surfaces. Steve Nixon, Bernhard’s International Sales Manager, said: “This is the perfect partnership for Bernhard and we are delighted with it for several […]
Hong Kong: The University of St Andrews is looking forward to welcoming its first Mission Hills-funded student now that the two organisations have finalised a scholarship programme. The project will utilise monies generated by the annual Mission Hills-St Andrews: Home to Home Scholarship Fund-raising Championship to support young Chinese golfers wishing to continue their studies […]
Bangkok, Thailand: Nike Golf has confirmed the addition of Chinese athlete Feng Simin to its Tour roster to represent the brand as a head-to-toe athlete. The talented teenager will make her professional debut as a Nike Golf athlete at the Coates Golf Championship in Ocala, Florida. “It is a great honour to be a Nike […]
Orlando, United States: World Golf Foundation – the non-profit organisation that develops and supports initiatives that positively impact lives through the game of golf and its traditional values – has launched a new women’s website, www.GolfForHer.com The site is designed to increase women’s participation in the game. A revolutionary collaboration with the major entities in […]
Augusta, United States: Club Car has introduced the versatile new Precedent Stretch personal transportation vehicle (PTV). Club Car, an Executive Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation, says the Precedent Stretch ‘combines unsurpassed power and durability with four forward-facing seats and 35 additional inches of legroom, for people who want to take the long view’. […]
Kunming, China: Lakeview Golf Club will be the centre of attention when the eighth edition of the Faldo Series Kunming Championship tees-off next week. An outstanding creation of Faldo Design, the par-72 parkland-style layout has frequently appeared on lists of China’s top-10 courses and is rated as one of the premier courses in Yunnan Province. […]
Hong Kong: The Hong Kong Golf Association (HKGA) has unveiled US Kids Golf as its Official Supplier of junior golf equipment in a partnership that will focus on bringing new children into the sport in Hong Kong. Ning Li, President of the HKGA said: “Following the recent launch of our Golf for Schools programme, which already […]
Orlando, United States: The 62nd PGA Merchandise Show – the Major of Golf Business – brought together more than 1,000 companies and brands introducing new and innovative golf equipment, apparel, accessories and services to more than 41,000 attending PGA professionals, buyers and industry leaders from 79 countries. Among the 1,000 exhibiting companies and brands, the […]
Singapore: After a three-year absence, Singapore’s national Open will make a welcome return with a new title sponsor and sanctioning partner. Last staged in 2012, the SMBC Singapore Open is set to thrill local golf fans and global audiences alike when it roars back to life from January 28-31, 2016 at the scene of past […]