Haikou, China: Asia’s largest-ever golf tourism event has been trumpeted as a huge success, with a record 556 delegates from 40 countries attending the third annual Asia Golf Tourism Convention on China’s Hainan Island. Organised by global golf tourism industry association IAGTO (International Association of Golf Tour Operators), AGTC 2014 was hosted by award-winning golf […]
Arizona, United States: Troon loyalists DJ Flanders, Stephen Havrilla, Patrick Wynn and Karl Whitehead have all accepted new opportunities, expanding their horizons and expertise to deliver exceptional golf experiences at some of the top courses and resorts across the world. With a broad knowledge of the golfing landscape, drawing on over half-a-century’s collective experience, the […]
London, England: Colt Mackenzie McNair (CMM), the specialist executive search firm offering recruitment solutions to the global golf industry, has launched a new corporate website – www.coltmm.com – that showcases job opportunities in golf, and acts as a learning and education platform for senior managers. Since the company was established in 2006, CMM has become […]
Bangalore, India: The Swan Golf Designs’ (SGD) renovated course at Karnataka Golf Association (KGA) successfully hosted The Bonallack Trophy, the biennial match between Europe and Asia’s top amateurs. Five years ago SGD was selected to lead the upgradation of the original Peter Thomson-designed course at KGA, with the project completed in two phases of nine […]
Jakarta, Indonesia: Jakarta will welcome Asia’s golf tourism industry when the region’s top golf tourism convention heads to the city next year. Following on from the biggest and most successful Asia Golf Tourism Convention (AGTC), held on China’s tropical island of Hainan, the fourth edition of the annual event will move to Indonesia’s capital in […]
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam: Last month, the new Flowtronex pump station, serial #16211, for Vietnam’s Song Be Golf Resort was commissioned by the Flowtronex service team. The VFD-controlled pump station utilises three 50 HP vertical turbine pumps to provide the required 1500 GPM of flow at the design pressure of 115 PSI. Steve Pope, […]
West Wareham, United States: Centaur Asia Pacific has been named as an official distributor for Solu-Cal enhanced soil amendment products in the Pan Asian commercial turf and golf course maintenance market. With offices in Hong Kong and Singapore, Centaur Asia Pacific is ideally positioned to promote Solu-Cal’s fast-acting and cost effective product line to professional […]
Langkawi, Malaysia: Malaysia’s Els Club Teluk Datai is set to officially open on April 15, following a re-design guided by the hands of four-time Major champion Ernie Els and his acclaimed design team. Final preparations are underway at the Troon-managed Langkawi resort to bring to fruition the development, which has already been billed as one […]
Singapore: Leading life insurer Prudential Singapore, Laguna National Golf and Country Club and Parallel Media Group have announced the return of the Prudential Causeway Trophy at Laguna National, scheduled for June 6-8. In a further extension of the friendly national rivalry, this year also sees the addition of the Prudential Junior Causeway Trophy at Laguna […]
Singapore: Experience within the Asian golf industry and corporate business development, a passion for the Royal & Ancient game and an ability to lead from the front are pre-requisites for candidates for the prestigious role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF). The decision to seek a CEO, responsible for […]
Morong, Bataan, The Philippines: Anvaya Cove Golf & Sports Club and its developer, Ayala Land Inc, through its high-end residential brand Ayala Land Premier, have been singled out as winners of a 2014 Asia Pacific Property Award, the prestigious, regional competition among luxury developers from across the region. Anvaya Cove Golf & Sports Club has been […]
Cleveland, Ohio, United States: Former Masters champion Charl Schwartzel has signed with IMG for worldwide management and marketing representation. Schwartzel, who owns 10 victories worldwide, won the 2011 Masters Tournament with a final-round 66 that included birdies at each of the last four holes. In doing so, he became the third South African to wear the […]
Birmingham, England: Historic Royal St George’s Golf Club has switched to equipment from Bernhard and Company – manufacturer of Bernhard Grinders, the world’s finest blade-sharpening systems for turf cutting machines. Site of 14 Open Championships since 1892, Royal St George’s in Sandwich, Kent, was the first course outside Scotland to stage golf’s oldest Major championship. […]
Birmingham, England: The international appeal of PGA qualification has been highlighted by three Chinese students aiming to make their mark in the sport. Zhang Zaixing, Li Zi and Xiao Se recently attended their first residential school at the PGA Training Academy at its PING House headquarters at the Belfry. The trio, who are linked to […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Najib Tun Abdul Razak said the Malaysian Government has committed to hosting the next two editions of the EurAsia Cup. Speaking after a stunning final day in which Team Asia fought back from four points down to secure a 10-10 draw, resulting in the inaugural trophy being […]