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Matsumuru Enjoys Tense Jakarta Triumph

Matsumuru Enjoys Tense Jakarta Triumph

March 30, 2014

Jakarta, Indonesia: Japan’s Michio Matsumura birdied the last three holes to snatch victory by one shot in a rain-interrupted final round of the US$1 million Enjoy Jakarta Indonesia PGA Championship, presented by Indonesia Port Corporation. The 31-year-old had rounds of 65, 67, 67 and 68 to finish at 21-under-par around Damai Indah Golf’s 7,160-yard Bumi […]

ENGO Appointed as New Toro Golf Irrigation Distributor

ENGO Appointed as New Toro Golf Irrigation Distributor

March 30, 2014

Moscow, Russia: The Toro Company has appointed ENGO Russia as a new exclusive distributor for Toro Golf Irrigation for the Russian Federation. This year, The Toro Company is celebrating a rare business milestone – achieving 100 years in business. “That provides an opportunity not only to look back on the company’s notable achievements, but also […]

Spirited Asian Fightback Earns Share of EurAsia Cup Spoils

Spirited Asian Fightback Earns Share of EurAsia Cup Spoils

March 29, 2014

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: The inaugural EurAsia Cup presented by DRB-HICOM finished in a 10-10 draw after a thrilling Asian fightback during the Saturday singles. For much of the final day Asia threatened to produce a victory to rival Europe’s ‘Miracle at Medinah’ in the 2012 Ryder Cup. Thongchai Jaidee’s side were whitewashed 5-0 in Thursday’s […]

Swan Begins Initiative for Disadvantaged Kids

Swan Begins Initiative for Disadvantaged Kids

March 29, 2014

London, England: Some would say that golf has long needed to reach out to various parts of our community and show what a wonderful game can do for those who might have less advantage than the rest of us. Such is the sentiment behind Asian Golf Industry Federation member Howard Swan’s initiative to work with […]

Action Plan Unveiled for China Golf Tourism

Action Plan Unveiled for China Golf Tourism

March 29, 2014

Haikou, China: Three new initiatives to boost China’s rapidly expanding golf travel industry were announced at the third Asia Golf Tourism Convention (AGTC). The drive to improve industry standards and provide a bridge between Chinese golf and the global game are key messages for the China Chapter of IAGTO (International Association of Golf Tour Operators). […]

Asia’s Finest Honoured in Inaugural IAGTO Excellence Awards

Asia’s Finest Honoured in Inaugural IAGTO Excellence Awards

March 28, 2014

Haikou, China: Leading golf visionaries and courses in Asia were singled out for honours in the inaugural IAGTO Excellence Awards for 2014. The awards, sponsored by Etihad Airways and held at the gala dinner during the third annual IAGTO Asia Golf Tourism Convention at Mission Hills Hainan, recognise the vision and contribution of golf tourism […]

Manassero Signs Up For HSBC Golf Business Forum

Manassero Signs Up For HSBC Golf Business Forum

March 28, 2014

Abu Dhabi: Golfing superstar Matteo Manassero has signed up as a special panel guest for next month’s HSBC Golf Business Forum. A four-time winner on the European Tour at the tender age of 20, Manassero shot to fame in 2009 by becoming the youngest British Amateur champion before finishing tied 13th at the Open Championship […]

R&A Rules School Attracts Strong Turnout

R&A Rules School Attracts Strong Turnout

March 28, 2014

Hong Kong: More than 35 people attended the latest R&A Level One School on the Rules of Golf, hosted by the Hong Kong Golf Association (HKGA) at the Hong Kong Golf Club in Fanling. A total of 21 took the R&A Level One Exam and 90% passed. Prior to the exam, talks were given by R&A-designated […]

Malaysian Prime Minister Leads Minute of Silence

Malaysian Prime Minister Leads Minute of Silence

March 27, 2014

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: The Malaysian Prime Minister led a minute of reflection ahead of tee-off at the inaugural EurAsia Cup presented by DRB-HICOM this morning, along with the two playing team captains. Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak was joined by Team Asia captain Thongchai Jaidee and Team Europe captain Miguel Angel Jimenez […]

Profile Porous Ceramic Greens Grade Boosts Sand-Based Root Zones

Profile Porous Ceramic Greens Grade Boosts Sand-Based Root Zones

March 27, 2014

Illinois, United States: Profile Porous Ceramic (PPC) Greens Grade soil amendment from Profile Products is designed to permanently improve sand-based root zones. The Greens Grade particle is ideal for sand-based course construction and is available in two distinct colours: Natural (for use in construction) and Emerald (to top-dress and disguise worn areas in turf). Greens […]

Alabaster Joins Ransomes Jacobsen Sales Team

Alabaster Joins Ransomes Jacobsen Sales Team

March 27, 2014

London, England: Steve Alabaster, the former Territory Sales Manager at Ernest Doe and Sons’ Esher branch, has joined Ransomes Jacobsen as a Regional Sales Manager-Golf, responsible for the southeast of England. Reporting to United Kingdom and Ireland Sales Manager-Golf, Nick Brown, he will be tasked with managing the sales of products from Jacobsen and related golf […]

Profile Products Delivers High Performance

Profile Products Delivers High Performance

March 26, 2014

Illinois, United States: Profile Products’ Flexterra High Performance-Flexible Growth Medium (HP-FGM) represents the next generation in Flexible Growth Media, offering 600 per cent greater initial seed germination and over 250 per cent greater biomass than its predecessor with more than 99 per cent erosion control effectiveness immediately upon application. Plus, it’s 100 per cent bio-degradable. […]

Champions Retreat Tee-Off for Gary Player Invitational

Champions Retreat Tee-Off for Gary Player Invitational

March 25, 2014

Augusta, United States: Black Knight International will host the US leg of the Gary Player Invitational (GPI) charity series at Georgia’s Champions Retreat Golf Club on April 13-14. The annual event is an intimate gathering of professional athletes, celebrities and business people representing a ‘Union of Golf and Giving’, as the charity Pro-Am tournament raises […]

Upmarket Egyptian Golf Resorts Plump for Club Car

Upmarket Egyptian Golf Resorts Plump for Club Car

March 24, 2014

Cairo, Egypt: Club Car is to supply two new upmarket golf resorts in Egypt after demonstrating its ‘superior’ after sales service. Emaar Misr, a subsidiary of global property developer Emaar, will take delivery of more than 60 vehicles split between its new golf destinations, Marassi, located on the Mediterranean coast, and Uptown Cairo, in the […]

Gunn Shoots Lights Out in Singha Esan Open

Gunn Shoots Lights Out in Singha Esan Open

March 23, 2014

Khon Kaen, Thailand: Gunn Charoenkul claimed the Singha Esan Open for the second time in three years after a brilliant final round six-under-par 66. Gunn beat fellow-Thai Teerawat Poipong and England’s Grant Jackson by two strokes at Singha Park Golf Club. Jackson closed with a 67 and Teerawat a 68 in the first event of the season […]