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Lahiri Ready to Put Best Foot Forward

Lahiri Ready to Put Best Foot Forward

July 13, 2014

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Anirban Lahiri will arrive for his second Open Championship appearance next week as a much more accomplished golfer than he was before at his major debut two years ago. The current Asian Tour number one earned a starting place at Royal Liverpool as one of 10 non-exempt players from the Official World […]

European Tour Launches Beijing Office

European Tour Launches Beijing Office

July 12, 2014

Beijing, China: The European Tour has announced the opening of its new Beijing office with the aim of further developing its global brand in China. It will be led by Simon Leach, who previously helped grow the game of snooker in China through his work with world snooker’s governing body, World Snooker Limited. In addition […]

Top Thaworn Tips Aid Kiradech’s Open Preparations

Top Thaworn Tips Aid Kiradech’s Open Preparations

July 11, 2014

London, England: Reigning Asian Tour number one Kiradech Aphibarnrat is counting on tips from countryman Thaworn Wiratchant to steer him to a successful campaign at next week’s Open Championship. Double Order of Merit champion Thaworn finished tied 31st at Royal Liverpool in Hoylake in the 2006 edition after working his way into the top-10 at the […]

New Body Aims to Raise England’s Golfing Profile

New Body Aims to Raise England’s Golfing Profile

July 11, 2014

London, England: Golf Tourism England has been established to promote England as an outstanding golfing destination. Although England is home to approximately 50% of Great Britain and Ireland’s top 100 courses, it has not enjoyed the luxury or the benefits of having an organisation to represent the multi-million pound English golf tourism industry. Golf Tourism […]

International Golf Travel Market Tees-Up First Event in Italy

International Golf Travel Market Tees-Up First Event in Italy

July 10, 2014

Lake Como, Italy: Preparations are under way for this year’s International Golf Travel Market (IGTM), which will be held in Italy for the first time. Organised by Reed Travel Exhibitions, the premier global event for golf tourism suppliers, buyers and media will take place from October 27-30 at the Villa Erba Exhibition and Conference Centre, […]

IGTOA Welcomes John Deere Partnership

IGTOA Welcomes John Deere Partnership

July 10, 2014

Illinois, United States: The Ireland Golf Tour Operator Association (IGTOA) has announced a new business partnership with John Deere Limited, and will be promoting Irish golf tourism at this week’s forthcoming John Deere Classic at TPC Deere Run. Chris Meacock, John Deere’s United Kingdom and Ireland turf division manager, said: “John Deere is very pleased […]

McIlroy Opens World’s First Nike Performance Fitting Centre

McIlroy Opens World’s First Nike Performance Fitting Centre

July 9, 2014

Edinburgh, Scotland: Nike athlete Rory McIlroy has opened the new Nike Performance Fitting Centre at Archerfield Links, the first facility of its kind for Nike Golf anywhere in the world. The Nike Performance Fitting Centre has been built to help golfers maximise their potential by giving them the ultimate custom-fitting experience along with a complete […]

R&A Appoints Director for Latin America

R&A Appoints Director for Latin America

July 9, 2014

St Andrews, Scotland: The R&A has appointed experienced golf administrator Mark Lawrie as its Director – Latin America. Lawrie will join The R&A from the Asociacion Argentina de Golf, where he has served as Executive Director since 2000. In his new role, Lawrie will be closely involved in the staging of the Latin America Amateur Championship, […]

Cao’s Late Charge to Victory at Faldo Series Shanghai Championship

Cao’s Late Charge to Victory at Faldo Series Shanghai Championship

July 9, 2014

Shanghai, China: Cao Sen produced a sensational finish to claim a thrilling victory in the seventh edition of the Faldo Series Shanghai Championship. Defying heavy rain, Cao followed up a birdie-two at the short 17th at Suzhou Taihu International Golf Club by holing a long putt for an eagle-three at the home hole to clinch […]

Troon Transaction to Support Continued Global Expansion

Troon Transaction to Support Continued Global Expansion

July 8, 2014

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States: Troon has confirmed the completion of a significant transaction with an investor group led by Kohlberg & Company and Greg Norman’s organisation, Great White Shark Enterprises (GWSE). The transaction provides Asian Golf Industry Federation Executive Member Troon with new capital and strategic partners and positions the company for accelerated growth in […]

Chinese Taipei's Shih Seeking Repeat Mainland Success

Chinese Taipei's Shih Seeking Repeat Mainland Success

July 8, 2014

Dongguan, China: Shih Chun-yu will be the player to beat when the Faldo Series China Championship tees-off at Mission Hills Golf Club on Wednesday. The Chinese Taipei teenager is returning to the scene of his runaway success last year in a bid to once more qualify for the Asia Grand Final, to be hosted by […]

Another Marquee Year for Trend-Setting FootJoy

Another Marquee Year for Trend-Setting FootJoy

July 7, 2014

London, England: FootJoy continues to demonstrate its long-standing status as the most sought-after footwear and glove brand in the golf industry following another marquee year across the board. Golf DataTech’s 2013 United Kingdom year-end market-share statistics provided conclusive evidence of FJ’s long-standing appeal and popularity throughout the golf industry, with FJ shoes standing strong as […]

Royal Birkdale and Carnoustie Confirmed as Future Open Venues

Royal Birkdale and Carnoustie Confirmed as Future Open Venues

July 7, 2014

West Virginia, United States: The R&A has announced that Royal Birkdale will host The Open Championship in 2017 with Carnoustie acting as venue in 2018. Five-time Open champion Tom Watson, who won The Open at Royal Birkdale in 1983 and at Carnoustie in 1975, joined The R&A to make the announcement at the Greenbrier. “I […]

IMG Adds Hanoi’s Sky Lake to Golf Course Management Portfolio

IMG Adds Hanoi’s Sky Lake to Golf Course Management Portfolio

July 6, 2014

Hanoi, Vietnam: Asian Golf Industry Federation Executive Member IMG has been appointed to provide golf course management consulting services to Sky Lake Golf Resort. Strategically located close to the city o/f Hanoi and set in a stunning natural location of rolling hills, lakes and woodland, Sky Lake offers 36 holes of world-class golf in addition […]

CMM Undertakes 'Director of Education' Search

CMM Undertakes 'Director of Education' Search

July 5, 2014

London, England: Colt Mackenzie McNair (CMM), the specialist executive recruitment firm working exclusively in the global golf industry, has been appointed by the Club Managers Association of Europe (CMAE) to find its new Director of Education. The role, which replaces the position of Chief Executive Officer, will provide the resource required to match the demand […]