Abu Dhabi: The first wave of speakers has been announced for the 2014 HSBC Golf Business Forum. The list includes a host of influential names from inside and outside of the golf world, reflecting the Forum’s position as one of the most anticipated gatherings in the golf business calendar. Innovation and fresh thinking have been […]
Pattaya, Thailand: A record turnout of 250 is expected at next week’s Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) Turfgrass Management Exposition. To be staged at Pattaya’s acclaimed Laem Chabang Golf and Country Club, the second edition of the event has attracted delegates from almost 20 countries, representing Asia, Oceania, Africa, Europe, and North America. The Expo […]
London, England: Women golfers could have an important role to play in introducing children to golf and nurturing young players, a new survey featured in the March/April issue of Women & Golf magazine has revealed. Nearly half of all women golfers in the United Kingdom have children who play golf, the survey found. Highlighting opportunities […]
Haikou, China: Schmidt-Curley’s award-winning Blackstone Course at Mission Hills will once more be thrust into the global spotlight when it stages this week’s Mission Hills World Ladies Championship. A spectacular 350-acre core golf course that weaves through a striking landscape of mature trees, thick jungle vegetation and expansive lakes and wetlands, the Blackstone Course was […]
Singapore: Chinese teenage sensation Lin Xiyu has signed with IMG, the world’s leading sports, fashion and media company, for worldwide management and marketing representation. Lin, known in English as Janet Lin, is China’s second ranked player, behind fellow IMG Golf client and Major winner Feng Shanshan. Lin is the youngest player to win her Ladies […]
New Jersey, United States: The Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) has praised the United States Golf Association (USGA) for its vision in recognising the global growth and strength of women’s golf by introducing international qualifying for the US Women’s Open Championship. Tim Trinka, President of the AGIF, said: “It is a far-sighted move by the […]
Edinburgh, Scotland: Swan Golf Designs (SGD) has been appointed at Stirling Golf Club to carry out a comprehensive review of their course, following in the footsteps of Old Tom Morris, Willie Fernie, James Braid and Sir Henry Cotton in making an input into its design. Situated in Kings Park in the shadow of the historically […]
Los Cabos, Mexico: IAGTO’s ground-breaking global golf travel survey published last year showed that golf tourism grew by an average of 9.3% in 2012. According to the global golf tourism industry organisation, golf travel grew strongly once again last year and all the indications are that this trend will continue in 2014, which will then […]
London, England: Jacobsen has announced that it increased global sales of its full line of quality turf equipment by 13.7 per cent in 2013. This marks the second straight year the company saw double-digit sales growth. In addition to global sales being up nearly 14 per cent, 68 per cent of Jacobsen’s North American sales […]
Illinois, United States: Profile Products has appointed Jia Hu to the role of Sales Manager in China. Jia obtained her Bachelor Degree of Science from MSU-China Turf Program, Michigan State’s international undergraduate turf program in China, in 2010. She also has a Bachelor Degree of Agriculture from Sichuan Agricultural University. Jia’s professional background includes golf course […]
Singapore: While the world’s leading female golfers are showcasing their skills in this week’s HSBC Women’s Champions, the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) has been doing its bit to raise agronomic standards on the region’s courses. Held in conjunction with the HSBC Women’s Champions (February 27-March 2) at Singapore’s award-winning Sentosa Golf Club, the AGIF […]
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States: Award-winning Schmidt-Curley Design – one of the world’s most active and innovative design firms – has broken new ground with the signing of its first golf course design in Myanmar. Mandalay Myotha Golf Club will be located southwest of Mandalay, the last Royal capital of Myanmar and considered the centre of […]
Edinburgh, Scotland: Club Car, the world’s largest manufacturer of small-wheel, zero-emissions electric vehicles, and Official Supplier to The 2014 Ryder Cup at Gleneagles, Scotland, has announced important plans to grow its business in ‘The Home of Golf’. Widening the role of its northern England business partner, MTS Golf & Utility, to include Scotland, Club Car […]
Perth, Australia: Troon has added an all-new property to its extensive international portfolio with the announcement it has been chosen to manage Araluen Golf Resort. Already retained at five venues on Australia’s East Coast, the signing of the prestigious resort in Western Australia demonstrates the diversity of Troon-managed facilities in the country and reiterates another […]
Orlando, United States (February 24): John Deere has announced it has become a corporate sponsor for professional golfer Zach Johnson, the seventh-ranked player in the Official World Golf Ranking. The arrangement further strengthens Deere’s commitment to golf by building on its role as a title sponsor of a PGA Tour event and as the Tour’s […]