Chiangmai, Thailand: Chapchai Nirat birdied the final three holes to beat off a strong challenge from fellow-Thai Pipatpong Naewsuk and win the Singha Chiangmai Open. Two shots ahead overnight, Chapchai surrendered the lead to the hard-charging Pipatpong at the 13th hole before turning on the after-burners and sizzling home in 64 for a two-stroke victory […]
Kaohsiung, Taiwan: Lin Wen-tang fired a closing four-under-par 68 to cruise to a six-shot victory in the US$110,000 Ballantine’s Taiwan Championship. Lin, who also won the event in 2010, shot five birdies against one bogey for a winning total of 21-under 267 in the 11th leg of this year’s Asian Development Tour (ADT) season. ADT Order of […]
Hong Kong: Kitty Tam Yik-ching kept her cool in the heat of battle, producing a sizzling birdie spree en route to retaining her Faldo Series Hong Kong Championship crown. With temperatures soaring into the mid-30s, Tam’s game caught fire as she posted a scintillating second round of five-under-par 68 over the demanding North Course at the […]
California, United States: Loudmouth Golf, known for its bright golf and lifestyle apparel, has announced that its newest international distribution centre is now open for business in China. The distribution centre will initially serve eCommerce customers and within the coming months provide merchandise for retail outlets across the country. As the world’s second largest apparel […]
Chiang Mai, Thailand, August 1: Veteran Thai Thammanoon Sriroj is in confident mood ahead of this week’s Singha Chiangmai Open, the ASEAN PGA Tour event he won last year to break a long victory drought. Thammanoon shot an eagle and two birdies in a four-hole stretch on the back nine to overtake countryman Prayad Marksaeng […]
Singapore (August 1): World renowned turfgrass experts Bruce Williams and Elizabeth Guertal will lead the list of speakers at September’s Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) and Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) events in the Philippines and Vietnam. Confirmation of the participation of Williams and Guertal comes just days after the announcement of a […]
London, England: Less than a fortnight after Rory McIlroy’s Open Championship triumph in Hoylake, the value of golf has been revealed in a new report, commissioned by the England Golf Partnership (EGP) and prepared by Sports Marketing Surveys Inc. It shows that one person in every 19 in England plays golf at least once a […]
Bangkok, Thailand: Kiradech Aphibarnrat is determined put up a performance worthy of his status as the reigning Asian Tour Order of Merit champion at next week’s 96th PGA Championship. The year’s fourth and final Major takes place at Valhalla Golf Club from August 7-10 and Kiradech is grateful to have been given the opportunity to tee […]
Tokyo, Japan: Nike Golf has announced two new appointments to its global senior management team, with Simon Parkhill appointed to the role of General Manager of Nike Golf Japan, and Brian Karl to the position of Commercial Sales Director of Nike Golf EMEA. Since arriving at Nike in 2001, Parkhill has played a number of […]
Birmingham, England: Bernhard and Company – manufacturer of the Express Dual and Anglemaster –will conduct a reel grinding demonstration at next week’s University of Georgia’s 2014 Turfgrass Research Field Day. Chris Langley, Bernhard’s Southeast USA Territory Manager, will exhibit the benefits of routine mower sharpening during the self-guided research tour on the afternoon of August […]
Singapore (July 29): The Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) and the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) have agreed to a partnership that shares educational resources designed to raise the profile and standard of turfgrass maintenance in the Asian region. As part of this strategic alliance agreement, the GCSAA will provide educational content to […]
Hong Kong (July 28): Kitty Tam Yik-ching and Lucas Lam will be aiming to continue their rich vein of form when they vie for glory in this week’s Faldo Series Hong Kong Championship. The Hong Kong teenagers have been in dominant mood this year, capturing a succession of titles. On the back of those triumphs, […]
Gleneagles, Scotland: With two months to go until one of the world’s largest sporting events tees off, Club Car has delivered the first 40 vehicles, of more than 300 that will be supplied in total, which will be used during the Ryder Cup. As part of its dedication to The Ryder Cup, Club Car’s northern […]
Chang Hwa, Chinese Taipei: Local sensation Chan Shih-chang survived a five-way play-off to win a fourth Asian Development Tour (ADT) title at the US$160,000 Taifong Open. The 28-year-old Chan was the last man standing against Chinese Taipei’s Sung Mao-chang and Hsieh Tung-shu, the overnight leader, Thai Suppakorn Uthaipat and Miguel Tabuena of the Philippines. The […]
New York, United States: Callaway Golf Company has announced its first half and second quarter 2014 financial results, demonstrating its turnaround is well underway and positioning it for a return to profitability for the full year. Despite softer than expected market conditions, Callaway reported for the first half of 2014 a 9% increase in sales […]