Dublin, Ireland: OpenTee has acquired GolfSwitch, the pioneer in on-line tee-time sales. Using GolfSwitch’s interface-technology course operators will have the ability to present their tee-time inventory on the new OpenTee platform. This union combines proven effective technology with far-reaching database marketing to put the control back in the hands of the golf course operators. GolfSwitch […]
Incheon, South Korea: Journeyman Kim Seung-hyuk birdied the last for a two-under-par 70 to win OneAsia’s SK Telecom Open by one shot from Lee Tae-hee (69) and Kim Kyung-tae (71) at Sky72 Golf Club, west of Seoul. The 28-year-old Korean finished at 11-under-par around the 7,241-yard Ocean Course to claim his first professional title in a […]
London, England: Harvey Doughty and Robert Hayward, both former Product Demonstrators at Ransomes Jacobsen, have been promoted to the role of Technical Sales Manager. The creation of these new roles reflects the company’s recent review of sales strategy in the United Kingdom and Ireland and the creation of dedicated sales channels for golf and municipal. […]
Seoul, South Korea: Choi Kyung-ju has been named as the Goodwill Ambassador for this year’s Asian Games. Held every four years, the 2014 Asiad will take place from September 19-October 4 in Incheon, Korea. “It’s a great personal honour to be named an honorary ambassador for the Asian Games at home,” said 43-year-old Choi, the […]
London, England: Titleist has extended its long-standing partnership with the European Tour and will remain an Official Partner until 2018. The relationship has gone from strength to strength since it began more than 25 years ago, with both parties benefiting from Titleist’s standing as the golf ball of choice for the overwhelming majority of players […]
Fairhaven, United States: Vibrant colours abound with the new FJ Spectrum glove. A soft cabretta leather palm with FiberSof microfibre backing provides premium feel with maximum breathability and flexibility. FootJoy Spectrum gloves feature soft cabretta leather specially tanned to resist water and perspiration while retaining a soft comfortable feel and being colourfast and fade resistant. […]
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States: Asian Golf Industry Federation member Lee Schmidt has been appointed to the prestigious role of President of the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA). Founded in 1946 by Donald Ross, Robert Trent Jones and 12 other distinguished golf course architects, the ASGCA is the oldest professional organisation of golf course designers […]
Toronto, Canada: Pacific Links International, one of the world’s foremost owners of high-end golf courses with a robust golf club affiliate programme, has retained Signature Group to assist with the growth of the Pacific Links Golf Network (PLGN). Pacific Links International provides golfers with a premium golf experience through an innovative membership structure that offers […]
Seoul, South Korea: OneAsia’s big hitters get the chance to shine this week when the one billion won (about US$1 million) SK Telecom Open returns to Sky72 Golf Club for the first time since Bae Sang-moon claimed the title in 2010. Held on Jeju Island for the past three years, the tournament heads back to […]
Hong Kong: Less than a year after Miguel Angel Jimenez’s historic victory at the Hong Kong Open, the US$1.3 million championship will return to the late season calendar in 2014. Hong Kong Golf Club will host the 56th edition of the tournament in Fanling from October 16-19, where Jimenez defeated Welshman Stuart Manley and Thailand’s Prom Meesawat in a play-off […]
Hong Kong: Fast Track Asia has confirmed an expansion to its network with a new office opening in Singapore this month, alongside sister agency ICON. Fast Track is an international sports marketing agency and part of CSM Sport & Entertainment (CSM), a group that also includes PEOPLE Marketing in China and branding specialists ICON. […]
Seoul, Korea: Unheralded Park Jun-won fired a flawless five-under-par 67 on Sunday to win the one million won (about US$1 million) GS Caltex Maekyung Open by three shots at Namseoul Country Club on the outskirts of the Korean capital. The 27-year-old shared the third round lead with Park Sang-hyun (70), but eased away from his namesake […]
Fairhaven, United States: FootJoy has announced the debut of FJ City, a new shoe collection offering men a stylish and functional option on the golf course. FJ City is inspired by popular street styles and features trendy designs made of high-quality, full-grain waterproof leather uppers and a durable, cleated outsole. The line, which is available […]
London, England: In a timely boost for golf, Sports Marketing Surveys has announced increased figures in its Golf Rounds Played study in the United Kingdom for the first quarter of 2014 compared with the previous year. Despite the wettest January on record, the numbers of rounds played were up by 17% in comparison to the […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Danny Chia defeated Sattaya Supupramai in a sudden-death shootout to retain his title at the RM200,000 (about US$60,000) PGM Northport Glenmarie Championship. Malaysian Chia, still recovering from a shoulder injury, closed with a four-under-par 68 to tie with talented Thai Sattaya on 13-under-par 275 in the Asian Development Tour (ADT) event over Glenmarie […]