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 […]
London, England (February 23, 2014): Stephen Bernhard, Executive Chairman of Bernhard and Company, has announced that Steve Nixon is to become International Sales Manager. Bernhard said: “Growing sales and focus on customer support demands that our sales management be reinforced and centred in Rugby, England. I’m delighted to announce that, with immediate effect, Steve Nixon […]
London, England (February 22): The HSBC Golf Business Community will recognise the industry’s most creative and dynamic individuals, companies and initiatives by presenting an award for innovation at the annual HSBC Golf Business Forum. The objective of the award, to be handed out at The Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa in Abu Dhabi […]
Arizona, United States (February 21, 2014): Troon, a leader in upscale golf course management, development and marketing, has announced a positive start to the first quarter of 2014, completing eight new contracts in just six weeks. Troon’s global portfolio continues to grow, now representing properties in 33 states and 27 countries with the addition of […]
Pattaya, Thailand (February 20, 2014): Siam Country Club has completed construction of the Waterside Course, a new 18 holes to complement the existing 45 holes at the award-winning golf resort. Designed by IMG Design and expected to open for play in May, the new Waterside Course was showcased at a special media event that included […]
London, England (February 19, 2014): Ransomes Jacobsen, the commercial mower and turf maintenance equipment manufacturer, launched a new bi-directional turf groomer and brush system for selected Jacobsen greens mowers, at last month’s BTME Show during Harrogate Week. The new groomer and brush system allows the course manager to select the aggressiveness of his greens maintenance […]
Singapore (February 18, 2014): Senior Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) figures will be to the fore at next month’s China Golf Show/PGA Merchandise Show China. AGIF Charter Members Callaway, Club Car, Rain Bird, Toro and Troon Golf will be among more than 450 exhibitors at the China National Convention Centre in Beijing from March 14-16. […]
Singapore (February 17): While the world’s leading female golfers will be showcasing their skills in next week’s HSBC Women’s Champions, the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) will be doing its bit to raise agronomic standards on the region’s courses. Being held in conjunction with the HSBC Women’s Champions (February 27-March 2) at Singapore’s award-winning Sentosa […]
California, United States (February 16, 2014): The Toro Company has introduced the INFINITY Series golf sprinklers that include significant new features and benefits to help extend the worldwide market leadership of its 800S and DT Series sprinklers. The key benefit of the INFINITY Series is the innovative SMART ACCESS feature that allows crews quick and […]
Orlando (February 15, 2014): If the buzz surrounding last week’s Golf Industry Show is any indication, then the golf industry’s journey along the road to recovery continues at a steady and sustainable pace. Final statistics from this year’s gathering of golf course superintendents, owners and operators, architects and builders were on the rise across the […]
Singapore (February 13, 2014): For world number two Adam Scott, balance in the golf swing is vital … which is why he had no hesitation switching to FootJoy’s new D.N.A. – DryJoys Next Advancement – shoes. Described as the next advancement in golf footwear, the manufacturers say the D.N.A. is ‘the most feature-laden golf shoe […]
Orlando, United States (February 12): American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA) President Rick Robbins has painted an optimistic outlook for golf’s economy. Speaking during a press conference at the 2014 Golf Industry Show, Robbins and other ASGCA members noted that architects and others see increasing activity by golf course developers and decision-makers, many of […]
Singapore (February 11): On rolling hills above the Xiang River in Hunan Province, Flagstick’s construction management team is hard at work. The Longping Jiuhua Sports and Leisure Park, a 36-hole Gary Player Signature design, will open its first 18 holes next spring. Grassing has been completed and the team is now fine-tuning construction and adding […]
Singapore (February 10): Club Car, the world’s largest manufacturer of small-wheel, zero-emissions electric vehicles, has unveiled the third generation of the company’s flagship line of Precedent vehicles and the first golf car equipped with built-in ‘connected’ technology – the Precedent i3. The latest version of Club Car’s Precedent golf car offers, as standard, a fitted […]
Singapore (February 9): In announcing its fourth quarter and year-to-date 2013 financial results, Callaway Golf Company clearly demonstrated that its turnaround is well underway. Led by a more than US$55 million (28%) increase in driver and fairway woods sales, the company’s full year results include sales growth as well as significant improvements in gross margins and operating expenses. […]