Bangalore (February 6): Swan Golf Designs (SGD), an Associate Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation, has been asked to return to Karnataka Golf Association, five years after completing the comprehensive redesign of the championship golf course in Bangalore. The original project was centred upon solving an annual flooding issue which caused the course to […]
Singapore (February 5, 2014): Golf industry stalwart Spencer Robinson has joined the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) as Chief Communications Officer. Robinson, who is celebrating his 30th anniversary in Asia this year, has been at the cutting edge of sporting development in the region as a columnist, book author, broadcaster and event organiser. In his […]
Dubai (February 5): Troon, a charter member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation, continues to grow its impressive Middle East portfolio following the announcement it has been appointed to manage yet another property in the thriving golfing region. The signing of Troon to manage the golf development within the Al Zorah Project, Ajman once […]
Birmingham, England (February 5): Bernhard and Company – manufacturer of Bernhard Grinders, the world’s finest blade sharpening systems for turf cutting machines – is celebrating the 125th anniversary of the first grinder patent in 2014. Brainchild of English engineer and Bernhard and Company forefather John Atterton, the submission illustrates the first ‘spin’ grinder for lawn […]
February 3: Signature Group has concluded a Strategic Plan for the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF), establishing the next steps in the development of the organization as an industry leader in the unique and diverse Asian golf marketplace. In early December during the PGA Merchandise Show of Asia in Shenzhen, China, the Asian Golf Industry […]
Congratulations to AGIF Board Member Alan Prickett who has been appointed Managing Director at Ransomes Jacobsen. Alan, until recently Managing Director of Jacobsen Asia Pacific has returned to the UK to take up this new role at Ransomes Jacobsen, Ipswich-based commercial mower and turf maintenance equipment manufacturer. Back in 2011 Ransomes Jacobsen was assigned responsibility […]
The Asia Golf Show / PGA Merchandise Show – Asia will be held in some three weeks’ time, from Sunday 1 December to Tuesday 3 December at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center. This event, organised by Reed Guanghe Exhibitions, is the sister show to the China Golf Show. Located in Shenzhen, the Asia […]
AGIF Establishing a Strategic Plan and Sponsorship Engagement Program (Ponte Vedra Beach, FL – September 3, 2013) – The Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) recently retained the Signature Group of Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., to establish the next steps in the development of the organization as an industry leader in the unique and diverse Asian golf marketplace. “We have […]
The AGIF is pleased to announce the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (“GCSAA”) has joined the Federation as a Supporting Member. The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America is the professional association for the men and women who manage and maintain the game’s most valuable resource — the golf course. Today, GCSAA and its members […]
The Asian Golf Industry Federation is pleased to welcome Bayer SAS as a new Member of the Federation. Bayer’s Professional Turf & Ornamental group dedicates to research and continuous innovation in golf, to ensure their products offer proven, superior results under the toughest course conditions. As a leading innovator in plant health, with solutions like StressGard™ formulation technologies, many of their products offer built-in […]
The Vietnam Turf Seminar will be held on 18th to 19th August. AGIF members speaking at this turf seminar include Greg Turner of Foley United, John Holmes of Atlas Turf, Dr Shoumo Mitra of Syngenta and Tim Kennedy of Simplot. The topics that will be discussed at the seminar range from importance of quality of cut to discussion of various types of turf and turf […]
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AGIF is pleased to announce IGCEMA (The International Golf Course Equipment Managers Association) has come on-board AGIF as its latest Supporting Member! The equipment technician’s role has evolved over the years and with the increased demand, there are simply not enough skilled technicians available to meet the needs of every course. A conference call on […]
Tim Trinka, President of the Asian Golf Industry Federation, was in Scotland in early June as one of the panellists of the Golf Business Forum. The 3-day forum, organised by KPMG, saw the coming together of industry personalities across continents to discuss imminent topics affecting the golf industry. Tim alongside AGIF Member Bruce Glasco from Troon Golf, were also interviewed […]
The Asian Golf Industry Federation is pleased to welcome its latest Supporting Member – the Golf Environment Organization or commonly known as GEO, on board the Federation. GEO is an international not-for-profit organisation dedicating to help the golf industry in sustainability efforts. Jonathan Smith, GEO’s Chief Executive, who will also be serving on the AGIF […]