Seoul, Korea: China’s Mission Hills has launched a concerted campaign to develop closer ties with South Korea by hosting a landmark seminar in Seoul. The company’s initiative comes with tourism between the two countries at record levels and goodwill being generated across the whole spectrum of society from politics to K-Pop. The Mission Hills Korea […]
London, England: Jacobsen has appointed Centaur Asia Pacific as its new distributor for Hong Kong and Macau. Centaur Asia Pacific is an established business with offices in Hong Kong and Singapore, representing strong brands and internationally recognised equipment for the fine turf, nursery and landscape sectors throughout Asia and Australia. The company, which already holds […]
Kansas, United States: The first phase of the 2014 Rounds 4 Research fund-raising programme for turfgrass studies, run by the Environmental Institute for Golf (EIFG), sold more than 600 rounds and yielded US$115,500 in the June online auction. The total was a seven per cent increase over a year ago. The EIFG is the philanthropic […]
Far Hills, New Jersey, United States: The Hong Kong Golf Association (HKGA) has adopted the United States Golf Association’s (USGA) Golf Handicap and Information Network (GHIN) for its more than 15,000 subscribers. Formed in 1968 with a mission to govern and promote the game in Hong Kong, the HKGA’s responsibilities include selecting Hong Kong national teams, […]
Liverpool, England: Nike athlete Rory McIlroy delivered a spectacular performance at The Open Championship to claim the Claret Jug and become the seventh player in history to win the famous trophy in wire-to-wire fashion. McIlroy is an impressive three-quarters of the way to winning the career Grand Slam at the age of 25 – the […]
Liverpool, England: Korean An Byeong-hun upstaged his better known rivals from Japan and Thailand to claim the distinction of finishing as the leading Asian at the 143rd Open Championship. The son of table tennis medallists at the 1988 Olympic Games, the 22-year-old signed for a final-round of even-par 72 at Royal Liverpool Golf Club. That […]
Hua Hin, Thailand: Rising star Gunn Charoenkul shot a closing 68 to win the Singha Panasonic Hua Hin Open, his third title of the season and fourth overall on the ASEAN PGA Tour. The Thai triumphed by one stroke after a ding-dong battle with his more experienced countryman Chapchai Nirat, who led by one shot […]
Liverpool, England: This week’s Open Championship at Royal Liverpool Golf Club has seen Titleist continue its remarkable success story, being the overwhelming golf ball of choice at golf’s eldest Major championship since records have been kept. Alongside this, Titleist golf balls have been proven as the number one ball of choice across all levels of […]
Arizona, United States: To say that Troon Golf management veteran Ken Kosak has been a world traveller would be an understatement. In less than 14 years, Kosak’s career has spanned three continents, with stops along the way in Malaysia, United Arab Emirates, South Africa and Puerto Rico. Now, he returns to the United States as […]
Liverpool, England: FootJoy has extended its record as the overwhelming brand of choice in the Majors, with 54 per cent of the field at this week’s Open Championship selecting models from its extensive footwear family. A total of 84 players teed it up at Royal Liverpool in golf’s eldest Major wearing FJ shoes, further enhancing […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Lexi Thompson has confirmed her return to the Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club (KLGCC) for October’s US$2 million Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia. The 19-year-old American will be seeking to defend the crown she won in fine style last year, providing the catalyst for her to claim her maiden Major at this […]
Jakarta, Indonesia: Niall Turner of Ireland survived a bumpy final round to win his first Asian Development Tour (ADT) title after posting a one-over-par 73 at the US$60,000 Linc Group Jakarta Classic. The 30-year-old Turner held a five-shot lead heading into the last day but had to fend off a strong challenge from Englishman Peter […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: In conjunction with the holy month of Ramadhan, Kota Permai Golf and Country Club organised a breaking of fast dinner for under-privileged children. Hari Raya goodies were presented to the children from Rumah Amal YPIN in Klang and also ‘duit raya’. The children and the caretakers were treated to a spread of […]
Liverpool, England: As the Open Championship is in full swing at the Royal Liverpool Golf Club, Toro equipment is working seamlessly behind the scenes to help the grounds crew create the best course conditions – with support from Toro distributor, Lely UK. The 18-hole Hoylake course has been an exclusive Toro customer for the past […]
Liverpool, England: Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) President Tim Trinka has hailed a record Asian presence at the 143rd edition of The Open Championship. No fewer than 21 players representing seven countries from the region teed-off in the opening round at Royal Liverpool Golf Club. “The fact that we have such a strong Asian presence […]