Siem Reap, Cambodia (July 15): Rising Thailand star Putt Sridama lived up to his name and his reputation as he swept to victory in the Faldo Series Cambodia Championship. Wielding a hot putter, Putt, who turned 16 last week, made light of the humid conditions with a brilliant course record six-under-par 66 over the immaculately-presented […]
London, England: Stephen Bernhard has been installed as Master of The Worshipful Company of Gardeners, one of the 110 Livery Companies of the City of London dating back to 1345. The honour was bestowed upon the Executive Chairman of Bernhard & Co Ltd by His Royal Highness The Earl of Wessex, Prince Edward, during the […]
Beaverton, Oregon, United States: Nike Golf athletes will stay protected from chilly temperatures and blustery conditions at this week’s Open Championship with new styles for fall featuring wool and engineered knit fabrics. Tiger Woods will compete in his first Major championship of the season in apparel from the Nike Golf Tiger Woods Collection. The three-time […]
Liverpool, England: KJ Choi has reunited with former caddie Andy Prodger for the Open Championship as he plots for a long-awaited Major triumph at Royal Liverpool this week. The 44-year-old Korean, an eight-time PGA Tour winner and Asian Tour honorary member, coaxed the experienced Englishman out of retirement and hopes the decision will pay off […]
Singapore: Organisers of the Singapore Open are planning towards the world-class event returning in the first half of 2015, it has been announced. The Singapore Open, which has been won by current world number one Adam Scott of Australia on three occasions in the last decade, was last played in 2012 with a prize purse […]
Liverpool, England: International Golf Federation (IGF) officials have confirmed the qualification system that will be used for golf in the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. The announcement was made during a press conference at Royal Liverpool Golf Club, site of this week’s Open Championship, and follows ratification of the system by the Executive […]
Dongguan, China: Ye Wo Cheng’s burgeoning reputation was further enhanced with a runaway victory in the Faldo Series China Championship. Tipped by many respected observers as China’s brightest golfing prospect and a future star of the professional game, the talented teenager posted rounds of 68, 70 and 67 over the Annika (Sorenstam) Course at Mission […]
Liverpool, England: Thai Thongchai Jaidee heads into this week’s Open Championship with his confidence in full bloom as he seeks to challenge the world’s best for a Major victory. The triple Asian Tour number one has enjoyed an outstanding run of form with one victory and two top-five finishes in his last four tournaments on […]
Miami, United States: Callaway Golf Apparel, a division under Perry Ellis International, has introduced two new industry leading developments: Performance Cotton fabrics in conjunction with Opti-Soft performance technology. This latest development combines the vibrant colours and performance attributes of polyester with the soft feel and comfort of cotton. Designed to enhance comfort without compromising performance, […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Anirban Lahiri will arrive for his second Open Championship appearance next week as a much more accomplished golfer than he was before at his major debut two years ago. The current Asian Tour number one earned a starting place at Royal Liverpool as one of 10 non-exempt players from the Official World […]
Beijing, China: The European Tour has announced the opening of its new Beijing office with the aim of further developing its global brand in China. It will be led by Simon Leach, who previously helped grow the game of snooker in China through his work with world snooker’s governing body, World Snooker Limited. In addition […]
London, England: Reigning Asian Tour number one Kiradech Aphibarnrat is counting on tips from countryman Thaworn Wiratchant to steer him to a successful campaign at next week’s Open Championship. Double Order of Merit champion Thaworn finished tied 31st at Royal Liverpool in Hoylake in the 2006 edition after working his way into the top-10 at the […]
London, England: Golf Tourism England has been established to promote England as an outstanding golfing destination. Although England is home to approximately 50% of Great Britain and Ireland’s top 100 courses, it has not enjoyed the luxury or the benefits of having an organisation to represent the multi-million pound English golf tourism industry. Golf Tourism […]
Lake Como, Italy: Preparations are under way for this year’s International Golf Travel Market (IGTM), which will be held in Italy for the first time. Organised by Reed Travel Exhibitions, the premier global event for golf tourism suppliers, buyers and media will take place from October 27-30 at the Villa Erba Exhibition and Conference Centre, […]
Illinois, United States: The Ireland Golf Tour Operator Association (IGTOA) has announced a new business partnership with John Deere Limited, and will be promoting Irish golf tourism at this week’s forthcoming John Deere Classic at TPC Deere Run. Chris Meacock, John Deere’s United Kingdom and Ireland turf division manager, said: “John Deere is very pleased […]