Haikou, China: Almost 200 golf tour operator delegates are set to descend on China’s Mission Hills Hainan for next week’s third IAGTO Asia Golf Tourism Convention (AGTC). The event, running from 24-27 March, is being held by global golf tourism industry organisation IAGTO (International Association of Golf Tour Operators) in partnership with the Mission Hills […]
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam: The Bluffs Ho Tram Strip, one of the most anticipated new golf courses in Asia, has opened for preview play along Vietnam’s south-central coast. Designed by Greg Norman, The Bluffs Ho Tram Strip trades on geographical traits that course architects dream of. “This is one of only two pieces of […]
Hong Kong: Golfers in Hong Kong are set to benefit from the opening of a newly-floodlit driving range at the Hong Kong Golf Club in Fanling. Tom Phillips, Chief Executive Officer of the Hong Kong Golf Association (HKGA), said: “The decision by the Hong Kong Golf Club to floodlight its range and allow evening access […]
Beijing, China: In a bold effort to cement its position as the region’s umbrella golfing body, the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) has revised its membership categories to include golf facilities within the region. At an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) in the Chinese capital, attendees unanimously approved the Board’s recommendation to implement new membership categories […]
London, England: The Wentworth Club has renewed its five-year Toro exclusivity agreement with distributor Lely UK. The world-class tournament venue has been a Toro customer for 25 years, and Lely is delighted to see the club sticking with the company’s machinery as part of a new agreement. Under this new contract Wentworth has replaced its […]
Pattaya, Thailand: The R&A has extended its backing for the Sustainable Turfgrass Management in Asia conference. Organised in partnership with the Thailand Golf Association, the Thai Golf Course Superintendents’ Association (TGCSA) and the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF), last week’s event attracted a record turnout of almost 280 speakers and delegates. In the wake of […]
West Wareham, United States: Solu-Cal USA has appointed Taiwan’s Hope Best Chemical Corporation as a new distributor of its soil amendment products for commercial and professional turf managers. Solu-Cal said the relationship is an important step in the company’s global strategy for Asian market development, complementing its membership in the Asian Golf Industry Federation. Hope […]
Lausanne, Switzerland: The International Golf Federation has appointed former LPGA Tour player Grace Park as Athlete Role Model for golf when the sport makes its debut at the 2014 Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing, China. The South Korean, who has six LPGA titles to her name, will attend the second Youth Olympic Games from August […]
Beijing, China: Education programmes and partnerships, research and communications will all feature prominently among the core activities of the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) going forward. Recommendations of the Board to revise the Federation’s membership categories were also unanimously approved at an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) in the Chinese capital. Tim Trinka, President, AGIF, said: […]
London, England: Ransomes Jacobsen has launched the new Jacobsen AR722T contour rotary mower. The new mower, which features seven 56-centimetre rotary cutting decks, is ideal for maintaining intermediate golf roughs, green and tee surrounds and sports and recreation fields. Designed to boost productivity with class-leading power, exceptional contour following and cutting width flexibility, the AR722T […]
Singapore: Mizuno Singapore Pte Ltd has been launched ‘to be nearer to its customers’. Set up as the company’s regional headquarter, the new office is led by Kiyoshi Tatani, President of Mizuno Singapore Pte Ltd. A key strategy is to act on various regional local platforms ranging from increasing retail and digital presence to elite […]
California, United States: Asian Golf Industry Federation member Bruce Williams will join a high-powered group of speakers at the Fifth Annual Symposium on Affordable Golf. With this year’s Symposium on Affordable Golf (SOAG) being held for the first time in California (from March 31-April 1), topics will include a mix of California-related topics and the […]
Abu Dhabi: Peter Dawson, Chief Executive of The R&A, will be presented with a special Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2014 HSBC Golf Business Forum. The award, to be handed out at The Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa from April 28-30, is to recognise outstanding contribution, achievement and leadership in both the game […]
Paris, France: Troon continues to demonstrate its market-leading expertise with the announcement that it has been retained at Château d’Augerville. Troon’s first-ever French property, located in the spectacular Augerville-la-Rivière region just one hour south of the French capital, will add an all-new option to the industry-leaders’ international division as it develops an unparalleled golf experience […]
Pattaya, Thailand: The Asian Golf Industry Federation’s (AGIF) second Turfgrass Management Exposition has received an overwhelming vote of approval. More than 250 speakers and delegates from around the globe attended the gathering that was an integral part of the three-day Sustainable Turfgrass Management in Asia 2014 conference. The event was organised by the Thai Golf […]