London, England: As a leading example of sustainability in sport and golf’s strengthening voluntary responsibility for nature, resources and communities, the game’s leading administrative bodies have launched a pioneering initiative that will help ensure the sport of golf delivers the greatest combined economic, social and environmental value in the years ahead. The economic value of […]
London, England: In a sign of what may be to come in Asia, Swan Golf Designs (SGD) is finding that increasing numbers of enquiries from United Kingdom clubs are coming as a result of concerns over the safety of their golf courses. According to SGD, an Associate Business Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation, […]
Beaverton, Oregon, United States: Perfect for summer’s longer days, warmer weather and extra hours on the golf course, Nike Golf has introduced two new footwear styles inspired by more than four decades of Nike’s deep roots in athletic shoe design. Available from July 1, Nike Golf’s new Lunar Waverly and Lunar Mont Royal join the […]
Taipei, Chinese Taipei: Chen Ching-tzu underlined her reputation as one of the region’s most promising female golfing prospects with a thrilling victory in the Faldo Series Chinese Taipei Championship. Belying her tender years, the 13-year-old snared a final-hole birdie to claim a one-stroke success from Wu Yi-ching in the 54-hole event at Sunrise Golf and […]
Hong Kong: Tiffany Chan pulled off one of the greatest results in the history of Hong Kong golf by winning the 15th edition of the World University Championship in Switzerland. The 20-year old from Tuen Mun, Hong Kong’s outstanding female player over the past five years, staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Spain’s Marta Sanz on […]
Bali, Indonesia: IMG has extended its agreement to provide golf course management consulting services to the Pan Pacific Nirwana Bali resort. This new agreement is a continuation of IMG’s involvement at Nirwana Bali dating back to 1994. Operated by Pan Pacific Hotels Group, the resort is located on Bali’s southwest coast with views of the […]
Shanghai, China: The bustling metropolis of Shanghai will move into the golfing spotlight when it stages the third leg of the 2014-15 Faldo Series Asia season. To be held at Suzhou Taihu International Golf Club from June 30-July 2, a minimum of four places will be up for grabs in the Asia Grand Final, to […]
Casablanca, Morocco: Two-time Major champion Tony Jacklin has unveiled the latest addition to the thriving Troon portfolio in Morocco. Owned by the Groupe Addoha, The Tony Jacklin, Casablanca, forms an integral part of Bouskoura Golf City, the new development just minutes from Casablanca city centre and within easy access of the international airport. Jacklin officially […]
Orlando, United States: Golf Datatech, LLC, one of the golf industry’s leading independent research firms for consumer, trade and retail golf trends, has unveiled Assessing the Pyramid 2014, a comprehensive study of serious golfers and their post-recession buying habits. The timing of this study is particularly significant as it analyses the lingering impact of the […]
Bali, Indonesia: Award-winning Nirwana Bali Golf Club, a Golf Facility member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation, is enticing golfers with attractive Golf Sensation and Golf Escape packages. Valid through December 23, the packages offer a combination of accommodation at Pan Pacific Nirwana Bali Resort and golfing on an acclaimed Greg Norman-designed course that boasts […]
St Andrews, Scotland: The Open Qualifying Series moves to the PGA Tour at the Quicken Loans National this week and defending champion Bill Haas believes there will be fierce competition to secure a place in golf’s oldest and most international Major championship. The Open Qualifying Series sees players on the world’s leading Tours bidding to […]
London, England: Ransomes Jacobsen, an Executive Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation, has won a RoSPA Gold award for the second year running. The award was presented to Edward Talbott and Michael Jackaman, Safety Representatives at the company at a ceremony in London. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) mission is […]
North Carolina, United States: John Deere, an Executive Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation, has introduced a complete range of advanced technology fairway, tees and surrounds and rough mowers for 2014, based on extensive feedback from greenkeepers and other golf and turf industry professionals. Common features across the new A Model range include a […]
Beaverton, Oregon, United States: Nike Golf Athlete Michelle Wie powered her way to a two-shot victory at the US Women’s Open, capturing the first Major championship of her career at Pinehurst Resort and Country Club. The 24-year-old notched her second LPGA Tour win of the year – and fourth of her career – with an […]
Macau: Four-time Major champion Ernie Els has confirmed his return to this year’s US$900,000 Venetian Macau Open at the Macau Golf and Country Club. During a sparkling career, the South African has won 70 professional career titles, a tally he will aim to add to in Macau from October 23-26. On his debut in the […]