Beijing, China: Nike Golf Athlete Zhang Xinjun birdied the 17th hole en route to securing a come-from-behind victory in the Beijing Open. It was the first PGA Tour China series win of his career. The 27-year-old, who is from China’s Shanxi Province, made history with his comeback performance,becoming the first Chinese golfer to win the tournament. […]
Portrush, Northern Ireland: Senior R&A officials are set to investigate the lack of Asian presence at the Amateur Championship, one of the most prestigious events on the amateur golfing calendar. Asians will be conspicuous by their absence when the 119th edition of the Amateur Championship gets underway at Royal Portrush and Portstewart golf clubs in […]
Albion, Idaho, United States: Grigg Brothers, a wholly owned subsidiary of Brandt Consolidated, Inc, is set to launch its plant nutrition products in Australia through Globe Australia, a division of Amgrow Group. Grigg Brothers, one of the most respected brands in the turf business, manufactures and markets leading products for the golf and sports turf […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Gavin Kyle Green inked his name into the Asian Development Tour (ADT) record books by becoming the first amateur to win on the circuit. The big-hitting Malaysian, playing on a sponsor’s invitation in his first ADT event, closed with a flawless eight-under-par 64 for a sensational 11-stroke victory over compatriot Airil Rizman […]
London, England: Colt Mackenzie McNair (CMM), the specialist executive search firm working exclusively in the global golf industry, has successfully supported London’s prestigious Roehampton Club in securing the services of experienced professional Peter Bradburn. The 44-year-old Bradburn, who has been consulting on a number of projects in Europe and the Middle East in recent months, […]
Geneva, Switzerland: Troon has expanded its offering for amateur golfers with a series of world-class events at three of its exclusive properties across its international portfolio. Presented by the industry-specialists, The Troon Cup series includes all-encompassing packages to enable teams of four to sample its exemplary golf courses, award-winning service, and hospitality. Forming part of […]
Pinehurst, North Carolina, United States: The United States Golf Association (USGA), together with American Express, has launched the Play 9 programme to demonstrate how nine-hole rounds can help more golfers enjoy the game in less time. A creative USGA public service announcement starring Rickie Fowler will debut during 2014 US Open television coverage, showing the […]
Macau: Ernie Els and The Venetian Macao-Resort-Hotel have created a partnership with the goal of continuing the growth of golf in Asia. Els, a 70-time winner internationally, will wear The Venetian Macao logo on his right collar, back of hat and back yolk beginning at this week’s US Open, a tournament he won in 1994 […]
Pinehurst, North Carolina, United States: Liang Wen-chong will achieve another career milestone at this week’s 114th US Open when he becomes the first player from China to tee it up in all four of golf’s Majors. The 35-year-old from Zhongshan will complete the ‘grand slam’ of Major appearances at Pinehurst’s No 2 course by virtue of […]
Bloomington, Minnesota, United States: Pinehurst and Toro have extended their long-standing relationship for another decade. The new 10-year agreement designates The Toro Company as the preferred supplier of golf course maintenance equipment and irrigation solutions for the Pinehurst Resort in the Village of Pinehurst, North Carolina. Established in 1895, Pinehurst is known as the home […]
Singapore: Aspiring junior golfers from Singapore and Malaysia will gain a glimpse of life as a professional when they line up in a new Junior Ryder Cup-style tournament. The two teams of 12 under-16 golfers – six male and six female – will fly the flag for their countries in the inaugural Prudential Junior Causeway […]
Charleston, South Carolina, United States: America is leading the world for inbound golf travel, according to statistics unveiled by global golf tourism industry organisation IAGTO (International Association of Golf Tour Operators). At the opening address of the sixth IAGTO North America Golf Tourism Convention (NAC), Chief Executive Peter Walton revealed that the USA was the […]
North Carolina, United States: When this week’s US Open tees-off at Pinehurst it will mark the continuation of one of the longest running success stories in golf and for Titleist. It was in 1949 at Medinah Country Club where Titleist was the number one ball played at the US Open for the first time and […]
Siem Reap, Cambodia: The Nick Faldo-designed Angkor Golf Resort will take centre stage when the club plays host to the sixth edition of the Angkor Amateur Open. To be held from August 8-10, the event is once more expected to attract a top-quality field from around the world. David Baron, Director of Golf at the […]
Hainan, China: Hollywood superstars, sporting legends and golfing greats will converge on China in October for the Mission Hills World Celebrity Pro-Am. The guest list for the eagerly-awaited week of golf, glamour and gala events reads like a Who’s Who of global show business and elite sporting endeavour. Oscar winners Morgan Freeman and Nicole Kidman are being […]