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 […]
Edinburgh, Scotland: Nike athlete Rory McIlroy has opened the new Nike Performance Fitting Centre at Archerfield Links, the first facility of its kind for Nike Golf anywhere in the world. The Nike Performance Fitting Centre has been built to help golfers maximise their potential by giving them the ultimate custom-fitting experience along with a complete […]
St Andrews, Scotland: The R&A has appointed experienced golf administrator Mark Lawrie as its Director – Latin America. Lawrie will join The R&A from the Asociacion Argentina de Golf, where he has served as Executive Director since 2000. In his new role, Lawrie will be closely involved in the staging of the Latin America Amateur Championship, […]
Shanghai, China: Cao Sen produced a sensational finish to claim a thrilling victory in the seventh edition of the Faldo Series Shanghai Championship. Defying heavy rain, Cao followed up a birdie-two at the short 17th at Suzhou Taihu International Golf Club by holing a long putt for an eagle-three at the home hole to clinch […]
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States: Troon has confirmed the completion of a significant transaction with an investor group led by Kohlberg & Company and Greg Norman’s organisation, Great White Shark Enterprises (GWSE). The transaction provides Asian Golf Industry Federation Executive Member Troon with new capital and strategic partners and positions the company for accelerated growth in […]
Dongguan, China: Shih Chun-yu will be the player to beat when the Faldo Series China Championship tees-off at Mission Hills Golf Club on Wednesday. The Chinese Taipei teenager is returning to the scene of his runaway success last year in a bid to once more qualify for the Asia Grand Final, to be hosted by […]
London, England: FootJoy continues to demonstrate its long-standing status as the most sought-after footwear and glove brand in the golf industry following another marquee year across the board. Golf DataTech’s 2013 United Kingdom year-end market-share statistics provided conclusive evidence of FJ’s long-standing appeal and popularity throughout the golf industry, with FJ shoes standing strong as […]
West Virginia, United States: The R&A has announced that Royal Birkdale will host The Open Championship in 2017 with Carnoustie acting as venue in 2018. Five-time Open champion Tom Watson, who won The Open at Royal Birkdale in 1983 and at Carnoustie in 1975, joined The R&A to make the announcement at the Greenbrier. “I […]
Hanoi, Vietnam: Asian Golf Industry Federation Executive Member IMG has been appointed to provide golf course management consulting services to Sky Lake Golf Resort. Strategically located close to the city o/f Hanoi and set in a stunning natural location of rolling hills, lakes and woodland, Sky Lake offers 36 holes of world-class golf in addition […]
London, England: Colt Mackenzie McNair (CMM), the specialist executive recruitment firm working exclusively in the global golf industry, has been appointed by the Club Managers Association of Europe (CMAE) to find its new Director of Education. The role, which replaces the position of Chief Executive Officer, will provide the resource required to match the demand […]
Beijing, China: World number nine and defending champion Feng Shanshan joined organisers and local dignitaries at the official launch of the Reignwood LPGA Classic, as China’s pre-eminent women’s tournament was launched in dramatic style. Feng took time out from a busy Tour schedule to attend the launch for the second year of the tournament in […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Asian Tour Order of Merit leader Anirban Lahiri will cut short his honeymoon in Madagascar for a very good reason – he has earned a prized spot in The Open Championship from July 17-20. The Indian, ranked 81st in the world, was among 10 golfers who secured their places in the 143rd Open at Royal […]