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 […]
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 […]