Singapore: Experience within the Asian golf industry and corporate business development, a passion for the Royal & Ancient game and an ability to lead from the front are pre-requisites for candidates for the prestigious role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF). The decision to seek a CEO, responsible for […]
Morong, Bataan, The Philippines: Anvaya Cove Golf & Sports Club and its developer, Ayala Land Inc, through its high-end residential brand Ayala Land Premier, have been singled out as winners of a 2014 Asia Pacific Property Award, the prestigious, regional competition among luxury developers from across the region. Anvaya Cove Golf & Sports Club has been […]
Cleveland, Ohio, United States: Former Masters champion Charl Schwartzel has signed with IMG for worldwide management and marketing representation. Schwartzel, who owns 10 victories worldwide, won the 2011 Masters Tournament with a final-round 66 that included birdies at each of the last four holes. In doing so, he became the third South African to wear the […]
Birmingham, England: Historic Royal St George’s Golf Club has switched to equipment from Bernhard and Company – manufacturer of Bernhard Grinders, the world’s finest blade-sharpening systems for turf cutting machines. Site of 14 Open Championships since 1892, Royal St George’s in Sandwich, Kent, was the first course outside Scotland to stage golf’s oldest Major championship. […]
Birmingham, England: The international appeal of PGA qualification has been highlighted by three Chinese students aiming to make their mark in the sport. Zhang Zaixing, Li Zi and Xiao Se recently attended their first residential school at the PGA Training Academy at its PING House headquarters at the Belfry. The trio, who are linked to […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Najib Tun Abdul Razak said the Malaysian Government has committed to hosting the next two editions of the EurAsia Cup. Speaking after a stunning final day in which Team Asia fought back from four points down to secure a 10-10 draw, resulting in the inaugural trophy being […]
Jakarta, Indonesia: Japan’s Michio Matsumura birdied the last three holes to snatch victory by one shot in a rain-interrupted final round of the US$1 million Enjoy Jakarta Indonesia PGA Championship, presented by Indonesia Port Corporation. The 31-year-old had rounds of 65, 67, 67 and 68 to finish at 21-under-par around Damai Indah Golf’s 7,160-yard Bumi […]
Moscow, Russia: The Toro Company has appointed ENGO Russia as a new exclusive distributor for Toro Golf Irrigation for the Russian Federation. This year, The Toro Company is celebrating a rare business milestone – achieving 100 years in business. “That provides an opportunity not only to look back on the company’s notable achievements, but also […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: The inaugural EurAsia Cup presented by DRB-HICOM finished in a 10-10 draw after a thrilling Asian fightback during the Saturday singles. For much of the final day Asia threatened to produce a victory to rival Europe’s ‘Miracle at Medinah’ in the 2012 Ryder Cup. Thongchai Jaidee’s side were whitewashed 5-0 in Thursday’s […]
London, England: Some would say that golf has long needed to reach out to various parts of our community and show what a wonderful game can do for those who might have less advantage than the rest of us. Such is the sentiment behind Asian Golf Industry Federation member Howard Swan’s initiative to work with […]
Haikou, China: Three new initiatives to boost China’s rapidly expanding golf travel industry were announced at the third Asia Golf Tourism Convention (AGTC). The drive to improve industry standards and provide a bridge between Chinese golf and the global game are key messages for the China Chapter of IAGTO (International Association of Golf Tour Operators). […]
Haikou, China: Leading golf visionaries and courses in Asia were singled out for honours in the inaugural IAGTO Excellence Awards for 2014. The awards, sponsored by Etihad Airways and held at the gala dinner during the third annual IAGTO Asia Golf Tourism Convention at Mission Hills Hainan, recognise the vision and contribution of golf tourism […]
Abu Dhabi: Golfing superstar Matteo Manassero has signed up as a special panel guest for next month’s HSBC Golf Business Forum. A four-time winner on the European Tour at the tender age of 20, Manassero shot to fame in 2009 by becoming the youngest British Amateur champion before finishing tied 13th at the Open Championship […]
Hong Kong: More than 35 people attended the latest R&A Level One School on the Rules of Golf, hosted by the Hong Kong Golf Association (HKGA) at the Hong Kong Golf Club in Fanling. A total of 21 took the R&A Level One Exam and 90% passed. Prior to the exam, talks were given by R&A-designated […]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: The Malaysian Prime Minister led a minute of reflection ahead of tee-off at the inaugural EurAsia Cup presented by DRB-HICOM this morning, along with the two playing team captains. Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak was joined by Team Asia captain Thongchai Jaidee and Team Europe captain Miguel Angel Jimenez […]