Beijing, China: Education programmes and partnerships, research and communications will all feature prominently among the core activities of the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) going forward. Recommendations of the Board to revise the Federation’s membership categories were also unanimously approved at an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) in the Chinese capital. Tim Trinka, President, AGIF, said: […]
London, England: Ransomes Jacobsen has launched the new Jacobsen AR722T contour rotary mower. The new mower, which features seven 56-centimetre rotary cutting decks, is ideal for maintaining intermediate golf roughs, green and tee surrounds and sports and recreation fields. Designed to boost productivity with class-leading power, exceptional contour following and cutting width flexibility, the AR722T […]
Singapore: Mizuno Singapore Pte Ltd has been launched ‘to be nearer to its customers’. Set up as the company’s regional headquarter, the new office is led by Kiyoshi Tatani, President of Mizuno Singapore Pte Ltd. A key strategy is to act on various regional local platforms ranging from increasing retail and digital presence to elite […]
California, United States: Asian Golf Industry Federation member Bruce Williams will join a high-powered group of speakers at the Fifth Annual Symposium on Affordable Golf. With this year’s Symposium on Affordable Golf (SOAG) being held for the first time in California (from March 31-April 1), topics will include a mix of California-related topics and the […]
Abu Dhabi: Peter Dawson, Chief Executive of The R&A, will be presented with a special Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2014 HSBC Golf Business Forum. The award, to be handed out at The Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa from April 28-30, is to recognise outstanding contribution, achievement and leadership in both the game […]
Paris, France: Troon continues to demonstrate its market-leading expertise with the announcement that it has been retained at Château d’Augerville. Troon’s first-ever French property, located in the spectacular Augerville-la-Rivière region just one hour south of the French capital, will add an all-new option to the industry-leaders’ international division as it develops an unparalleled golf experience […]
Pattaya, Thailand: The Asian Golf Industry Federation’s (AGIF) second Turfgrass Management Exposition has received an overwhelming vote of approval. More than 250 speakers and delegates from around the globe attended the gathering that was an integral part of the three-day Sustainable Turfgrass Management in Asia 2014 conference. The event was organised by the Thai Golf […]
London, England: Bernhard and Company has announces that Iqtidar Hassan has joined the team this month as the new Group Financial Controller. As well as being qualified in Finance and Accountancy, Hassan (pictured left) brings experience of commercial distribution, HR, IT and management information reporting. With an MBA in Finance from the Institute of Business […]
London, England: A new study has revealed which social media channels are preferred by golfers in the United Kingdom. The SPORTS MARKETING SURVEYS INC research, commissioned by Golf Gamebook, the free smartphone app featuring a golf community, live scoring, tournament manager and social chat, polled over 4,000 UK golfers and highlighted that across all age […]
Minneapolis, United States: Toro is celebrating its landmark 100th anniversary this year. The first company to launch a motorised mower for use on the golf course – as well as a host of technologically-advanced grounds care mowing products for councils, contractors and landscapers – Toro says that its commitment to innovation has been at the […]
Abu Dhabi: The first wave of speakers has been announced for the 2014 HSBC Golf Business Forum. The list includes a host of influential names from inside and outside of the golf world, reflecting the Forum’s position as one of the most anticipated gatherings in the golf business calendar. Innovation and fresh thinking have been […]
Pattaya, Thailand: A record turnout of 250 is expected at next week’s Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) Turfgrass Management Exposition. To be staged at Pattaya’s acclaimed Laem Chabang Golf and Country Club, the second edition of the event has attracted delegates from almost 20 countries, representing Asia, Oceania, Africa, Europe, and North America. The Expo […]
London, England: Women golfers could have an important role to play in introducing children to golf and nurturing young players, a new survey featured in the March/April issue of Women & Golf magazine has revealed. Nearly half of all women golfers in the United Kingdom have children who play golf, the survey found. Highlighting opportunities […]
Haikou, China: Schmidt-Curley’s award-winning Blackstone Course at Mission Hills will once more be thrust into the global spotlight when it stages this week’s Mission Hills World Ladies Championship. A spectacular 350-acre core golf course that weaves through a striking landscape of mature trees, thick jungle vegetation and expansive lakes and wetlands, the Blackstone Course was […]
Singapore: Chinese teenage sensation Lin Xiyu has signed with IMG, the world’s leading sports, fashion and media company, for worldwide management and marketing representation. Lin, known in English as Janet Lin, is China’s second ranked player, behind fellow IMG Golf client and Major winner Feng Shanshan. Lin is the youngest player to win her Ladies […]