News Archive for January, 2017
Tuesday, January 31st, 2017
LET Announces 2017 Schedule
Three new tournaments, including two in Europe, with more to come and significantly increased prize money of US$1.5 million for the Aberdeen Asset Management Ladies Scottish Open
HH Golf Club Survey 2016: Where to focus your budget for the years ahead
The Hillier Hopkins Golf Club Survey for 2016 indicates steadily rising costs in areas such as staffing and maintenance, but also points towards increasing investment in their courses as a sign that both proprietary and members clubs are eager to capitalise on their main assets
GOLF 20/20 announces the Game’s 2016 Charitable Impact
Record numbers of golf facilities hosted events last year with golf’s charitable impact greater than Major League Baseball, National Football League, National Basketball League and National Hockey League combined
Scottish Golf rides high in Orlando
The Scottish golf tourism industry was out in force in the US last week as the country looks to build on a hugely successful 2016 during which US visitors to Scotland soared
Chris Wood Opens New Mizuno Performance Centre at Burnham & Berrow
The latest Mizuno Performance Centre at Burnham & Berrow, the highly regarded Somerset links, is the 14th Mizuno Performance Centre across the UK and Ireland, with the portfolio of venues including Gleneagles, Celtic Manor, Royal Birkdale and Woburn Golf Club
Celtic Manor Resort: Home for £83.7m International Convention Centre Wales
Construction of the new ICC Wales will begin in March after funding details were agreed between the Welsh Government, Celtic Manor Resort and NatWest
John Deere expands Gator factory to meet demand
The first major expansion in 30 years at the John Deere Horicon Works factory in Wisconsin, USA has added about 80 new jobs – around 70 in the assembly area and 10 new salary positions – bringing the total workforce to 1100 employees during the peak season
Club Car helps drive Dubai Golf’s five-star customer service
Dubai Golf has further underlined its commitment to proactive, five-star customer service by investing in a new fleet of electric utility vehicles from Club Car
EIGCA Members Never Stop Learning
Members of the European Institute of Golf Course Architects (EIGCA) have attended two days of seminars and workshops as part of their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activity
Select ‘Outstanding’ Individuals and Groups for Golf Foundation Awards
The Presidents’ Awards represent a wonderful opportunity to celebrate outstanding commitment at the grass roots of junior golf. Nominations close on 24 February
PRG Global Success Story Continues at 2017 PGA Merchandise Show
PRG, supplier of innovative, high-quality bespoke golf accessories, once again enjoyed a significant presence at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, with one of the largest stands of any UK-based exhibitor
Trump Turnberry’s Ailsa course unveiled as ‘Number 1 in the world’ by All Square Golf
All Square Golf, the social media platform for golfers, has announced that the legendary Ailsa course at Trump Turnberry on the west coast of Scotland, is the world’s number one golf course
First new turf fungicide group in almost 10 years launched at BTME
Bayer, a leading turf disease solutions provider, launched the first new fungicide group in turf for almost ten years, at BTME
New group stoking up Get into golf drive in Staffordshire
In a move that probably would not have happened ten years ago Golf Clubs in Stoke-on-Trent are getting together to support the drive to encourage more people into the sport
Club Inc. Announces Collaborations with Meerson and J.Lindeberg for 2017
These two unique partnerships blend golf, business, luxury and fashion
Monday, January 30th, 2017
TaylorMade Golf Company Announces Signing of Tiger Woods
14-Time Major Winner joins Tour Staff with Multi-Year Contract to play TaylorMade’s industry-leading Metalwoods, Irons and Wedges
New Greenkeeping Scholarship Gives Cutting Edge to Gleneagles
The Gleneagles Greenkeeping Scholarship programme is designed to equip successful candidates with the practical and theoretical skills required for a successful career in golf course management
APGS 2017 Headed For Da Nang
The 2017 Asia Pacific Golf Summit (APGS) is heading to Da Nang, the third largest city located in central Vietnam
Bruntsfield Links Golfing Society plans £1million investment
One of the world’s oldest golf clubs, Bruntsfield Links Golfing Society in Edinburgh, has teed-up an ambitious £1million investment
G/FORE and Peter Millar Pair Up On New Shoe Range
The new range combines G/FORE’s custom design and golf footwear expertise with classic Peter Millar styling in custom colours and was introduced to wide acclaim at the 2017 PGA Merchandise Show last week
Greetham Valley wins top Environmental Award
Greetham Valley in Rutland, England, has been crowned 2017 Environmental Golf Course of the Year at the prestigious national Golf Environment Awards ceremonial dinner hosted by STRI .....read the full story »
Mike Walker Lands Top European Coaching Award in name of late, great John Jacobs
Mike Walker, coach of Masters Champion Danny Willett, was awarded the John Jacobs Award for Teaching & Coaching at the PGAs of Europe’s Annual Congress Gala Awards supported by Rolex
Shane Lowry will be at the 2017 Irish Golf Expo
The team at the Irish Golf Expo have announced that Shane Lowry is supporting the 2017 Irish Golf Expo which takes place on 25th and 26th February at Citywest Hotel, Dublin. The Offaly man is a well-known character on the Irish golf scene and has expressed his excitement for Ireland’s largest golf show
WLG Offers a New Way for Norway
Two of Norway’s most prestigious golf clubs have become the first Scandinavian members to be welcomed into the World of Leading Golf an association representing many top golf clubs and resorts
Kiradech signs up as Fenix Xcell ambassador
Fenix XCell, a premium golf apparel company has announced that Thailand’s favourite son, the world’s 82nd ranked player – Kiradech Aphibarnrat – is to become the company’s latest brand ambassador .....read the full story »
