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ASIA: Greg Norman Masterpieces ‘Bringing Vietnamese Golf Brand to the World

POSTED ON October 7, 2022 @ 7:24 am

There’s a major new player in Vietnam’s burgeoning golfing industry. T&T Group is embarking on a crusade to create unforgettable experiences for golfers and place Northern Vietnam on the international golfing map with the development of two Greg Norman-designed masterpieces. In what is being labeled …

ASIA: Bernhard and Company unveils new Business Development Manager for Asia

POSTED ON September 24, 2022 @ 7:58 am

Industry-leader in sports turf technologies, Bernhard and Company, has announced the appointment of a new Business Development Manager for Asia. The company’s latest senior hire, Peter Stewart will assume his new role with immediate effect. Working closely with the Bernhard Asian Territory team, Stewart will …

ASIA: Golf’s Popularity in Asia-Pacific ‘Surging’

POSTED ON September 22, 2022 @ 6:20 am

New research released by The R&A shows golf has surged in popularity in the Asia-Pacific region. Research conducted by Sports Marketing Surveys (SMS) shows more than 23.3 million people across Asia played golf in 2020. That figure is up from 20.9 million in 2016, representing …

ASIA: AGIF Conference Aiding Danang’s Lofty Golfing Goals

POSTED ON September 8, 2022 @ 7:14 pm

The Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) Danang Conference can help to propel the coastal city in central Vietnam to becoming one of the world’s most popular golfing destinations. Staged in conjunction with the BRG Group and Danang Tourism, the first edition of the AGIF Danang …

AGIF Danang Conference Set for Rapid Growth

POSTED ON September 3, 2022 @ 9:28 am

The Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) is committed to growing its Danang Conference into the region’s premier gathering of the golfing industry. “The overwhelming feedback from our inaugural AGIF Danang Conference is that Asia needs a credible annual event that unites the industry,” said Chris …

ASIA: Rain Bird announces new distribution partner in SE Asia

POSTED ON September 3, 2022 @ 9:22 am

Rain Bird has appointed Centaur Asia Pacific (Singapore) Ltd Pte. as its exclusive distribution partner. Centaur first opened in 2003 in Hong Kong and has since expanded its operations to service the South East Asia market and emerging markets in the region, providing products and …

ASIA: APGC Appoints Eddy Putra as General Manager

POSTED ON August 31, 2022 @ 4:59 pm

Eddy Putra, one of Asia’s best-known and most respected golfing officials, has been appointed to the role of General Manager at the Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation (APGC). A prominent Rules official and instructor, Putra has acted as the APGC’s Chief Referee since 2016 and been an …

ASIA: Atlas Turf Forms Strategic Relationship with Jebsen & Jessen

POSTED ON August 29, 2022 @ 5:47 pm

Atlas Turf International announced that they are naming Jebsen & Jessen as their exclusive distributor in Southeast Asia. Jebsen & Jessen will represent Atlas Turf’s complete line of turfgrass products throughout Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. The two companies have …

ASIA: Women in Spotlight at AGIF Conference

POSTED ON August 25, 2022 @ 10:14 am

The growing role of women in sports will be highlighted at next week’s Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) Danang Conference. Given the nature of the subject, it’s entirely fitting that the discussion will be led by Karen Proctor, Regional Sales Director – APAC, Textron Specialized Vehicles. One …

ASIA: PGA NovaWorld Phan Thiet announces new strategic partnerships

POSTED ON August 12, 2022 @ 7:08 pm

PGA NovaWorld Phan Thiet, Vietnam’s only PGA of America accredited venue, has become the latest facility to take up membership with the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) and International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO). Providing access to the world’s leading golf tour operators, these …