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ASIA: Sports Marketing Surveys Announces New Chair

POSTED ON July 3, 2022 @ 7:13 pm

Sports Marketing Surveys (SMS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Geoff Zeidler as the new executive chairman of its European and Asian business. Geoff, a former rugby player and rower and current golfer, with broad experience in both large and small businesses, was identified …

ASIA: Absolute Golf Services Lands Banyan Golf Club Contract

POSTED ON June 30, 2022 @ 6:31 am

Absolute Golf Services (AGS) has signed a long-term management contract with Hua Hin’s award-winning Banyan Golf Club. Celebrated for its excellent facilities and memorable hospitality, Banyan Golf Club’s acclaimed 18-hole layout was designed and built by Khun Pirapon Namatra, one of Thailand’s most famous golf …

ASIA: New General Manager at Els Club Desaru Coast

POSTED ON June 1, 2022 @ 7:04 pm

As international travel resumes, The Els Club Desaru Coast’s new General Manager Harris Abdullah is gearing up to welcome golfers from around the world to grace its award-winning fairways and abundant wildlife again. A familiar face among regular golfers at The Els Club Desaru Coast, …

ASIA: Nine-Hole Putting Green Addition at Laguna National

POSTED ON May 18, 2022 @ 5:37 pm

Laguna National Golf Resort Club’s latest golfing offering is on track to be unveiled before the mid-way point of 2022. A nine-hole putting green built on premium grade synthetic turf, Laguna Putting Powered by Nicklaus Design is the first of its kind in Singapore. Attractively …

ASIA: David Rollo steps into Asian Tour Chief Operating Officer role

POSTED ON April 30, 2022 @ 7:43 am

The Asian Tour is pleased to announce the appointment of David Rollo as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Rollo, who has worked very closely with the Asian Tour over the past decade in his various roles at IMG, will begin his new position with the Tour …

ASIA: Continue Beating the Drum for Change, Urges Johnston

POSTED ON April 27, 2022 @ 5:59 pm

Golf has the potential to lead the way when it comes to reversing climate action, according to one of the driving forces behind the industry’s response to climate change. “The world is nearly at the point of no return. The time for change is now …

ASIA: Aquella Golf & Country Club Appoints Brand Ambassador

POSTED ON April 27, 2022 @ 5:56 pm

Aquella Golf & Country Club, Phang Nga’s newest 18-hole golfing establishment, has appointed its first brand ambassador representative, Khun Arintapol Nuchasatiara. ‘Pro Teh’, as he’s known, is a high-profile figure on the Thai golf scene. As well as his role as presenter of True Sport …

Feature: Korea – the next driver of global golf?

POSTED ON April 19, 2022 @ 6:24 pm

By Eric Lynge, Head of SMS Asia The next driver in global golf A few years ago, I was invited by one of Korea’s leading groups to address a group from the global golf industry at a summit alongside one Korea’s most prestigious golf tournaments. …