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ASIA: Extra golf course planned at Hoi An

POSTED ON July 12, 2024 @ 5:44 pm

Hoi An South Development Ltd plans to develop an additional golf course at the $4 billion Hoiana Resort & Golf, a premier luxury integrated resort complex in Vietnam’s central province of Quang Nam, home to the UNESCO-recognized Hoi An ancient town. The firm – HASD, …

ASIA: Boey named new CFO Hoiana Resort & Golf

POSTED ON July 10, 2024 @ 9:36 am

Hoiana Resort & Golf has announced the appointment of former Resorts World Sentosa executive Melvyn Boey as the group’s new Chief Financial Officer. The group plans to leverage Boey ‘expertise in strategic financial initiatives and operational efficiency’ in order to guide its ‘financial strategy and market …

Korean Golf developing at a rapid pace, says Dominic Wall

POSTED ON July 6, 2024 @ 1:00 pm

Dominic Wall, R&A Asia Pacific general director, is one of the most influential figures in the Asian golf industry. The Asian country he is most paying attention to is Korea. Last month, he visited Korea during the Kolon Korean Open, co-hosted by the Korea Golf …

ASIA: Vietnam Golf Coast Makes the Right Korea Moves

POSTED ON July 5, 2024 @ 10:00 am

DANANG, VIETNAM (July 4, 2024) – Vietnam Golf Coast (VGC) clubs will be taking a roadshow to Korea this week to spread the gospel about the world-beating golf possibilities in Central Vietnam. The region has emerged as a hub for golf travel in Asia thanks to …

ASIA: Marina Bay Golf Course to close its doors

POSTED ON July 1, 2024 @ 5:21 pm

Singapore: Marina Bay Golf Course (MBGC) – Singapore’s first and only 18-hole public golf course owned and managed by NTUC Club – will close its doors today with the expiration of its land lease. MBGC has had an illustrious 18-year history, welcoming members of the …

54 Group announces merger with Golf Development Solutions in Vietnam

POSTED ON June 29, 2024 @ 3:01 pm

Global sports and entertainment agency 54 continues to strengthen its position in Southeast Asia by announcing the establishment of 54 Vietnam, its ninth location around the world. Headquartered in Ho Chi Minh City, 54 Vietnam marks a significant strategic step following the completion of a merger with …

Vietnam Golf Coast Clubs Glow Beyond the Greens

POSTED ON June 26, 2024 @ 12:15 pm

Sir Nick Faldo was on hand to launch the latest Vietnam Golf Coast leisure draw recently when he helped unveil the revamped 67 Clubhouse Bar at Laguna Golf Lang Co. Faldo was in Vietnam to host the Faldo Series Asia Grand Final, held at the …

DryJect Announces Equipment Distributor Expansion in Asia Pacific region

POSTED ON June 22, 2024 @ 11:54 am

Hatboro, PA (6/12/2024) DryJect® is pleased to announce the expansion of its business operations  with the addition of a new retail sales distributor covering certain countries in the Asia Pacific market.  This represents another step forward in fulfilling the company’s mission to have a strong …

Golf Industry Mourns Passing of Neil Haworth

POSTED ON June 22, 2024 @ 11:08 am

Singapore: Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) Board members have paid tribute to acclaimed golf course architect Neil Haworth, who passed away yesterday in Ottawa after a tough battle with cancer. Canadian Haworth, aged 63, was Chairman of Nelson & Haworth Golf Course Architects since 2000, having …