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ASIA: Podcast interview with Phil Ryan of Pacific Coast Design

POSTED ON July 29, 2020 @ 10:11 am

In this Asian Golf Industry Federation podcast, Phil Ryan of Australian based Pacific Coast Design reviews the origins of his successful design business, his overall working philosophy, and provides an overview of the industry in the past, present, and future. .xsdcw6aef97b055744 { margin-bottom:20px } @media …

ASIA: Sime Darby searching for new TPC KL boss after Thielke’s departure

POSTED ON July 27, 2020 @ 12:17 pm

SIME Darby Property is in the throes of searching for a new chief executive officer for their Leisure and Hospitality segment. This comes in the wake of Steven Thielke’s departure. Friday is the South African’s last working day, his contract has come to an end. …

ASIA: State-of-the-Art PGA Academy Unveiled at Thai Venue

POSTED ON July 22, 2020 @ 9:59 am

Pattaya, Thailand: A new state-of-the-art PGA of Great Britain and Ireland-accredited golf academy has opened its doors at the Chee Chan Golf Resort. Located just outside Pattaya, Chee Chan Golf Resort opened in 2018. The new PGA Academy is the latest addition to the facility, offering …

ASIA: Thailand’s Chee Chan Golf Resort opens PGA Academy

POSTED ON June 27, 2020 @ 11:35 am

A new state-of-the-art PGA accredited golf academy has opened its doors at the Chee Chan Golf Resort, Thailand to add to its world-class golf facilities. Located just outside Pattaya, The Chee Chan Golf Resort opened in 2018 and is ranked as the best course in …

ASIA: The Gongs Ring True At Laguna Lang Co

POSTED ON June 16, 2020 @ 1:25 pm

New putting layout takes its cues from St Andrews’ legendary Himalayas LANG CO, Vietnam (16 June, 2020) — LAGUNA Golf Lang Co is transporting Scottish golf tradition to Central Vietnam in the shape of The Gongs – its epic new putting course. In St Andrews, …

ASIA: Bowers Warns of Golf Club Industry ‘Cleansing’

POSTED ON June 9, 2020 @ 4:22 pm

Singapore: Only golf establishments that have worked proactively through the Covid-19 pandemic can expect to survive an imminent ‘cleansing’ in the region’s golf club industry. That’s the stark warning from respected golf industry veteran Patrick Bowers, Founder and Chief Executive of Vantage Pointe, a specialised boutique firm offering …

ASIA: Bluffs Ho Tram Scores Another #1 Hit

POSTED ON June 5, 2020 @ 2:29 pm

Club ranked best in Vietnam, tenth in Asia, on prestigious rankings list HO TRAM, Vietnam (June 4, 2020) — The Bluffs Ho Tram Strip has retained its standing as top club in Vietnam according to the latest Top 100 Golf Courses’ rankings for the country: …

ASIA: KN Golf Links Partners With Radisson Blu Resort Cam Ranh

POSTED ON May 23, 2020 @ 2:41 pm

The award-winning KN Golf Links has partnered with Radisson Blu Resort Cam Ranh to offer comprehensive Stay & Play packages. Radisson Blu Resort Cam Ranh is nestled on an 18-km stretch of white sand on Vietnam’s secluded south-central coast and is only seven minutes away …

ASIA: Top Vietnam Clubs Eye Golfing Road to Recovery

POSTED ON May 13, 2020 @ 4:56 pm

The Bluffs, Laguna believe nation’s robust response to virus will help it lure back visitors HO TRAM, Vietnam (May 13, 2020) – Two of Vietnam’s leading clubs, The Bluffs Ho Tram Strip and Laguna Golf Lang Co, are backing the nation to reassert its reputation …

ASIA: Kota Permai’s Slick Greens Quickly Up to Speed

POSTED ON May 12, 2020 @ 3:27 pm

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Fears that course maintenance restrictions imposed during Kota Permai Golf & Country Club’s enforced closure would impact the speed of the renowned greens at the Kuala Lumpur venue have been quickly allayed. Prior to re-opening last week, Kota Permai, like all golf …