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Laguna National Welcomes Jack of all Trades!

POSTED ON July 20, 2019 @ 1:10 pm

Laguna National Golf & Country Club has welcomed Jack Wong into the fold as its new Golf Operations and Member Services Manager. From caddie to coach and rules guru to tournament director, there are few areas in golf which Wong has not experienced during more …

TPC Kuala Lumpur Gains Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Certification

POSTED ON July 19, 2019 @ 1:09 pm

TPC Kuala Lumpur has been recognised as the first and only fully certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary for Golf in Malaysia. The Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Programme for Golf Courses, endorsed by the United States Golf Association, provides information and guidance to help golf courses preserve and …

Danang Focus on Golf Course Conditioning and Tourism

POSTED ON July 13, 2019 @ 8:45 am

Some 100 attendees from clubs in Vietnam as well as representatives from venues in Cambodia, Myanmar and other countries in Southeast Asia are expected to attend the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF)-organised Vietnam Club and Turfgrass Management Seminar and Club Tours (July 24-26). The attendees …

Sentosa Golf Club Savours Sustainability Awards

POSTED ON July 13, 2019 @ 8:42 am

Sentosa Golf Club is celebrating further recognition for its green efforts after picking up an award double during the 2019 RHT RMF GAIL Sustainability Day. Located on the paradise island of Sentosa and home of the championship-staging Serapong and New Tanjong courses, the club, which …

Garon takes the reins at Yangtze Dunes

POSTED ON July 9, 2019 @ 1:29 pm

Lanhai International Country Club, home to the newly renovated, much discussed Yangtze Dunes course, has officially confirmed the retention of Joey Garon as executive secretary in charge of operations. Garon arrived in Shanghai via Hainan, the sub-tropical island where, as general manager, he opened and …

Tingey appointed as Director of Partnerships for the Asian Tour

POSTED ON July 5, 2019 @ 2:17 pm

The Asian Tour has appointed Charlie Tingey, formerly a Director of EurAsia Cup Sdn Bhd, as its new Director of Partnerships. In his new role, Tingey will be responsible for maintaining and generating tournament opportunities for the Asian Tour across the region as well as …

Cho assumes role of CEO and Commissioner

POSTED ON July 1, 2019 @ 5:42 pm

The Asian Tour is pleased to announce the promotion of Cho Minn Thant to Chief Executive Officer and Commissioner with effect from July 1, 2019. Cho, who served as the Tour’s Chief Operating Officer previously, will head the management team of the Asian Tour which …

Asia’s Most Challenging Golf Courses

POSTED ON June 25, 2019 @ 1:29 pm

Golfers fall in love with courses for their beautiful views, world-class services, and impeccable layouts. Some golfers also have a love to hate relationship with all those courses that really test their ability. The golfscape team has been researching the most challenging courses to play …

TNT Helps Blast Path For Women’s Golf In Vietnam

POSTED ON June 18, 2019 @ 6:17 pm

Vietnam’s top rated golf course, The Bluffs Ho Tram Strip, is deploying an explosive new asset to help it blast a path for the women’s game in the Southeast Asian country. Known by her nickname “TNT” to those who know her well, Tang Thi Nhung, …

BMI Asia Pacific Education Programme Bound for Jakarta

POSTED ON June 16, 2019 @ 9:31 am

Club governance, accounting and mentoring and career development will be among the modules to be covered under the latest Business Management Institute (BMI) Asia Pacific education programme. To be held in Jakarta, limited spots are available for the five-day event (August 26-30) that is attracting …