The US PGA Tour has confirmed that South Korea’s stop on their new three-event Asian swing will be held on the resort island of Jeju. The CJ Cup @ Nine Bridges will be staged from October 19-22 and will carry one of the biggest prize …
Bali, Indonesia: Nirwana Bali Golf Club, one of Asia’s most iconic courses, is to close its doors. A news release said following a decision by the owning company, PT MNC Land Tbk, to redevelop the site on which Pan Pacific Nirwana Bali Resort is built, …
Global Golf Advisors has appointed Paul Hinton Director of its Asia-Pacific practice and announced the opening of a new office in Sydney to serve the firm’s clients across the Asia-Pacific region. Previously the General Manager at Royal Sydney Golf Club since 2005, Hinton has …
Asian golf is mourning the passing of Periasamy Gunasagaran, a former Malaysian number one. Described by local media as ‘an unassuming legend’, ‘Guna’, as he was known, passed away at the age of 53 after suffering a stroke a few days earlier. ‘Guna’ is best remembered …
Quy Nhon, Vietnam, April 4: “Out like a lamb, in like a lion,” observes Brian Curley as he completes his round on the new Mountain Course at FLC Quy Nhon Golf Links in Central Vietnam. Curley – a low handicap golfer who originally hailed from Pebble …
Asian Golf Industry Federation Golf Course Facility Member Laguna Golf Phuket has upgraded its academy. The training facility now features three dedicated swing rooms, fully equipped with the latest video analysis and training equipment, complemented by a team of experienced PGA instructors. Paul Wilson, Assistant …
Desaru Coast is poised to become one of the region’s most comprehensive golf destinations. Public play is set to begin on the The Els Club Desaru Coast – Valley Course this week. The 18-hole golf course neighbours the Ocean Course, which boasts 27 holes and …
Danny Lai has celebrated his first 100 days in office as the Hong Kong Golf Association (HKGA) Chief Executive Officer. A veteran of the sports industry, Lai assumed the position vacated by Tom Phillips in mid-December. Lai said: “I am extremely fortunate to have the …
click here to watch video It didn’t take long for Shanshan Feng’s bronze medal win to make an impact in China. In August, golf made its return to the Olympic games for the first time in more than 100 years. Golf’s involvement was touted as …
The Banyan Tree group clinched seven awards at the recent Travel & Leisure ‘China Annual Travel Awards 2016’, adding to a growing list of accolades for the Banyan Tree brand. The luxury lifestyle magazine named Banyan Tree Phuket as the winner in the ‘Best Spa …
