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Jutanugarn Sisters appointed Thai Golf Ambassadors

POSTED ON February 24, 2017 @ 3:08 pm

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has appointed golfing sisters Ariya and Moriya Jutanugarn as ‘Thailand Golf Ambassadors’. The move to engage the LPGA Tour stars is part of a plan to enhance the international awareness of Thailand as a world-class golf destination that offers …

Consolidated data key to safeguard golf clubs’ future

POSTED ON February 17, 2017 @ 12:06 pm

Reliable and consolidated data is one of the keys to safeguarding the future of golf clubs in Singapore and around Asia. That is the view of Eric Lynge, Chief Executive Officer of the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF), the region’s umbrella golfing body. Speaking at …

Change of Pace for AGIF Turfgrass Management Expo

POSTED ON February 17, 2017 @ 11:49 am

It has been confirmed that this year’s Asian Golf Industry Federation’s (AGIF) Turfgrass Management Exposition will see a revised format and relocate to a new venue at Pattana Golf Club and Resort. The expo is expecting more than 250 course superintendents and club managers from …

Yan appointed Singapore Golf Association GM

POSTED ON February 17, 2017 @ 11:42 am

Officially taking over as General Manager of the Singapore Golf Association (SGA) this month, Geraldine Yan will focus on grass-roots activities and junior development in order to nourish the game’s growth in the Lion City. “This is a great opportunity for me as I am …

Bright future ahead for Asian Golf Industry

POSTED ON February 10, 2017 @ 12:51 pm

Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) Chief Executive Officer Eric Lynge recently spoke at a Club Management Mini Summit at Sentosa Golf Club, stating he was hopeful about the future of the Royal and Ancient game in Asia. “Despite all the doom and gloom which is …

Asian Tour continues right fit with Fenix XCell

POSTED ON February 8, 2017 @ 8:01 pm

The Asian Tour has extended its partnership with Fenix XCell, a premium golf apparel company following its successful association with the brand that first started in 2015. As the Asian Tour’s Official Apparel Supplier, FENIX XCell has been dressing staff and officials from the region’s …

Fung voted Hilton Golfer of the Year

POSTED ON February 7, 2017 @ 7:28 pm

Fans has voted  Malaysia’s Nicholas Fung the Hilton Asian Tour Golfer of Year in an online poll. Based solely on popular votes cast, Fung emerged as the fans’ favourite after a stellar 2016 season which saw him enjoy four top-10s and finishing in a career-high …

Asian Tour to join ISPS Handa & New Zealand Open alliance

POSTED ON February 6, 2017 @ 12:25 pm

The Asian Tour official announced today that the tour will join the new partnership between organisers of the ISPS Handa New Zealand Open. John Hart, ISPS Handa New Zealand Open Tournament Chairman, said an agreement has been sealed to include 10 Asian Tour members in …

Inaugural Club Management Mini Summit Hailed

POSTED ON February 3, 2017 @ 1:10 pm

‘Suggestions and Solutions for Adapting to the Evolving Club Business Model in Asia’ was the theme of the SMBC Singapore Open’s first Club Management Mini Summit. Featuring three high-profile speakers, the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) organised event was attended by a mixture of club …

Fiji International expand its reach with Asian Tour

POSTED ON February 3, 2017 @ 1:02 pm

Together with the ISPS Handa PGA Tour of Australasia and European Tour, The Asian Tour has signed on as a new tri-sanctioning partner for The Fiji International, , expanding its international reach this year. A total of 30 members from the Asian Tour will feature …