A golf course and prawn farm are among the businesses that authorities are targeting for encroachment of more than 2,000 rai of mangrove forests in Phuket province. Marine and coastal-resources officials and soldiers began inspections of the 2,400-rai in encroachments on Sunday, planning to wrap …
Kuala Lumpur, 25 May 2016 – For the seventh year running, Sime Darby will support the Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia 2016, an event that lives up to its reputation as “Malaysia’s most fun golf event”. As in previous years, the 2016 edition will be held …
Sentosa, Singapore, May 20: Thailand’s Kiradech Aphibarnrat was honoured as the Hilton Asian Tour Golfer of the Month for April, thanks largely to his commendable performance at the Masters Tournament. Kiradech fired a final round two-under-par 70 to finish tied for 15th, which was also …
The Asian Tour saved itself from disappearing altogether by rejecting a full merger with the European Tour, said interim commissioner Kyi Hla Han, with the circuit now focusing on strengthening its identity and providing more opportunities for its players. Han said a “strategic alliance” with …
Manila, Philippines: Ten learning sessions, four field demonstrations and a turf maintenance equipment exhibition highlighted the 2016 Philippine Golf Course Management Conference. Organised by the Federation of Golf Clubs Philippines in co-operation with the National Golf Association of the Philippines (NGAP) and supported by the …
Hong Kong: After ‘five wonderful years’ as Group Executive Director of Mission Hills in China, respected golf professional Iain Roberts is leaving to take on new challenges. Roberts will now spend more time in his role as coach to top women’s player Suzann Pettersen and …
Manila, Philippines: Participants at next week’s Philippine Golf Course Management Conference will be rewarded with credits from globally-recognised bodies. Organised by the Federation of Golf Clubs Philippines in co-operation with the National Golf Association of the Philippines (NGAP) and supported by the Philippine Sports Commission, …
Chiang Mai, Thailand: Golf travel to Thailand’s northern city of Chiang Mai and the surrounding province is predicted to rocket by an 25% over the next two years – as a direct result of hosting the fifth annual Asia Golf Tourism Convention [AGTC]. This week …
Australian golf legend Greg Norman’s plans to help coach the Chinese Olympic golf team for the Rio Olympics appear to have been dashed, with the two-time major champion saying he is no longer involved with the team. Norman was appointed in 2013 as an advisory …
Singapore: More than 160 delegates have returned to their clubs to put into practice the invaluable nuggets of knowledge they picked up during the 11th Asian Club Managers Conference. Organised by the Club Managers’ Association of Singapore [CMAS] in collaboration with the Asian Golf Industry …
