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Vingroup Drives New Ambitions for Golf in Vietnam

POSTED ON January 20, 2016 @ 4:54 pm

HO CHI MINH CITY (Jan 20, 2016) — A major push to attract more golfers and tourists to Vietnam is underway, and it’s being led by the largest listed owner and operator of hospitality initiatives in the country. Vingroup, whose market capitalization is approaching US …

Asian golf on the road to gradual resurgence

POSTED ON January 15, 2016 @ 8:43 pm

The year was 2006. There was no Formula One race, no WTA Finals, no Sports Hub for Singapore to leave a calling card on the international sports scene. But what the Republic did have was the Singapore Open, a US$3 million (S$4.3 million) golf tournament …

Captain Singh targets victory at EurAsia Cup presented by DRB-HICOM

POSTED ON January 8, 2016 @ 4:48 pm

Shah Alam, Malaysia, January 8: Team Asia Captain Jeev Milkha Singh has vowed to do his utmost to win the EurAsia Cup presented by DRB-HICOM when the highly anticipated team match play event returns to Malaysia’s Glenmarie Golf and Country Club next week. The Indian …

Tabuena wins Hilton Asian Tour Golfer of the Month for December

POSTED ON January 7, 2016 @ 4:35 pm

Sentosa, Singapore, January 7: Philippines’ Miguel Tabuena has been voted as the Hilton Asian Tour Golfer of Month for December, following his exceptional performances on home soil last month. The talented 21-year-old, who has been knocking on the winner’s doors on several occasions on the …

New Year Heralds New Course Opening in Thailand

POSTED ON January 7, 2016 @ 8:42 am

Pattaya, Thailand: The New Year has marked the welcome opening of a new golf course in the region. The nine-hole Lakes Course at Thailand’s Phoenix Gold Golf and Country Club was officially unveiled on January 1. To celebrate the occasion, Thai star Kiradech Aphibarnrat and LPGA …

Return of Sentosa Agronomy Superintendent Volunteer Programme

POSTED ON January 7, 2016 @ 8:40 am

Singapore: Sentosa Golf Club is offering a unique opportunity for golf course superintendents to participate in the preparation and setting up of the award-winning Serapong Course for a top-level professional tournament. One of the region’s most proactive clubs, the Asian Golf Industry Federation Golf Facility …

12-Year-Old Thai ‘Ace’ Drives Off with New Vehicle

POSTED ON January 7, 2016 @ 8:38 am

Johor Bahru, Malaysia: He still has to wait six years until he’s old enough to legally drive in Thailand. For now, though, 12-year-old Jakkarin Jitmaneekan is happy to simply admire the vehicle he won for scoring a hole-in-one at the Kids Golf World Championship, Malaysia. …

IMG adds adventure sport into its portfolio

POSTED ON January 5, 2016 @ 8:39 am

BEIJING & CHANGBAISHAN (January 4, 2016) – IMG is proud to announce it has designed and been appointed to provide management services to Changbaishan Powder Paradise, a new tourism experience focusing on the high end adventure sport of Backcountry Skiing.  Significantly, this date also kicks …

– EXCLUSIVE SUMMIT PACKAGE – Limited Offer for Coaches in Asia Pacific!

POSTED ON January 4, 2016 @ 6:52 pm

Golf Education Asia has managed to secure an exclusive package deal at The Landmark Hotel for coaches looking to make the trip over to Bangkok for the inaugural Golf Education Asia Coaching Summit on February 15th-16th. A limited number of coaches in the Asia Pacific …

Kien Giang seeks to build more golf courses in Phu Quoc

POSTED ON January 4, 2016 @ 5:19 pm

Authority in the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang is looking to build another four golf courses on Phu Quoc Island, one of its main tourist attractions, local media reported on Saturday. The island is now home to a 99-hectare 27-hole golf course, which was …