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CIMB extends commitment to CIMB Classic through 2020

POSTED ON August 16, 2016 @ 6:45 pm

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, August 16: CIMB Group, the title sponsor of CIMB Classic since its inception in 2010, today announced the extension of its title sponsorship of the golf tournament through 2020. The four-year extension reflects the success of the only official PGA TOUR FedExCup …

It’s a wrap on the inaugural Golf Business Forum

POSTED ON August 12, 2016 @ 2:53 pm

Over 200 golf industry leaders converged on Melbourne in late July for the inaugural Golf Business Forum, Australia’s largest ever gathering of golf facility owners, operators, industry leaders and business partners. “We set out to create a new opportunity for industry owners and operators to …

Singapore Open Set for Sentosa Return

POSTED ON July 15, 2016 @ 6:01 pm

Singapore: Sentosa Golf Club has been confirmed as the venue for next year’s edition of the SMBC Singapore Open. To be played from January 19-22, the US$1 million event will act as the opening stop on both the Asian Tour and Japan Golf Tour Organisation (JGTO) for …

10 days to go! -Golf Business Forum 2016 – Event Program Now Available

POSTED ON July 14, 2016 @ 12:09 pm

The program for Australia’s largest ever gathering of golf facility owners, operators, industry leaders and business partners – Golf Business Forum 2016 – has now been released. Golf Business Forum 2016 has attracted some of the best minds in golf business from Australia and beyond. …

Improve retention and yield through improved Pace of Play.

POSTED ON July 14, 2016 @ 9:24 am

Recognising that pace of play is growing as an issue in many public golf facilities in Australia, impacting visitation and customer satisfaction, the Golf Business Forum has secured Bill Yates as a speaker at this year’s event being held in Melbourne 25-26 July. Bill Yates, …

Inaugural Australian Future Turf Managers’ Initiative takes place in Melbourne

POSTED ON July 14, 2016 @ 5:39 am

The AGCSA, in conjunction with Jacobsen, held its inaugural Future Turf Managers’ Initiative at the 32nd Australian Turfgrass Conference and Trade Exhibition at The Crown Entertainment Complex in Melbourne. This two-day educational event is aimed at up-and-coming course staff who are focused on making the …

Isuzu Queensland Open launches dedicated website

POSTED ON July 12, 2016 @ 7:48 pm

Golf Queensland is today celebrating 100 days until the start of the Isuzu Queensland Open with the launch of the dedicated tournament website. The website boasts new features, tournament information, live scoring, a countdown clock and social media integration to enhance user experience. Through the …

Australian Golf Course Superintendents’ Association Backs AGIF Vietnam Event

POSTED ON July 8, 2016 @ 5:18 pm

Ho Chih Minh City, Vietnam: Next week’s Asian Golf Industry Federation [AGIF] Vietnam Turfgrass Management Seminar has received official backing from the Australian Golf Course Superintendents’ Association (AGCSA). In a timely boost for the gathering at the Tan Son Nhat Golf Course on July 11-12, …

NZ Golf still chasing the dollars for proposed LPGA tournament in Auckland

POSTED ON July 3, 2016 @ 11:58 am

New Zealand Golf’s $6 million plan to serve up a Lydia Ko-headlined LPGA tournament in Auckland remains on course, despite major funding challenges still in place. It is understood that both the key central and local government funding agencies have indicated they are keen to …