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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
Last week we were asked if the Forum was more of the same old stuff. Easy answer – no way! We‘ve attended Australian industry events for years and have designed this Forum to fill a big hole in terms of content useful for driving golf business performance, …
Representing golf course owners and operators across the USA, Jay Karen, CEO of the National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA) knows a thing or two about the challenges facing the golf industry. “The biggest issue facing golf in the United States, I believe, is the …
American golf sensation Jordan Spieth is returning to seek a second Emirates Australian Open title to add to his bulging list of achievements. Spieth, the world’s No. 2 player, has committed to joining what promises to be an impressive field for Australia’s national championship at …
Ho Tram, Vietnam, June 17: The Asian Tour today unveiled a new flagship event, the Ho Tram Players Championship which will take place from April 13 to 16, 2017 at The Bluffs Ho Tram Strip, marking an historic occasion for the Tour, its members and …
By Michael Green When we spotted the on-course marquees and the sponsors signage all set up for a golf tournament welcoming amateur golfers from around the world, it was clear this was going to be a fun week ! Players from as far as Mexico, …
Lydia Ko could be defending her NZ Open title in an LPGA-sanctioned tournament with the national golf body close to completing a $5 million-plus deal. It would be the first time an event sanctioned by the LPGA Tour had been held in this country and would attract …
