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Leaney celebrating 25th WA Open anniversary

POSTED ON April 28, 2016 @ 8:19 am

Every time West Aussie Stephen Leaney tees it up at the WA Open it is special, however this week he is celebrating one of his biggest career achievements. 25-years-ago Leaney introduced himself to the golf industry when he won the WA Open as a 22-year-old …

Norm Spitzig features on the Private Club Radio Show

POSTED ON April 27, 2016 @ 9:53 pm

Norm Spitzig, Principal & Senior Partner in Master Club Advisors, was invited as a guest speaker on The Private Club Radio Show last week to discuss the attributes of a great private club, and what make for great board governance. Norm is internationally recognized as …

NZ Club Managers advance through BMI Management Program

POSTED ON April 27, 2016 @ 3:15 pm

THE Golf Managers Association of New Zealand (GMANZ), in conjunction with the Club Managers Association of America (CMAA), held their joint BMI Management program for local club industry professionals at Remuera Golf Club, New Zealand on April 11-15. The course is designed for managers who …

Club Managers Focus on ‘Preparing for the Future’

POSTED ON April 22, 2016 @ 12:04 pm

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 …

Fiji International to expand global reach in 2016

POSTED ON April 21, 2016 @ 9:29 pm

The Fiji International is now part of the European Tour. The tournament is set to become even more global in 2016 thanks to a new co-sanctioning relationship between the PGA Tour of Australasia and The European Tour. Professional golfers from all over the world will …

Sentosa’s New Tanjong Course on Track

POSTED ON April 15, 2016 @ 5:04 pm

Singapore: Sentosa Golf Club’s ‘new Tanjong Course’ is on track to open in November. Speaking at the 11th Asian Club Managers Conference, Andy Johnston, General Manager and Director of Agronomy at the award-winning club said the S$32.5 million upgrading was going to plan. “We’re on …

Philippine Golf Course Management Conference Set for Orchard Return

POSTED ON April 15, 2016 @ 5:01 pm

Manila, Philippines: A host of leading turf grass experts from around the region will share their knowledge at next month’s 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 …

Sunshine Coast announced as destination partner of the Holden Scramble

POSTED ON April 13, 2016 @ 6:11 pm

The Holden Scramble Championship Final will continue to call the Sunshine Coast home after Sunshine Coast Council extended its relationship with the PGA of Australia as the major destination partner of Australia’s most loved pro-amateur teams’ event. Brian Thorburn, Chief Executive Officer for the PGA, …

New era dawns for club managers in Asia

POSTED ON April 12, 2016 @ 9:48 pm

SINGAPORE — A new era for club managers in Asia has been ushered in with the staging of the inaugural Business Management Institute [BMI] course in the region. Organised by the Asian Golf Industry Federation [AGIF], the five-day event at Singapore’s Orchid Country Club was …