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Vietnam’s Golf Capital Lands Direct Flights from Bangkok

POSTED ON April 6, 2016 @ 12:17 pm

DANANG, Vietnam (April 6, 2016) — Vietnam’s central coast is poised to make another move up the leaderboard of great golf destinations thanks to a calculated read by Bangkok Airways. On May 25, Thailand’s second biggest carrier will launch direct flights from Bangkok to Danang, …

MPower Golf Technology Hub Launched

POSTED ON April 4, 2016 @ 7:56 pm

MSL Solutions Ltd is excited to announce the launch of MPower Golf Technology Hub (MPower GTH), an initiative to drive golf technology and service excellence for the benefit of the golf industry. As part of this initiative an Advisory Board has been established by MSL …

Jason Day gives back to Aussie golf as MyGolf ambassador

POSTED ON April 4, 2016 @ 12:42 pm

World Number 1 Jason Day has put his name to Australia’s national junior golf program, MyGolf, with the 2015 US PGA Championship winner today announced as its official ambassador. The nine-time US PGA Tour winner will be the face of MyGolf, boosting the growth of …

Orient Shanghai Demolished in China Crackdown on Golf

POSTED ON April 2, 2016 @ 2:20 pm

Shanghai, China: Nearly a year after it was ordered to close in a Government crackdown on golf courses, demolition work has been completed on Orient Shanghai by Songjiang District and the Xiaokunshan town government. The 18-hole layout, which opened in 2003 and is part of …

New Zealand PGA CEO steps down after seven years

POSTED ON April 2, 2016 @ 12:42 pm

The PGA of New Zealand has confirmed that Duncan Simpson will retire from his position as Chief Executive today April 1, and will assume a part-time role with the PGA of Association Secretary. Duncan, who has served seven years in his role, will resume duties …

Golf NSW appoints Participation and Programs Manager

POSTED ON March 30, 2016 @ 9:19 pm

Golf NSW is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Robb to the new role of Participation and Programs Manager. Mr Robb brings to Golf NSW a strong background in Workplace Health and Safety, Information Technology and Human Resources Information Systems after a 20-year career …

No Australian Masters to be played in 2016

POSTED ON March 30, 2016 @ 9:16 pm

Melbourne (30 March, 2016) Statement attributed to David Rollo, Vice President-Director of Golf, IMG Australia and New Zealand. .wxynm6a3a82c92cf93 { margin-bottom:20px } @media screen and (min-width: 1201px) { .wxynm6a3a82c92cf93 { display: block; } } @media screen and (min-width: 993px) and (max-width: 1200px) { .wxynm6a3a82c92cf93 { …

Lydia Ko, golf’s current world number 1, new evian® ambassador

POSTED ON March 30, 2016 @ 12:34 pm

evian® is delighted to announce that Lydia Ko is a new global sports ambassador for the brand. A true prodigy, the golf champion (aged 18) already has a number of golf records and performances to her name. As the youngest world number 1 in golfing …

Drones to Deliver Snacks at Japanese Golf Course

POSTED ON March 29, 2016 @ 6:01 pm

TOKYO – Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten will begin a snack-delivery service using drones at a golf course in Chiba in eastern Tokyo in May. The golfers will use their cell phones to ask for refreshment and other essential articles such as golf balls, which will …

ASEAN PGA Tour Tees-Off 10th Season

POSTED ON March 28, 2016 @ 5:46 pm

Khon Kaen, Thailand: The Singha Esan Open tees-off today to mark the start of the 10th season on the ASEAN PGA Tour. Thailand’s Thaworn Wiratchant, the defending champion, is one of a wealth of leading players competing in the US$100,000 event which will be played at …