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International Nominations Open for Women in Golf Awards

POSTED ON September 14, 2024 @ 2:35 pm

NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR INTERNATIONAL WOMAN, SPONSORED BY PERRY ELLIS The Women in Golf Awards is an annual event held in the UK that was launched in 2022 to elevate, celebrate and inspire women working in golf.  The awards recognise the contribution of women at every …

Topgolf Callaway Brands Announces Intent to Separate into Two Independent Companies

POSTED ON September 5, 2024 @ 5:09 pm

CARLSBAD, Calif., Sept. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp. (the “Company” or “Topgolf Callaway Brands,” “we,” “our,” “us”) (NYSE: MODG) today announced that its Board of Directors intends to pursue the separation of its business into two independent companies: Callaway, a leader in golf equipment with …

R&A “Never Stop Playing” campaign with pop-ups at iconic Scottish landmarks

POSTED ON August 17, 2024 @ 4:25 pm

Friday 16th August, Edinburgh and St Andrews, Scotland  – The R&A has continued to build on its “Never Stop Playing” campaign with a new and playful initiative that has seen golf terminology pop-ups at iconic Scottish landmarks. This fresh chapter aims to heighten excitement for …

Topgolf Debuts “The Sure Thing” with One Goal: Make Golf Less Hard

POSTED ON August 3, 2024 @ 10:30 am

Topgolf is aiming to make its venues even more accessible to new golfers with the unveiling of a brand new golf club, ‘The Sure Thing’, which is designed to make the game easier and more enjoyable. The Sure Thing is available in child and adult sizes …

R&A has unveiled the world’s first ‘playable golf billboard’

POSTED ON August 2, 2024 @ 10:09 am

1 August 2024, Edinburgh, Scotland: The R&A has unveiled the world’s first ‘playable golf billboard’ at Edinburgh Waverley Station to allow fans to experience playing the par-3 8th hole of the iconic Old Course in St Andrews,  host venue of this year’s AIG Women’s Open. As …

The Business of Golf – Africa’s Premier Golf Business Publication

POSTED ON July 26, 2024 @ 9:48 am

The Business of Golf’s (BG) origins lie in a commentary and discussion series about the business of golf, which BG’s managing editor and founder, started writing almost twenty years ago. BG has remained true to the original ethos of the column, which is to provide …

“Golf Riding on Crest of a Wave’ says the R&A

POSTED ON July 22, 2024 @ 5:23 pm

Troon, Scotland: Golf participation can reach record levels in the coming years, according to Martin Slumbers, outgoing Chief Executive of The R&A. Speaking at his final Open Championship press conference before standing down from the role, Slumbers said he was bullish for the sport’s future prospects. …

Darbon appointed as Chief Executive of R&A

POSTED ON July 2, 2024 @ 12:09 pm

1 July 2024, St Andrews, Scotland: Mark Darbon has been appointed Chief Executive of The R&A and Secretary of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews. Mr. Darbon will succeed Martin Slumbers in the role of leading the governing body and the organisation …

Golf Industry Mourns Passing of Neil Haworth

POSTED ON June 22, 2024 @ 11:08 am

Singapore: Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) Board members have paid tribute to acclaimed golf course architect Neil Haworth, who passed away yesterday in Ottawa after a tough battle with cancer. Canadian Haworth, aged 63, was Chairman of Nelson & Haworth Golf Course Architects since 2000, having …