Electronic Arts (EA) has released Tiger Woods PGA Tour for the iPhone and iPod touch. It’s available from the App Store for $10. This marks the popular golf video game franchise’s debut on the iPhone. It features famed pro golfer Tiger Woods, along with other well-know golf pros like Annika Sorenstam, Vijay Singh, Natalie Gulbis and Retief Goosen. Play-by-play commentary is voiced by former pro golfer Sam Torrance and The Golf Channel’s Kelly Tilghman. Read the rest of this entry »
Archive for April, 2009
Tiger Woods PGA Tour released for iPhone, iPod touch
On April - 30 - 2009
The Ritz-Carlton Redefines the ‘Destination Club’
On April - 30 - 2009
ORLANDO, Fla., April 28 /PRNewswire/ — After 80 years and more than 70 hotels providing legendary service, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. raises the bar again with the unveiling of a new way to enjoy an inspiring vacation lifestyle: The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club.
An evolution of The Ritz-Carlton Club, this equity-based private membership program offers two choices — either a Home Club Membership (identical to the successful fractional ownership offering) which provides use of a titled residence at a property they can return to throughout the year, or a deeded, Portfolio Membership which affords the opportunity to discover a wide variety of premier destinations and accommodations. Read the rest of this entry »
Wynn May Seek MGM Mirage Casinos Including Bellagio
On April - 29 - 2009
April 28 (Bloomberg) — Steve Wynn, chairman of Wynn Resorts Ltd., said he is interested in buying some of the casinos owned by MGM Mirage, which may sell assets as part of an effort to reduce debt.
Wynn is interested in the Bellagio, a resort he built before his previous company was purchased by MGM Mirage, as well as other Las Vegas properties, he said today in an interview. Read the rest of this entry »
Global debut for new MOHG spa range
On April - 29 - 2009
From June 2009, a new range of signature therapies and products will be introduced to spas in many properties around the world within The Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group (MOHG).
The Mandarin Oriental Signature Spa Therapies have been created in consultation with specialists in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and master aromatherapists. Read the rest of this entry »
The Macau Derby this weekend on Saturday, 2 May at the MJC
On April - 28 - 2009
The “Macau Derby” 2009, sponsored by Sociedade de Jogos de Macau, S.A., has been scheduled as Race 3 on Saturday, 2 May 2009.
Carrying the prizemoney of $2.6 Million, the “Macau Derby” (Group One, 1800m) is an open race for 4-year-olds on turf. There will be no allowances for freelance jockeys or apprentices. The representatives of SJM will officiate at the prize presentation ceremony on that day. Read the rest of this entry »
Melco Crown Entertainment Limited Announces Pricing of Follow-On Public Offering At US$4.00 Per ADS
On April - 28 - 2009
NEW YORK, April 28, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Melco Crown Entertainment Limited (Nasdaq:MPEL), a developer and owner of casino gaming and entertainment resort facilities focused on the Macau market, today announced that it has priced its previously announced follow-on public offering at US$4.00 per ADS following market close on Monday, April 27, 2009 (representing a price of approximately US$1.33 per ordinary share). Read the rest of this entry »
No 5 on the List of Best Spa’s in Asia
On April - 27 - 2009
THE BAAN THAI WELLNESS RETREAT
BANGKOK, THAILAND
The city’s first destination spa opened last year in the heart of Bangkok and is a real gem. Housed in seven restored teak mansions on a secluded side street, the rooms and suites are in five of the houses, and the spa is in two.
Presvis prevails after last-to-first dash in Audemars Piguet QEII Cup
On April - 26 - 2009
Presvis, trained in Newmarket by Luca Cumani, and given a super-confident ride by Britain’s champion jockey Ryan Moore, raced to an authoritative win in the HK$14 million Audemars Piguet QEII Cup.
On a turf track reclassified as yielding, Moore was content to settle Presvis in last place as Viva Macau cut out the early pace, with the local favourite Viva Pataca staying in mid-division. Read the rest of this entry »
Penang Turf Club gets tough
On April - 25 - 2009
GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Turf Club has seized RM4.5 million in deposits from Abad Naluri Sdn Bhd for its failure to commence work on the Penang International Equestrian Centre (PIEC) in Batu Kawan.
The club also penalised the developer RM10,000 per day from April 2 over the delay in starting work. Read the rest of this entry »
Coup For Callaway As Teen Titan Lee Signs Up Asian Golf Monthly Team
On April - 24 - 2009
New Orleans (April 22): Korean-born Danny Lee, one of golf’s hottest prospects, heads into this week’s Zurich Classic of New Orleans with a lucrative contract with Callaway Golf in his back pocket.
Lee, winner of last year’s US Amateur championship who turned pro following the Masters Tournament a fortnight ago, has confirmed he will endorse all Callaway Golf equipment.
Although the terms and conditions of the contract were not divulged, 18-year-old Lee, a naturalised New Zealander, will use Callaway clubs and balls, carry a Callaway Golf branded bag and wear the Company’s logo. Read the rest of this entry »
