No. 9 The Links in St. Andrews, Scotland, is one of only four houses with the prestigious The Links as an address. This particular house has one of the most sought-after viewing terraces for golf fans around the world, according to the Daily Telegraph — invite all your friends to your house-warming and there’ll be no shortage of ice-breaker conversations; even when the topic of the oldest course in the world has been exhausted, you can then boast that you jog on the same beach that the 1924-era runners used in the Olympic-quest film Chariots of Fire. Read the rest of this entry »
Archive for the ‘golf club’ Category
Golf fan? Buy this view of St. Andrews’ 18th hole
On September - 21 - 2009
All change in UAE Golf
On September - 1 - 2009
Well it is all go in most of the golfing world as we all know, including people changing or moving on to better suited offers, the constant Golf course planning for that new ‘ultimate’ destination and existing Golf course upgrades.
Most Golfing destinations have all these 3 ingredients constantly and coupled with the current ‘economic climate’ (the fashionable 2 word must say statement at the moment) the UAE is no different. Read the rest of this entry »
Absolute Golf Services (AGS) the first affiliate company of Absolute Hotel Services (AHS)
On July - 2 - 2009
Jonathan Wigley, CEO of Absolute Hotel Services Co., Ltd. announces the first affiliate company as well as a new joint venture – Absolute Golf Services.? ?
Absolute Golf Services (AGS) will be providing golf management, event management, consultancy and golf real estate services for public and private golf clubs and golf residential communities.? The team with experience throughout the Asia Pacific region and diverse backgrounds and skills in golf business will be based in Bangkok. Read the rest of this entry »
BISA Japan launches
On April - 5 - 2009
The first national chapter of the British International Spa Association (BISA) has been founded in Japan.
BISA Japan was launched on 5 March at the British Embassy in Tokyo by chair Masatsuyo Matsumoto, who established the short and long term goals of this chapter of the organisation. Read the rest of this entry »
Research and Markets: 2009 Worldwide Golf Courses & Country Clubs Industry Report
On March - 3 - 2009
DUBLIN, Ireland–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/995c42/2009_worldwide_gol) has announced the addition of the “2009 Worldwide Golf Courses & Country Clubs Industry Report” report to their offering. Read the rest of this entry »
Global Recession Puts Golf Industry Deep in the Rough
On February - 24 - 2009
The PGA Tour is suing Ginn Development, citing breach of contract, after the resort company dropped sponsorship of the Champions Tour Ginn Championship. Ginn had planned a $2.5 million purse for 2009. The company also offered a $2.5 million purse for its LPGA event last year, the third largest on that tour.
But the troubles in the golf industry go much deeper than just the loss of the television exposure for the game’s upper echelons. Read the rest of this entry »
Golf in Subic Bay, Philippines is leading the way in the fight against recession
On January - 14 - 2009
SUBIC BAY FREE PORT—Amid the global recession that economic experts say would slow the Philippine economy more this year, the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) still sees opportunities for anchor industries in this free port and predicts “a modest growth” for them in 2009. Read the rest of this entry »
President Elect Obama plans to continue playing golf globally
On January - 4 - 2009
It was well publicized during his presidential campaign that President-elect Barack Obama enjoyed playing basketball. Now, it has come out that he also enjoys teeing it up on the golf links.
Obama took up the game 12 years ago, according to the January issue of Golf Digest magazine, and he usually has a score in the 90s. He found time during his recent vacation in Hawaii for three rounds at a private course. Read the rest of this entry »
Indian Tribe buys Golf Club in Holbart for US$10.8 Million
On January - 2 - 2009
ONEIDA — The Oneida Tribe of Indians now owns Thornberry Creek Golf Course in Hobart and plans to continue its operation as a golf course after months of legal proceedings.
The tribe closed the deal Tuesday on acquiring the 320-acre property for $10.8 million. It will be operated by a tribal entity that runs its hospitality-related businesses. The only goal of the Oneida Airport Hotel Corporation will be to “improve upon a first-rate golf club,” said Lance Broberg, president of the corporation. Read the rest of this entry »
Trump denies Scottish golf course hit by the crunch
On January - 2 - 2009
The controversy surrounding Donald Trump’s plans to build a golf resort in Scotland continues to grow, as reports emerged this week suggesting the building of 500 homes on the site could be postponed.
Donald Trump and George Sorial was quoted in the British press seemingly confirming and denying delays to construction timtables.
However swift denials were issued, with claims construction plans had benefited from the current financial crisis. Read the rest of this entry »
