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Golf in Taiwan

Taiwan makes a strong catch-up as an attractive golf destination. The island provides fans of the sport a surprising range of more than seventy golf courses located in the most beautiful sceneries.
Golf is introduced in Taiwan more than eighty years ago. This makes golf the oldest sport in Taiwan. Initially the local population was not very fond of the sport, but now it is a favourite pastime for... read more >>

Golf in Malaysia - The Unseen Golf Destination - with Golfasian

Leading Thailand, Vietnam & Cambodia Golf Tour Operator Golfasian is now presenting golf holiday makers with the opportunity to Golf in Malaysia.
"During the recent months we have received an increasing amount of requests for Malaysia Golf Tour Packages. Given Malaysia's beautifully designed golf courses, fascinating hotels & resorts, superb infrastructure, and friendly hospitality, we have decided... read more >>

New Faldo Golf Course on Cyprus

One of the most important new European golf courses of recent years, The Elea Golf Club near Paphos, Cyprus, will be officially opened this autumn by the course’s designer and six-time Major winner Sir Nick Faldo.

The Elea Golf Club, which is situated in Paphos and 8km from the international airport, will be the centrepiece of Elea Estate, a premium development that will boast luxurious villas... read more >>

Instant Feedback & Swing Analysis with iTrainer™

Sports technology company, Insight, has developed a revolutionary new training aid, the iTrainer™, that provides golfers with instant feedback on their swing allowing them to immediately adapt and correct any imperfections. Light and robust at just 82 grams, the iTrainer is a small, electronic device that simply clamps on to the club shaft just below the grip with negligible impact to the swing,... read more >>

From street to green

Forty young people who were previously living in poverty on the streets of Mombasa have been given new lives working as caddies at the new Vipingo Ridge Golf Resort. The caddies have been trained by the charity, in association with the European Tour Caddies Association. They have learned the rules of golf and the principles of caddying and are now ready to begin their new careers.
Recently the caddies... read more >>

Stefano Battistini starts Made-to-measure golf wear

Unique style on the golf course is now possible thanks to Stefano Battistini, the made-to-measure golf wear company that is bringing quality personalised tailoring to the golf world. Polo tops and trousers can be made according to the specific measurements of the client, without even leaving the comfort of your home. Furthermore, the golfer can customise the clothes with details and accessories, making... read more >>

Modry las, Poland's best golf course

The stunning Gary Player-designed Modry Las Golf Club has been named the best golf course in Poland according to the country’s leading golf website. Already selected as one of Europe’s top 100 courses by Golf World magazine (UK), Modry Las featured prominently in Poland’s national golf awards despite only being opened for a matter of months before voting began.

The West Pomeranian course clinched... read more >>

Golfbug tee off 2010 golf season

GolfBug TV tees off the 2010 golf season with an unparalleled platform to communicate directly with a huge number of golfers through a unique package of video content production and distribution via its online TV channel and weekly magazine programme, The Back 9 Show.

The Back 9 Show has extended its reach through golf websites that include Golf Today, Golf Magic and Golf Club Network and sporting... read more >>

TPL appointed to oversee important design work at two historic courses

Thomson Perrett & Lobb, the international golf course architecture practice founded by five times Open Champion Peter Thomson with partners Ross Perrett and Tim Lobb, has been appointed to consult on and oversee important design work on two historic courses close to London – The Berkshire Golf Club, one of the UK’s Top 100 Courses, and The Richmond Golf Club, Surrey. The Berkshire, which features... read more >>