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Major surge in viewing figures for Rolex Series events

Major surge in viewing figures for Rolex Series events

The European Tour’s consecutive autumn Rolex Series events recorded a significant increase in viewing figures and engagement, continuing the recent surge in consumption of live golf in 2020. Sky Sports, the European Tour’s UK broadcast…

PGTI draws up guidelines on precautions against Covid-19 for India’s ‘Return to Golf’

PGTI draws up guidelines on precautions against Covid-19 for India’s ‘Return to Golf’

The PGTI while planning its own return to golf has formulated strict regulations and guidelines to take all precautions against Covid-19 and ensure a safe and healthy environment during tournaments. Some of the regulations and…

Nicholas Fung uses time-off from competition with coaching stint in Dubai, writes Calvin Koh

Nicholas Fung uses time-off from competition with coaching stint in Dubai, writes Calvin Koh

New father Nicholas Fung is relishing the opportunity of sharing his knowledge and golfing skills to aspiring golfers in Dubai while waiting for his own season to restart. The global COVID-19 menace may have paralysed…

Golf Saudi announces double-header on LET with purse of $ 1.5m in November

Golf Saudi announces double-header on LET with purse of $ 1.5m in November

Sep 28: The Ladies European Tour got a massive boost with the announcement of a double-header in Saudi Arabia in November this year. Both events will be held at the Royal Greens Golf Club near…

European Tour to debut in Cyprus for two events; ISM will be promoters

European Tour to debut in Cyprus for two events; ISM will be promoters

The European Tour has announced three new tournaments in Europe as part of its reshaped 2020 International Schedule. This includes the Tour’s first visit to Cyprus for two consecutive tournaments. The Cyprus Open will take…

After Hero, now ISPS Handa steps in to sponsor two legs of UK Swing

After Hero, now ISPS Handa steps in to sponsor two legs of UK Swing

The European Tour, which announced the UK Swing very partners have found another partner in the International Sports Promotion Society (ISPS HANDA). After Hero MotoCorp stepping in as the sponsor of the Hero Open, which…

New series for the PGA International Tours; players to come from PGA Tours Latin America, Canada and China

New series for the PGA International Tours; players to come from PGA Tours Latin America, Canada and China

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida: The PGA TOUR’s International Tours has announced that it is partnering with LOCALiQ, the Official Digital Marketing Services Firm of the PGA TOUR, to conduct the LOCALiQ Series. This will be a set of…

Healthcare specialists Cignpost to deliver rapid on-site COVID-19 screening at European Tour events

Healthcare specialists Cignpost to deliver rapid on-site COVID-19 screening at European Tour events

Team GolfXYZ  The European Tour will work with health care specialists Cignpost to deliver rapid on-site COVID-19 screening as part of a comprehensive Health Strategy when the 2020 season resumes next week. Following the suspension…

US Open coverage in September shifts from Fox to NBCU as USGA announces new media rights partnership

US Open coverage in September shifts from Fox to NBCU as USGA announces new media rights partnership

Team GolfXYZ Liberty  Corner, NJ, June 29: The telecast of the US Open to from September 17-20, has been transferred from  Fox Sports to NBCUniversal, announced the United States Golf Association (USGA) on  Monday. The COVID-19 pandemic…

KGA member’s positive Covid-19 test forces shutting  down of KGA

KGA member’s positive Covid-19 test forces shutting  down of KGA

Team GolfXYZ Golfers at the Karnataka Golf Association (KGA) golf course were  surprised to hear the siren go off at 11 am  when things seemed fine. The siren was indeed a signal to halt play…