Bangkok, 9 January 2023 — Bangkok-based sports and lifestyle apparel brand Fenix XCell has announced a multi-year partnership with leading Canadian buying group, BPG Buying Group. Founded in 1980, BPG is an extensive network of experienced golf professionals, boasting over 175 members across Canada. BPG offer their membership a wide range of services, including management of their […]
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The 150th Open at St Andrews: A rundown of the record-breaking numbers
Golf fans are set to turn out in record-breaking numbers for the 150th instalment of The Open at St Andrews in July. Amid an unprecedented demand for tickets, the historic milestone event is shaping up to be an extraordinary sporting spectacle. The R&A has advised that more than 1.3 million applications were made in the […]
Keeping cool: Tips to beat the heat when playing golf
Being prepared is the key to ensuring you beat the heat and stay cool while out on the golf course. With the sun beating down, the heat can start to take its toll in short time, however if you plan ahead it can make a world of difference. As noted by long-term Fenix XCell Brand […]
What are the odds of hitting a hole-in-one?
What’s more statistically improbable than hitting a hole-in-one? Hitting two holes-in-one! In fact, as we’ll look at below, the odds of marking two holes-in-one on your scorecard in a single round are simply astronomical. According to the National Hole-in-One Registry, the chances of an average player making an ace are 12,000 to one. Meanwhile, the […]
Clutch or choke? Reset with a left-hand squeeze to make that pressure play
When the pressure’s on, will you deliver? A research team at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) has been investigating the phenomenon of choking and come up with a solution that can help right-handers in high-pressure situations. Research undertaken by TUM’s Sport Psychology working group across a variety of sports – including badminton, beach volleyball, […]
Fenix Custom: High-quality bespoke safety and protective workwear
The importance of high-quality safety and protective workwear, suitable for specific workplace applications, cannot be stressed enough. At Fenix Custom, we understand health and safety is a strong focus for companies across all aspects of operations, helping to protect employees when carrying out their day-to-day tasks. Of course, each industry has its own individual requirements. […]
Fenix Custom: A step-by-step guide to creating an eye-catching corporate polo
Custom polos are a convenient and highly effective way to express your business’ unique corporate identity. Be it for an upcoming conference or event, a sports or social group, or simply for wear around the office, a polo tailored to your exact specifications can make a striking first impression. In short, the marketing power of […]
Getting it right with golf attire: Picking out the perfect polo
For many, the first thing about golf attire that comes to mind is the attention-grabbing getups some of the more flamboyant golf pros have graced the courses in over the years. This may well conjure up images of blazing colors and eye-catching prints splashed against a staid backdrop of manicured greens and elegant clubhouses. Of […]
IAGTO welcomes Fenix XCell as a preferred merchandise provider
Bangkok, Thailand, March 15, 2022: Bangkok-based apparel company Fenix XCell has hit the ground running in 2022, having been welcomed by the International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO) as a preferred merchandise provider. Fenix XCell has been selected as IAGTO’s preferred partner for supplying premium golf merchandise, offering golf courses, hotels, tourist boards, golf […]
Top Golf Professionals to Follow on Social Media
In today’s digital world, it can be hard to completely separate our hobbies, work, and life from social media. Being out on the golf course gets you away from the world and the screen, but when you’re not out there swinging your best golf clubs, the digital world is calling. If you love golf but […]
C.T. Pan Wins Bronze Medal at Olympic Games
Chinese Taipei’s C.T. Pan came through a remarkable 7-man playoff, one that included the likes of Rory McIlroy, Collin Morikawa and home favourite Hideki Matsuyama, to secure a bronze medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games on Sunday. United States based Pan, donned in Fenix XCell apparel during the week due to our sponsorship of […]
The Essential Guide to Dressing for Golf: Part One
Style is a personal thing. We all have different taste, and therefore what looks good to one person can be markedly different to what appeals to another. There are, however, some fundamentals of good style that aren’t up for debate, and the first of those is colour-matching. Here are our 6 rules to have you […]
Top Golf Drivers In 2020
Jon Rahm enters 2021 having signed a multiyear agreement with Callaway, where he eventually will play a full bag of the company’s clubs and golf balls. So, Jon is obviously happy to change his driver, so what were the top drivers bought in 2020? According to Golf Digest they rewarded gold stars to […]
Thailand is on the LPGA Schedule for May 2021
Yes, the girls are coming back to Thailand after a two-year absence. Seven events in six Asian countries feature prominently on the LPGA Tour’s 34-event schedule for 2021. Among several adjustments to the schedule given pandemic-related challenges that may arise in early 2021, full-field events won’t begin until late February while the usual ‘Spring Asia […]
European Tour: Tournament Schedule for 2021
Nine events scheduled for Great Britain, including the British Masters hosted by Danny Willett, four Rolex Series events and two new stops in the Canary Islands feature in the 2021 European Tour calendar. The European Tour tournament schedule starts in 2021, with Lee Westwood beginning his defence of the Race to Dubai title in Abu […]
Quarantine Golf Course Approved by Thai Cabinet
Need to work on your handicap? Well, now you can come to Thailand and spend the mandatory 14-day quarantine at a golf course. The Thai Cabinet has officially approved golf course 14-day alternative state quarantines for Thailand, published in the Royal Gazette. This was announced on the same day the Thai Cabinet, led by Prime […]
Lexi Thompson using Bryson DeChambeau’s caddie at U.S. Women’s Open
Bryson DeChambeau won one U.S. Open title this year, but now his caddie has a chance at two. Tim Tucker will work for Lexi Thompson at this week’s U.S. Women’s Open. Thompson and DeChambeau share the same agent, David Falkoff. DeChambeau, with Tucker on his bag, won the U.S. Open in September at Winged Foot. […]
Peter Alliss: Legendary BBC golf commentator dies at 89
Peter Alliss, the legendary BBC golf commentator, has died at the age of 89. Alliss, known as ‘the voice of golf’ to fans around the world, has been synonymous with the BBC’s golf coverage for more than half a century. Having first appeared on the BBC in 1961, he was made lead golf commentator in […]
Fun Ahead at Leopard Creek!
One of the players favourite tournaments, The Alfred Dunhill Championship is taking place for the second time in the 2020-21 European Tour campaign. The fabulous venue at Leopard Creek Country Club, alas, will be off-limits to the public. Security measures in epidemic times must be respected, but the four days of competition will be broadcasted […]
UK Golf Industry Round UP – October
Fresh off the back of a record third quarter for golf rounds played across Great Britain, Sports Marketing Surveys (SMS) has revealed that October was another excellent month for the golf industry. Provisional findings from 80 of the clubs in SMS’ full monitor of Rounds Played in England, Scotland and Wales indicated that overall, the […]
Faldo Opens Second Course in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Troon, the leader in club management, has just announced the opening of the second Sir Nick Faldo designed Championship Course at Vattanac Golf Resort in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The newly opened ‘West Course’ will also be managed by Troon International, the international operating division of Troon, who were brought in by Mr. Vattanac six months ago. […]
Two Winners at the Masters
Dustin Johnson is now not only World No.1, but also a Masters champion too. His finishing score of -20 was a tournament record, made even sweeter by the fact that his brother Andy was on the bag, to enjoy his victory together. The world’s top-ranked golfer finally came through to win his second-ever major, carding […]
The 84th Edition of the Masters…. who will not need to buy a Jacket?
It’s officially Masters week, and while the 84th edition is going to feel more unusual than maybe any Masters in history, the last major of 2020 is still overflowing with storylines according to Kyle Porter from CBSSPORTS.com. Much will be missed about this Masters — no Par-3 Tournament, no patrons, no merchandise tents — but […]
New Rules and Conditions at The Masters
There are plenty of differences this year at Augusta National, from no patrons on the property to a first-ever November edition. This week, Masters Tournament officials also announced one more change. Starting this year, the 36-hole cut will include the top 50 players and ties but not players within 10 strokes of the lead. The […]
Kiradech and Lahiri share 11th place at Bermuda Championship
Thailand’s Kiradech Aphibarnrat and Anirban Lahiri of India finished tied 11th at the Bermuda Championship on Sunday, five shots behind winner Brian Gay. A final round 3-under 68, which included four birdies and a lone bogey at Port Royal Golf Course, ensured Kiradech, Fenix XCell’s ambassador, his best result in a year with his 10-under […]
Thailand’s Kiradech, Lahiri soar into contention in Bermuda
Thailand’s Kiradech Aphibarnrat and Anirban Lahiri of India mastered windy conditions at the Bermuda Championship on Friday, shooting a blemish-free 5-under 66 and 1-under 70 respectively to charge into contention as both seek a first PGA TOUR victory. The 31-year-old Kiradech was the only player in the field to keep the bogeys off his […]
Top 3 Golf Tips To Lower Your Score Without Changing Your Swing
1. Keep the ball on the deck around the greens Lowering the risk is one of the quickest ways to lower your score without improving your technique. Typically, the less time the ball spends in the air or the smaller the stroke or swing you take, the less the chance for error. Reaching for your […]
Major Tournament Scheduled for Waterside Pattaya in 2021
With no confirmed dates for the Honda LPGA Thailand, the next major golf event in Thailand could be the WAAP next September. The Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific (WAAP) championship has been rescheduled to 30 September – 3 October 2021 due to the continuing uncertainty created by the COVID-19 Pandemic. The WAAP will be hosted at the Siam Country […]
Dress Code – The Golf Hoodie Debate
Golf has long had a dress code and etiquette that players must adhere to. This has been a way to keep new golfers as well as veterans of the game in line with the traditions of the game. Each course and golf competition has its own rules on dress code. A week on, however, and we’re still talking about that Tyrrell Hatton hoodie. One […]
Good Times For British Golf
Social distancing forbids hugging a hoodie, but we really should embrace Tyrrell Hatton after a Wentworth triumph that highlighted another fine weekend for British golf. In some quarters Hatton’s unorthodox choice of clothing was the main talking point, but the conversation of substance should surround the quality of his golf which has taken the Englishman […]
Scott Hend Moves Up 37 Places In The Race to Dubai
With his T10 at last weeks, BMW Championship at Wentworth, Scott Hend not only pocketed Euro 106,234 but he also moved up 37 places to 79 on the Race to Dubai rankings. This week Scott, a Fenix XCell ambassador travels back to Scotland for the Scottish Championship at the Fairmont St Andrews. With a good […]
Golf in the UK During Covid
London, England: Preliminary figures from Sports Marketing Surveys (SMS) ‘Rounds Played Monitor’ indicate a third straight month of dramatic growth in the number of golf rounds being played in Great Britain. Following jumps of 61% in June and over 40% in July, there is still no sign of the golf boom tailing off. In fact, early indications […]
Asian Tour Regular Wins Twice on European Tour
BALLYMENA, Northern Ireland – John Catlin birdied three of his last four holes Sunday to close with a 6-under 64 and storm from behind for a two-shot victory in the 2020 Irish Open, his second in three weeks on the European Tour. Catlin, a 29-year-old American, who until this year had only won on the […]
British Star, Georgia Hall Wins in the US
Georgia Hall was clearly rattled, not after making a bogey on the final hole at the Cambia Portland Classic to shoot 68 and finish the week at 12-under, but after learning that she came into the final hole with a one-shot lead. Hall blinked more than once when she was told that the bogey meant […]
Never too Old to Win
Stewart Cink picked up his seventh PGA TOUR victory in his 596th Tour start at the age of 47 years, 3 months, 23 days. At 47 years old, Stewart Cink becomes the oldest winner on Tour since Phil Mickelson at the 2019 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Age keeps players off the football field and forces basketball greats […]
Three Starts, Three Wins!
There’s just no stopping teenage sensation Yin Ruoning. Continuing one of the most astonishingly successful starts to a professional golfing career, the Shanghainese starlet eked out a hard-fought one-stroke victory in the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Orient Masters. It was her third win from three starts since relinquishing her amateur status last month. Displaying skill and poise […]
DJ Makes It Rain With $15m FedEx Cup Win
Dustin Johnson is now back in the winner’s circle for the third time since the tour resumed in June, $15 million richer. His FedEx Cup victory cemented his status as one of the finest players of the modern era, but many believe the world number one will not be regarded as one of the game’s […]
Teenager Rasmus Højgaard Wins Again
Rasmus Højgaard became only the second teenager to win two trophies on the European Tour, after edging out Justin Walters in a play-off for the 2020 ISPS HANDA UK Championship. On a dramatic final day at The Belfry, the 19-year-old from Denmark came from five strokes back to finish level with Walters on 14 under par. When the […]
Suwannapura from Thailand is Second at AIG Women’s Open
Although deservedly Sophia Popov the German journey woman grabbed all the headlines by winning the 2020 AIG Woman’s Open, Spare a thought for the talented Thai came runner up. Thidapa (Jasmine) Suwannapura, had a stellar final round to finish a clear second, just two shots off a charging Popov. Jasmine won US$467,415, elevating her to […]
Dustin Johnson cruises to 11-shot win
It was never a matter of if he’d win, it was whether he’d wrap it up by nightfall. Here’s how things ended up at The Northern Trust, where Dustin Johnson endured a late weather delay to polish off an 11-shot win: Leaderboard: Dustin Johnson (-30), Harris English (-19), Daniel Berger (-18), Kevin Kisner (-17), Scottie Scheffler […]
Face Masks – A New Addition to the Golf Goodie Bag
Golfers all over the world like to take part in local events and tournaments, and with social distancing, it is still possible to play in a group. In Asia, local tournaments are proving very popular again for both for the men and ladies. 188 players turned up recently at Rayong Green Valley for the Ladies […]
ARIYA JUTANUGARN EXCITED FOR SEASON’S FIRST MAJOR AT ROYAL TROON
In 2016, Ariya Jutanugarn made history at the AIG Women’s Open. Then only 20 years old, Jutanugarn became the first Thai golfer to win a major championship title and inspired a nation. Four years later, Jutanugarn is just as hungry for another major win, and raring to go after spending the Tour’s hiatus back home in Thailand. […]
Caddies Compete in Championship
Even though the pandemic has lost a lot of sporting events, one tournament just had to go ahead in 2020, The Amazing Thailand Caddie Championship. It has still attracted record entries even though the actual number of venues have been reduced, mainly to the Eastern Seaboard and Kao Yai regions. This event has been running […]
Prom Wins Pattaya Open Title for Record 4th Time
Prom Meesawat aced the par-three 17th hole en route to a final round 63 to claim a five-shot victory at the Singha Pattaya Open 2020 in Chon Buri on Sunday. Starting the final round with a two-shot advantage at the par-70 Burapha Golf & Resort, Prom who is a Fenix XCell Ambassador, parred the first […]
Thai Stars Return to Tours
The Jutanugarn sisters and Kiradech Aphibarnrat will all be back in action for the first time since January, as they tee off this week in the Ladies Scottish Open at the Renaissance Club in Scotland and on the PGA tour in the States. Former world No 1 Ariya and her elder sister Moriya competed […]
PGA Championship Winner Morikawa’s girlfriend “Zhu” is also his caddie?
Collin Morikawa shocked the world by winning a golf major at just age 23, and he couldn’t have done it without his girlfriend and caddie. Katherine Zhu has always been “proud” of boyfriend Collin Morikawa, long before the 23-year-old won the PGA Championship on Sunday. Last month, fellow golfer Zhu praised Morikawa on social media […]
LPGA Restart – Drive On Championship
The Drive On Championship at the Inverness Club, with 144 players teeing off on Friday, will see the return of competitive golf at the LPGA Tour for the first time in 166 days. The LPGA entered 2020 with more prize money and greater television exposure than ever. A new TV contact beginning in 2022 was […]
Asian Golf Stars Aiming for Good Results
Korea’s rising star Sungjae Im will be gunning for a strong debut in the World Golf Championships-FedEx St. Jude Invitational starting on Thursday to reignite his form in time for next month’s lucrative FedExCup Playoffs. The 23-year-old standout was amongst the hottest golfers on the planet prior to the temporary suspension of the PGA […]
Barracuda Championship Has Unusual Scoring Format
The Barracuda Championship starting this week at the Tahoe Mt. Club (Old Greenwood), Truckee, CA is the only PGA TOUR event that uses the Modified Stableford scoring format. Stableford encourages aggressive play, and combine the format with Reno’s altitude — which allows the ball to travel farther — and fans can expect to see plenty […]
Thai Youngster Athaya Thitikul Wins After Just Four Starts!
It is the first professional championship win for Athaya Thitikul, a 17-year-old girl from Ratchaburi, after only her fourth event. This talented teenager, rose to fame when she became the youngest golfer in the World to win a major tour event. She went on to win as an amateur two LET Tour events both held […]
Kiradech Set For September Restart
Thailand’s Kiradech Aphibarnrat has decided to channel his energy and focus toward the new 2020-21 PGA TOUR Season starting in September. The Asian golf star, who turned 31 on Thursday, opted to skip the TOUR’s return to golf last month after flying home to Bangkok in mid-April following the initial suspension of the TOUR […]
Jack Nicklaus: Courses Cannot be made Longer
Bryson DeChambeau is 6-foot-1 and about 240 pounds. Muirfield Village Golf Club stretches to about 7,335 yards. A golf ball has a diameter of 1.680 inches and a weight of 1.620 ounces. As DeChambeau devoured Muirfield Village last week with seven drives over 320 yards, including two over 400 yards, the course’s founder, one of golf’s legends, Jack […]
Scott Hend to make U.S. Open Return
After an 8 year absence, the great news for Scott Hend and his fans is that he will be returning to the majors at the US Open to be held at Winged Foot Golf Club in September this year. Scott Hend, already the second most successful player on the Asian Tour is in line to […]
Ryder Cup Cancelled
The golf calendar has been ravaged by the coronavirus outbreak, with three of the sport’s four majors — the Masters, U.S. Open and PGA Championship — postponed, and The Open cancelled altogether. We can now add the Ryder Cup to that list too. Now the 2020 Ryder Cup has succumbed and has been rescheduled to take place […]
Bones on the Bag Again!
Matthew Fitzpatrick admits that he did a double-take when he looked at his phone. The Englishman was in need of a caddie, having returned to the U.S. while his regular caddie, Billy Foster, stayed back home in the U.K. However, he didn’t expect to receive a text from someone with the credentials of Jim “Bones” […]
DeChambeau up to 4th in the FedExCup
Bryson DeChambeau picks up his sixth PGA TOUR victory, by winning the Rocket Mortgage Classic in Detroit, and moves to No. 4 in the FedExCup. DeChambeau becomes the first PGA TOUR winner to lead the field in Strokes Gained: Off the Tee and Strokes Gained: Putting in the ShotLink era. DeChambeau earns seventh consecutive top-10 […]
Another Pros Withdrawals in the States – Rocket Mortgage Classic
As part of the PGA TOUR’s pre-tournament screening process, this week at the Rocket Mortgage Classic, PGA TOUR player Harris English tested positive for COVID-19 and has been withdrawn from the event. English, who did not compete last week at the Travelers Championship, will have the PGA TOUR’s full support throughout his self-isolation period under […]
Asian Golf Courses Ready for Tourists?
A quick survey around many Asian golf courses, and almost 100% in Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam are now open for business. With locals plus foreign residents making up the main numbers, naturally, golf clubs are at least welcoming golfers at last. And perhaps more importantly, the staff and caddies are at last earning some badly […]
Good News For Thailand’s Golf Industry
Figures just announced ranks Thailand second in the Global COVID-19 Index (GCI) after Australia, and first in Asia in the same index. With Thailand’s golf industry reliant on golf vacationers, this is good news for its tourism industry. Government spokeswoman Mrs. Narumon Pinyosinwat told the media that Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has expressed his […]
Thai Lady Golfers Will Hopefully Fly Back to Compete on LPGA Return
The LPGA Tour announced today that it will resume its 2020 season with back-to-back events in Northwest Ohio. This will be encouraging news for the Thai lady golfers, including Pornanong Phatlum and the Jutanurgarn sisters who have been in Bangkok for the past few months. The Marathon LPGA Classic presented by Dana, which had been […]
Asia’s Top Golfers Set For September Return
The Asian Tour plans to resume its 2020 season in September with the aim of attracting the region’s top golfers. The decision for the Tour’s restart in September is largely centered around international travel restrictions, which can present a huge logistic challenge for many players living outside countries where tournaments are staged. This will be […]
The PGA Tour Returns – Longest Unscheduled Break from Competition since World War II
The PGA TOUR Returns after its longest unscheduled break from competition since World War II—will finally end this Thursday when play resumes at the Charles Schwab Challenge. As one of the first sports to get underway since the Covid-19 pandemic, golf is prepared to take center stage in Fort Worth, Texas, where current FedExCup No. […]
At Last! A Real Golf Tournament Live on TV
The PGA TOUR announced today the four featured groupings for Thursday-Friday at the Charles Schwab Challenge Golf Tournament, to be contested at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas. The Charles Schwab Challenge marks the TOUR’s return to competition with the first golf tournament to be staged after a 12-week hiatus due to the COVID-19 […]
Tiger Woods Posts on Social Media Amid George Floyd Death Protests
Tiger Woods became the latest prominent sports figure to weigh in on the killing of George Floyd and the protests that have followed. The 15-time major champion posted the following statement on his social media accounts. “My heart goes out to George Floyd, his loved ones and all of us who are hurting right now,” […]
How Many Golf Facilities Will Disappear?
Golf is available around the globe, and according to a recent R & A survey, there were 33,161 golf facilities in 208 of the world’s 245 countries. The majority of the worldwide supply is located in the western hemisphere. North and South America are home to 55% of world supply; The U.S. alone claims 45% […]
The World’s Most Unique Golf Courses – Mapped!
New for Google Maps and arranged by www.mostuniquecourses.com are some of the most unique golf courses across the World, now marked. Through this website, it enables golfers to also add Green flags for those you have played, or reds still waiting for your visit. For the year 2020, there are new editions of Top 100 […]
Golf Equipment Technology – Does it really make a difference?
A new driver can make a big difference to your game, but choosing the one that fits your game can be a challenge. So what should you consider? The type of shaft, the loft, the club-head size, the weight, when it comes to golf equipment technology the list goes on. It brings up that question […]
Woods Wins but Charity Golf is the biggest Winner
Tiger Woods has beaten Phil Mickelson once more. Playing on his home golf course, the 82-time PGA TOUR winner built an insurmountable advantage over the first six holes before fending off a late rally to beat his long-time rival Mickelson, 1-up, in Capital One’s The Match: Champions for Charity. A total of US$20 […]
Tiger Woods Vs Phil Mickelson – PGA AND NFL STARS DO BATTLE
This Sunday, May 24, at Medalist Golf Club in Florida, Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson will be two of the stars in a COVID-19 fundraising tournament alongside a pair of other athletes who know something about sharing their sport’s spotlight – National Football League (NFL) icons Tom Brady and Peyton Manning. Tiger Woods Vs Phil […]
Is the Hot Weather Getting the Better of You?
The sort of clothing you wear when playing golf plays an enormous part in how you will play in the course. If you want to get the finest performance from your golf game, check out quality dri fit polos. Fenix is one of the prominent brands when it comes to producing quality golf apparel. If […]
Low Handicappers Players Golf Tips
You can never say your game is 100%, so Golf.com spoke to several Low-handicap players and asked them to share their golf tips on how they kept a low score. First they spoke to Dylan Dethier (+3.3 handicap): ‘Impossible to say just one thing, but I’d say hitting driver out of play is the most common issue […]
Rory McIlroy is the Winner
The world may be forever altered by the COVID-19 pandemic, but one thing hasn’t changed – Rory McIlroy still knows how to win on the golf course. The two-time FedExCup champion edged Matthew Wolff in a sudden-death, closest-to-the-pin competition to earn six skins and edge Wolff and Rickie Fowler, 11-7, Sunday in the TaylorMade Driving […]
Are You Baffled by Golf Handicaps?
Ok the game of golf is known as the Gentlemen’s Sport, which is played in the best possible spirit and of course, we all play by the rules…most of the time. However, many of us still pretend to understand the complicated scoring system often used at tournaments to factor in our Golf handicaps, although we […]
Golf outfits and weddings – Is this the Future of Driving Ranges?
Here is a photo of one of many PGA Academy’s driving ranges being designed and built across China. Reminds me of the driving range at the TPC KL in Malaysia. This one is at the Hong Kong Golf and Tennis Club Driving Range!! Golf clubs cannot just rely on their 18-hole course to breakeven anymore, […]
Live Golf and Cool Golf Shirts at Last – This Sunday
McIlroy, Johnson, Fowler and Wolff to make first appearances since Players Championship at this weekend’s skins match. Dustin Johnson had gone nearly two months between playing golf holes, a stretch that lasted from mid-March at The Players Championship until this past Sunday, when he first began practicing for golf’s gradual return since the COVID-19 […]
Custom Polo Shirts for Work – the modern day uniform?
The idea of employees wearing a custom polo shirt for work would have been out of the question many decades ago. Now, they account for a huge percentage of company uniforms all over the world. Take the likes of Goldman Sachs, Virgin Atlantic, Target, Google and Facebook who all switched from having more formal work […]
It Has Come Down to Online Golf
The LPGA announced today the launch of LPGA eTour Live, an online golf match-play esports competition in an exclusive partnership with World Golf Tour (WGT) by Topgolf. Eight LPGA and Symetra Tour players will play head-to-head in a series of seven nine-hole, online matches twice a week beginning Wednesday, May 13, culminating with a championship […]
How will golf differ when courses reopen in England?
Golf is one of sport’s more traditional pursuits, but as courses in England ready themselves for resumption on May 13th, it will return as a somewhat different game, maybe perhaps better coordinated and with potential to grow in popularity. Governing bodies worked closely to formulate protocols to make golf safe amid coronavirus restrictions and insiders […]
Interested in sneaking on to play a few holes? Some golfers can’t resist!
As the shutdown of non-essential businesses and activities in much of the U.S. drags on, golfers are starting to get frustrated. While some states and communities have allowed citizens to continue playing golf, many others have prohibited play and closed golf courses. It turns out that in those places where golf is temporarily banned, some people have […]
Could Golf’s New Safety Rules Improve the Game?
According to Golf.com’s Michael Bamberger, now courses all around the world are re-opening, and maybe the rules under the Pandemic, are actually better thanks to Golf’s new safety rules. He was lucky enough to have played 45 holes at his local club, the Philadelphia Cricket Club. Eight playing partners. One lost ball. Forty-five foam donuts. […]
Golf Is Creeping Back According to IMG Golf Course Management
While many courses around the world are still temporarily closed due to Covid-19, it is at least encouraging to see in recent days more courses start to re-open. Golf course management has started to pick up across the globe. Golf is now being played in several countries including Germany, Austria, Denmark, Portugal, Slovenia, Dubai, China, […]
Covid-19 Rules Deny Spieth Hole in One
Jordan Spieth’s return to tournament golf on Thursday, was definitely unique because the three-time major winner fell victim to new safety measures put in place because of the coronavirus pandemic, effectively denying him a hole in one. Spieth played in a group with retired NFL star Tony Romo as he and other PGA Tour pros […]
Green Fee Plea from AGIF Vice-President
Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) Vice-President David Townend has called on golf clubs in the region to avoid becoming embroiled in a price war on green fees when courses are re-opened in the weeks and months ahead. Should clubs reduce their green fee? And at what cost? “If I look into a crystal ball, I […]
Superstars Return to Televised Golf Event
The PGA TOUR, NBC Sports and Sky Sports today announced the return of a televised golf event with TaylorMade Driving Relief, centered around a $3 million charity skins match sponsored and supported by UnitedHealth Group on Sunday, May 17, from Seminole Golf Club in Juno Beach, Florida. The idea to have the televised golf event […]
Back in Business – Courses Re-Open Across Thailand
After such a long layoff we would expect even Rory McIlroy will be cursing this chap along with the rest of us at the par 3’s over the next few days. Great that a lot of golf clubs are at last re-opening but remember you cannot just turn up…need to book in advance and expect […]
LPGA 2020 Revised Schedule
The LPGA this week informed its athletes that it is currently targeting a restart of the 2020 LPGA Tour season in mid-July. LPGA Commissioner Mike Whan said, “We have built a schedule that we think is as safe as possible given what we know about travel bans, testing availability, and delivering events that our […]
Golf venues to start reopening at midnight Friday
Bangkok City Hall will allow eight types of venue to reopen at midnight Friday under strict social distancing conditions. Source: www.bangkokpost.com #COVID19 #โควิด19 #Thailand
Golf Tee Times Fully Booked
Vietnam has relaxed its Corona Virus lockdown rules, allowing people to go out while practicing social distancing. It has also had an instant effect on the Vietnamese Golf clubs. Many have been open for a few days, and according to early reports, the majority of tee times are already fully booked until May 5th. Local […]
Eggusta National! An Augusta Story…
Birdies are plentiful at this course, and so is fowl play. “Welcome to Eggusta National,” golf pro Dave Nastalski said. Professional golfers were not able to enter the clubhouse at Augusta National in April, as the Masters was moved to November due to the coronavirus. Meanwhile a group of chickens in Raleigh, N.C., are ruling the roost […]
Golf: Back to Normal Soon?
Apparently over 48% of golf course in the US remained open during the Covid-19 virus Pandemic, while here in Thailand all 250 courses remained closed. However, there are plans in place to possibly allow some golf courses to reopen here on May 1st, although that will most likely be decided individually by each Thai province. […]
Thailand’s Kiradech Aphibarnrat in Bangkok Isolation
Kiradech Aphibarnrat has never been more anxious about flying home to Bangkok than on this occasion. According to a recent PGA Tour releases, he needed to put on protective gloves and a face mask throughout three flights that took him from Orlando to Thailand’s capital city in a journey spanning nearly 16,000km last weekend. The […]
Are golf courses in hotter climates safer from coronavirus?
With a lot of golf courses across the world eyeing a re-opening starting in May, many golfers have begun asking a simple question in relation to the coronavirus: Are golf courses located in warm weather safer than golf courses in colder weather? It’s a fair question to ask — one that President Donald Trump has floated […]
Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson to join NFL Stars Peyton Manning and Tom Brady for ‘The Match’ to benefit COVID-19 Relief
Even before the PGA Tour schedule restarts, it has just been announced that Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Tom Brady, and Peyton Manning will tee it up in The Match: Champions for Charity, with all donations and fundraising to benefit COVID-19 relief. The specifics surrounding the event remain largely unknown apart from the announcement that the four-golfer match […]
Golf on TV
With the thousands of hours of live TV coverage of the major tours cancelled for the past couple of months, the Golf Channel has decided to start running re-airs of past LPGA Tournaments on the Golf Channel. Last week in prime time on Golf Channel, they aired the third and final rounds of the LOTTE […]
Revised Schedules on LPGA
Given the continued impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic and the health and travel restrictions that are currently in place around the globe, the LPGA Tour today is announcing additional changes to its 2020 schedule. The LPGA informed players on April 3rd that the next five events on the LPGA Tour calendar have been postponed, […]
The Best Golf Shot Ever!
Top Caddie Billy Foster, has worked with the best including Sergio Garcia, Tommy Fleetwood, Darren Clarke and Lee Westwood, all of whom have the talent to hit an outstanding golf shot. But the best shot he ever saw was at the European Masters at Crans-sur-Sierre in 1993, by a certain Seve Ballestros who Billy caddied […]
It is Not Only Golfers Who Want Golf Clubs to Reopen
The Thailand government has recently told various business that they can reopen soon, as they hope the Corona Virus (covid-19) is under control, and this includes Golf Clubs. But it is not only Thais and Expats golfers who are keen to get on the fairways, but also all the staff too, who have been sitting […]
Thai Golf Stars Eventually Return Home
Thai golf stars Ariya Jutanugarn, her sister Moriya and Kiradech Aphibarnrat returned home from the United States on Saturday night and are now in quarantine. Ariya, the 11-time LPGA winner, Moriya, also an LPGA winner, and PGA player Kiradech could return after some uncertainty. They had spent almost two months in the US. With the […]
Looking Ahead for the PGA Tour…
What would we do if we did not have some great tournaments to enjoy live on TV? Luckily for us and the players too, the PGA Tour has just introduced their proposal for their season-opening weeks of the 2020-21 PGA TOUR Season Schedule, which now has 13 FedExCup events, including – as announced on April […]
PGA TOUR announces schedule adjustments for remainder of 2020
With additional time needed to ensure PGA TOUR tournaments are staged in the most safe and responsible manner possible, the PGA TOUR has just announced a revised schedule for the remainder of the 2020 season. “The health and safety of all associated with the PGA TOUR and our global community continues to be our No. […]
When Will They Host the Majors?
Like most other sports around the world, professional golf tournaments have been shut down through the rest of the summer. If the coronavirus is brought under control in time, at least three or four of golf’s four major golf tournaments could be played later this year. The Masters, which would have been played this week, […]
Great golf players with no golf majors – Find out who made the cut
Golf is a highly popular sport, and at the professional end, there is arguably no greater accolade than winning a Major Championship. These tournaments are among the most coveted in the sport, but there are a number of players who managed to reach the top without ever managing to win one. Today we will look […]
New Year’s Golfing Resolutions – Do these match yours?
People all over the world like to make New Year’s resolutions, and while some are practical and realistic, others are optimistic at best. Here at Fenix XCell, our obsession with gold extends to our resolutions, so here are some of New Year’s golfing resolutions that we hope to achieve in 2020. Getting Into The Swing […]
Fenix XCell to Host 3rd Annual Fenix XCell Golf Challenge, December 17th.
Bangkok, Thailand, Nov 15th, 2019 – Thailand based apparel company Fenix XCell has announced the return of the much anticipated Fenix XCell Golf Challenge, to be held at Thai Country Club on December 17th. The exclusive invite-only event, reserved for top customers and valued guests of Fenix XCell, will again be contested between teams led […]
Fenix XCell Ambassadors Perform Well in Thailand Open
14 Fenix XCell sponsored players from 7 different countries were in the field last week at the prestigious Thailand Open at Thai Country Club. The US$300,000 full-field event, co-sanctioned by the Asian Tour and the Thailand Golf Association, returned to the club for a 3rd consecutive year and featured some of the finest players in […]
Fenix XCell Sign Star Amateur “Tae” Natthaphat Harnchokechaiskul
Following his stunning performance in his national open last week, the Thailand Open at Thai Country Club, Fenix XCell have moved to sign 19-year old amateur Natthaphat Harnchokechaiskul, nicknamed Tae. Despite a strong field showing up to the prestigious event, just outside of Bangkok, Thailand, youngest Natthaphat Harnchokechaiskul showed maturity well beyond his years in […]
Fenix XCell Spring/Summer 2020 Collection to Launch January 17th.
Bangkok, Thailand, Nov 15th, 2019 – Thailand based apparel company Fenix XCell has announced the upcoming release of its Spring/Summer 2020 Collection. To be distributed across 14 countries and sold worldwide via www.fenixxcell.com, the collection sees the addition of some exciting new products as well as the continuation of their most popular models from 2019. […]
