KERIKERI, NZ -- In a land better know for its sheep, on a golf course better known for its lofty world ranking and 5-star accommodations, Tiger the Goat has impressed staff and guests of Kauri Cliffs Golf Club with her outgoing personality, cart-driving prowess and social media skills."It's important that we don't overlook Tiger's grazing abilities. That's her bread and butter, and it comes in handy on those steep sections of the course that need trimming," said Ryan Brandeburg, director of golf at Kauri Cliffs GC. "Of course, Tiger has the run of this entire place. ...READ MORE

 Tour Performance with ultra soft Urethene Cover The MP-S is Mizuno’s multi-piece tour level ball, with a new ultra soft, tacky urethane cover for exceptional traction on short greenside shots. A combination of large inner core and highly resilient inner cover result in high initial ball speeds – with 318 large, shallow dimples to produce a mid trajectory and stable, efficient ball flight. Though the MP-S offers a distinctive balance of touch and control that will predominantly appeal to skilled players - any golfer dealing with firm, fast ...READ MORE

by Paul Myers, Asian Travel Media For most golf tourists, the words “Stay and Play” are music to tired, over-travelled bodies and eager ears. At least some element of stay and play is considered essential for a successful, stress-free golf holiday in Asia. It means a minimum of ground travel – often in heavy traffic – to and from each course, removal of the need to constantly pack and repack, and the ability to relax in situ at courses and resorts of one’s choice. But surprisingly, stay and play isn’t as common in Asia as you might think. Most golf courses in and near major cities ...READ MORE

Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia -- Bali's top golf properties, some of the finest courses in all of Asia-Pacific, have committed en masse to the new golf travel cooperative, Golf Wonderful Indonesia. At the same time, the region's premier golf industry event has scheduled its 2013 incarnation for Indonesia's capital, while the national airline, Garuda, will expand routes to golf hungry destinations in Australlia, New Zealnd and the UK, including daily Melbourne-Denpasar routes beginning 1 April. "Feels a bit like the stars are aligning," said Harmony Thomas, ...READ MORE

NAPIER, New Zealand -- Golf at seaside is widely acknowledged to be the game's ideal setting, and cruise lines are leveraging this dynamic in growing numbers, especially in the South Pacific, where upscale resorts are eager to entertain golfing tourists on shore leave. Nowhere is this trend more evident than in New Zealand, where a combination of truly desirable golf venues and active, savvy facilitation of shore leaves has resulted in marked jumps in Asian arrivals. Thanks in part to the cruise dynamic, New Zealand experienced its biggest ever February in terms of tourist visitation: 281,233 arrivals, ...READ MORE

Bangkok, April 23 – Thailand’s emergence as a major force in global golf tourism will be further enhanced next week with the international launch of Golf In A Kingdom, a collection of the country’s best golf clubs, hotels and resorts. Established five years ago, Golf In A Kingdom has grown to 23 members, comprising 12 top courses and 10 hotels in all major golf regions of the country, plus the Tourism Authority of Thailand.  It is by far the leading program of its type in Asia Pacific. “Golf In A Kingdom has played a major role in Thailand becoming one of the world’s top three golf ...READ MORE

Bangkok, May 9 -- The international launch of Golf In A Kingdom has given further emphasis to Thailand’s status as a leader in global golf tourism. Attended by tour operators and media from around the world, as well as Golf In A Kingdom members, the Mayor of Pattaya Khun Itthiphol Kunplome and Thai golf tourism identities, the launch event was held at Siam Country Club’s Plantation Course on May 1. With 23 members, Golf In A Kingdom is a collection of Thailand’s leading courses and hotels that has become the leading golf tourism program of its kind in Asia Pacific. It has played a major role in ...READ MORE