2016 Gary Player Invitational Scores An Ace For Local Charity In Abu Dhabi

2016 Gary Player Invitational Scores An Ace For Local Charity In Abu Dhabi

The 2016 Gary Player Invitational was a hugely successful event, not just in terms of a world-class experience and its high-profile Tour Professional participation, but also in raising funds for charity. An all-star cast of golf professionals and celebrities joined Gary Player this week at Abu Dhabi’s ocean-front Saadiyat Beach Golf Club over two days to celebrate a Union of Golf and Giving. As part of a global series that has now raised more than $62 million for charities worldwide, the Player Foundation has set a target of raising $100 million by 2020.…Read more …
Carnoustie Golf Links Wins Major National Environmental Award

Carnoustie Golf Links Wins Major National Environmental Award

Carnoustie Golf Links, a regular host to The Open championship, has been awarded a major national accolade for its work in protecting native bumblebees. Representatives of the club attended the annual Golf Environmental Awards held by the Sports Turf Research Institute (STRI) in Harrogate, where they received the prestigious Operation Pollinator Award. The award was given in recognition of the work undertaken by Championship Course Head Greenkeeper, Craig Boath and his dedicated team who have developed habitats around the course that are suitable for bees and other pollinating insects. The team was applauded for…Read more …