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Golf in good hands thanks to increased economic prosperity in emerging markets but realising potential growth globablly depends on innovation and connecting with the golf industry says HSBC  Three key themes are driving the game in 2014, namely an aspirant, growing middle class; economic development in parallel with demand for golf  in new and emerging markets; and growing female participation However the industry leaders caution against complacency as the game requires innovation and nurturing ...

Peter Dawson, Chief Executive of The R&A, was presented with a special Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2014 HSBC Golf Business Forum taking place at The Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa. The award was presented by Italian golfing sensation, Matteo Mannasero,  to recognise outstanding contribution, achievement and leadership in both the game and business of golf and past winners include Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Gary Player and Greg Norman, as well as visionary business leaders Dr. ...

Sponsors and Tour officials have no doubt been reading reports originating from the States in recent week’s with exciting young Scottish talent Russell Knox being afforded an invitation to contest July’s event at Royal Aberdeen. The Daily Record, Herald and www.golfbytourmiss.com has been campaigning strongly for the newly-wed Knox’s cause. Knox has been speaking also of being able to return to Scotland with his new wife, Andrea. Now the European Tour has confirmed his invitation ...

Wells Fargo Championship organisers have grouped three of the game’s most exciting young players in former Quail Hollow champions Rory McIlroy and Rickie Fowler, along with Sweden’s exciting Jonas Blixt, to compete alongside each other for the opening two rounds of the $6.9m event. McIlroy broke through here in 2010 posting a sizzling final round 62 to win for a first time on the PGA Tour while Fowler tasted success here in Charlotte two years ago. Blixt is returning to competition for ...

Noh Seung-yul has dedicated his maiden PGA Tour victory to the victims of the recent Jeju Island ferry disaster. The 22-year old maintained his composure to post a final round one-under-par 71 to win the Zurich Classic of New Orleans by two strokes. The 2010 Asian Tour Order of Merit winner had to overcome the blustery conditions with wind gusting up to 30 mph to seal the victory with a 19-under-par 269 total, defeating Andrew Svoboda and Robert Streb by two shots. Noh, a three-time Asian Tour winner, ...

As the annual New Orleans Jazz Fest moved into its second week, Padraig Harrington struggled finding the right key with a very flat performance in the Zurich Classic. Harrington went into the event with a new putting set-up and while he stuck with it for four rounds, it hardly proved inspirational in ending with a one under par tally to finish well down the board. The triple major winner fired a roller-coaster final round 74 in continuing very hot and humid conditions of the TPC Louisiana course. “I’ve ...

Alexander Levy secured his first European Tour title after a turbulent final round at the Volvo China Open.The Frenchman became the 20th different winner of the event in its 20th staging despite seeing a five shot lead reduced to one on the back nine.A strong finish form the 23 year old saw him card a closing 69 for a 19 under par total – four clear of England’s Tommy Fleetwood. Having started the day three clear, Levy looked to be strolling towards the kind of decisive victory he eventually ...