That’s Greg Norman and Elin Woods, mind you. A couple days ago, Australia’s Daily Telegraph reported that the country’s highest-earning sportsman was closing his only office in Australia to “chase the Asian golfing dollar through China.” The paper continued, “[T]he design company has opened a …
Read MoreIan Poulter sings high praise for Shanghai’s greens
In the Wall Street Journal, we learn that English pro golfer Ian Poulter is “a massive fan of Asian food.” As if that wasn’t already enough insight for you, he goes on to rank five of his favorite courses in Asia. Two are in China …
Read MoreCost of Mission Hills Hainan? US$4.4 billion (so far)
At least according to this Bloomberg story: Mission Hills Group, owner of the world’s largest golf club, will boost investment sixfold in a golfing complex on China’s Hainan island as the nation’s economic rebound spurs a tourism and property boom. Mission Hills, based in Shenzhen, …
Read MoreWhat do you do after coaching Tiger? Head to China.
While Tiger Woods’ career appears to be headed south, Hank Haney — Tiger’s now former swing coach — looks to be headed east: Having the world’s No. 1 as a client magnified his profile dramatically. He has added the Hank Haney International Junior Golf Academy. …
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