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Fiji golf targets development

THE National Golf Association of Fiji is strategically developing new ideas to help the sport reach much greater heights in the country. NGAF president Ofakilomaloma Swann said golfers in Fiji had much potential if they started early in their careers. “It’s amazing to see the number of local golfers taking part in major events in […]

Target for golf tourism

THE Fiji International has become a member of the International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO) in a bid to secure further ties with golf tourism buyers of the world. The new membership comes ahead of the Asian Golf Tourism Convention scheduled for Jakarta, Indonesia from April 27-30 where golf buyers from all over the […]

Boost for golf tourism

WHILE organisers of Fiji’s biggest professional golf tournament are gearing up for this year’s event in October, stakeholders in the tourism industry say the tournament continues to attract a large number of tourists. Rosie Holidays general manager Eroni Puamau said they had seen increased bookings from Chinese golfers following the broadcast of the Fiji International […]

Hussein joins son in golf team for Pacific Games

TEAM Golf for this year’s Pacific Games meet will feature a father and son combination. This will be the first time for Team Fiji to field a father and son combination at the games later this year. Veteran Abid Hussein will team up with his 17-year-old son Baarroon Hussein in their bid to help Team […]

Big Plans For Junior Golf In Fiji

The Fiji Airways sponsored Fiji Junior Golf Open is scheduled to be held in December, this year. This international event will be organised by the Nadi-based Oceania Golf School. Co-ordinator Johanna Luita said they were impressed with last year’s event. “This will be the inaugural international event and will now attract young aspiring golfers from […]