News: Golf
Christchurch City Council explores options to irrigate Akaroa Golf Course with treated wastewater
The scenic 18 hole Akaroa Golf Course at Duvauchelle is being considered as an option to receive treated wastewater for irrigation purposes, rather than have the wastewater...
May 8, 2022
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Lismore City Council considers golf course for location of mixed-use precinct
Lismore is currently facing significant decisions about rebuilding options following the devastating floods that impacted the region in February and March this year. Lismore...
May 3, 2022
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Golf's Asian Tour names David Rollo as Chief Operating Officer
The Asian Tour has announced the appointment of David Rollo as Chief Operating Officer. Commenting on the appointment of Rollo, who has worked very closely with the Asian Tour...
May 2, 2022
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Auckland golf course to be halved from 18 holes to make way for residential development
The Formosa Golf Course to the east of Auckland is to be reduced from 18 to nine holes, with the 3000 residences planned for half of its existing site. Plans for the 255 hectare...
May 2, 2022
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Australian Golf Centre officially opens as home to both Golf Australia and PGA of Australia
The Australian Golf Centre in Sandringham has officially opened and will now be the new headquarters for both Golf Australia and the PGA of Australia. The Centre was officially...
Apr 28, 2022
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Victorian Government continues to support grassroots sporting clubs
Through the Sporting Club Grants Program, the Victorian Government is backing more grassroots sporting clubs with funding for uniforms, equipment, training for coaches and...
Apr 21, 2022
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PGA of Australia pushes to attract more women as golf professionals
The PGA of Australia is aiming to attract more women as golf professionals with applications now open for the PGA Women in Golf Scholarship Fund (WiGSF), launched in 2021. While...
Apr 20, 2022
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Centara World Masters Golf Championship returns after a two-year hiatus
Centara Hotels and Resorts is to host the Centara World Masters Golf Championship in Hua Hin Thailand this May, as the world’s leading club golfers return to Thailand following...
Apr 11, 2022
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Sports Environment Alliance announces SEA Changer Award winners
The Sports Environment Alliance (SEA) has the Australian Grand Prix and Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort Golf & Country Club as the winners of its SEA Changer Award. The Australian...
Apr 11, 2022
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Golf Business Forum and PGA Expo combine to deliver one event
Golf Business Forum and the popular PGA Expo are combining to deliver the one event for everyone in the business of golf later this year in Melbourne. The Golf Business Forum /...
Apr 8, 2022
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Golf
Looking to end ‘exclusivity’ Auckland Council considers opening golf courses to all
In a move to increase equity, Auckland Council is proposing opening the city’s golf courses to all to ensure more people can benefit from publicly-owned land. With 13 golf...
Mar 28, 2022
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PGA officially opens its world-first golf education hub at Sandhurst
The motivation of the PGA Golf Learning Hub that officially opened today at Sandhurst is to deliver a more diverse and qualified workforce servicing the six key pillars of the...
Mar 23, 2022
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Sheraton Fiji Golf and Beach Resort reopens after extensive transformation
Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort has announced their official reopening following a $48,000,000 (FJ $73,000,000) transformation. Previously named ‘Sheraton Fiji Resort’, the...
Mar 17, 2022
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Blue Mountains City Council invites feedback on plans for former Katoomba Golf Course precinct
Blue Mountains City Council along with Traditional Custodians, local community, educators and researchers from a number of universities is exploring opportunities related to...
Mar 16, 2022
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Golf NSW creates Flood Relief Fund
Supported by the NSW Golf Foundation and the Australian Sports Foundation, Golf NSW has announced the establishment of a Flood Relief Fund to help clubs in the golfing community...
Mar 10, 2022
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Vale: Don Hartley
Australasian Leisure Management is saddened to report the death of industry entrepreneur Don Hartley who died yesterday, at the age of 63, as a result of cancer. A pioneer in...
Mar 9, 2022
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TPS Hunter Valley golf event goes ahead while Golf NSW postpones Senior Amateur Championships
The TPS Hunter Valley event - the first appearance of a major tour golf event in the Hunter in more than 10 years - was scheduled to start on Thursday 10th March at Oaks Cypress...
Mar 8, 2022
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Grants now available for Northern Territory events that celebrate Seniors Month in August
The Northern Territory Government is providing one-off grants of up to $2000 for community organisations and businesses to deliver events and activities during Seniors Month in...
Mar 7, 2022
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Expressions of Interest: lease of the new Morack Public Golf Course
Morack Public Golf Course provides valuable health, social and sporting participation options for the residents of the City of Whitehorse, and for people from across the eastern...
Feb 24, 2022
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Lake Macquarie City Council approves plans for 30,000-seat concert venue
Plans to set up a 30,000-seat concert and event venue in Morisset on the NSW Central Coast, has been approved by the Lake Macquarie City Council. Councillors voted unanimously...
Feb 24, 2022
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Clublinks secures contract to manage City of Darebin’s new Narrandjeri Stadium
The City of Darebin has announced the appointment of Clublinks Management Pty Ltd as operator of its soon to be completed Narrandjeri Stadium for a period of at least four...
Feb 15, 2022
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Data from Golf Australia and AusPlay shows significant increase in golf participation
The 2020/21 Golf Club Participation Report, prepared by Golf Business Advisory Services using combined Golf Australia’s club member participation data and Sport Australia’s...
Feb 7, 2022
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Redesigned Fremantle Public Golf Course now open
Fremantle Public Golf Course’s redesigned 9-hole, par 34 layout has opened and includes three completely new holes – including a par 5 hole for the first time – and new bunkers,...
Feb 5, 2022
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Tourism Tasmania promotes King Island events and visitor experiences
With the Tasmanian Government Public Heath no longer recommending limiting travel to King Island, Tourism Tasmania is working closely with King Island tourism organisations and...
Jan 16, 2022
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