News: Golf
DP World Tour and ISPS Handa PGA Tour of Australasia extend Strategic Alliance
The DP World Tour and ISPS Handa PGA Tour of Australasia (PGATA) have extended their Strategic Alliance through until 2026 and have also announced that the Fortinet Australian...
Jan 12, 2022
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Coca-Cola and PGA of Australia continue long term partnership
The PGA of Australia has announced a new five-year partnership with Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) that will also include the official hydration partnership of both the...
Jan 3, 2022
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Melbourne’s Bayside Council backs warm water pool plan and privately-funded wellness centre development
Bayside City Council has endorsed a site at the north-east corner of Melbourne’s Brighton Golf Course as a preferred site for a public warm water pool. Agreed at a pre-Christmas...
Dec 29, 2021
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Melbourne's Bayside City Council considers warm water pool locations
Bayside City Councillors will consider the north-east corner of Brighton Golf Course as a preferred site for a 'public warm water pool' at its December meeting this week. A...
Dec 19, 2021
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Tiffany Cherry appointed to Head of Female Engagement for Australian Golf
Golf Australia has announced the appointment of Tiffany Cherry to the role of Head of Female Engagement. In a LinkedIn post Golf Australia advised “with a passion for female...
Dec 18, 2021
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National Strategy launched for Australian Golf Industry
The Australian Golf industry’s milestone national strategy was launched today following many months of collaboration and alignment and aims to “grow golf as efficiently,...
Dec 14, 2021
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Golf Australia confirms mixed-gender Vic Open to resume in 2022
Golf Australia has today confirmed that the mixed-gender Vic Open - which has received recognition from the global golf world for its innovative format - will resume in February...
Dec 14, 2021
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$60 million golf fund launched to redevelop under-performing courses into sport entertainment zones
A $60 million PlayGolf Fund has been launched by property and tourism company Mulpha Australia, which is providing the equity, and backed by Avid Sports Management and Golf...
Dec 13, 2021
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ISPS Handa renews PGA Tour of Australasia naming rights partnership to support inclusivity and grow the tour
In a new partnership that will continue to support inclusivity in golf and grow the tour, the International Sports Promotion Society (ISPS Handa) has re-signed as naming rights...
Dec 12, 2021
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Golf Australia announces highest participation and membership rates for 50 years
Golf Australia has announced participation figures not seen in 50 years of data collection with golf club memberships in Australia rising 6.3% for the calendar year 2020 to...
Nov 26, 2021
Golf
Phuket kicks off Thailand’s tourism recovery with a focus on sport
A dynamic virtual event - ‘SMASH IT’- held on 9th November has revealed that Phuket is playing a leading role in Thailand’s tourism recovery by using major sporting events and...
Nov 16, 2021
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The Athena Golf event returns to WPGA Tour of Australasia schedule in 2022
The Athena golf event returns to the WPGA Tour of Australasia schedule in 2022 offering female golfers throughout Australia the opportunity to play alongside 10 rising stars of...
Nov 10, 2021
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Golf
Australian Golf Foundation Junior Girls Scholarship program attracts impressive response for 2022
The Australian Golf Foundation (AGF), in collaboration with Golf Australia, have today announced that 134 funded centres will take part in 2022, compared with 37 clubs in 2021....
Nov 9, 2021
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Greg Norman to head up new $200 million Saudi-backed Asian golf series
Legendary Australian golfer Greg Norman, has been named Chief Executive of a newly formed, Saudi Arabian backed company - LIV Golf Investments - a move which will set in motion...
Oct 29, 2021
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PGA of Australia to establish world-first golf learning hub at Sandhurst
The PGA of Australia is aiming to further elevate the capabilities of the current and future golf industry workforce through the establishment of the PGA Golf Learning Hub at...
Oct 24, 2021
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Australia’s elite amateur golfers return to representative competition in UAE
With eased travel restrictions, Australia’s elite amateur golfers will return to representative competition at the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship and the Women’s Amateur...
Oct 22, 2021
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Golf Australia partners with Cancer Council for golf marathon to raise awareness of skin cancer
Golf Australia is partnering with the Cancer Council for The Longest Day - an endurance golf marathon designed to test skill, strength, and stamina - which raised $3.1 million...
Oct 20, 2021
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Golf Australia cancels two Opens
Golf Australia has today announced that the 2021 Men’s Australian Open and the 2022 Women’s Australian Open have been cancelled as the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting travel...
Oct 13, 2021
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Nine million Australians interested in Golf suggests huge potential to grow the game
The Australian Golf Industry Council has today released in the Nature Report, the most comprehensive findings on the golf industry which shows nine million Australians are...
Oct 11, 2021
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Vietnam's Laguna Golf Lang Co reaffirms its status as one of Asia’s most sustainable clubs
By retaining its EarthCheck 'Gold Certification' for 2021, Laguna Golf Lang Co has reaffirmed its status as one of Asia’s most sustainability-minded golf courses. With...
Sep 21, 2021
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Golf Australia welcomes announcement on reopening of Melbourne courses
Golf Australia Chief Executive, James Sutherland has welcomed the Victorian Government announcement green-lighting a return to play once the state reaches 80% first-dose COVID...
Sep 20, 2021
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Australian Golf Foundation continues its Junior Girls Scholarship program for a second year
The Australian Golf Foundation, in association with Golf Australia, is delivering the Australian Golf Foundation (AGF) Junior Girls Scholarship program for a second year, which...
Sep 16, 2021
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Golf New Zealand supports inaugural Leadership Award for women
Golf New Zealand has announced its support for the inaugural Susie Simcock Leadership Award - a scholarship for women who wish to pursue their dreams and ambitions on a...
Sep 15, 2021
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Two Melbourne golf courses introduce vaccination policy
Two Melbourne golf courses - The Royal Melbourne Golf Course and the public Sandringham Golf Course - have introduced a ‘no jab, no play’ policy. The Royal Melbourne Golf Course...
Sep 8, 2021
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