News: Golf
PGA TOUR and its tournaments generate more than US$3 billion in charitable funds
Recent donations to the relief efforts of the Australian bushfires by Presidents Cup players Marc Leishman and Cameron Smith were some of the final acts of generosity that...
Jan 27, 2020
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Golf
‘Sports rorts’ scandal: Revelation that upmarket golf, rowing and tennis clubs received major grants
Ongoing revelations about the allocation of funds from the Federal Government’s controversial Community Sport Infrastructure Grant Program, now commonly referred to as the...
Jan 22, 2020
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Upgraded Sandringham Golf Course set to open nine holes to public
Nine holes of the upgraded Sandringham Golf Course located in Cheltenham, Victoria, are set to open to the public on Wednesday 29th January with the full 18 hole golf course...
Jan 22, 2020
Golf
Australian Golf Courses recognised in global list
Three Australian Golf Courses have secured positions in this year’s golfscape’s World Top 100 Golf Courses: The West Course at Royal Melbourne Golf Club; Cape Wickham Links,...
Jan 16, 2020
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Golf
Brisbane to host 2020 Australian PGA Championship
To celebrate Royal Queensland Golf Club’s centenary year, the Australian PGA Championship will return to Brisbane in 2020 The time-honoured tournament, one of the feature events...
Jan 8, 2020
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Country Club International and Golf Business Australia combine to reduce risk at Australian golf clubs
Golf Business Australia (GBA), the country’s fastest-growing golf industry-specific insurance and finance provider, has united with Country Club International (CCI), Australia’s...
Jan 5, 2020
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adidas and New Zealand Open form long-term partnership
The New Zealand Open, presented by Sky Sport has announced a new long term partnership with sports apparel company adidas. Tournament Chairman John Hart welcomed adidas to the...
Dec 23, 2019
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Golf
PGA and ALPG align in World First Collaboration
The full boards of the PGA and the Australian Ladies Professional Golf (ALPG) met today to celebrate the alignment of their two organisations. Together they are aiming to create...
Dec 17, 2019
Golf
Poor air quality impacts Sydney sport
Concerns over air quality resulting from the east coast bushfires is impacting sport across NSW with NSW Rugby League (NSWRL) Junior Representative trials, scheduled to be...
Dec 6, 2019
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Golf Australia partners with AKQA to launch new digital experience
In partnership with Golf Australia, innovation and design agency AKQA has launched a new digital experience for the governing body, beginning with its owned media platform,...
Nov 25, 2019
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Golf
Golf Australia announces new partnership with AgBioEn
Golf Australia has announced a new four-year major partnership with renewable energy company AgBioEn. AgBioEn is Australia’s first fully integrated, carbon negative, renewable...
Nov 21, 2019
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Golf
Funlab launches new holes at Little Bourke Street Holey Moley attraction in Melbourne
Funlab has announced that its Holey Moley mini-golf cocktail bar in Melbourne’s Little Bourke Street has had a facelift, with nine brand new holes - four of which are exclusive...
Nov 14, 2019
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Australia to be among first group of countries rolling out golf's new world handicap system
Australia will be among the first group of nations to roll out golf's new world handicap system next year. The World Handicap System (WHS) is ready to be launched from January...
Nov 6, 2019
Recreation /
Golf
PGA and adidas form new performance partnership
The PGA of Australia and adidas have announced a new long-term partnership to focus on the growth of golf. The partnership will see adidas become the Official Apparel and...
Oct 30, 2019
Marketing /
Golf
Shoalhaven sports grounds and golf courses benefit from recycled water initiative
With this year’s National Water Week having the theme 'it’s time to change the world', Shoalhaven Water’s acting Director Robert Horner believes a series of sustainable...
Oct 23, 2019
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Brisbane City Council reveals concepts for the transformation of Victoria Park golf course into new open space
A series of concept images revealing the transformation of Brisbane’s Victoria Park golf course into an expansive 45-hectare public park have been unveiled as part of Brisbane...
Oct 13, 2019
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Belgravia Leisure investment to transform Yarrambat Park Golf Course
Golf enthusiasts and families looking for a fun and relaxing day out in the Nillumbik community will soon be able to enjoy a new sport and entertainment experience at Yarrambat...
Oct 10, 2019
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New $7 million clubhouse opened at Sydney’s Pennant Hills Golf Club
Pennant Hills Golf Club, one of the oldest in Sydney, has opened a new $7 million clubhouse offering enhanced facilities for members and visitors. After four years of planning...
Oct 7, 2019
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Golf
Golf Management Australia announces Chief Executive appointment
The Board of Golf Management Australia (GMA) has announced the appointment of Paul Vardy as its new Chief Executive. Vardi joins GMA with an extensive knowledge of, and...
Sep 25, 2019
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Golf
AGCSA rebrand looks to embrace all of areas of sports turf management
The Australian Golf Course Superintendents Association has announced that it is to undertake a rebrand in order to represent members across all areas of turf management. In a...
Sep 12, 2019
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New Zealand golf bodies look to sustainability
Organisations representing New Zealand’s golf industry have announced their unified support for a new national initiative that will drive the sport’s sustainability performance...
Sep 8, 2019
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Golf
Golf Club Participation Report shows rise in player numbers, decrease in club members
The 2018 Australian National Golf Club Participation Report shows that people are playing more golf, but that club membership numbers are in decline. The newly released report...
Aug 22, 2019
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Golf Australia announces Andrew Newbold as new Chairman
Andrew Newbold has been appointed Chairman of Golf Australia, taking over from the highly regarded John Hopkins who has stepped down from the role. Hopkins held the position for...
Aug 20, 2019
Golf
Falling memberships sees increasing number of golf club closures
Almost 100 golf clubs across Australia are on the brink of financial collapse following two decades of declining memberships. As reported by ABC Western Plains, recent data from...
Aug 9, 2019
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