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Human Rights Commission and Golf Australia partner to release guidelines for gender equality in golf
The Australian Human Rights Commission and Golf Australia have today launched new guidelines for Australian golf clubs that aim to end sex discrimination in the game while also...
Mar 5, 2019
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Fundraising campaign launched to support flood devastated North Queensland golf clubs
Golf Australia is to spearhead a fundraising campaign for golf clubs devastated by the recent record-breaking North Queensland floods. Golf Australia Chief Executive Stephen...
Feb 18, 2019
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Golf Management Australia partners with AEES Group to drive new energy options
Golf Management Australia (GMA) has announced a new national partnership with the AEES Group, one of Australia’s leading end-to-end energy management companies, providing...
Feb 10, 2019
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Golf and spa management provider Concept Software Systems acquired by Shiji
Shiji have acquired Concept Software Systems, a provider of golf, spa and activities management systems for luxury hotels. Shiji’s acquisition furthers its aim to create an open...
Jan 29, 2019
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Topgolf development plans halted following indifferent performance of first Australian venue
The Village Roadshow board has reportedly halted plans to develop up to eight Topgolf venues in Australia and the Asia Pacific as a result of uncertainty over the financial...
Jan 17, 2019
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Innovative Perth tournament gives golf fans a chance to compete against the professionals
The launch of Beat the Pro gives golf fans, who sit on the couch watching golf on TV boasting they could play a better shot than the professionals, their chance to prove it at...
Jan 17, 2019
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Revamped Laguna Phuket Golf Club to host groundbreaking tour event
The revamped Laguna Phuket Golf Club course will make history in 2019 when it stages the PGA Tour Series-China's first Global Qualifying event outside of Greater China. To be...
Jan 16, 2019
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Innovative multi-location golf event launched for Outback Queensland
Queensland Tourism Industry Development Minister Kate Jones has today launched an innovative new, multi-location golf event for Outback Queensland, including a million-dollar...
Jan 5, 2019
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Territory sport and recreation organisations to benefit from 2018/19 Grant Program
Community sports and active recreation organisations in are set to benefit over $700,000 in grant funding announced by Northern Territory Tourism and Culture Minister Lauren...
Dec 17, 2018
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Pelican Waters Golf Course acquired by over-50s residential developer
The rise in over 50s residential development has seen the Pelican Waters Golf Course, together with an adjoining prime tract of undeveloped land, purchased by Queensland-based...
Dec 9, 2018
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Golf Australia announces 2019 Vic Open to join LPGA Tour
Golf Australia has announced the 2019 Vic Open will be co-sanctioned by the LPGA Tour. The trailblazing tournament will be jointly sanctioned by the European Tour and ISPS Handa...
Nov 27, 2018
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Minjee Lee wins 2018 Greg Norman Medal
Minjee Lee has won Australian golf’s most prestigious individual honour, the Greg Norman Medal. World Number 6 Minjee Lee has become the first woman to win the Greg Norman...
Nov 26, 2018
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New strategy aims to put Victoria in world’s top golf destinations
Tourism promotion agency Visit Victoria has launched a new strategy that sets out an ambitious goal Victoria to become one of the world’s top golf tourism destinations. Led by...
Nov 17, 2018
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Thai finalists announced for Asia's premier sports awards
The Top 10 Thai finalists in four award categories have been announced by SPIA Asia – Asia’s Sports Industry Awards & Conference 2018 organisers, MMC Sportz, along with the Best...
Nov 15, 2018
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Eden Park converts to a nine-hole golf course to amazing reviews
The second ASB G9 event at Eden Park has just concluded to amazing reviews. Following the success of the inaugural ASB G9 in November 2017, ASB G9 2018 once again saw Auckland's...
Nov 12, 2018
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BlueFit expands facility management operations in Victoria
Having merged the Lane 4 Aquatic facilities business into the group as of June this year, BlueFit has now expanded in Victoria, taking on three venues previously managed by...
Nov 11, 2018
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Eden Park team retains Australasian Leisure Management communication and marketing award
The communication and marketing activities that promoted Eden Park’s innovative ASB G9 event have been recognised by Australasian Leisure Management with the announcement that...
Oct 23, 2018
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Jack’s Point wins international tourism award for Nature Protection
Jack's Point Golf Course near Queenstown has received the prestigious International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO) Sustainability Award for Nature Protection...
Oct 19, 2018
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Facility operators need to revise emergency plans to cater for cardiac arrest incidents
A CQUniversity-led Australian-first study into the incidence of sudden cardiac arrest at fitness, recreation and sporting facilities has shown that facility operators need to...
Oct 9, 2018
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Golf Month promotion launches across Australia
Golf Month, Australia’s annual campaign encouraging people to get involved in golf and golf-related activities during October, has officially ‘teed-off’ today. Throughout...
Oct 2, 2018
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Australian golf moves forward with launch of One Golf structure
Australian golf has taken a huge leap forward with Golf Australia’s One Golf structure coming into full effect from today (1st October). Governing bodies in Victoria,...
Sep 30, 2018
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Holey Moley announces first New Zealand mini-golf attraction
Funlab has announced that it will launch its first Holey Moley mini-golf attraction in New Zealand on the Auckland waterfront on 11th October. The $3 million attraction, that...
Sep 28, 2018
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First Singapore Golf Industry Report shows 80,000 local participants
Aiming to define the local golf industry, the Singapore Golf Association (SGA) has released the first Singapore Golf Industry Report - in association with the R&A and engagement...
Sep 24, 2018
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Belgravia Leisure looks to NSW expansion with promotion of James Ellender to General Manager role
Following a successful three years supporting unprecedented growth in NSW, Belgravia Leisure Chief Executive Nick Cox has announced the promotion of current NSW State Manager,...
Sep 18, 2018
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