News: Golf
Holey Moley opens new venues in Adelaide and Newcastle
Entertainment innovator Funlab has opened two new Holey Moley indoor golf attractions in Adelaide and Newcastle. Offering an innovative ‘leisure-tainment’ concept combining a...
Sep 23, 2017
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New Zealand Masters to mark return of professional golf to Auckland
Following a two year absence, Auckland is once again hosting a high quality men's Professional golf tournament with the announcement of the 2018 New Zealand Masters to be held...
Sep 13, 2017
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Australian Golf Course Superintendents' Association names new Chief Executive
The Board of the Australian Golf Course Superintendents' Association (AGCSA) has announced that Mark Unwin has been appointed as the association’s new Chief Executive. Unwin,...
Sep 5, 2017
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Eden Park launches new era in venue-based sporting events
In a significant new stadium-based innovation, Auckland’s Eden Park is to convert its hallowed turf into a unique nine-hole golf course for five days this November. To be backed...
Aug 17, 2017
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Ladies Professional Golf Association sets strict new dress code regulations for players
The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) has taken the decision to enforce a strict new dress code, banning plunging necklines, leggings and short skirts, for...
Jul 23, 2017
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Medibank offers discounts for golf and fitness club members
Health insurer Medibank is expanding its promotion of active lifestyles while enhancing member benefits with discounted memberships at Goodlife Health Clubs and its GolfLife...
Jul 19, 2017
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Apollo to buy golf course operator ClubCorp for US$1.1 billion
Private equity firm Apollo Global Management LLC has advised that it is to acquire ClubCorp Holdings Inc , one of the world’s largest owners and operators of private golf and...
Jul 9, 2017
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Third Holey Moley golf attraction opens in inner Sydney
Out-of-home entertainment innovator Funlab has opened its third Holey Moley Golf Club in the former Sandringham Hotel premises in the inner Sydney suburb of Newtown. The former...
Jul 6, 2017
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Plans approved for new course on South Australia's Kangaroo Island
The South Australian Government had granted development authorisation for a planned new world-class golf destination at Kangaroo Island. The Cliffs, Kangaroo Island will be...
Jul 5, 2017
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New Parramatta Pool unlikely to open before 2020
The development of a new regional aquatic centre in Parramatta is unlikely to be completed before 2020 and its cost is likely to rise above $60 million. Following recent...
Jul 4, 2017
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Moore Park Golf lights up participant engagement
Having recently unveiled $1.3 million in redevelopments at its driving range, Moore Park Golf is enhancing the customer experience and redefining the way customers enjoy playing...
Jul 3, 2017
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KDV Sport wins Queensland State Architecture Award
The Gold Coast’s KDV Sport facility has been recognised for its design excellence at the Queensland Architecture Awards 2017 presentation winning the State Award for Commercial...
Jun 27, 2017
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Victorian Government releases golf course planning strategy
The Victorian Government is advancing a strategy for the golf industry that sets out to promote the growth and sustainability of golf for recreation and tourism purposes while...
Jun 26, 2017
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Yarra Yarra Golf Club opens fitness centre
The Yarra Yarra Golf Club in south east Melbourne has opened a new gym, described as the “first fitness centre to be opened by a Sandbelt Club”. The Yarra Yarra Golf Club has...
Jun 22, 2017
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New Presidency announced for Golf Management Australia
Andrew Gay of the Royal Adelaide Golf Club has taken on the interim Presidency of Golf Management Australia (GMA) following the resignation of Stuart Fenton. After almost 20...
Jun 12, 2017
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Moore Park Golf launches world-class driving range innovation
Moore Park Golf, the nation’s oldest public golf course, has launched an Australian first with the unveiling of $1.3 million in redevelopments to its driving range - including...
Jun 5, 2017
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Southport Golf Club lifts restriction on voting by female members
The Gold Coast’s Southport Golf Club is to allow women the right to vote at club meetings, athough the Club’s female associate members will still be limited to the numbers of...
Jun 1, 2017
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Tasmanian clubs combine in Devonport Country Club redevelopment
Looking to overcome financial and membership challenges, three Tasmanian sport clubs have come together for a major redevelopment at the Devonport Golf Club at Spreyton. The...
May 30, 2017
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Golf Australia and PGA of Australia look to ongoing MyGolf growth
MyGolf, Australia’s national junior introductory program to golf, has been continuing to exceed its targets and looks set to raise the bar in the new financial year. Participant...
May 22, 2017
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MSL Solutions attains Australian Stock Exchange listing
Golf and venue software supplier MPower and MSL Solutions (MSL) has successfully launched on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) under the ticker code 'MPW'. The...
May 9, 2017
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Sponsors back Golf Business Forum’s 2018 return
Scheduled to return in July next year, the second Golf Business Forum will be looking to grow on the success of its inaugural edition in 2016 where it provided a new outlet to...
May 3, 2017
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Golf report shows Australia-wide rise in competition rounds
The Australian Golf Industry Council’s (AGIC) recently released competition rounds report presents a substantial national increase in the number of single handicapped rounds...
May 1, 2017
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Northern Beaches Council considers sacrificing golf courses for sports fields
With an increasing population creating a growing demand for sports grounds, the recently created Northern Beaches Council in Sydney is canvassing redeveloping one or more of its...
Apr 28, 2017
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Adventure Golf Australia rolls out pop-up mini golf at Perth's Elizabeth Quay
Adventure Golf Australia has highlighted the roll out of a pop-up 18-hole mini golf course - created ready for operation in just seven days. Designed and built by Adventure Golf...
Apr 10, 2017
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