News: Golf
MSL’s MPower Golf technology expands internationally
Australia’s primary golfing software supplier, MSL Solutions (MSL), has expanded its international footprint with the recent acquisition of two major European enterprises ahead...
Dec 18, 2016
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Brian Thorburn to step down as PGA Chief Executive
The PGA of Australia has announced that, after six years in the role, Chief Executive Brian Thorburn will be stepping down when he completes his second three-year contract with...
Dec 7, 2016
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Golf Industry determined to build on Olympics momentum and engage with youth
Golf industry executives, tour officials, sponsors and decision makers attending last week’s 2016 HSBC Golf Business Forum, have vowed to grasp the opportunities and new...
Dec 4, 2016
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Golf Australia regains commercial control of Golf Link
In a move described as being “game-changing” for Australian golf, the commercial rights to Golf Link will return to the sport’s governing body. Golf Australia and MPower MSL...
Nov 28, 2016
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Queenstown’s top tourism operators partner to support New Zealand Open
Four of New Zealand leading tourism operators are joining forces to support the country’s leading golf event, the ISPS Handa New Zealand Open. Coronet Peak, Real Journeys,...
Nov 23, 2016
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New Mini Golf course replicates the 18-hole experience
Wembley Golf Course in Perth has opened its new $3.5 million Mini Golf. Owned by the Town of Cambridge, the new attraction is not made up of novelty features, rather it is a...
Nov 22, 2016
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PGA IGI launches new Advanced Club Management Program
Golf club managers who are looking to take the next step in their career can now access a new club management qualification thanks to the PGA International Golf Institute (PGA...
Nov 19, 2016
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MSL Solutions raises $16 million ahead of public trading
Sport and venue software company MSL Solutions has closed a $16 million capital raising exercise in advance of an initial public offering (IPO) on the Australian Stock Exchange...
Nov 18, 2016
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RACV Royal Pines in great shape for Australian PGA Championship
RACV Royal Pines on the Gold Coast, Queensland is set to host its fourth Australian PGA Championship and the second over its fully revamped layout when the event gets underway...
Nov 13, 2016
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Belgravia Leisure installs defibrillation units at all of its facilities
In a move to further advance patron safety, leading aquatic, recreation and sport facilities contract manager Belgravia Leisure has completed the fitting of automated external...
Nov 10, 2016
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Golf Services Management appointed to operate Peregian Springs Golf Club
Peregian Springs Golf Holdings Limited has announced that Golf Services Management Pty Ltd (GSM) has been granted a lease to operate the Peregian golf course and clubhouse for...
Nov 8, 2016
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New Zealand experiencing record golf tourism growth
Golf tourism in New Zealand is thriving with golf visitors up a record 23% alongside an 18% increase in spend by these visitors for the year ending April 2016. The growth rate...
Nov 8, 2016
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Remuera Golf Club the first in New Zealand to be GEO accredited
The Remuera Golf Club is proving that golf can provide significant benefits to its local environment. Located just 10 kilometres from the Auckland CBD it has become the first...
Nov 6, 2016
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New golf and tennis academy opens on the Gold Coast
The Gold Coast’s newest major sporting facility has opened at Carrara, opposite Metricon Stadium. However, the new KDV Sport Centre is not a Commonwealth Games venue but a...
Oct 31, 2016
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Four talented sport and recreation professionals in the running for Skills Active Award
Industry training organisation Skills Active has announced the finalists in its inaugural Apprentice of the Year competition, which recognises high-potential individuals gaining...
Oct 21, 2016
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Sandy Creek Golf Club named South Australia's best small regional course
The Sandy Creek Golf Club has been named the 2016 Club of the Year – Regional Small at the Clubs SA Awards for Excellence. The South Australian awards recognise outstanding...
Oct 12, 2016
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Women’s Holden Scramble crowns 25,000th participant
Jeanette Major from Ferntree Gully in Melbourne’s outer east has been crowned the 25,000 women’s Holden Scramble participant at Churchill Waverley Golf and Bowls Club in...
Oct 11, 2016
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New golf-based FEC concept opens in Brisbane
A new entertainment concept - combining mini-golf, amusements and a cocktail bar - has opened in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley. Located in a former church building on Fortitude...
Oct 1, 2016
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Wollongong's The Grange opens new clubhouse and events venue
Leading NSW South Coast golf and event facility, The Grange, has completed the second phase of its ongoing transformation with the opening of its new clubhouse and...
Sep 26, 2016
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Public Golf Facilities Australia attracts member interest
Since being launched at the inaugural Golf Business Forum in June, Public Golf Facilities Australia has been attracting growing interest, with over 20 facilities expressing...
Sep 21, 2016
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Perth to host revolutionary World Super 6 golf tournament
Perth will see the introduction of a revolutionary new golf format in 2017 with the staging of the inaugural World Super 6 Perth at the Lake Karrinyup Country Club. The...
Sep 13, 2016
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Nike and adidas’ golf exit prompted by the rise of cycling?
An article on the BBC News website has delved into the recent moves by both giant sport brands Nike and adidas to scale back their involvement in golf to shoes and apparel,...
Sep 11, 2016
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Royal Sydney Golf Club to create masterplan for golf facilities
The host venue for the 2016 Australian Open is set to undergo an overhaul with Royal Sydney Golf Club to create a masterplan for its golf facilities as part of a wider club...
Sep 3, 2016
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Hilton offers new and exclusive golf experiences in Asia
Global hotel and resort chain Hilton Worldwide has launched a series of curated packages and experiences that allow golf enthusiasts to live the life of a professional golfer on...
Aug 31, 2016
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