News: Golf
New body to represent public golf facilities
A newly formed body, Public Golf Facilities Australia, is aiming to give Australia’s public golf facilities a united voice. Established earlier this year, Public Golf Facilities...
Jun 14, 2016
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Revised plans for South Sydney’s Cooks Cove would see new St George Stadium
The dilapidated St George Stadium in the southern Sydney suburb of Banksia would be demolished and replaced by a new stadium plus extra playing fields as part of a new...
Jun 12, 2016
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O’Malley elected as Chairman of the PGA of Australia
Accomplished Tournament Professional and highly respected industry figure, Peter O’Malley has been appointed as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the PGA of Australia....
Jun 6, 2016
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Top domestic destinations in Australian golf tourism
New findings from Roy Morgan Research show that Australia’s 1.9 million regular golfing participants aged 14 and over are considerably more likely than the average Australian to...
Jun 6, 2016
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Troon expands Australian portfolio with Wollongong golf club partnership
Work is set to begin on a $7 million upgrade of The Grange Golf Club in Wollongong after it and amalgamated events partner Dapto Leagues signed a deal with Troon, the world’s...
Jun 4, 2016
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Future of golf participation based on fan engagement
The changing needs of golfers and functions of the courses and facilities they use will be a hot topic at the upcoming Golf Business Forum. Andrew Davies, course owner and one...
May 31, 2016
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Golf Australia agrees new sponsorship with Hyundai
Hyundai has entered into a multi-year agreement with Golf Australia to help drive Australian golf into the future. The partnership will see the Hyundai Genesis become the...
May 26, 2016
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Delegate registrations open for Golf Business Forum 2016
Delegate registrations have opened for Australia’s most influential golf business event, Golf Business Forum 2016. With a focus on facilities serving the public-access golfer,...
May 8, 2016
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Bankstown teenager the one to beat at Par 3 Championship
Upcoming young golfer Kevin Yuan will be teeing off for a win when the NSW Par 3 Championship returns to Sefton Golf Course next month (15th April). After taking home the Men’s...
Mar 27, 2016
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Golfers’ ‘Give Back’ program a sporting revolution
Australia’s new wave of elite professional golfers will help fund the future of Australian golf under a groundbreaking new program. Announcing the ‘Give Back’ program, a...
Feb 21, 2016
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MSL Solutions acquires InfoGenesis Australia
Following on from its takeover of InfoGenesis’ Virtual Manager membership solution in July last year, MSL Solutions Ltd has announced their recent acquisition of InfoGenesis...
Feb 3, 2016
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New Cannon Hill links to be Brisbane's first new public golf course in 70 years
A former tip site in the Brisbane suburb of Cannon Hill will be the site of the first new public golf course in Brisbane in more than 70 years. Set to open by 2018, Brisbane...
Jan 18, 2016
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New event to address the business of golf
A new event to bring together Australia’s golf facility owners, operators, industry leaders and business partners is to be staged in Melbourne in July next year. To be held at...
Dec 21, 2015
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Repucom World Golf report highlights participation challenges and international growth
A new report from Repucom highlights how golf today is a multi-billion dollar industry that transcends entertainment, lifestyle, health and community. Repucom’s From Tee to...
Dec 20, 2015
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Greg Norman to headline Australia’s inaugural golf award night on the Gold Coast
Legendary Australian golfer Greg Norman, will return to the Gold Coast in December to present the inaugural Greg Norman Medal to the country’s best professional player currently...
Sep 14, 2015
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$30 million golf course development planned for Kangaroo Island
Golfers from around the world are expected to flock to a new $30 million course planned for South Australia's Kangaroo Island. Currently attracting around 40,000 international...
Aug 18, 2015
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NSW PGA Championship to be played on newest golf course in Sydney
Professional Golfers' Association (PGA) professionals will face a new challenge when they head to Riverside Oaks Golf Resort for the 2015 NSW PGA Championship in December....
Jul 8, 2015
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Singapore to lose two golf courses in next 10 years
The Government of Singapore is continuing with plans to redevelop two of the city's golf courses. With demand for land for development growing, and with leases expiring for nine...
Dec 14, 2014
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Australian golf bodies unite to advance 'Home of Golf'
The PGA of Australia, Golf Australia and Golf Victoria have joined forces on a new project which could lead to the most significant contribution to industry collaboration in...
Aug 3, 2014
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Burswood Park Golf Course sacrificed for new Perth Stadium
A lesser known aspect of the Western Australian Government's high profile Perth Stadium development will see Burswood Park Golf Course make way for the new venue. Western...
Mar 2, 2014
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MSL Solutions Limited acquires GOLF Link Partners
MSL Solutions Limited (MSL), has expanded its company portfolio with the strategic acquisition of Golf Link Partners (GLP). Golf Link Partners is licensed by Golf Australia (GA)...
Feb 21, 2014
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$100,000 of specialist event funding enables golf event to expand
The 2014 NZ Golf Open has been given a funding injection of $100,000 as part of the Queenstown Lakes District Council's Events Strategy grants. The strategy, which enables the...
Oct 10, 2013
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Moore Park Golf's environmental management system certified with ISO 14001 credentials
Moore Park Golf, one of Australia's busiest public golf courses, has developed an Environmental Management System which has now been certified with ISO 14001 credentials making...
Aug 20, 2013
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Professional Golf Tour attracts tourists to New Caledonia
The PGA Tour of Australasia has arrived in its most exotic location, New Caledonia for the South Pacific Golf Open Championship. To be played at Noumea's Tina Golf Course from...
Sep 26, 2012
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