News: Golf
Western Australian Golf Courses recognise reality of climate change
The reality of climate change is that we all need to adopt waterwise practices and it's impressive to see a number of Western Australian golf courses leading by example. Five...
Aug 29, 2024
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GolfWA and Golf Australia agree to collaborate
GolfWA, the governing body for the sport in Western Australia, has agreed to collaborate with Golf Australia (GA) in a move that will continue to grow the game of golf in the...
Aug 28, 2024
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Inaugural Gold Coast Festival of Golf to be headlined by Australian WPGA Championship
The Australian WPGA Championship will headline the inaugural Gold Coast Festival of Golf to be held 6th to 9th March 2025. The Gold Coast Festival of Golf is a new joint...
Aug 22, 2024
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Brisbane’s Royal Queensland Golf Club secures PGA Championship until 2025
The BMW Australian PGA Championship has announced Brisbane will continue as its host city until at least 2025, with the tournament to be hosted at the Royal Queensland Golf...
Aug 19, 2024
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Belgravia Leisure to deliver new look and experiences for Fremantle Public Golf Course
Belgravia Leisure took on the management of Fremantle Public Golf Course on 1st June. The transition in management will see Belgravia Leisure deliver on upgrades that involve...
Aug 1, 2024
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Golf federations back Sports for Nature initiative
Leading international golf federations have this week become signatories of the Sports for Nature initiative championing the protection and restoration of nature and the...
Jul 26, 2024
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Co-naming rights partners secured for 100th staging of WA Open
GolfWA’s showpiece event taking place this October - the 2024 WA Open - has secured Bowra & O’Dea Funeral Directors and Nexus Advisernet as co-naming rights partners for the...
Jul 17, 2024
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Swing Factory Terrey Hills introduces new golf experience to Sydney
An eagerly anticipated golf entertainment project with open in Sydney’s north tomorrow with Swing Factory Terrey Hills opening its doors. Bringing Sydney a new modern golf...
Jul 11, 2024
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Golf Cars Australia debut their Minibus Electric Sightseeing Car
Golf Cars Australia has unveiled their new electric golf cart - making its debut as the first of its kind in Australia - showcased at Golf Cars Australia on the Gold Coast. The...
Jul 5, 2024
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Clublinks reopens Moore Park Golf course following installation of Trackman Range technology
Managed and operated by Clublinks, Moore Park Golf course has been upgraded with Trackman Range technology and a new booking system - offering visitors the opportunity to enjoy...
Jul 4, 2024
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Golf
ISPS HANDA Australian Open returns to Melbourne Sandbelt in 2024
Golf Australia has announced the ISPS HANDA Australian Open will return to the famed Melbourne Sandbelt in 2024 having last year been held in Sydney with the event played across...
Jul 3, 2024
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Vietnam Golf Coast clubs promote offerings during Korea roadshow
Vietnam Golf Coast (VGC) clubs are participating in a roadshow to Korea this week to promote the golf possibilities in Central Vietnam. The region has emerged as a hub for golf...
Jul 3, 2024
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MyGolf junior introductory program attracts record numbers
MyGolf - Australian golf's junior introductory program - has attracted record-high numbers for the 2023/24 financial year, with over 100,000 Australian children beginning their...
Jul 2, 2024
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BMW becomes title partner of Australian PGA Championship
BMW becomes title partner of Australian PGA Championship PGA has announced that globally renowned automotive leader BMW will become the title partner of the Australian PGA...
Jul 1, 2024
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Merger announced between 54 Group and Golf Development Solutions in Vietnam
Following completion of a merger with Golf Development Solutions (GDS), Global sports and entertainment agency, 54, has announced the establishment of 54 Vietnam headquartered...
Jun 27, 2024
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Australia secures 100 signatures for The R&A Women in Golf Charter
The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews (The R&A) in Scotland set up the Women in Golf Charter in 2018 and now have over 1,300 organisations in 75 countries, including...
Jun 18, 2024
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Tasmanian Infrastructure Grants encourage active participation
The latest round of the Tasmanian Active Infrastructure Grants Program will benefit more than 20 Tasmanian sporting clubs across the state with the large stream seeing more than...
Jun 16, 2024
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OGIO becomes an Official Partner of Australian golf’s national bodies
With a product range that includes travel bags, backpacks, golf bags, chill coolers and travel covers, OGIO has become an Official Partner of all three of Australian golf’s...
Jun 10, 2024
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PGA Institute updates flagship course to better reflect golf industry best practice
With the PGA Institute’s flagship Diploma of Golf Management period of currency coming to an end, a committee of both PGA of Australia and Golf Australia staff, as well as...
Jun 8, 2024
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X-Golf relaunches Toowoomba venue
X-Golf Australia is expanding in the Queensland city of Toowoomba with their Keefe Street venue relaunched following extensive renovations and under new ownership. Originally...
May 30, 2024
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End of lease sees closure of Sydney Holey Moley mini golf location
The Holey Moley mini golf bar at Newtown in Sydney’s inner west - one of the brand’s first venues - has permanently closed. In a statement, Holey Moley’s parent company Funlab...
May 29, 2024
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Ian Baker-Finch announced as new Chair of PGA of Australia
Major champion and Australian golf icon, Ian Baker-Finch, has been announced as the successor to Rodger Davis as the next Chair of the PGA of Australia. A member-elected...
May 28, 2024
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Adelaide's West Beach Parks Golf Corse announces addition of bee hives to mark World Bee Day
Popular Adelaide 18-hole golf courses - West Beach Parks Golf’s Patawalonga Golf Course - has added bee hives to its green, announcing the new additions on World Bee Day (20th...
May 19, 2024
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PGA Institute’s educational scholarships support next generation of golf industry leaders
Australia's only golf registered training organisation - The PGA Institute - has launched a number of new scholarships to give more students the opportunity to study and develop...
May 8, 2024
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