News: Golf
Golf Australia's TeeMates initiative marks its first anniversary
TeeMates – launched by Golf Australia one year ago to support children and teenagers on their golfing journey - marks its first anniversary with 1388 members (70% boys, 30%...
May 4, 2024
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Community sport across NSW secures $4.4 million boost
The NSW Government’s Local Sport Grant Program has allocated $4.4 million to be shared among an array of grassroots community projects. The Program provides up to $20,000 to...
May 1, 2024
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Golf Australia agrees partnership with LIV tour
LIV Golf understood to have agreed a deal to help fund Golf Australia’s junior program, in the first formal relationship between the governing body and the Saudi Arabia-backed...
Apr 26, 2024
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The Bon Group appoints first ever General Manager
After nearly two decades of operations The Bon Group - Bon Leisure™, Bon Golf™, Bon Analytics™ and Bon Education™ - has appointed Kristin Bell as its first General Manager....
Apr 15, 2024
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Major investment delivers architecturally-designed 18-hole mini-golf course for Morack
A multi-million dollar investment from Whitehorse Council and Morack Public Golf course’s new operator, Swing Factory has seen significant redevelopment of the Course located in...
Apr 8, 2024
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Future secured for Oakleigh Public Golf Course
The future has been secured for Melbourne’s popular Oakleigh Public Golf Course with thousands of users of the nine-hole facility celebrating yesterday after Monash Council...
Feb 28, 2024
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SHANX opens mini golf attraction at Melbourne Cable Park
SHANX Mini Golf has introduced it fourth Australian facility at the Melbourne Cable Park attraction. Already offering cable waterskiing, a high ropes course and the inflatables...
Feb 27, 2024
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Community input invited on Sydney’s new ‘Central Park’ and reimagining of Moore Park's existing golf offering
With a Discussion Paper released today by the NSW Government, Sydneysiders are being invited to give input on plans for a new public park, currently dubbed ‘Central Park’. The...
Feb 26, 2024
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Topgolf Gold Coast to reopen on 23rd February
Having been forced to close by storms in the region on Christmas Day, Village Roadshow Theme Parks has announced that Topgolf Gold Coast will reopen as of Friday 23rd February....
Feb 17, 2024
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Athletes in Golf Australia’s High Performance Program offered PGA Institute opportunity
Athletes participating in Golf Australia’s High Performance Program have been given a new opportunity to study at the PGA Institute to secure their future in the golf industry,...
Feb 16, 2024
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Google Cloud and PMY Group partner with LIV Golf to deliver companion app with generative AI
Google Cloud and the PMY Group have announced a new, multi-year partnership in which Google Cloud will serve as PMY’s technology partner for selected sports, events, and venue...
Feb 2, 2024
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PGA Institute partners with Torrens University expanding opportunities for students
Opportunities for students in the golf industry will continue to grow following a new strategic collaboration between the PGA Institute and Torrens University - Australia's...
Jan 30, 2024
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Consent granted for Leeton Golf Course Clubhouse Development
Leeton Shire Council, located in the Riverina region NSW, has granted consent for the development of a new Clubhouse at the Leeton Golf Course. The project is being funded and...
Jan 29, 2024
Golf
Coffs Harbour secures NSW Inclusive Golf Championship
Coffs Harbour Golf Course has secured the NSW Inclusive Golf Championship, with Golf NSW and City of Coffs Harbour agreeing to host the event in the City for the next three...
Jan 23, 2024
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Golf
Perth 'Outta Bounds' golf entertainment complex to open in June 2024
The ‘Outta Bounds’ golf complex, located 15 minutes from Perth CBD, is replacing the existing driving range and practice ground at Murdoch Pines Golf and Recreation Park,...
Jan 21, 2024
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New Plymouth District Council sports turf specialists in demand
Hoping to inspire a new generation sport turf specialists, New Plymouth District Council’s parks staff recently took a dozen young agriculture students from Francis Douglas...
Jan 17, 2024
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New mini golf attraction opens on NSW Central Coast
Family owned mini-golf attraction, Hole in Fun, has recently opened in Lisarow, located on the NSW Central Coast, and offers experiences tailored to both children and adults....
Jan 11, 2024
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Flooding at Latrobe Golf Club forces closure of WPGA event
Flooding at Latrobe Golf Club has resulted in the cancellation of this weekend’s Drummond Golf WPGA Melbourne International official event. Torrential rain in Melbourne and...
Jan 10, 2024
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Hong Kong’s oldest golf course receives UNESCO Cultural Heritage Conservation Award
Hong Kong’s Fanling Golf Course, which is the focus of a contentious reconstruction proposal, has been recognised for its for Cultural Heritage Conservation at the 2023 UNESCO...
Dec 27, 2023
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Royal Sydney Golf Club names new Chief Executive
The Royal Sydney Golf Club has announced the appointment of Des Mulcahy as its new Chief Executive. Mulcahy brings a wealth of experience to the famous gold club gained through...
Dec 27, 2023
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Gold coast storms prompts Boxing Day closure of Dreamworld and Movie World
The weather system impacting Australia’s east coast over the Christmas period has prevented Gold Coast attractions Dreamworld, WhiteWater World, Warner Bros. Movie World,...
Dec 26, 2023
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Report shows shortfall of sports facilities across northern Sydney region
A new report commissioned by the Northern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (NSROC) reviewing the supply and demand for sports facilities in the northern Sydney region...
Dec 15, 2023
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JLL advises of role in Funlab’s North American expansion
USA-based commercial real estate and investment management brokerage JLL has shared its experience in providing design, architecture and multi-site project management services...
Dec 8, 2023
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Australian golf championships drive huge ratings and attendance results
Australian golf championships – the ISPS HANDA Australian Open and the Fortinet Australian PGA Championship - have rounded off two exciting weeks for Australian golf delivering...
Dec 6, 2023
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Golf