News: Golf
Gold Coast artificial surf attraction gains conditional planning approval
Plans for the Gold Coast's first artificial wave attraction have moved forward with the Gold Coast City Council this week granting conditional approval for the $300 million surf...
Dec 1, 2023
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Future Golf and Belgravia Leisure announce partnership
Future Golf, Australia’s largest golf club community, has announced a strengthened partnership with Belgravia Leisure that will expands access to exceptional courses through the...
Nov 28, 2023
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Holey Moley launches new advertising campaign
Funlab’s Holey Moley Golf Club brand has launched a new advertising campaign with the theme that its locations offer a ‘fun way to test friendships’. Developed by Dentsu...
Nov 27, 2023
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Australian golf reports fourth consecutive year of participation growth
Australian golf is reporting a fourth consecutive year of participation growth, with 17.6% of adult Australians hitting a golf ball in 2022/23. The figures were revealed in the...
Nov 27, 2023
Golf
Australian PGA Championship to continue its staging at Brisbane's Royal Queensland Golf Club
Brisbane has been extended as host city of the Fortinet Australian PGA Championship with confirmation that the PGA Championship will be played at Royal Queensland Golf Club from...
Nov 26, 2023
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Golf
City of Fremantle looks to introduce new experiences and management by Belgravia Leisure
The City of Fremantle is supporting the advertising of a new business plan for Fremantle Public Golf Course which would see the introduction of new entertainment and social...
Nov 23, 2023
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Golf
Callaway Golf increases its commitment to Australian Golf organisations
Callaway Golf, an industry leader in golf equipment design, performance, and innovation has partnered with all three of Australian golf’s national bodies - Golf Australia, the...
Nov 19, 2023
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Golf
Funlab opens first Holey Moley outlets in the USA
Melbourne-based Funlab has opened Holey Moley 'leisure-tainment' destination in the USA - in Denver, Colorado - with other locations in San Francisco, California and Houston and...
Nov 18, 2023
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Dates secured for 2024 LIV Golf Adelaide as data shows $65 million input to local economy
Dates for the second LIV Golf Adelaide have been locked in for 2024 with the tournament to be held at the Golf Adelaide Grange Golf Club from 26th to 28th April next year. This...
Nov 17, 2023
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Golf
Mulpha launches flagship Swing City golf entertainment venue
Swing City, a new generation, state-of-the-art golf and entertainment venue, has been opened in the Sydney suburb of Norwest - the first of a number of Swing City venues planned...
Nov 14, 2023
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X-Golf to open new ‘golf entertainment’ in Rockingham
Australia’s biggest indoor golf brand, X-Golf, is set open its second dual-brand location in Western Australia as of next month with golfing enthusiasts able to test their...
Nov 8, 2023
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Golf Australia welcomes two new directors and new Chair
At its recently held 2023 annual general meeting in Melbourne, Golf Australia farewelled two retiring directors and welcomed two new members of the board and new Chair. Nicolle...
Oct 29, 2023
Golf
Closed Gold Coast golf club under threat of housing development
The former Arundel Hills Country Club is under threat of residential development to meet the Gold Coast’s housing needs. Once considered one of the gems of Gold Coast golf, the...
Oct 28, 2023
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Three year jail term for golf club treasurer who stole more than $475,000
A former accountant has been sentenced to a three year prison term after stealing more than $475,000 through his role as treasurer of a regional Victorian golf club....
Oct 27, 2023
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Golf
Golf Australia backs public golf facilities highlighting benefits of Moore Park Course
Following the weekend announcement from the NSW Government that it plans to halve the Moore Park Golf Course, Golf Australia has released a statement advising that it is “again...
Oct 25, 2023
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Crown partners with Golf Australia following rebrand
Crown and Golf Australia have announced a year-round Official Partner arrangement, that also sees Crown become a Major Partner of the 2023 ISPS HANDA Australian Open. The...
Oct 24, 2023
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Golf
NSW Government announces plans to transform half of Sydney's Moore Park Golf Course to parkland
The NSW Government has today announced plans to create a new public park by reducing the 18-hole Moore Park Golf Course to nine-holes with land being repurposed to meet the...
Oct 21, 2023
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Golf
Nudgee Golf Club secures array of awards at Queensland Golf Industry event
Nudgee Golf Club, located in Brisbane’s northern suburbs, secured the coveted Golf Club of the Year along with four other awards at the 2023 Queensland Golf Industry Awards held...
Oct 20, 2023
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Australian Golf Industry Council report reveals golf contributes $3.3 billion to Australia
A report unveiled today by the Australian Golf Industry Council shows golf as providing $3.3 billion in total annual benefits to the Australian community, economy and...
Oct 16, 2023
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Golf industry support fight to retain threatened Oakleigh golf course
Golf Australia and the PGA of Australia are supporting the fight to retain the threatened Oakleigh golf course in south-eastern Melbourne. Golf Australia senior staff including...
Oct 11, 2023
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Australian Golf Foundation shares how clubs can apply for Junior Girls’ Golf Scholarship program
The Australian Golf Foundation, in association with Golf Australia will be presenting the Australian Golf Foundation Junior Girls Scholarship program in 2024. Australian Golf...
Oct 10, 2023
Golf
PGA Tour of Australasia secures naming rights partner
PGA Tour of Australasia has today announced an exclusive naming rights partnership with Australian investment management firm Challenger. The link will see the breeding ground...
Oct 3, 2023
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Golf Australia calls for nominations for senior selection committee
Golf Australia is calling for nominations from individuals interested in joining the Golf Australia Senior Selection Committee. The primary objective of the Senior Selection...
Oct 2, 2023
Golf
Golf Australia appoints Peter Margin as new Chair
Experienced director and businessman, Peter Margin, has been appointed as the Chair of Golf Australia, effective from today (28th September 2023). Margin succeeds Andrew Newbold...
Sep 27, 2023
Golf