News: Golf
Clublinks steps in to manage Geelong's Queens Park Golf Club
The City of Greater Geelong has appointed facility management company Clublinks to take on the operations at its Queens Park Golf Club. Closed at the beginning of last week when...
Jun 4, 2023
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Brimbank City Council takes back management of Keilor Public Golf Course
Brimbank City Council has this week resumed management of the Keilor Public Golf Course, shifting the model to in-house management following a successful 10 years of management...
Jun 2, 2023
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Women’s Australian Open golf tournament returns to Sydney for the first time since 2007
The Australian and The Lakes Golf Clubs are set to host the prestigious ISPS HANDA Australian Open tournament from 30th November to 3rd December. While the Men’s Australian Open...
May 31, 2023
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Golf
Sydney’s inner west Reconciliation Golf Day aims to increase indigenous participation
Inner West Council is supporting the Reconciliation Golf Tournament hosted by Marrickville Golf, Sporting and Community Club on 2nd June as part of Reconciliation Week. Now in...
May 30, 2023
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PGA of Australia and Holmesglen Institute partner to open new golf career pathways
Direct pathways to specialist careers in sports turf management, hospitality management and tourism within the Australian golf industry are now available thanks to the...
May 26, 2023
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Golf Australia report reveals significant growth in participation across Australia
Golf Australia’s 2021/22 Participation Report has revealed that across Australia, the sport is experiencing another year of significant club membership growth with more than 2.7...
May 23, 2023
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Vietnam Golf marketing initiative aims to boost juniors via events and coaching programs
Recognising that the "future of golf in Vietnam is in the hands of the juniors", Vietnam Golf Coast (VGC) - a rebooted destination marketing initiative linking Central Vietnam’s...
May 18, 2023
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Plans for former Glen Iris Golf Course include community’s future active recreational needs
Western Australian Planning Minister Rita Saffioti has provided conditional support to the planning scheme amendment of former Glen Iris Golf Course having requested several...
May 1, 2023
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Golf Australia partners with Youth on Course to launch TeeMates
Partnering with Youth on Course, Golf Australia has launched TeeMates - an affordable virtual golf membership for children and youth under 18. The partnership will provide the...
Apr 27, 2023
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Papua New Guinea restores its connection to the PGA Tour of Australasia
The PNG Open at Royal Port Moresby Golf Club returns to tee off the new season of the ISPS HANDA PGA Tour of Australasia. To be played from 4th-7th May, the tournament will...
Apr 24, 2023
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Golf
Deep Creek Golf Club goes into voluntary administration
Cardinia Shire Council, located in Melbourne’s southeast, has recently been informed of the voluntary administration of the Deep Creek Golf Club Incorporated. The club is...
Apr 23, 2023
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Golf
Clublinks offers more inclusive golf opportunities to all ages and abilities
Facilities operator Clublinks has announced the launch of its new naming conventions for golfing Tee Boxes, to be based on ability and experience at its managed site Centenary...
Apr 20, 2023
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WPGA Tour Australasia partners with TrustGolf to co-sanction Thailand Mixed
The WPGA Tour of Australasia has agreed to become a co-sanctioning partner of the Thailand Mixed hosted by TrustGolf series of events in 2023. There are five events in the...
Apr 15, 2023
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Golf
Australian Golf Foundation scholarship program incentivises girls at Tasmania Golf Club
While a challenge in the initial stages of recruitment for the scholarship program, the Tasmania Golf Club now has 12 girls enjoying a scholarship in 2023. Adam Holden, PGA...
Apr 13, 2023
Golf
Innovative Outback Queensland golf event secures gold at tourism awards
Outback Queensland Masters secured gold at the Australian Tourism Awards with the innovative golf event winning the main award for the Festivals and Events Category. Since its...
Mar 19, 2023
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Drummond Golf and adidas among high profile brands attracted to immersive world-first golf metaverse
Web3 golf company, Play Today, has attracted some of the leading golf equipment brands to its world-first golf metaverse as it launches to a global audience, beginning with the...
Mar 15, 2023
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Resorts World Sentosa links with LIV Golf for inaugural Singapore event
Breakaway global golf tour LIV Golf has announced Resorts World Sentosa as Presenting Partner and Official Hotel of LIV Golf Singapore, to be held at Sentosa Golf Club from 28th...
Mar 10, 2023
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Sporting events driving Adelaide tourism boom
The ongoing resurgence of South Australian tourism will see Adelaide celebrate a busy April with sporting events selling out and hotel bookings hitting new highs. As of last...
Mar 6, 2023
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$10,000 worth of products on offer for Australian golf’s 2023 Visionary of the Year
Golf Australia has begun its search for Australian golf’s 2023 Visionary of the Year – a concept that celebrates and rewards the impressive work undertaken by golf clubs in...
Mar 1, 2023
Golf
Celebrations commence for Australasian Golf’s Women and Girls Month
Peak bodies in Australasian Golf - Golf Australia, the PGA of Australia and the WPGA Tour of Australasia - have marked March as the month to celebrate women and girls engaged in...
Feb 28, 2023
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Golf
Peak bodies in Australasian Golf launch inaugural Women and Girls Month
Peak bodies in Australasian Golf - Golf Australia, the PGA of Australia and the WPGA Tour of Australasia - have launched the inaugural Women and Girls Month. This March, the...
Feb 21, 2023
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Golf
Mount Macedon Golf Club announced as 2022 'Visionary of the Year'
Golf Australia has acknowledged how far the Mount Macedon Golf Club has come from its destruction 40 years ago in the Ash Wednesday fires and has crowned the Golf Club - 2022...
Feb 21, 2023
Golf
PGA of Australia and Golf Australia campaign targets non-traditional audiences
The PGA of Australia and Golf Australia have launched a news promotional campaign - 'Go Play, Get Hooked' - targeting non-traditional audiences and aligned to the vision...
Feb 6, 2023
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Golf
Innovative concept showcasing Australia’s best young women golfers locked in for three more years
The Athena - an innovative concept that showcases the talent and personalities of Australia’s best young women golfers – has been locked in to the WPGA Tour of Australasia...
Feb 1, 2023
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