News: Golf
Golf resolves to continue its push for inclusion in the Paralympic Games for 2032
Following yesterday’s announcement from the International Paralympic Committee that golf will not be among the 22 sports scheduled for the 2028 Paralympic Games, Golf Australia...
Jan 31, 2023
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Australian golf makes meaningful impact on inclusion in sports through Webex Players Series
Reaffirming their commitment to advancing inclusivity in sports, the PGA of Australia and Webex by Cisco have announced the addition of an All Abilities field to all four Webex...
Jan 26, 2023
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Webex Players Series prize pool significantly increases to $1 million
PGA of Australia has advised that every event in the 2023 Webex Players Series will now be worth a minimum of $250,000 following an increase of prize money announced on the eve...
Jan 23, 2023
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Women’s golf in Australia to benefit from five-year alignment between WPGA Tour and PGA of Australia
Australian Golf's peak professional bodies, the WPGA Tour of Australasia (WPGA Tour) and the PGA of Australia will be working closer together having agreed on a new five-year...
Dec 22, 2022
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Long-term director James Erskine steps down from PGA of Australia board
James Erskine, a long-term director of PGA of Australia, is stepping down after a significant contribution to the Board of Directors. During his time on the board as an...
Dec 13, 2022
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New golf championship to give fans a new way to consume golf, sport and entertainment
Bangkok, Melbourne and Tokyo are among the 10 global cities confirmed to be participating in a new golf format with a new teams-based event - the Ultra Golf Championship - to be...
Dec 12, 2022
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Construction commences on new Kangaroo Island golf course
Construction has commenced on The Cliffs Kangaroo Island - a $20 million destination golf course on Kangaroo Island - with breathtaking views overlooking the Southern Ocean, and...
Dec 8, 2022
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Laguna Golf Lang Co retains EarthCheck ‘Gold Certification’ for 2022
As part of one of Vietnam’s most sustainable large-scale projects, Laguna Golf Lang Co has reaffirmed its status as one of Asia’s most sustainability-minded golf courses. The...
Dec 7, 2022
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ISPS HANDA Australian Open celebrates International Day of People with a Disability
Today marks International Day of People with a Disability (IDPwD) and in a fitting celebration coincides with day two of the Australian All Abilities Championship at the 2022...
Dec 3, 2022
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City of Greater Geelong to exit golf course operation
Following the endorsement by City of Greater Geelong of a new Golf Facilities Strategy during Tuesday night’s meeting, Council will exit out of direct operation of golf...
Nov 22, 2022
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Private equity firm Pemba Capital to acquire MSL Solutions in $120 million deal
Australian-based private equity firm Pemba Capital Partners is to acquire venue point-of-sale platform MSL Solutions in a deal reported to be worth $120 million. Pemba Capital...
Nov 15, 2022
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First Australian event of Saudi Arabian backed LIV Golf tour to tee off in Adelaide
Adelaide’s The Grange golf course will host the first LIV Golf tournament in Australia as part of the breakaway league’s 14-stop global tournament. With the Adelaide event to be...
Nov 14, 2022
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Golf Australia looks to reach female audience through Mamamia podcast
A new partnership with Mamamia sees Golf Australia come onboard as the series launch partner of the latest addition to Mamamia’s podcast network ‘Here If You Need’, a new show...
Nov 10, 2022
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Golf Australia supports new rules for people with disability
Coming into effect worldwide on 1st January 2023, the R&A and the United States Golf Association have today announced changes to the Rules of Golf, with groundbreaking new...
Nov 7, 2022
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Karen Lunn announced as first woman to chair Australian Golf Industry Council
Karen Lunn, currently Chief Executive of the WPGA Tour Australasia, has become the first woman to chair the Australian Golf Industry Council. Lunn was elected this week to the...
Oct 12, 2022
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Swing Factory acquires Sydney’s Golf Paradise Terrey Hills
With a with a vision to transform the venue into one of Australia’s leading golf entertainment, recreation and hospitality locations, golf entertainment company Swing Factory...
Oct 10, 2022
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Australian Golf welcomes golf's inclusion in 2026 Commonwealth Games
Australian Golf has welcomed today’s announcement that golf will be making its Commonwealth Games debut when the Games come to Victoria in 2026. At this stage, there has been no...
Oct 5, 2022
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The R&A advises of ‘surging’ growth in golf across the Asia-Pacific region
New research released by golf’s The R&A shows that the sport is surging in popularity in the Asia-Pacific region. Research conducted by Sports Marketing Surveys (SMS) shows more...
Sep 30, 2022
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Improved commercial partnership revenues see prize money increased for Australian golf tournaments
On the back of increases in the prize money to a number of golf tournaments toward the end of the 2021/22 season, five tournaments have seen their prize money bolstered further...
Sep 22, 2022
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Australian Golf signs BMW Australia as first joint major partner
Golf Australia, the PGA of Australia and the WPGA Tour of Australasia have signed BMW Australia in a multi-year deal as the first joint major partner of Australian Golf. As part...
Sep 20, 2022
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Metung Hot Springs to officially open on Melbourne Cup long weekend
Metung Hot Springs will welcome guests to visit, bathe and stay in East Gippsland’s mineral rich waters from the Melbourne Cup long weekend onwards with bookings open on 19th...
Sep 15, 2022
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Wollongong City Council invites feedback on draft sportsgrounds and facilities strategy
Wollongong City Council’s strategic plan that sets out Council’s intentions to provide quality, accessible and functional sporting and recreational infrastructure across the...
Sep 14, 2022
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Swing Factory confirmed as new operator at Whitehorse City Council's Morack Golf
Golf facility operator Swing Factory has been named as the designated partner to operate Morack Golf, Whitehorse City Council’s state-of-the-art driving range, mini golf and...
Sep 11, 2022
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Asian Golf Industry Federation Danang Conference highlights central Vietnam’s growing recognition as a golfing destination
The Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) Danang Conference has focused on how the coastal city in central Vietnam is setting out to be recognised as one of the world’s most...
Sep 8, 2022
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