As more and more parents become increasingly concerned by the risk of sports-related injuries and the lack of computer-free social engagement for their kids, they are looking for alternative activities that promote children’s physical and mental well-being. That could be good news for golf, which can satisfy the safety concerns and desire for increased recreational […]
The British take their sports seriously. Whether it is their football or rugby or cricket, it is all a very significant matter. Some might call them crazy. Well, they actually call themselves crazy. Thus, the World Crazy Golf Championship. It’s part of the British Mini Golf Association, serves as the final major of every season, and […]
In 2012 the Australian Defence Force and Golf Australia worked together to initiate the REMEMBRANCE GOLF DAY Campaign to benefit Legacy Australia. After the inaugural year, our Patron, former Chief of Defence – General David Hurley AC, DSC stated: “The enthusiasm of the broader Australian golfing community was fantastic for the debut of this event. […]
Hanging out for a golfing cult hero to follow? Then rising Australian star Jack Wilson is your man. Wilson has a grand plan to make golf cool again, and it involves dreadlocks, a beard and a funky hat. The 24-year-old shot to prominence last year when he finished third behind Adam Scott and Rickie Fowler […]
Major winner Greg Norman is predicting a huge future for golf in China after casting his eyes over the next generation of talent while attending the star-studded Mission Hills World Celebrity Pro-Am. The Australian has come to Mission Hills Haikou on the tropical island of Hainan to link up with female players from China’s Olympics […]
There has never been a better time to get involved in golf in Nottinghamshire, with the county’s award-winning clubs and PGA professionals supporting a major drive to encourage would-be players. Now a new initiative is making it easier than ever for ladies to give golf a go and enjoy a sport that brings many health […]
SNAG representatives for the Russia Kids Golf Federation implemented the Introduction to Golf’ project, ran by the Federal Children’s Health and Education Centre ‘Smena’ and Ministry of Education and Science. Within five days, coaches of Kids Golf Federation carried out more than twenty demonstration lessons, using the SNAG methodology to teach the game of golf. […]
Two decades after floating the idea of a World Tour for golf, GREG NORMAN believes it’s still a relevant concept and that the sport he once dominated – spending 331 weeks as No. 1 – should follow the lead set by the ATP. Greg, two decades ago, you were very supportive of the creation of a World […]
There’s nothing grave about these inscriptions. “He was a big golfer — but never as successful as he hoped,” said Carole Cheskin, the widow of the recently deceased Joel. As fate would have it, the son was the next of kin, so he was the one who bought the headstone and ordered this epitaph in […]
Team California took the 2014 PGA Junior League Golf Championship with a 7-5 win over Team Georgia, which was playing in its home state in Duluth at TPC Sugarloaf. “I am overjoyed right now and it’s been an incredible ride,” said California captain Jim Collins in a release. “I am so proud of my team […]
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