A big part of our market base that always seems to get overlooked is the woman golfer. Our sport has generally been male dominated over the years, but times have been changing. The facilities that take a proactive approach to welcoming this market segment will not just grow their female member base, but will also […]
I have heard the term “growing the game of golf” bantered around a lot in recent times. For some parts of the industry, a growth in tournaments and tournament prize funds is a solid indicator. Other parts of the industry an increase in golf travel or an increase in retail sales is the barometer used […]
The PGA has touted many programs over the past few years to bring new revenue and new golfers to the game. But none has shown as much promise as the introduction of FootGolf, a soccer and golf hybrid, to courses all across the U.S. It appears to be accomplishing both goals of bringing new revenue […]
I am very pleased indeed to announce that the membership of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews has voted overwhelmingly in favour of welcoming women members. More than three quarters of the club’s global membership took part in the ballot, with a decisive 85% voting for women to become members. This vote […]
The Tiger Woods Foundation and the Tavistock Group formed a partnership designed to elevate Woods’ World Challenge tournament to new heights. Now it has a new title sponsor, Hero Motocorp. “This title sponsorship of the Hero World Challenge is reflective of brand Hero’s rapidly expanding global footprint. Having been associated with the game in India for […]
Member for Albury, Greg Aplin today announced over $87,000 had been awarded under the 2014 Sport and Recreation Participation and Facility Program to assist and upgrade sporting facilities and participation in sport across the electorate. “Grants have been awarded to not-for-profit sports clubs and local Councils across the State” Mr Aplin said. Howlong Country Golf Club is […]
What is a “World Series of Golf – Turbo Tournament”? Well, it is not Golf as you know it! For Example; Like ‘Texas Hold ’Em’ Tournaments did for Poker, so will the ‘World Series of Golf Turbo-Tournaments’ do for Golf! You only have to beat your group (of 5 players) to advance to the next […]
Golf went through the roof at Birkdale Primary School during part of a ‘Blue Peter’ nationwide scheme to widen children’s participation in sport and inspire their friends to try them out. The venture was unique because when the school ran out of play space a roof system was designed to allow the pupils to operate […]
A youth sponsorship initiative at Ramsdale Park Golf Centre, Nottingham, has helped the public pay-and-play facility earn the prestigious international sustainability ecolabel, GEO Certified®. Viewed as the global mark for sustainability in golf businesses, GEO Certified® is administered by the Golf Environment Organization (GEO) according to strict codes set by ISEAL, the global leader in defining […]
Miami, United States: Developmental golf programming company SNAG (Starting New At Golf) and the Miami-Dade Parks & Recreation Department are running one of the largest youth golf programmes in the United States with the hope of introducing the game to hundreds of thousands of kids who otherwise would never have the opportunity to learn the […]
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