Entries by Madam

Five facts about golf in celebration of Earth Day 2018

#EndPlasticPollution GCSAA national study reports golf courses have shown continual improvement over the past decade Lawrence, Kan. (April 17, 2018) – Since 2006, the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) has been conducting a groundbreaking project, the Golf Course Environmental Profile (GCEP), to develop a comprehensive environmental profile of golf courses in the United […]

Parkwood Village Charity Golf Day 2018

With Parkwoods’ help, Empower Golf was able to raise $11,000 at their Charity Golf Day last year to help further fund their goal to build the infrastructure and profile of disabled golf with ultimate goal of Paralympic inclusion. DATE: Friday June 15 11:00 am, 1:00 pm Shotgun Start PARKWOOD VILLAGE LOCATION 76 – 122 Napper Road, […]

Share the Dignity Golf Event with US PGA Championship Winner Wayne Grady

Don’t miss out on a one off opportunity for 2 groups of 2 people who would like to pay $3000 and  play 18 holes with Jack Newton partnering the great Charlie Earp or Mike Clayton partnering the former USPGA winner Wayne Grady. When: Golf Charity Event on Friday 27 April Where: McLeod Country Golf Club, Brisbane (McLeod is the only women’s founded golf club in the southern hemisphere  and this year […]

Keith Pelley inspires venues to share ideas and innovate at European Tour Properties Conference

European Tour Chief Executive Keith Pelley delivered an inspiring keynote speech at the European Tour Properties Conference, encouraging venues to share ideas and innovate to grow the game. Representatives from the 26-strong network of world-class golf venues, including delegates from the Middle East and South East Asia, attended the three-day event at London Golf Club, […]

China LPGA Branches into Brunei

The China LPGA (CLPGA) Tour will expand its footprint into new territory when the Brunei Ladies Open tees-off today, marking the start of the 2018 season. In a tournament created to strengthen cultural ties and grow the women’s professional game in Asia, the KRW700 million (about US$658,000) event is tri-sanctioned with the Brunei Darussalam Golf […]

Women’s Golf Day Poised for Record Growth in 2018

Women’s Golf Day introduces marketing support for participating venues to fuel growth of 3rd annual event on June 5th. Women’s Golf Day (WGD), the hugely popular global celebration of women and girls in golf, is returning for 2018 and is set to be the most successful event ever with bespoke support and marketing opportunities for […]

MyGolf reaches 10,000 future stars

MyGolf, Australia’s national introductory junior golf program, reached a significant milestone in February as it ticked over 10,000 participants in a year for the first time. The number of kids around Australia taking part in MyGolf programs has nearly doubled since this time last year, demonstrating that the joint venture between the PGA of Australia […]

Australia to receive funding for national associations to attract women & girls into golf

The R&A is continuing its commitment to increase participation in golf among women and girls by providing funding to support the appointment of new development managers in Australia, England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Working with its affiliates around the world to enhance golf’s appeal, the investment forms part of the governing body’s drive to encourage […]