Golf Queensland announces strong teams for Junior Interstate Series

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Golf Queensland has announced the 2015 Queensland Junior Interstate Boys’ and Girls’ Teams to compete in South Australia in April. Queensland Head Coach, Tony Meyer said the selected players have displayed solid form over the past year and thoroughly deserve their places on the teams. “Being selected in the Queensland teams is recognition for their […]

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Mission to Study at St Andrews Finalised

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The University of St Andrews is looking forward to welcoming its first Mission Hills-funded student now that the two organisations have finalised a scholarship programme. The project will utilise monies generated by the annual Mission Hills-St Andrews: Home to Home Scholarship Fund-raising Championship to support young Chinese golfers wishing to continue their studies at St […]

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Do you have what it takes to be the next Adam Scott ?

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The Gold Coast Junior Golf Development Scholarship proudly supported by Emirates and the PGA of Australia Gold Coast is proud to partner with the Professional Golfers’ Association of Australia (PGA) in bringing the Australia PGA Championships to the Gold Coast. The Australian PGA Championship is the oldest professional tournament, contested since 1905. For more info http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/community/the-mayors-junior-golf-development-scholarship-24422.html

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Big Plans For Junior Golf In Fiji

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The Fiji Airways sponsored Fiji Junior Golf Open is scheduled to be held in December, this year. This international event will be organised by the Nadi-based Oceania Golf School. Co-ordinator Johanna Luita said they were impressed with last year’s event. “This will be the inaugural international event and will now attract young aspiring golfers from […]

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Love of the Game: David Sawtell wins world long-drive title

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DAVID Sawtell wasn’t nervous when he wheeled himself on to the tee for the world long drive championship in Mesquite, Nevada, last October. Sawtell, who lives on the Gold Coast and has spina bifida and paraplegia, has spent a lifetime tackling difficult situations. “I was more nervous about taking my first flight outside Australia,’’ he […]

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5 Lessons Golf Teaches About How to Succeed at Your Business

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According to professional golfer Phil Mickelson, choosing the right club for the situation is the first step if you’re going to be successful at any point. If you choose the wrong club you will miss your mark, no matter how well you swing. Also, the club that is right for a particular shot will change depending on […]

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Golf aims for big event

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AFTER a successful stint as hosts of Fiji’s first ever PGA golf tournament, the InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort and Spa has already begun an aggressive marketing campaign to attract more sporting fans for this year’s tournament. And although the Fiji International Golf Tournament is scheduled for October, the five-star resort has approached its top local […]

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Trio added to GA rookie squad

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Golf Australia has today announced its 2015 “rookie squad” with three new star-studded additions. Outstanding prospects Minjee Lee, Su-hyun Oh and Todd Sinnott join second-year members Oliver Goss, Nathan Holman and Cameron Smith in receiving Golf Australia funding and specialist assistance throughout 2015. The squad, all recently turned professionals, are viewed by Golf Australia as […]

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The golf industry gets behind a new golf website for women

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A new golf website for women, GolfForHer.com, has just launched. The site is the product of a long list of partners: the LPGA, the PGA of America, the PGA TOUR, The First Tee, the USGA, ClubCorp, the Executive Women’s Golf Association, Golf Digest and GOLF 20/20, a subsidiary of the World Golf Foundation. This huge […]

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