The Olympic Course Experience: Hole No. 1

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The par-5 first hole of the Rio Olympic Course plays 604 yards for the men and 536 yards for the women. Watch an exclusive flyover tour with commentary from course architect Gil Hanse.

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Olympic Golf Course achieves recognition from Golf Environment Organization

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5 August 2016: The Rio Olympic Golf Course has today been recognised for its commitment and contribution to the enhancement of the environment. Following three years of extensive reporting, monitoring, evaluation and site visits from an independent auditor, spanning the design, construction and grow in phases of the project, The Rio Olympic Golf Course has […]

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200 girls pledge to grow the game of golf

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200 players at the English Girls’ Championships have pledged to help grow the game of golf by introducing one friend to the sport. The aim of the campaign is for that friend to then pledge to introduce one of their friends to golf, creating a ripple effect across the country and in turn helping to […]

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Families are urged to Get into golf

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England Golf has named July as Family Golf Month and will lead a drive to attract all the generations to Get into golf together. Clubs and driving ranges across the country are being invited to organise open days to highlight golf as a great game that can involve all the family. England Golf is offering […]

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Ba Na Hills Golf Club Lights Up Central Vietnam

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DANANG, Vietnam (June 14, 2016) — Ba Na Hills Golf Club is lighting up the golf scene in central Vietnam. Literally. Late last month, the country’s newest golf course, which opened all 18 holes on March 25 on the outskirts of Danang, fired up its comprehensive lighting system, enabling golfers to play well into the […]

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Innovative New Format, SPRINT6GOLF, Launches

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A quicker, shorter format of golf for players of all ages and abilities, SPRINT6GOLF, has been launched, with several key golf governing bodies supporting the exciting new concept, along with Paul McGinley, Eddie Jordan and Gareth Bale. SPRINT6GOLF is played over just six holes and utilises a free mobile app with a 30-second shot clock […]

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Over 190,000 try golf – and pump millions into English clubs

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Over 192,000 people were inspired to try golf in England in just one year – and have helped pump millions of pounds into clubs. The figure is identified in England Golf’s latest County Impact Report which highlights growing participation and club memberships in the year to the end of March 2016, despite a wet winter. […]

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New “Nicklaus Nine” to open June 4 at American Lake Veterans Golf Course outside of Tacoma, becoming Nicklaus Design’s 400th golf course worldwide

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The nation’s only golf course designed specifically for facilitating the rehabilitation of wounded and disabled veterans officially doubles in size on June 4 with the opening of the new “Nicklaus Nine” at American Lake Veterans Golf Course in Lakewood, Wash. The Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course will represent the 400th Nicklaus Design to open worldwide […]

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Worldwide support for International Women’s Golf Day on June 7

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The inaugural International Women’s Golf Day (WGD), set for Tuesday, June 7, 2016,has exceeded its lofty goal with more than 400 golf facilities in more than 17 countries participating in this first-of-its-kind growth of the game initiative. WGD’s mission is to Engage, Empower and Support women and they will experience this first-hand on June 7. […]

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Participate in International Women’s Golf Day!

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On June 7, the Women’s Golf Day event will provide women from all around the world with the opportunity to play golf for the first time in a fun, non-intimidating environment alongside existing golfers. Women’s Golf Day is a one-day event celebrating girls and women playing golf and learning the skills that last a lifetime. […]

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