Ten Facts About Golf in Celebration of Earth Day 2016

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Kansas, United States: Golf is a sport for a lifetime that delivers more than two million jobs and US$69 billion in annual economic impact while contributing US$3.9 billion per year for philanthropic causes – more than all other sports combined. A professionally managed golf course also can demonstrate environmental stewardship and provide a place to […]

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Free Come and Try Golf Clinic – 6 May 2016 – Parkwood Golf Club

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Empower Golf Australia is proud to invite you to our Free Come and Try Golf Clinic at beautiful Parkwood Golf Club, less than an hour from Brisbane’s CBD, on 6 May 2016. These clinics introduce people to golf for the first time or reintroduce players to the game they love after accident or illness.   […]

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Jason Day gives back to Aussie golf as MyGolf ambassador

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World Number 1 Jason Day has put his name to Australia’s national junior golf program, MyGolf, with the 2015 US PGA Championship winner today announced as its official ambassador. The nine-time US PGA Tour winner will be the face of MyGolf, boosting the growth of junior golf around Australia. “I’m honoured to be the ambassador […]

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Pushy golf parents causing children harm

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Pushy parents  driven by the prospect of developing the next Lydia Ko could be damaging their children’s chances to succeed in sport when they are older. The success of Ko at a young age is believed to be a factor in the increase in overzealous and pushy parents in children’s golf. New Zealand Olympic team sports psychologist Gary Hermansson warned that parents putting too […]

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Pace and Innovation Symposium Serves Up Food for Thought

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New Jersey, United States: Last month, the United States Golf Association hosted 125 industry experts for the association’s Pace and Innovation Symposium. The two-day symposium at Brookside Golf Club in Pasadena, California marked the third time that the USGA has brought together experts and leaders from throughout the industry to discuss the issues that often […]

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New Research Study Unveiled at 63rd PGA Merchandise Show Explores Corporate Golf Access for Men and Women

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“Business Golf: The Gender Puzzle” is the First Research Study on the Subject in a Decade; Analysis Reveals Untapped Revenue Growth Opportunities for the Golf Industry PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. – New cutting-edge research entitled “Business Golf: The Gender Puzzle,” conducted by Sports and Leisure Research Group (SLRG) for the PGA of America unveils new […]

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Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club’s New Junior Initiative

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club [KLGCC] has reinforced its drive to develop junior golf in the Malaysian capital. In its on-going efforts to promote an active and sports-oriented lifestyle through the golf, the Asian Golf Industry Federation Golf Facility Member is offering a 50 per cent discount on green fees to […]

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Jay Lloyd’s Getaway: Indoor Golf « CBS Philly

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When you’re looking for a golf getaway with the gang, but the weather is frightful, there’s still a game to be had. Take it indoors.

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Muscat Daily Oman Golf Committee wraps up opening phase of school initiative

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Following its successful development squad programme, the Oman Golf Committee (OGC) has now wrapped up the opening phase of its new school programme. The first phase, comprising orientation and training of schoolkids, lasted six weeks between October-November at The Sultan’s School in Muscat. The next six-week phase will take place in January-February. The initiative comes […]

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What Jason Day Would Tell His 12-Year-Old Self

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If you’ve ever wanted to peer into Jason Day’s mind, motivations, triumphs, and struggles, a new essay that he wrote for The Players’ Tribune called “Letter to My Younger Self” can offer some insight. The Australian golfer’s message to his 12-year-old self is a heartfelt and moving piece that encourages the young Day to keep […]

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