Golf’s Lack of Color: Finding More Brown for the Green

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Steve Mona, CEO of the World Golf Foundation, says that when he surveys golf courses around the country, he says he mainly sees two colors: green and white. Golf industry reports confirm Mona’s impression. American golfers are 77 percent male and 80 percent white, according to the 2015 Golf Diversity & Inclusion Report. Among professional golfers, 75 […]

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Wheeling for Empower – Raising funds for Empower Golf Australia

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On the 3rd of December (International Day of People with a Disability), Tom Hughson, WA Representative for Empower Golf Australia, will attempt to ride a recumbent handcycle (a piece of adaptive equipment that relies 100% upper body strength for propulsion) 90 km between the golf courses which currently support Empower Golf around Perth. http://www.empowergolf.com.au WHY??? To raise much-needed funds […]

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Award winning Barossa golf club taps into youth market to boost growth

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A small golf club in the Barossa Valley, which is experiencing unprecedented growth in youth membership, has been named one of South Australia’s best clubs. Sandy Creek Golf Club, an 18-hole, par-72 course based in the eastern Barossa, was named Club of the Year – Small Regional at the Clubs SA Awards for Excellence earlier […]

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Scheme to get more women golfing is set to grow

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A scheme to encourage new women golfers to play more often and have fun on the course has been such a success that it is set to grow. The Academy Away Days ran in three counties this season and attracted over 300 players, bringing them together for on-course outings to grow their confidence and to […]

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Growing Golf in the UK report puts focus on women and juniors

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Golf at Goodwood has a long history. The first course on the Estate was laid down in 1892 by Lady Helen Taylor, and the strong connection between Women and the course continues till this day. The course’s attraction is based on an innovative Points Membership model, costing only £250 to join – with a ‘Pay […]

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The chief executive of the WGF details the health benefits of golf

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Did you know that walking 18 holes is equal to a five-mile walk or 3.5-to-four-mile run? Or that you can burn up to 2,000 calories by playing golf and walking 18-holes? World Golf Foundation is proud to support initiatives that grow and celebrate our game, such as the Golf & Health Project. New research about […]

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Women of Newcastle GC play on Saturday for first time in 112 years

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For these women, teeing off on a Saturday has been a long time coming. Ladies President Jenny Thompson said the exclusion of women on Saturdays — a rule which has stood for 112 years — dates back to the early days of golf, including at the Newcastle Golf Club. “Because women stayed at home and […]

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The Netherlands makes golf more accessible

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The Dutch Golf Sports Funds is investing in an initiative to make golf more accessible to athletes with disabilities. This initiative will receive countrywide support through the creation of ‘ Sportfonds op Naam’, with the aim of providing (financial) support to golf clubs for the disabled. The fund received a boost to its funding during the […]

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Ernie Els to receive 2018 Old Tom Morris Award from GCSAA

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Ernie Els, a four-time major champion, member of the World Golf Hall of Fame (2010) and founder of the Els for Autism Foundation (2009), will be the recipient of the 2018 Old Tom Morris Award from the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA). Els also founded The Ernie Els Foundation in 1999 in his […]

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Golf Month – Sharing the bug across Australia

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It’s that time of the year again where the golf bug gets past on from juniors to seniors, from beginners to professionals, and coaches to students all across the country. October is Golf Month in Australia and clubs and facilities around the nation are once again throwing their doors open to welcome everyone to take […]

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