The Ladies’ Golf Union and the R&A Complete Merger

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The merger of the Ladies’ Golf Union (LGU) and The R&A has been finalised and will come into effect from 1 January 2017. The heads of agreement between the two organisations was signed in June leading to the integration of the LGU’s business operations and its members of staff into The R&A group of companies. […]

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The Jack Kicks off today

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200 golfers, including Pro’s and celebrities will decsend on the Hunter Valley today. They have received a much sort after invite to the Jack Newton Celebrity Classic 2016 . This will be the event’s 38th year and we are thrilled that this flagship event is now in it’s second year at the stunning Crowne Plaza […]

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135,000 people tried golf in just 6 months

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More than 135,000 people tried golf in England between April and September 2016, according to new figures. The figure is a huge rise of 47 per cent compared with the previous year, and more than 9,000 of them joined golf clubs as a result. The research comes from England Golf’s County Impact Report, which suggests […]

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Top juniors ready for Greg Norman Junior Masters

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The country’s leading junior golfers will converge on the Palmer Colonial and Palmer Gold Coast Golf Clubs this week for the annual Greg Norman Junior Masters. Hosted by Golf Queensland, the invitation-only event is recognised as one of the premier junior tournaments in Australasia attracting a field of more than 225 competitors. “The Greg Norman […]

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Hong Kong Open Reaches out to Local Community

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Hong Kong: With just days to go before the UBS Hong Kong Open tees-off, the tournament’s community outreach programme is already in full swing. With enhanced accessibility to the tournament a priority for the organising partners, the tournament is set to host a wider audience of local community groups than ever before in 2016. Following the […]

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International Women’s Golf Day Set for 2017

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New York, United States: The 2017 International Women’s Golf Day (WGD) has been set for Tuesday, June 6. This one day, four-hour golf experience for women and girls is open to all interested participants around the globe. WGD is a global golf initiative designed to introduce women to the game in a fun and inclusive […]

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Introductory Golf Clinic Inspires Youngsters

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Hong Kong: As part of the UBS Hong Kong Open community outreach programme, more than 150 schoolchildren participated in an introductory golf clinic led by English Ryder Cup stalwart Ian Poulter and Chinese rising star Dou Zecheng. Aged between eight and 11, the representatives from four schools in the New Territories were invited by the Hong Kong Golf Association to […]

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Win day of golf at the prestigious Ellerston Golf Course

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Thanks to the Packer Family, this Christmas we have a rare opportunity on offer for golf lovers. Enjoy a full day of golf at the prestigious Ellerston Golf Course situated on the Packer Family’s private estate in Scone, NSW. The prize includes 18 holes on a magnificently designed course for 8 people, along with helicopter […]

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FootGolf course now at Northbridge GC

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Northbridge Golf Club on the North Shore is now host to Australia’s latest FootGolf course. The sport, combining football and golf, is on steady rise worldwide, and even has its own association in Australia. FootGolf Australia President Leonardo Fernandez said it was an exciting sport with something for everybody. “Learning to play FootGolf to enjoy […]

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Golf Industry determined to keep afterglow of Olympics burning bright

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Golf industry executives, tour officials, sponsors and decision makers attending the 2016 HSBC Golf Business Forum, have vowed to grasp the opportunities and new momentum created in the game during 2016 to increase the popularity of the worldwide. At the conclusion of the second and final day of the largest and most significant meeting place […]

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