Act now on golf facilities, politicians urged

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Australian Golf Industry Council chairman Gavin Kirkman today called on all MPs and candidates to get behind golf during the Federal election campaign to support the great places and people in the sport. The AGIC has made the call as part of its Pitch In: Grow Community Golf advocacy campaign – a new endeavour by […]

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Essedon Fields King Island Classic makes dreams come true

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The 2019 Essendon Fields King Island Classic held last month at Cape Wickham and Ocean Dunes has made a series of wishes come true for critically ill children. The successful event, held over two days on two of the world’s most spectacular golf courses, raised a total of $21,044.85 for Make-A-Wish Australia. Essendon Fields helped create […]

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New Junior Golf Passport stamped for a journey into golf

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Following a period of consultation with PGA professionals, parents, and children throughout 2018, the Golf Foundation is delighted to announce the Junior Golf Passport has been improved and is relaunched. The Golf Foundation reaches 500,000 boys and girls each year and introduces young people from all backgrounds to the benefits of golf, creating a player […]

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England Golf tees off #SwitchOffWithGolf campaign

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England Golf has teed off its #SwitchOffWithGolf campaign, with ambassadors Dan Walker and Professor Greg Whyte encouraging golf fans to reduce screen-time and increase green-time to improve their mental well-being. #SwitchOffWithGolf has launched to coincide with Stress Awareness Month and will encourage lapsed golfers to take time out from their busy schedules to rediscover their drive. Over 85% […]

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Venice Open achieves world first for connecting golf, sustainability and the next generation

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Inspiring collaboration makes U.S. Kids Golf event the first non-professional tournament in the world to achieve distinction from GEO Foundation.  The 2018 U.S. Kids Golf Venice Open has been officially recognised as a GEO Certified® Tournament for its inspiring leadership to advance sustainability in and through golf. The initiative was led by the voluntary leadership […]

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Golf Innovation Symposium Demonstrates Global Opportunities

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Following a two-day summit in Tokyo that elevated the latest global research in golf participation and sustainability, the United States Golf Association (USGA) has released key findings from its fifth Golf Innovation Symposium, presented by Cisco. Supported by the Japan Golf Association (JGA), the USGA brought together dozens of experts from around the world to […]

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Golf and health week to highlight how the sport helps wellbeing

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A dedicated campaign to raise awareness of the health benefits of golf for people of all ages and abilities is to tee off next month. The first ever Golf and Health Week will take place from 15-19 April and will aim to encourage golfers, non-golfers and lapsed golfers into taking part in the sport. A […]

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Women’s British Open champion Georgia Hall to become R&A ambassador

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Women’s British Open champion Georgia Hall will support The R&A’s drive to inspire more women, girls and families into playing golf by becoming its latest ambassador. The R&A is investing £80 million into women’s and mixed golf over the next ten years to boost participation in the sport and the 22-year-old will undertake a wide […]

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Par 3 event to launch the 100th NZ Golf Open

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For the first time ever, the New Zealand Open will be launched with a Par 3 event that will take place on the newly-built course ‘The Farm’ at The Hills in Queenstown. The unique Par 3 event is set for the eve of the tournament, 27 February, and serves as the official curtain-raiser for the […]

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Early commitments to women in golf charter shows promise

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The R&A’s drive to increase the number of women and girls participating in golf and to encourage more opportunities for women to work within the sport has been reflected in early success for the new Women in Golf Charter. Launched last May in London, the Charter set out to inspire an industry-wide commitment to developing […]

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