Golf Business Australia and Empower Golf Announce New Partnership to Help Boost Inclusivity Down Under

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Golf Business Australia (GBA), the nation’s leading golf-specific insurance provider has joined forces with Empower Golf Australia, a pioneering non-profit organisation dedicated to making golf inclusive and accessible for individuals living with disabilities. This partnership aims to reform the current golfing landscape and create a more inclusive environment for all golf enthusiasts. “We are thrilled […]

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Topgolf becomes medal event at Special Olympics

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Topgolf has been unveiled as an officially sanctioned event for the Special Olympics. That means Special Olympics athletes will be able to compete in Topgolf as an individual or with a team through Special Olympics Unified Sports, which joins people with and without intellectual disabilities on the same team for training and competition. Topgolf is committed […]

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US celebrates National Golf Day

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The American Golf Industry Coalition, which represents a partnership among golf’s leading organizations in the US, celebrates the 15th annual National Golf Day on May 9-10.  The event includes hundreds of representatives who gathered to reinforce golf’s economic, societal, environmental, and health contributions through more than 200 meetings with Members of Congress and their staffs.The […]

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Commitment to Reduce Golf’s Use of Water

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The United States Golf Association (USGA) is accelerating its work toward a more sustainable game with the deployment of a multi-year, multi-million-dollar investment toward reducing golf’s use of water. The organisation’s US$30 million commitment over the next 15 years will advance under-utilised strategies and technologies that golf courses can use to economically reduce their use […]

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Topgolf to Become Global Medaled Event in Special Olympics

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Topgolf is beyond excited to share that beginning in 2024, Topgolf will be an officially sanctioned event with Special Olympics, the first time a brand has become a medaled event. That means Special Olympics athletes will be able to compete in Topgolf as an individual or with a team through Special Olympics Unified Sports®, which […]

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Study to deepen understanding of disability golf

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A research study will track 200 disabled golfers over a year of competition, gathering insights and data to promote better understanding and make golf more accessible for those with chronic health conditions. EDGA, formerly known as the European Disabled Golf Association, has recruited a team of sports scientists, PGA coaches and medical experts to analyse […]

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Golf celebrates a month dedicated to Women and Girls

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Golf Australia, the PGA of Australia and the WPGA Tour of Australasia have officially kicked off the Women and Girls Month celebrations today with the first Women’s Golf Network event for 2023 alongside a morning of networking with media for competitors in The Athena. The momentum of Women and Girls Month continues into the weekend […]

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Find your golfing perfect match with revamped Find a PGA Pro

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The process of finding the golfing advice you need is easier than ever before, as the PGA of Australia updates its nation-wide Find a PGA Pro service. Now, whether they specialise in a certain service or are industry all-rounders, PGA Professionals can easily be identified in categories of coaching, retail, events and advice. General Manager […]

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“Go Play, Get Hooked” targets new market for Australian golf

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The PGA of Australia and Golf Australia are celebrating the launch of a promotional campaign unlike anything seen in the Australian golf industry before, leaning on the fun and addictive nature of the game. The “Go Play, Get Hooked” campaign is the first of many concerted efforts from the industry to target non-traditional audiences, aligning […]

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Women’s Golf Star Michelle Wie West to Support the R&A’s Vision For The Sport

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Major champion Michelle Wie West will align with The R&A to expand her golf career off the course and into the global development of the sport.  One of the most recognised player’s in women’s golf, Wie West made history at 12 years of age becoming the youngest player to qualify for an LPGA Tour championship […]

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