FootGolf raises optimism in the industry

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The PGA has touted many programs over the past few years to bring new revenue and new golfers to the game. But none has shown as much promise as the introduction of FootGolf, a soccer and golf hybrid, to courses all across the U.S. It appears to be accomplishing both goals of bringing new revenue […]

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Statement from The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews

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I am very pleased indeed to announce that the membership of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews has voted overwhelmingly in favour of welcoming women members. More than three quarters of the club’s global membership took part in the ballot, with a decisive 85% voting for women to become members. This vote […]

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Tiger Woods Foundation and Tavistock Group form partnership

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The Tiger Woods Foundation and the Tavistock Group formed a partnership designed to elevate Woods’ World Challenge tournament to new heights. Now it has a new title sponsor, Hero Motocorp. “This title sponsorship of the Hero World Challenge is reflective of brand Hero’s rapidly expanding global footprint. Having been associated with the game in India for […]

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MP Greg Aplin announces junior golf grant for Howlong

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Member for Albury, Greg Aplin today announced over $87,000 had been awarded under the 2014 Sport and Recreation Participation and Facility Program to assist and upgrade sporting facilities and participation in sport across the electorate. “Grants have been awarded to not-for-profit sports clubs and local Councils across the State” Mr Aplin said. Howlong Country Golf Club is […]

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World Series of Golf – Turbo Tournaments launched

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What is a “World Series of Golf – Turbo Tournament”? Well, it is not Golf as you know it! For Example; Like  ‘Texas Hold ’Em’ Tournaments did for Poker, so will the ‘World Series of Golf Turbo-Tournaments’ do for Golf! You only have to beat your group (of 5 players) to advance to the next […]

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Roof top golf is a big hit at Birkdale!

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Golf went through the roof at Birkdale Primary School during part of a ‘Blue Peter’ nationwide scheme to widen children’s participation in sport and inspire their friends to try them out. The venture was unique because when the school ran out of play space a roof system was designed to allow the pupils to operate […]

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Youth programme helps Ramsdale Park earn international sustainability award

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A youth sponsorship initiative at Ramsdale Park Golf Centre, Nottingham, has helped the public pay-and-play facility earn the prestigious international sustainability ecolabel, GEO Certified®. Viewed as the global mark for sustainability in golf businesses, GEO Certified® is administered by the Golf Environment Organization (GEO) according to strict codes set by ISEAL, the global leader in defining […]

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Oman junior golf development programme receives a boost

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(MENAFN – Muscat Daily) The Oman Golf  Committee’s (OGC) efforts to give the sport a boost in the sultanate has received a shot in the arm with Volkswagen Oman extending its support towards the fast-improving junior development programme by signing an agreement on Monday. The move has come at a time when the OGC is […]

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Golf Industry Central Launches Global Initiative to Grow the Game

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Golf Industry Central today launched a new initiative called Grow The Game Central that aims to create a world-wide community of like-minded people banding together to encourage people of all ages and backgrounds to play the game of golf or increase their participation. Golf Industry Central Director Mike Orloff says he created the website www.live4golf.com.au to […]

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World Urban Golf Day hits Australian shores

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About halfway through September in a city called Portland Oregon a festival kicks off that serves to promote and celebrate the sport of golf. However this is not golf as you know or have seen it before. This festival is for a special brand of golf known as Urban Golf. Players have swapped greens and […]

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