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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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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Green to take on the men at WA Open

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Hannah Green will make a triumphant return to Western Australia next month to compete at the Nexus Risk TSA Group WA Open at Royal Perth. Fresh from securing her 2018 LPGA Tour card, following an outstanding rookie professional season in the United States, the 20-year-old will take on the men at the ISPS HANDA PGA […]

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Remuera Golf Club to host IGANZ Long Drive International

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Another great event has been named on the Auckland sports calendar as the dates along with the venue for the New Zealand Long Drive Golf International have been confirmed. On Sunday November 5th Remuera Golf Club will host 16 long drive golfers from around the world including New Zealand as they play for over US$10,000 […]

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Golf at the Olympics: Set for 2024 in Paris

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Nobody knew exactly what to expect from golf returning to the Summer Olympic Games for the first time in 112 years. How would an untested venue test the game’s best players? How would the world react to the game’s inclusion among the Olympic program? Even with the decision by a select number of golfers to […]

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KPMG’s 2017 Participation Report sees positive growth in Europe

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KPMG is today publishing their annual participation report for Europe, offering insight and analysis of key industry trends, revealing a slight increase on the continent. The survey is based on statistics compiled from 43 European countries with 81% of local golf associations indicated growing or static participation numbers last year, and with only 19% of […]

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Manly GC take out inaugural Teed Up’s Ladies Golf Challenge

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The inaugural Teed Up, Ladies Golf Challenge kicked off at Noosa Springs Resort on Tuesday 29th August, 2017 with over 100 ladies from all over Australia battling it out take home the title for their home club. Competition was intense with a round of golf for 4 people at Noosa Springs, Twin Waters and The […]

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All Set for ‘India Learn Golf’ Initiative

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A bold initiative of the Indian Golf Industry Association (IGIA) aims to introduce 28,000 newcomers to the game in the space of just one week. ‘India Learn Golf Week’ is set to take place over a number of golf courses in the country from September 25 to October 1. The campaign has the endorsement of […]

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