Six-Hole Short Course Unveiled

Advocates of short-form golf will be delighted to learn of the unveiling of a new course with a difference. Frilford Heath in the English county of Oxfordshire, has showcased a six-hole course that aims to make golf more accessible to beginners, who are able to play a round in 60 minutes. Experienced golfers will take […]

GolfSixes events show appeal of European Tour-style format for young players

Teams of youngsters have been playing Golf Foundation ‘GolfSixes’ events over the last few weeks, in a pilot project that follows the new European Tour format and aims to keep more young players at the heart of club golf. More than 32 golf clubs are involved in a series of local leagues across seven regions […]

Golf’s participation pressure leads to unique business

Golf’s participation pressure leads to unique business partnership Centuries of formality, tradition and etiquette are the attributes that many young people normally see as reasons to bypass the game of golf. The perception that golf is also mostly for the elders on the higher rungs of the corporate ladder might be precisely why the young […]

India Learn Golf week 25th September – 1st October

INDIA LEARN GOLF WEEK Don’t miss this event to learn Golf! India Learn Golf Week (ILGW) is an initiative by GIA (Golf Industry Association) to make Golf accessible to everyone. ILGW will be conducted across 40 Golf clubs & 16 Cities in India from 25th September – 1st October. Have an easy access to the […]

Stacey Peters lands critical female development role with Golf Australia

Outstanding touring professional Stacey Peters has landed a key role in Australian golf to help prepare the next generation of aspiring female talent. Peters has today been appointed as Golf Australia’s female national pathway manager, a new role created to increase the depth of the talent pool of Australian female golf. And it’s a task […]

Millennials breathing new life into the stodgy game of golf

This year’s report from the The National Golf Foundation’s (NGF) on golf participation in the United States has revealed that millennial golfers are breathing new life into the sport. The study found that 36 percent of the nearly 24 million golfers in the United States are young adults aged 18 to 39, with over 15 […]

Vote for Empower Golf Australia to win $50,000 grant

On his road to rebuilding after a life-changing accident, Empower Golf’s founder James Gribble had a little dream to give the gift of golf to other people living with a disability. This dream led to the formation of Empower Golf. Just a few short years later, this year the Empower Golf team will run over […]

Toro Support & Grow Grants Program now open

Does your golf club need help maintaining their turf? The Toro Support & Grow Grants program is now open and offers machinery grants for Australian not-for-profit golf clubs. Offered by Toro Australia in conjunction with Golf Management Australia, two pre-owned Toro Triflex 3400 mowers (estimated value of $18,000 inc GST each), will be given away […]

LPGA to Launch Women’s Network, a Digital Platform for Women

Calling all female golfers! Whether you are a fanatical player, someone who is considering taking up the game for the first time or simply interested in using golf as a tool for self-improvement in other areas, then the soon-to-be-launched LPGA Women’s Network is for you! Having identified a pressing need for the establishment of a […]

Kudos to Student-Turned-Presenter Kadir

Head of Human Resources at TPC Kuala Lumpur, created a notable slice of history at the fifth course to be offered under the Business Management Institute (BMI) Asia Pacific education programme. Presented by the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) and the Club Managers Association of America (CMAA), the latest BMI Club Management Course took place […]