READY GOLF TO BE INTRODUCED AT THE R&A’S AMATEUR EVENTS

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The R&A will introduce Ready Golf at its 2017 amateur championships as part of its efforts to improve pace of play. Ready Golf features in The R&A’s Pace of Play manual as a recommended solution for tackling slow play and enables golfers to play when they are ready to do so rather than strictly adhere […]

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Golf Expanding, Reveals Report on Global Golf Supply

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Golf continues to expand into all parts of the globe. There are now golf facilities in 208 of the 245 countries in the world as of year‑end 2016, according to the second ‘Golf Around the World’ report that’s published by The R&A and based on research from the National Golf Foundation. The brochure, first released […]

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Bringing team spirit to golf

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Golf Premier League interest is surging around Australia with 24 clubs and 40 leagues already in play this year. Perth’s Mount Lawley Golf Club continues to be a huge champion of Golf Premier League, with its competition elevating club camaraderie and sportsmanship. Armadale Golf Club is also flying the Golf Premier League flag in Western […]

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National Golf Month Hailed a Success

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National Golf Month, the annual initiative aimed at growing grassroots’ participation in golf, was hailed a success as the campaign formerly came to an end. Now in its fourth year of running, emphasis was placed on growing the number of women trying the game. Recognising that female participants only made up a small proportion of […]

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Robotic golf pro: Driving range adds new ‘instructor’

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Click to watch video A Memphis driving range has just added a new golf instructor that towers over 9 feet tall, weighs 822 pounds and uses six arms to improve students’ golf swings. There’s not another RoboGolfPro machine available to improvement-minded golfers this side of Chicago, and there’s only 30 worldwide. Vantage Point Golf Center in […]

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Sir Nick’s New Goal for 2017-18 Faldo Series Asia Season

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Consolidation will be the watchword during the 12th season of the Faldo Series Asia. Spanning 10 months, the 2017-18 Faldo Series Asia campaign will visit 17 countries and comprise a minimum of 21 events, all part of The R&A World Amateur Golf Ranking. Winners of age-group categories at each of the national championships will earn […]

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A boy with autism and his father find happiness through golf

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Click here watch video Sal and Nicole Macino’s son, Michael, age 8, had Asperger syndrome, a high-functioning form of autism. Michael’s childhood had mainly consisted of one doctor visit after another. The search for ideas to help him adjust and thrive was all-consuming. Complicating matters was Sal’s struggle to connect with his son. By chance […]

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Machine opens doors for disabled golfers

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The Kalgoorlie Golf Course will not only host some of Australia’s best golfers this week, but also a specifically designed workshop to help people with disabilities get back on the green. Empower Golf will be providing two free workshops to people with disabilities, their families and carers which will allow them to stand and play […]

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Golf balls included in new, first-of-a-kind USPS stamps

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Golf nerds will soon be able to send their sport to all their friends. The U.S. Postal service is set to release first-of-a-kind “Have a Ball” stamps of major sports balls that not only include the look but also the feel of the respective surfaces. That means you could soon find stamps with the actual […]

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