LPGA Commissioner Mike Whan Named World Golf Foundation Chairman for 2017

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World Golf Foundation (WGF) – the game’s nonprofit organization that unites the industry in support of initiatives that enhance the growth of and provide access to the game of golf worldwide – today announces Mike Whan, LPGA Commissioner, has been named WGF Chairman for 2017 by the Board of Directors. He succeeds Tim Finchem, who […]

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Golf Charity Day Played for Stroke awareness

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winners left to right: Sinan Bugdayli, Steve Goktas, Terry Stevens with organiser Gary Begg absent Team member Andrew Diciumas The Take a Stroke for Stroke charity was played on Monday 12th December at the Mercure Kooindah Waters Golf Resort, raising funds for the National stroke foundation. Stroke is the second biggest killer in Australia behind coronary […]

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The Ladies’ Golf Union and the R&A Complete Merger

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The merger of the Ladies’ Golf Union (LGU) and The R&A has been finalised and will come into effect from 1 January 2017. The heads of agreement between the two organisations was signed in June leading to the integration of the LGU’s business operations and its members of staff into The R&A group of companies. […]

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The Jack Kicks off today

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200 golfers, including Pro’s and celebrities will decsend on the Hunter Valley today. They have received a much sort after invite to the Jack Newton Celebrity Classic 2016 . This will be the event’s 38th year and we are thrilled that this flagship event is now in it’s second year at the stunning Crowne Plaza […]

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135,000 people tried golf in just 6 months

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More than 135,000 people tried golf in England between April and September 2016, according to new figures. The figure is a huge rise of 47 per cent compared with the previous year, and more than 9,000 of them joined golf clubs as a result. The research comes from England Golf’s County Impact Report, which suggests […]

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Top juniors ready for Greg Norman Junior Masters

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The country’s leading junior golfers will converge on the Palmer Colonial and Palmer Gold Coast Golf Clubs this week for the annual Greg Norman Junior Masters. Hosted by Golf Queensland, the invitation-only event is recognised as one of the premier junior tournaments in Australasia attracting a field of more than 225 competitors. “The Greg Norman […]

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Hong Kong Open Reaches out to Local Community

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Hong Kong: With just days to go before the UBS Hong Kong Open tees-off, the tournament’s community outreach programme is already in full swing. With enhanced accessibility to the tournament a priority for the organising partners, the tournament is set to host a wider audience of local community groups than ever before in 2016. Following the […]

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International Women’s Golf Day Set for 2017

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New York, United States: The 2017 International Women’s Golf Day (WGD) has been set for Tuesday, June 6. This one day, four-hour golf experience for women and girls is open to all interested participants around the globe. WGD is a global golf initiative designed to introduce women to the game in a fun and inclusive […]

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Introductory Golf Clinic Inspires Youngsters

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Hong Kong: As part of the UBS Hong Kong Open community outreach programme, more than 150 schoolchildren participated in an introductory golf clinic led by English Ryder Cup stalwart Ian Poulter and Chinese rising star Dou Zecheng. Aged between eight and 11, the representatives from four schools in the New Territories were invited by the Hong Kong Golf Association to […]

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Win day of golf at the prestigious Ellerston Golf Course

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Thanks to the Packer Family, this Christmas we have a rare opportunity on offer for golf lovers. Enjoy a full day of golf at the prestigious Ellerston Golf Course situated on the Packer Family’s private estate in Scone, NSW. The prize includes 18 holes on a magnificently designed course for 8 people, along with helicopter […]

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