Joint Statement from the Ladies’ Golf Union and The R&A

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Exploratory discussions are underway between the Ladies’ Golf Union (LGU) and The R&A towards establishing a more closely coordinated working relationship and the possibility of a merger between the two organisations. There is a great deal of synergy between the LGU and The R&A, with both based in St Andrews and responsible for staging Major Championships, prestigious amateur events and […]

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Rise in Participation Rates Drives Global Golf Equipment and Consumables Market

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San Jose, California, United States: Despite the slowdown in demand in Europe, the United States and Japan, the global golf equipment and consumables market is expected to remain steady in the short to medium term period. According to a research report titled ‘Golf Equipment and Consumables: A Global Strategic Business Report’ announced by Global Industry […]

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Bringing Cheer to the Less Fortunate

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Gamuda and Gamuda Land Clubs brought festive cheer to the residents from the Malaysian Association of the Welfare of Mentally Challenged Children. The centre, also known as IQ70 Plus, was established in March 2012 and has 44 residents, aged between one and 51, all mentally challenged children and adults. They live with […]

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Government Seeking to Popularise Golf in South Korea

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The South Korean Government is seeking to popularise golf by opening more public courses and lowering green fees after President Park Geun-hye highlighted the need to get more people to play the sport. According to a Yonhap report published in the Korea Herald, insiders said related ministries are in the process of coming up with ways to make golf more […]

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SNAG Golf to announces plans to exhibit at Golf Industry Show

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SNAG Golf has announced that the company plans to exhibit at the 2015 Golf Industry Show in San Antonio, Texas, February 21-26. SNAG stands for “Starting New at Golf” and is a global leader in player development and grow-the-game initiatives. “We are excited to showcase our products at GIS again this year,” said Terry Anton, […]

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HSBC Chief concerned game is not moving with the times

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One of golf’s biggest sponsors has warned the game is at a crossroads and not keeping up with changes in society. The sport returns to the Olympics next year and Giles Morgan, the head of sponsorship for HSBC, believes this provides an opportunity that cannot be squandered. Morgan’s company spends millions of pounds on golf, backing several […]

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Teen golf wonder Ko plans to retire at 30

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Teenage world number one Lydia Ko revealed Wednesday she plans to retire at 30 and is about to start a psychology degree to prepare for life after golf. The 17-year-old New Zealander, who smashed Tiger Woods’s record of reaching the top ranking when he was 21, said she wanted a second career later in life. […]

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SNAG Golf to exhibit at GIS

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SNAG Golf has announced that the company plans to exhibit at the 2015 Golf Industry Show in San Antonio. SNAG stands for “Starting New at Golf” and is a global leader in player development and grow-the-game initiatives. “We are excited to showcase our products at GIS again this year,” said Terry Anton, co-founder and CEO […]

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Day wins, moves to world No.4

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Jason Day has moved to world No.4 with victory in the Farmers Insurance Open in San Diego. Day, 27, won a four-man playoff at the famous Torrey Pines for his third US PGA Tour victory and his first since winning last year’s World Matchplay Championship. The victory will lift him past Adam Scott on the […]

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Urban Golf tees off in Toowoomba CBD next week

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BIG time golf returns to Toowoomba next week when the Coca-Cola Queensland PGA Championship tees off at City Golf Club on Thursday. But not all the golfing action will be reserved for the pros on course. Toowoomba people from office workers to families are invited to take part in the City Golf Club Urban Golf […]

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