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Topgolf becomes medal event at Special Olympics
Topgolf has been unveiled as an officially sanctioned event for the Special Olympics.
That means Special Olympics athletes will be able to compete in Topgolf as an individual or with a team through Special Olympics Unified Sports, which joins people with and without intellectual disabilities on the same team for training and competition.
Topgolf is committed to making the game of golf more diverse, inclusive and fun, and with off-course golf participation at an all-time high, the partnership…
Golf Business Australia and Empower Golf Announce New Partnership to Help Boost Inclusivity Down Under
/0 Comments/in Latest News /by MathildaGolf Business Australia (GBA), the nation’s leading golf-specific insurance provider has joined forces with Empower Golf Australia, a pioneering non-profit organisation dedicated to making golf inclusive and accessible for individuals living with disabilities. This partnership aims to reform the current golfing landscape and create a more inclusive environment for all golf enthusiasts. “We are thrilled […]
Topgolf becomes medal event at Special Olympics
/0 Comments/in Australian Olympic Committee, Featured, Latest News /by MadamTopgolf has been unveiled as an officially sanctioned event for the Special Olympics. That means Special Olympics athletes will be able to compete in Topgolf as an individual or with a team through Special Olympics Unified Sports, which joins people with and without intellectual disabilities on the same team for training and competition. Topgolf is committed […]
How more female leaders can make golf more profitable
/0 Comments/in Best Practice, golf industry /by Live4GolfMore female club managers, course superintendents and golf course architects would drive greater profitability in the golf industry, according to a leading expert on diversity and inclusion in business. Liz Dimmock, founder and CEO of Women Ahead, an award-winning social impact organization committed to female development from schoolroom to boardroom, says there is now clear evidence […]
US celebrates National Golf Day
/0 Comments/in golf industry, Latest News /by MathildaThe American Golf Industry Coalition, which represents a partnership among golf’s leading organizations in the US, celebrates the 15th annual National Golf Day on May 9-10. The event includes hundreds of representatives who gathered to reinforce golf’s economic, societal, environmental, and health contributions through more than 200 meetings with Members of Congress and their staffs.The […]
Commitment to Reduce Golf’s Use of Water
/0 Comments/in golf industry, Latest News /by MathildaThe United States Golf Association (USGA) is accelerating its work toward a more sustainable game with the deployment of a multi-year, multi-million-dollar investment toward reducing golf’s use of water. The organisation’s US$30 million commitment over the next 15 years will advance under-utilised strategies and technologies that golf courses can use to economically reduce their use […]
Topgolf to Become Global Medaled Event in Special Olympics
/0 Comments/in golf industry, Latest News /by MathildaTopgolf is beyond excited to share that beginning in 2024, Topgolf will be an officially sanctioned event with Special Olympics, the first time a brand has become a medaled event. That means Special Olympics athletes will be able to compete in Topgolf as an individual or with a team through Special Olympics Unified Sports®, which […]
Study to deepen understanding of disability golf
/0 Comments/in Featured, golf industry, Latest News /by MathildaA research study will track 200 disabled golfers over a year of competition, gathering insights and data to promote better understanding and make golf more accessible for those with chronic health conditions. EDGA, formerly known as the European Disabled Golf Association, has recruited a team of sports scientists, PGA coaches and medical experts to analyse […]
Golf celebrates a month dedicated to Women and Girls
/0 Comments/in Featured, golf industry, Latest News /by MathildaGolf Australia, the PGA of Australia and the WPGA Tour of Australasia have officially kicked off the Women and Girls Month celebrations today with the first Women’s Golf Network event for 2023 alongside a morning of networking with media for competitors in The Athena. The momentum of Women and Girls Month continues into the weekend […]
Find your golfing perfect match with revamped Find a PGA Pro
/0 Comments/in golf industry, Latest News /by MathildaThe process of finding the golfing advice you need is easier than ever before, as the PGA of Australia updates its nation-wide Find a PGA Pro service. Now, whether they specialise in a certain service or are industry all-rounders, PGA Professionals can easily be identified in categories of coaching, retail, events and advice. General Manager […]
“Go Play, Get Hooked” targets new market for Australian golf
/0 Comments/in golf industry, Latest News /by MathildaThe PGA of Australia and Golf Australia are celebrating the launch of a promotional campaign unlike anything seen in the Australian golf industry before, leaning on the fun and addictive nature of the game. The “Go Play, Get Hooked” campaign is the first of many concerted efforts from the industry to target non-traditional audiences, aligning […]