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Australian Championship Designated as Key Step Toward 2032 Paralympic Golf Inclusion
Golf Australia and the International Golf Federation (IGF) have announced a major milestone for para-golf, designating the 2026 Australian All Abilities Championship as the first IGF Counting Event to operate under the IGF’s new Classification Rules and Sport Classes.
This decision is seen as a direct and significant step toward achieving Paralympic Games inclusion for golf at Brisbane 2032.
IGF Chairman Guy Kinnings confirmed the strategic importance of the designation, stating, "Golf Australia…
PGA Pros “Vital To Clubs” Says Welsh Chief
/0 Comments/in Latest News /by Live4GolfJohn Jermine, Chairman of the Golf Union of Wales (GUW), has backed the skill and expertise of PGA pros in helping clubs build and sustain strong memberships. The former chartered accountant, who is one of Wales’ most successful amateur golfers, also insisted that clubs need a triumvirate of pro, club secretary and junior organiser working […]
Rustic Canyon Golf Course Joins The USA Junior National Golf Training Program
/0 Comments/in Latest News /by Live4GolfThe USA Junior National Golf Team announces its partnership with Rustic Canyon Golf Course as a brand new certified USA Junior National Team Training Center. Beginning in March 2015, USA Junior Golf Team West Coach Dan Martin will provide coaching and competitive opportunities to USA Junior National Team members at Rustic Canyon Golf Course. Three […]
In-depth Coaching for Blind Golfers
/0 Comments/in Latest News /by Live4GolfA Leicestershire golf professional who has been coaching blind and visually handicapped golfers for 20 years has just held an in-depth session at his home club for the England and Wales Blind Golf Association. Anders Mankert, head pro at Cosby GC, and his teaching assistant James Herbert, introduced newcomers to the game on the club’s […]
Golf and its heroes
/0 Comments/in Featured, Latest News /by Live4GolfI have to admit, before playing devil’s advocate, that I am not immune to the feel-good factor of seeing a USPGA Tour-sanctioned (unofficial) event—albeit a limited-field one—with an Indian company as the title sponsor. Whichever way you look at it, the fact that 18 of the world’s best players are playing the final round of […]
The A-Z of Junior Golf
/0 Comments/in Latest News /by Live4GolfProfessional golfer and trick shot artist Dean Davis has always had a passion for teaching and introducing juniors into the game of golf, teaching to date over 5000 children. Whilst performing his trick shots at the 10th London Golf Show held at Bluewater recently, he launched the second edition of his book titled ‘’The A-Z […]
“Swing Fever” – the Musical Way to Grow The Game
/0 Comments/in Latest News /by Live4GolfWhile reading a Sports Illustrated article on golf history by Dan Jenkins, Larry Nestor was intrigued when he learned that the game had been banned for a time during the 15th century by King James II of Scotland. The reason: his archers were busy practising their swing and not their marksmanship. Larry went straight to […]
Faldo Series Asia Heads to the Himalayas
/0 Comments/in Latest News /by Live4GolfGokarana Forest Resort is the venue for the third edition of the Faldo Series Nepal Championship this week. The 14th leg of the record-breaking Faldo Series Asia season, the event will showcase the brightest young golfing talents from the South Asian nation that is located in the Himalayas and bordered to the north by China […]
BMW New Zealand Open Day: One hundred and twenty-two clubs now signed up
/0 Comments/in Latest News /by Live4GolfGolf clubs across the country have been on a mission to make sure they sign up for the BMW New Zealand Open Day this Saturday December 6 2014. Currently, a total of 122 golf clubs have signed up for the nationwide event, where 100 per cent of proceeds will go to the tournament’s official charity […]
Congress giving golfer Nicklaus its highest honor
/0 Comments/in Latest News /by Live4GolfGolfing great Jack Nicklaus will receive Congress’ highest civilian honor, the Congressional Gold Medal. Legislation authorizing the award for Nicklaus cleared Congress late Monday and now awaits the signature of President Barack Obama. Nicklaus says he’s humbled and honored to be among those who’ve been awarded the medal. Past recipients include Rosa Parks, Robert Frost, […]
Big-hole golf has players on run | video
/0 Comments/in Latest News /by Live4GolfFAST and fun golf at the Wodonga Golf course is proving a big hit. This Sunday, golfers will have the opportunity to aim at holes the size of dinner plates as the club continues its monthly big hole competition. Wodonga golf professional Mandy Buchanan said the oversized cups are cutting playing times and making the […]