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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…
Give Golf a Go During Disability Action week
/0 Comments/in golf industry, Latest News /by Live4GolfWe welcome new golfers to come and try golf in a fun social and community participation opportunity. Join us on the driving range for a golf clinic and / or on the golf course during Disability Action Week. GOLF CLINICS Where: Palm Meadows Driving Range, 1 Palm Meadows Drive, Carrara Cost: FREE Equipment: Provided if […]
U.S. Golf community collaborates to launch #inviteHER initiative
/0 Comments/in Featured, golf industry, Latest News /by Live4GolfThe U.S. golf industry, in collaboration with WE ARE GOLF, launches its #inviteHER campaign for current golfers to encourage the women in their lives to start playing. The campaign aims to communicate the game’s many economic, charitable, environmental and fitness benefits. Men and women are encouraged to bring friends, colleagues and family for a day out […]
PGA TOUR player Andrew Putnam wins MetLife MatchUp fan vote
/0 Comments/in golf industry, Latest News /by MadamThe PGA TOUR and MetLife, Inc., announced that Andrew Putnam won the 2018 MetLife MatchUp fan vote and the $750,000 prize for his charity of choice, the College Golf Fellowship. Putnam, who won his first PGA TOUR event the Barracuda Championship on August 5 – the same day that voting began for the MetLife MatchUp […]
PGA of America Youth Development Centres Set for China
/0 Comments/in golf industry, Latest News /by MadamThe PGA of America and China-based PacificPine Sports Group are partnering to develop state-of-the-art youth golf development centres in China. The partnership will offer grass-roots instruction programmes at ‘PGA of America Youth Development Centres’ across China to introduce and grow the game of golf for boys and girls. PGA Professionals will oversee the development and […]
International Recognition for Sentosa’s Green Initiatives
/0 Comments/in golf industry, Latest News /by MadamSentosa Golf Club has been nominated for Best Eco-Friendly Golf Facility in the 2018 edition of the World Golf Awards, as its efforts to become environmentally friendly and sustainable continue to be recognised. Alongside the nomination in one of the headline categories, the club is also up for Singapore’s Best Golf Course, as it continues […]
Innovative TPC Kuala Lumpur Gets Upto Speed!
/0 Comments/in golf industry, Latest News /by MadamTPC Kuala Lumpur continues to bring more exciting and innovative programmes to the golf industry with the introduction of Speedgolf. A Golf Course Facility Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation, TPC Kuala Lumpur is the first club in Malaysia to introduce this unique and fast-growing sport that requires fitness and stamina. Speedgolf is a […]
Ryder Cup Tees-Up Green Drive
/0 Comments/in golf industry, Latest News /by MadamRyder Cup Europe and The Ryder Cup Organising Committee in France have jointly launched The Ryder Cup Green Drive – the event’s sustainability programme – ahead of the biennial contest between Europe and the United States of America (September 28-30). Building on months of behind the scenes planning, stakeholder and supplier engagement, the launch is […]
Come and Try Golf Clinics
/0 Comments/in golf industry, Latest News /by MadamOur Come and Try Golf clinics are the ideal way to introduce new people living with a disability to golf for the first time or reintroduce former players to the game they love after accident or illness. And as an added bonus to celebrate Disability Action Week, there are extra Come and Try Golf Clinics […]
Congratulations to the Australian Deaf Golf Team
/0 Comments/in golf industry, Latest News /by MadamIn July 2018, Empower Golf’s head coach Lachy Foulsham joined the Australian Deaf Golf Team as Team Manager and Coach to compete in the Deaf Golf World Championships in Carton House in Ireland. Lachy’s meticulous preparations allowed the team to focus on their golf, both as individuals and as a team. The tournament was held […]
U.S. Kids Golf offering first ever Australian coaching certification
/0 Comments/in golf industry, Latest News /by MadamFor the first time, US Kids Golf will run its Certified Coaches Seminar in Australia this September, allowing local professionals the chance to learn the latest techniques for teaching junior golfers from two ‘Master Coaches’, while also becoming internationally accredited. The US Kids Golf Coaches Institute developed the renowned program guided by the company’s years […]