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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…
Gold Coast to host world deaf titles
/0 Comments/in Featured, golf industry, Latest News /by MadamAustralia has won the right to host the 2022 World Deaf Golf Championship. The World Deaf Golf Federation announced that Royal Pines on the Gold Coast will be the host club after a joint proposal from Deaf Golf Australia and Golf Australia. But GA national inclusion manager Christian Hamilton said the successful bid was a […]
Your chance to play at The Open in Northern Ireland
/0 Comments/in golf industry, Latest News /by MadamAs the dust settles on an incredible 147th Open, Golf Australia is thrilled to announce that, in 2019, two Australian golfers will fly to Northern Ireland to compete in the R&A’s nine-hole championship final at Royal Portrush – the venue for the 148th Open – the day before championship week begins. The second edition of […]
Ping unveils custom-fit Prodi G junior clubs
/0 Comments/in golf industry, Latest News /by MadamDisplaying its commitment to growing the game of golf amongst juniors, Ping’s new custom fit and custom built range of clubs for young golfers, Prodi G, is designed by the same teams responsible for the company’s adult ranges. “For the first time, junior golfers can play the same technology as mum or dad that is […]
Longest Day of Golf is back!
/0 Comments/in golf industry, Latest News /by Madam72 holes. 1 day. Raising $400k for skin cancer research. Golf Victoria is proud to continue our partnership with the Cancer Council Victoria for the 2018 Longest Day of Golf. The Longest Day of Golf is an endurance challenge that tests skill, strength and stamina. The challenge is to successfully complete four rounds of golf between […]
Golf for Kids Kenya grows the game in Africa
/0 Comments/in golf industry, Latest News /by MadamGolf is surely a global game. That is certainly understood by many that know and love the sport. However, many do not realize how global golf is becoming. In general, most know golf, in a global sense, as something played in the United States, Europe, Asia, Australia and even in South Africa. Golf is something […]
Mike Orloff interview on US Private Club Radio Show
/0 Comments/in Featured, golf industry, Latest News /by MadamEarlier this week Mike Orloff, Founder and Managing Director of Golf Industry Central (GIC) joined Private Club Radio to discuss the state of the golf and country club industry down under. Listen to the show and learn what Australia and New Zealand are doing differently and what opportunities and challenges face clubs in the region. […]
Lynx Golf Move To Plastic Free Packaging
/0 Comments/in golf industry, Latest News /by MadamBritish-based Lynx Golf is set to become the first golf equipment company to move to plastic free packaging for its clubs, bags and accessories. The Surrey company currently exports its equipment around the world, and has set itself a bold target of removing single-use plastics from its supply chain by August 1st. The environmentally friendly […]
The Open launches memorabilia website to support the Grassroots game
/0 Comments/in golf industry, Latest News /by MadamGolf fans around the world will have the chance to secure their own piece of championship history and support the development of the sport for future generations thanks to a new memorabilia website being launched for The Open. For the first time, an official Open Memorabilia site is now live TheOpen.com/auction featuring unique Open assets […]
Australian Rapid Golf Championship, 20th July 2018, Links Hope Island
/0 Comments/in golf industry, Latest News /by MadamHope Island, Gold Coast, Queensland (10am, 11 July 2018): Rapid Golf: Welcoming a fitness-conscious youth to Golf courses everywhere. Pre-Event Press Conference Details: Wednesday, 18 July 2018 @ 10am Attendees: Karen Lunn, Tracey-Lea Tiley, Matt Burgess. Links Hope Island Main Event: “Australian Rapid Golf Championships” Friday, 20 July 2018 @ 3pm followed by Afterparty @ […]
Club goers to experience once-in-a-life-time opportunity on the eve of the 14th Open
/0 Comments/in golf industry, Latest News /by MadamForty-two club golfers will experience a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to play Carnoustie on the eve of The 147th Open when they tee it up in the second staging of The R&A’s 9 Hole Championship Final on Saturday 14 July. The R&A 9 Hole Championship Final will be played over the first four and last five holes […]