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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…
Golf lends support to Fiji recovery
/0 Comments/in golf industry, Latest News /by MadamThe Fiji International presented by Fiji Airways has presented a cheque to the value of FJ$20,000 to High Commissioner Mr Yogesh Punja and Consul General & Trade Commissioner Mr Zarak Khan to assist relief efforts after Tropical Cyclone Keni and Tropical Cyclone Josie took their toll on Fiji. The PGA of Australia, and Sports and […]
Five facts about golf in celebration of Earth Day 2018
/0 Comments/in Best Practice, golf industry /by Madam#EndPlasticPollution GCSAA national study reports golf courses have shown continual improvement over the past decade Lawrence, Kan. (April 17, 2018) – Since 2006, the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) has been conducting a groundbreaking project, the Golf Course Environmental Profile (GCEP), to develop a comprehensive environmental profile of golf courses in the United […]
Parkwood Village Charity Golf Day 2018
/0 Comments/in Featured, golf industry, Latest News /by MadamWith Parkwoods’ help, Empower Golf was able to raise $11,000 at their Charity Golf Day last year to help further fund their goal to build the infrastructure and profile of disabled golf with ultimate goal of Paralympic inclusion. DATE: Friday June 15 11:00 am, 1:00 pm Shotgun Start PARKWOOD VILLAGE LOCATION 76 – 122 Napper Road, […]
Share the Dignity Golf Event with US PGA Championship Winner Wayne Grady
/0 Comments/in golf industry, Latest News /by MadamDon’t miss out on a one off opportunity for 2 groups of 2 people who would like to pay $3000 and play 18 holes with Jack Newton partnering the great Charlie Earp or Mike Clayton partnering the former USPGA winner Wayne Grady. When: Golf Charity Event on Friday 27 April Where: McLeod Country Golf Club, Brisbane (McLeod is the only women’s founded golf club in the southern hemisphere and this year […]
First day of the rest of your life – Come and Try Golf
/0 Comments/in golf industry, Latest News /by MadamThe Empower 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. Come and Try Golf Clinics (Click below for more information and to book online) Parkwood Golf Club […]
Keith Pelley inspires venues to share ideas and innovate at European Tour Properties Conference
/0 Comments/in Best Practice, golf industry /by MadamEuropean Tour Chief Executive Keith Pelley delivered an inspiring keynote speech at the European Tour Properties Conference, encouraging venues to share ideas and innovate to grow the game. Representatives from the 26-strong network of world-class golf venues, including delegates from the Middle East and South East Asia, attended the three-day event at London Golf Club, […]
China LPGA Branches into Brunei
/0 Comments/in golf industry, Latest News /by MadamThe China LPGA (CLPGA) Tour will expand its footprint into new territory when the Brunei Ladies Open tees-off today, marking the start of the 2018 season. In a tournament created to strengthen cultural ties and grow the women’s professional game in Asia, the KRW700 million (about US$658,000) event is tri-sanctioned with the Brunei Darussalam Golf […]
$10,000 Prizes up for grabs at Patterson River Golf Club
/0 Comments/in Featured, golf industry, Latest News /by MadamEaster every year sees the Patterson River Golf Club members and staff working hard to organise and run the Jeff Crouch Memorial Charity Golf Day in aid of the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal. Now in its 24th year and raising over $423,000 during that time, the organising committee within the Club is hoping […]
Women’s Golf Day Poised for Record Growth in 2018
/0 Comments/in golf industry, Latest News /by MadamWomen’s Golf Day introduces marketing support for participating venues to fuel growth of 3rd annual event on June 5th. Women’s Golf Day (WGD), the hugely popular global celebration of women and girls in golf, is returning for 2018 and is set to be the most successful event ever with bespoke support and marketing opportunities for […]
MyGolf reaches 10,000 future stars
/0 Comments/in golf industry, Latest News /by MadamMyGolf, Australia’s national introductory junior golf program, reached a significant milestone in February as it ticked over 10,000 participants in a year for the first time. The number of kids around Australia taking part in MyGolf programs has nearly doubled since this time last year, demonstrating that the joint venture between the PGA of Australia […]